4 Days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Budget Safari Kenya

Discover Kenya's top wildlife parks on this 4-day budget safari combining the pink-tinged waters and rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park with the unrivaled wildlife spectacles of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy exciting game drives, stunning scenery from the Baboon Cliff, and unforgettable encounters with the Big Five.

Departure: Depart Nairobi at 07:00 AM on Day 1

Highlights

• Lake Nakuru birdlife with flamingos, white pelicans, and marabou storks
• White and black rhino sanctuary and rare Rothschild's giraffes at Nakuru
• Spectacular views from the Baboon Cliff overlooking Lake Nakuru's euphorbia forests
• Two full days in the world-famous Masai Mara tracking the Big Five
• Comfortable lodging at Buraha Zenoni Resort and Mara Ntulele Camp

Wildlife you may see

• White & Black Rhinos
• Rothschild's Giraffes
• Flamingos & Pelicans
• Lions & Cheetahs
• Leopards
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Hippos

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

   07:00 AM departure from your Nairobi hotel for Lake Nakuru National Park via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Explore the lake shores teeming with pelicans, flamingos, waterbucks, buffaloes, and endangered black and white rhinos. Visit Baboon Cliff for panoramic views. Dinner and overnight at Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort.

   Meals: Lunch & Dinner

   Stay: Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort (or similar)

2. Day 2

   Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve

   After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara stopping at Narok town. Arrive in time for lunch and a brief rest, then embark on a late afternoon game drive searching for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, cheetahs, and plains game. Dinner and overnight at Mara Ntulele Camp.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Stay: Mara Ntulele Camp (or similar)

3. Day 3

   Full Day in Masai Mara — Dawn to Dusk Exploration

   Wake at dawn for an early morning sunrise game drive when the Mara is magical and wildlife is active. Return for breakfast, then proceed for a full day of game viewing with lunch at the lodge (or optional picnic lunch). Visit a local Maasai village at extra cost if desired. Finish with an evening game drive.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Stay: Mara Ntulele Camp (or similar)

4. Day 4

   Morning Game Drive — Return to Nairobi

   Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Depart the Mara region for Nairobi, arriving in the evening with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

   Meals: Breakfast & Lunch