Kenya · Safari

4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Budget Safari with Game Drives

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Budget Experience

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Capture stunning views at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
02 Experience thrilling game drives in Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara
03 Spot diverse wildlife on morning and afternoon safari drives
04 Stay at Ziwa Bush Lodge and Enchoro Wildlife Camp during the journey

Immerse yourself in a 4-day budget safari through Lake Nakuru National Park and the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy stunning views at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, thrilling game drives, diverse wildlife encounters, and relaxing lodge and camp stays along the way. With accommodation, transport, and guided safari activities included, this experience offers a well-rounded introduction to two of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife destinations.

Immerse yourself in a 4-day budget safari through Lake Nakuru National Park and the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

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 Lake Nakuru with Rift Valley Views

You will be picked up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi city hotel.
Depart for Lake Nakuru with a brief stop at the valley viewpoint for pictures and to enjoy the stunning views.
Proceed to Lake Nakuru and arrive for check-in and lunch at Ziwa Bush Lodge.
Enjoy the lodge facilities, followed by an afternoon game drive until sunset, then return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy an early morning game drive and return to your lodge for breakfast.
After that, depart for the Maasai Mara to arrive in time for check-in and lunch at Enchoro Wildlife Camp. Have a short rest, followed by an afternoon game drive from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, then return to your camp to freshen up for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Full Day Exploring the Maasai Mara

A full day will be spent in the Maasai Mara, with morning and afternoon game drives in search of the wildlife found in the reserve. Relax and enjoy the lodge facilities between game drives.
You can also opt for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Later, have dinner and an overnight stay at Enchoro Wildlife Camp.

Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Have an early morning game drive and return to your lodge for breakfast. After that, check out and depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Your safari ends at the airport or at your Nairobi city hotel.