Summary
6 Days Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Budget Camping Safari takes you to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous and finest game sanctuary and Lake Nakuru National Park. You'll have the chance to see the Big Five and also explore Lake Nakuru (the Pink Lake), famous for the millions of beautiful flamingos nesting at the shores and other bird species that inhabit the lake and the area surrounding. Lake Nakuru is home to giraffes and also the black and white rhinos. You can join as a single traveler, a couple, or a group.
Package Includes
All meals included while on safari Full Board Accommodation while on Safari All applicable Game Park entrance fees Guaranteed window seating with open top for easy photography Guaranteed departures for one or more passengers booking this safari Professional Tour guide Round trip transport from Nairobi and Back Transport in 4×4 Mini Van
Package Excludes
International Airfare A visit to a Masai Village Accommodations in Kampala Cost of obtaining passport and visas Gratuity for your professional driver guide, Porterage/ waiters at hotels Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Ballooning
- Bird Photography
- Camping
- Evening Drives
- Morning Drives
- Wilderness Trail
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Culture
- Photo-safari
Places
- Maasai Mara, Kenya
- Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- No WiFi but good phone coverage
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Nairobi
Activities Included
Township tourA meet and greet will be organized on arrival at the airport and then you'll be transferred to the hotel of your choice or Meridian Hotel. It is of utmost importance that you try and get a good night's rest in preparation for the upcoming days.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Day 2Nairobi - Masai Mara National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Evening Drives General Photography Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safariAfter breakfast, you'll depart to the Masai Mara Game Reserve - the jewel of Kenya’s Game Park arriving in time for lunch. The Masai Mara Game Reserve is part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is a true home of the big five-Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape buffalo. After lunch, we'll explore the Reserve on a late evening game drive and return to Mara Sidai or similar Tented Camp for your overnight stay.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 3Masai Mara
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping Cheetah Tracking Evening Drives Game Walk General Photography Morning Drives Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safariMorning and afternoon game drives are planned for today. Large mammals are varied, abundant and easy to see. Residents among the parks' mammals are; Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra, Topi, both the Thomson’s and Grant’s Gazelles. After our game drives, we'll then return to Mara Sidai or a similar Tented Camp.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Travel Time: 8 hrs
Day 4Masai Mara
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Camping Game Walk Morning Drives Wildlife Photography Game drive Culture Photo-safariToday we'll spend a full day in the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. With diligence and some luck, you may encounter a family of Cheetahs, or a herd of Elephants crossing your path. After our adventurous day, we'll return to Mara Sidai or a similar Tented Camp for your dinner.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Travel Time: 8 hrs
Day 5Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Ballooning Bird Photography Camping Cheetah Tracking Evening Drives Morning Drives Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture Photo-safariAfter breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving at your hotel in time for lunch. In the afternoon a game drive is planned. There are approximately 400 species of birds in Lake Nakuru. In addition, a large variety of game can be found in the Park including Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game. Overnight at the hotel Meal Plan Lunch and Dinner
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Lake Nakuru National Park, Nakuru, Kenya
Travel Time: 7 hrs
Day 6Lake Nakuru - Nairobi
Today will begin with an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at your hotel. We will then depart for Nairobi with a game drive en-route. Upon arrival in Nairobi, transfer to the airport will take place for your onward flight back home.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comManual application for a visa on arrival in Kenya: On arrival at the airport in Kenya, you will need to complete an application form and pay a fee of USD 50. The process is relatively smooth and fast. It’s handy to carry your own pen! In the field where you are requested to state your Kenyan address, please enter the name of the hotel/lodge where you are proceeding to spend your first night. Electronic visa application for Kenya: Please use the website www.evisa.go.ke to apply for an electronic eVisa. You may pay by credit card. The visa processing fee is USD 50, and there is a service charge of USD 1. The minimum period you can apply for a Kenyan visa is three months before your travel date. The visa application process involves uploading your passport picture along with your passport photograph. Your visa shall be issued approximately five days after you register. You shall be required to print a copy of your electronic visa, bring it with you for presentation along with your passport on arrival in Kenya. If you have any problems or inquiries related to applying for an electronic visa, please contact the Kenyan Embassy in your country / region.