5-day masai mara, nakuru, and naivasha budget safari

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day 1: nairobi – masai mara

Depart from Nairobi heading west to Maasai Mara, with scenic views of the Great Rift Valley escarpments. Your first stop will be at a viewpoint to take in the stunning views. The second stop is in Narok for a hot lunch before continuing to the park. The drive offers varied landscapes, from Nairobi to Mara. Upon arrival, check in, refresh, and enjoy an evening game drive to spot wildlife. Dinner and overnight will be at Miti Mingi Eco Camp, featuring comfortable accommodations, hot showers, and buffet meals tailored to your preferences.

  • budget accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • meal plan: Lunch & Dinner

day 2: masai mara full day game drive

After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Maasai Mara. Marvel at the beautiful savannah grasslands, rolling hills, and abundant wildlife. Mara is famous for the wildebeest migration between July and September. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot the Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino). The park is also home to numerous bird species. Picnic lunch provided. In the evening, you may opt to visit a Maasai village for an extra cost of $10 per person. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

  • budget accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

day 3: masai mara – nakuru

Start the day with a morning game drive in Maasai Mara to explore the last glimpses of the culture and wildlife before departing for Nakuru. Enjoy lunch in Mai Mahiu and the stunning views of Mount Longonot on the way to Nakuru, as well as a distant view of Lake Naivasha. You can enjoy an optional boat ride at Lake Naivasha. Afterward, proceed to Nakuru for dinner and overnight at City Max Hotel, a budget-friendly option.

  • budget accommodation: City Max Hotel
  • meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

day 4: nakuru – naivasha

Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos and rhino sanctuary (both white and black rhinos). View buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos in their natural habitat from the Baboon Cliff viewpoint, and interact with the baboons. After a picnic lunch, head to Naivasha for dinner and overnight at Newstead Hotel.

  • budget accommodation: Newstead Hotel
  • meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

day 5: naivasha – nairobi

After breakfast, visit Hell’s Gate National Park for an exciting adventure. Enjoy nature walks through the gorges and optional bike riding while taking in the surrounding vegetation and wildlife. Later, return to Nairobi, with lunch en route. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your preference.

  • budget accommodation: On own
  • meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

cost includes:

  • Transport in a safari van with a pop-up roof
  • Pickup from the airport
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Services of a professional guide/driver
  • All park entrance fees
  • All game drives
  • Statutory taxes

not included:

  • Personal insurance
  • Items of personal nature
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks (e.g., sodas)
  • Balloon safari
  • Maasai village visit (optional, $10 extra)
  • Visa

This 5-day safari offers a mix of stunning wildlife, cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes at an affordable price, perfect for those wanting to explore some of Kenya’s most famous parks.

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