Kenya · Camping Safari

4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Camping Safari via Great Rift Valley

4 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Big Five on morning and afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
02 Experience flamingos, rhinos, and gazelles at Lake Nakuru National Park
03 Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the wildlife of Masai Mara
04 Witness the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley en route

Discover Kenya's wildlife on this 4-day budget camping safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle through the scenic Great Rift Valley, spot the Big Five, flamingos, rhinos, zebras, and antelopes on guided game drives, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of Masai Mara. Capture breathtaking landscapes, witness the seasonal wildebeest migration from July to October, and experience Kenya's iconic wildlife and nature while staying in comfortable budget campsites for a memorable safari adventure.

Embark on morning and afternoon game drives across the Mara plains to spot the Big Five, antelopes, and the seasonal wildebeest migration from July to October.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

Depart Nairobi early and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with photo stops along the way.
Arrive at your budget campsite in Masai Mara for lunch.
Enjoy your first afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, zebras, and lions.
End the day with dinner and a campfire under the stars.

Overnight stay at the budget campsite in Masai Mara.

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

Embark on morning and afternoon game drives across the Mara plains to spot the Big Five, antelopes, and the seasonal wildebeest migration from July to October.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of Masai Mara National Reserve.
You may optionally visit a Maasai village or take a hot-air balloon ride at an extra cost.
Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Have breakfast at the camp before departure.
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park and spend the afternoon exploring the park.
Spot flamingos, black rhinoceros, gazelles, and other wildlife.
Capture stunning Great Rift Valley landscapes.
Check in to your budget hotel in Nakuru for an overnight stay.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive along Lake Nakuru's shores to spot flamingos and gazelles.
Depart for Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route.
Drop-off is at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Mara plains, Great Rift Valley escarpments, Lake Nakuru National Park shores

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kenya 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide and driver
Budget camping accommodation for 3 nights
Game drives as per itinerary
Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Bottled drinking water during the safari
Park entry fees

What's Not Included

Optional Maasai village visit
Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

What to bring

Clothing: Lightweight clothes and warm layers for mornings and evenings
Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
Essentials: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera, binoculars, toiletries, small backpack