5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha & Nakuru Camping Safari

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
DestinationKenya

Tour Overview

This 5-day budget camping safari in Kenya combines wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes, and cultural experiences. The itinerary covers Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru National Park, with opportunities for game drives, boat rides, and optional Maasai village visits or hot air balloon rides.

Tour Highlights

  • Budget camping or budget hotel accommodation
  • Full-day game drives in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
  • Scenic visit and boat ride on Lake Naivasha
  • Optional cultural experience at a Maasai village
  • Travel through the Great Rift Valley

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1Day

Nairobi – Masai Mara

  • Pick up from hotel for a journey south along the Great Rift Valley

  • 20-minute break at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint

  • Lunch at Narok, the largest Masai town

  • Proceed to Masai Mara via the western wall and Serengeti Plains

  • Afternoon/evening game drive in Masai Mara

  • Dinner and overnight at the campsite

2Day

Masai Mara Full Day

  • Full day of game viewing across tree-studded grasslands and rolling hills

  • Spot plains game, black-maned lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and other wildlife

  • Late afternoon optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about local culture and dances

  • All meals and overnight at the campsite

3Day

Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha

  • Early morning game drive

  • Return to camp for late breakfast

  • Depart Masai Mara for Lake Naivasha with lunch en route

  • Arrive in late afternoon

  • Dinner and overnight at a campsite or budget hotel

4Day

Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru

  • Breakfast at the camp/hotel

  • Visit Hells Gate National Park (ride bicycles among wildlife)

  • Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha to view birds and other wildlife

  • Drive to Lake Nakuru

  • Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel

5Day

Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

  • Early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Observe birdlife, white/black rhinos, and plains game

  • Depart Nakuru after lunch and return to Nairobi in late afternoon

Pricing

Safari Cost

  • Transport, accommodation, meals, mineral water, park fees included as listed above

  • Optional activities not included in base price

What's Included

  • Transport in a safari van or optional 4X4 Land Cruiser jeep
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Game drives
  • Accommodation in camp or budget hotels
  • Full board meals during the safari
  • Mineral water
  • All park entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Soft & alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • International airfares and visa fees
  • Optional activities unless specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Maasai Village Visit

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