Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Into the Wild
Your Affordable Safari Package begins early in the morning as you depart Nairobi in a shared Land Cruiser. The journey takes you through the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at a scenic viewpoint where you can gaze at the vast valley floor and volcanic escarpments.
By early afternoon, you’ll arrive at Lenchada Tourist Camp, where lunch awaits. After some rest, head out on your first afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara. The reserve comes alive at this time of day — elephants moving in family groups, herds of zebras clustered in geometric patterns, and prides of lions lounging in the shade. If luck is on your side, you might even spot a leopard stalking through the grass.
As the sun sets, return to camp for dinner and overnight. The night is filled with the sounds of the savannah: distant lion roars, chirping crickets, and the crackle of the campfire.
Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist Camp
Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara – The Big Five & Migration
Rise early for your Affordable Safari Package breakfast and prepare for a full-day safari adventure in the Masai Mara. With picnic lunches packed, you’ll spend the day exploring different areas of the reserve.
Highlights include:
- Searching for the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.
- Visiting the Mara River, where crocodiles and hippos thrive, and where the wildebeest migration crossings occur between July and October.
- Spotting cheetahs scanning the plains, hyenas scavenging, and vultures circling overhead.
Optional activities:
- A hot air balloon safari at sunrise (USD 450 pp), offering breathtaking aerial views of the savannah.
- A visit to a local Maasai village (USD 20), where you can learn about the Maasai culture, traditions, and daily life.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner, often accompanied by cultural stories around the fire.
Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist Camp
Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingos & Rhinos
After breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara and begin your drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, carrying a picnic lunch for the journey. By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at Hill Court Resort in Nakuru.
In the evening, enjoy a game drive in the park. Lake Nakuru is one of the best places in Kenya to spot rhinos. You’ll also see giraffes, lions, leopards, and over 350 species of birds. The park’s alkaline waters and dramatic landscapes make for stunning photography.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation: Hill Court Resort
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Birds & Open Landscapes
After breakfast, spend the morning exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, with chances to see black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and baboons. You’ll also spot bird species like pelicans, cormorants, and flamingos (seasonal).
Afterward, drive to nearby Lake Naivasha, where you’ll check in at Chambai Safari Hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing, or choose optional activities like:
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha – spot hippos and water birds.
- Walking safari on Crescent Island – walk safely among giraffes and zebras.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Accommodation: Chambai Safari Hotel
Day 5: Hell’s Gate & Return to Nairobi – A Unique Safari Farewell
After breakfast, head to Hell’s Gate National Park, unique in allowing walking and cycling safaris. Cycle past zebras and giraffes, hike through dramatic gorges, and visit the Ol Karia geothermal power plant.
Optional: Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha before departure.
After lunch, return to Nairobi, arriving by late afternoon. You’ll be dropped at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the end of your Affordable Safari Package.
