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Overview
This 4-day joining group safari offers an affordable and sociable way to experience two of Kenya's premier wildlife destinations: the Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park. It's designed for travelers looking for excellent wildlife sightings, including the Big Five and rhinos, while sharing the adventure and costs with a small group, staying in budget-friendly accommodations.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for solo travelers, budget-conscious couples, students, and anyone who enjoys the camaraderie of group travel.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate to Action-Packed, ensuring key highlights of both parks are covered.
- Interests: Witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal) and Big Five in Masai Mara, flamingo viewing and rhino tracking at Lake Nakuru, and experiencing the Great Rift Valley scenery.
- Comfort Level: Budget Camping/Hotel, using basic tented camps like Rhino Tourist Camp and budget hotels such as Buraha Zenoni Hotel.
- Focus: A value-for-money, sociable safari experience hitting Kenya's classic wildlife circuit.
Key Tour Highlights
- Masai Mara Adventure: Enjoy game drives in the world-famous Masai Mara, searching for lions, elephants, leopards, and witnessing the vast plains.
- Lake Nakuru's Wildlife & Birds: Explore Lake Nakuru, renowned for its rhino sanctuary, Rothschild's giraffes, and (seasonal) pink flamingos.
- Affordable Group Travel: Share the safari experience and costs with a small group of fellow adventurers.
- Scenic Rift Valley Views: Journey through the spectacular Great Rift Valley with photo stops.
- Experienced Local Guiding: Benefit from a knowledgeable local guide who leads the group.
Accommodation Style
Accommodation consists of stays at budget tented camps like Rhino Tourist Camp in the Masai Mara, offering basic but clean walk-in tents with beds (often shared facilities), and budget hotels such as Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort near Lake Nakuru, providing essential comforts for an economical trip.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Globally famous for the annual wildebeest migration, high concentration of predators, and the Big Five.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: A rhino sanctuary also celebrated for its flamingos (seasonal), diverse bird species, Baboon Cliff, and Makalia Falls.
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint: A scenic stop for panoramic views and photography.
Itinerary
Your local representative will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel after breakfast or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) around 7:00 AM for your joining group tour. Drive through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, stopping at the escarpment viewpoint en route to the Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at your budget camp. From 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, enjoy your first evening game drive in the reserve, seeking out its high concentration of wildlife. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Rhino Tourist Camp or similar budget tented camp.
Early in the morning, embark on a game drive to witness predators in action and the stunning sunrise. Return to the camp for breakfast. Continue with a mid-morning game drive or opt for an optional visit to a Maasai village (at an extra cost, arranged with the group). Enjoy an afternoon game drive, exploring deeper into the reserve, possibly spotting the Big Five and, if in season, the great migration along the Mara River. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Rhino Tourist Camp or similar budget tented camp.
Enjoy a final early morning game drive before breakfast. Then, depart for Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch at your budget hotel near the park. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos (seasonal), rhinos, and diverse bird species. Explore scenic landscapes, including Baboon Cliff and Makalia Falls. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort or similar budget hotel.
Go on an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru to spot more wildlife, including possible leopards and Rothschild’s giraffes. Then, return to the hotel for breakfast before departing for Nairobi. You'll arrive in Nairobi around midday, with a drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), marking the end of your group safari. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinking water)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas