4 Days
Safari Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our masai mara-nakuru budget safari, one of the most rewarding experiences for any traveller seeking incredible value and authentic wildlife encounters. In this guide, we share expert tips and insights to make your journey truly magical.
Kenya, the undisputed land of safaris, welcomes you to its sparkling waters and golden savannahs where dreams come true. Travel through the bush, over wild savannahs, and into the mountains of Africa to spot the continent’s most iconic and striking wildlife. Our masai mara-nakuru budget tour is meticulously designed to offer you the best of Kenya without breaking the bank.
Discover the Magic of a Masai Mara-Nakuru Budget Safari
This incredible journey takes you to two of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The Masai Mara National Reserve is globally renowned for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five, and as the stage for the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Lake Nakuru National Park, on the other hand, offers a unique ecosystem, famous for its vast flocks of flamingos and as a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. Choosing a masai mara-nakuru budget safari means experiencing these wonders with expert guidance and comfortable, yet affordable, accommodations.
We will take you on a safari to Masai Mara, the land of the Big Five and the jewel of Kenya. Here, the vast plains stretch as far as the eye can see, teeming with lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. Every game drive is an opportunity for breathtaking sightings, from a pride of lions stalking their prey to a lone leopard resting on an acacia tree. The sheer scale of wildlife in the Mara is unparalleled, promising an immersive experience for every visitor on our masai mara-nakuru budget expedition.
Here you will witness the wonder of the world, the wildebeest migration while on safari. This natural spectacle, often dubbed the “Greatest Show on Earth,” sees millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains in search of greener pastures. While the timing of the migration varies, the Mara’s resident wildlife ensures thrilling encounters year-round. Our expert guides are adept at tracking animals, maximizing your chances of incredible photographic opportunities and unforgettable moments.
Tour the Great Rift Valley, home to the flamingos, white and black rhinos. Lake Nakuru National Park is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with its shimmering lake often painted pink by thousands of flamingos. Beyond the avian spectacle, the park is a critical sanctuary for endangered rhinos, offering excellent chances to spot these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. The diverse landscapes, from woodlands to rocky escarpments, add another layer of beauty to this leg of your masai mara-nakuru budget adventure.
Choosing a budget safari with Bison Safaris doesn’t mean compromising on the quality of your experience. Our shared safaris are designed to offer exceptional value, allowing you to share the costs while still enjoying comfortable transport, knowledgeable guides, and carefully selected accommodations that provide an authentic safari feel. You’ll travel in custom-built safari vehicles, ensuring optimal game viewing and comfort throughout your journey.
We are hopeful you will have a magical trip full of memories and come back in future. This masai mara-nakuru budget safari is more than just a trip; it’s an opportunity to connect with nature, witness incredible wildlife, and create stories that will last a lifetime. Prepare for early morning game drives as the sun rises, thrilling encounters in the wild, and serene evenings under the African stars.
Join us on this great expedition to the great lake and the vast 7th wonder land. Experience the heart of Kenya with Bison Safaris, where every detail of your masai mara-nakuru budget journey is handled with expertise and passion, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable adventure from start to finish.
Safari Route Map
Nairobi
Masai mara
Nakuru
Nairobi
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Drive Nairobi to Maasai Mara Reserve
Depart 7:30 AMIf you have ever closed your eyes and dreamed of Africa, you have envisioned the experience you will live today. Masai Mara is the cradle of the Maasai culture and an iconic African safari destination. Upon arrival at the airport and after customs and immigration procedures, you will enter the arrivals lounge and meet your driver guide. After the meet and greet, he will drive you to your car and commence the drive towards the southwest to Masai Mara National Reserve (approximately 5 ½ hours drive). You will have a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for a breathtaking view of the floor of the Rift Valley. Arrive for your check in and at the camp. Enjoy the rest of evening at leisure or you may opt to visit masai village and learn the masais culture and way of life. This will cost USD 30 per person. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Ntulele Camp.
Mara Ntulele Camp.
Lunch, Dinner
Maasai Mara
Migration
Big 5
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Day 2: Full day spent exploring maasaimara reserve
Full DayOn this day, you will depart after an early breakfast to Masai Mara National Reserve for full-day game viewing drives. Picnic lunches will be served as you relax under a tree as you see the vast landscape and its beauty. You’ll have dinner and your overnight stay at Mara Ntulele Camp.
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that is is difficult to believe. Over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopards, elephants and many kinds of antelopes. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the great migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti (in Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna: lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas and vultures.
Mara Ntulele Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maasaimara
Migration
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Day 3: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Full DayOn this day, After breakfast check out of the camp and depart for Nakuru was you enjoy beautiful views of the Rift Valley which forms the Great Rift Valley. You will have lunches on the way. Proceed drive to arrive for dinner and overnight stay at Buraha Zenoni Resort.
Buraha Zenoni Resort
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flamingos
Rhinos
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Day 4: Game drive in Lake Nakuru and drive to Nairobi
Full DayAfter your breakfast, depart for the game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park till around noon. Early in the afternoon, exit the park and you will enjoy hot lunch on your way to Nairobi at Mai Mahiu. Thereafter, continue with the drive for Nairobi and upon arrival in Nairobi you will be dropped off at your hotel of stay in Nairobi or airport if connecting with your International flight.
Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5:
ReturnWhat's Included & Excluded
Included in Your Safari
- Pick up and drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on arrival and on departure
- Full board accommodation at units of stay as per the itnerary
- All park entrance fees as per the itinerary
- drinking water during game drives
- Transportation using a shared land cruiser 4x4 vehicle driven by an english speaking driver guide
Not Included
- International flights to and from Kenya
- ETA visa fee to Kenya
- Items of a personal nature and travel insurance
- Extras not included on itinerary
- Drinks ,sodas ,beers and water during meals at hotels
Frequently Asked Questions
Migration happens from mid June till October and its nit guaranteed as animals behave differently year in and out . Sometimes you have to pray luck to be on your side to witness it.