4 Days, 3 Nights Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park Budget Group Joining Safari

Tour Overview

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Embark on an unforgettable journey into Kenya’s premier wildlife sanctuary. A visit to the iconic Maasai Mara guarantees breathtaking savannah landscapes and world-class game viewing, including the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration. Home to flourishing populations of the Big Five—lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo—the reserve also teems with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, and abundant plains game. With its sweeping golden horizons and vibrant cultural encounters, the Mara delivers an immersive, soul-stirring African wilderness experience.
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Framed by the rugged cliffs and acacia woodlands of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park offers a striking visual contrast. Famed for its thriving birdlife and scenic beauty, this sanctuary is a vital conservation haven for both black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, and leopards. Its compact layout ensures rich, concentrated, and action-packed game-viewing opportunities.
LAKE NAIVASHA & CRESCENT ISLAND

Nestled in the heart of the Rift Valley, freshwater Lake Naivasha provides a refreshing and tranquil change of pace. Overlooked by Mount Longonot and fringed by fever trees, it serves as a scenic midpoint for your safari. The highlight here is a peaceful boat ride leading to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary—an unfenced, wildlife-rich haven where you can enjoy guided walking safaris alongside free-roaming giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and gazelles.

Included

Transport in a shared 4x4 safari Land Cruiser equipped with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing and photography.
2 nights’ full-board accommodation at the Maasai Mara.
1 night’s full-board accommodation in Nakuru.
All national park and reserve entrance fees.
All meals on full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Comprehensive, guided game drives across the reserves.
Scenic boat ride at Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island walking safari.
Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver.
Bottled drinking water provided throughout the safari.

Excluded

Extra meals, snacks, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks.
Hell's Gate National Park entry fees (if opted).
Personal items, laundry services, and travel/medical insurance.
Souvenirs and gratuities/tips for your guide.
Optional Maasai Village cultural tour ($20 per person).

Tour Schedule/Itinerary

Depart Nairobi in the morning and journey down through the breathtaking floor of the Great Rift Valley toward the legendary Maasai Mara.
Arrive at the camp in time for a warm welcome, check-in, and a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, head out onto the sweeping plains for your very first exhilarating game drive, tracking the Big Five and the reserve's rich wildlife.
Return to camp as the sun sets for a hearty dinner and your overnight stay.

Spend an entire, action-packed day exploring the vast expanses of the Maasai Mara with a picnic lunch out in the wild.
Journey across open savannahs down to the banks of the iconic Mara River, famous for its resident crocodiles, pods of hippos, and dramatic migration crossing points.
Enjoy extensive wildlife tracking before returning to camp in the late afternoon to relax, dine, and rest overnight.

After breakfast, check out of camp (optional Maasai Village cultural visit available at an extra cost) and drive toward the scenic shores of Lake Naivasha.
Enjoy a relaxing boat safari followed by a unique guided walking safari on Crescent Island among free-roaming, gentle wildlife.
Afterward, proceed onward to Nakuru, check into your lodge or camp for dinner, and unwind for the night.

Wake up to an early breakfast, check out, and head straight into Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive.
Explore the park's famed rhino sanctuary, beautiful landscapes, and spots frequented by lions, buffaloes, and Rothschild's giraffes.
Conclude your game drive as you exit the park and begin a smooth journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon for a drop-off at your hotel or the airport.