5 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru Camping



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Safari Overview

Embark on a classic 5-day budget safari through Kenya's spectacular Great Rift Valley to two of its most renowned wildlife destinations. This adventure takes you first to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, where you will witness one of the highest concentrations of game in Kenya and search for the iconic Big Five and other magnificent big cats. The journey then continues north to Lake Nakuru National Park, a true paradise for bird watchers and naturalists. Here, you'll find diverse wildlife, including endangered White and Black rhinos, as well as the unique Rothschild giraffe. With daily departures from Nairobi and accommodation in budget tented camps, this tour is the perfect way to experience Kenya's rich wildlife.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel. You'll journey south along the stunning Great Rift Valley floor, with a stop for lunch in Narok town. Upon arrival in the Maasai Mara in the afternoon, you will immediately embark on an exciting game drive to begin your search for lions, elephants, leopards, and other plains game. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the campsite.

Day 2: Full Day in Maasai Mara A full day is dedicated to game viewing across the vast, tree-studded grasslands and rolling hills of the Mara. The reserve is famous for its great herds of plains game and is home to nearly every type of wildlife found in Kenya. You will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with all meals served at the campsite, where you will also spend the night.

Day 3: Another Day in Maasai Mara After an early morning breakfast, you will have a morning game drive until lunchtime, returning to the camp for a meal. In the afternoon, you have the option to take a guided nature walk or visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about their fascinating culture. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the campsite.

Day 4: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru After breakfast, you will check out and depart for Lake Nakuru. You'll have an en-route game drive as you leave the Mara. A picnic lunch will be served along the way. You will arrive in Nakuru in the early evening, where you will check into a budget hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi After an early breakfast, you will have a final, extensive game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is world-renowned for its vast flocks of flamingos and other water birds. In addition to birds, you will search for rhinos, impala, waterbuck, and buffalo. After a final lunch, you will depart for Nairobi, arriving back in the city in the late afternoon.

Package Includes:

  • Park entry fees for all reserves.

  • Transportation in a safari mini-van with a pop-up roof.

  • All accommodation as per the itinerary (campsite and budget hotel).

  • All meals as per the itinerary.

  • Services of a qualified, English-speaking driver-guide and a cook.

What's Not Included:

  • Beverages and drinking water.

  • Personal spending money.

  • Tips for the driver-guide and other staff.

  • Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit).