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Overview
This 5-day budget joining group safari offers an adventurous and economical exploration of Kenya's famed Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha (including Hell's Gate). It's designed for travelers seeking an authentic African experience, significant wildlife sightings, and the social atmosphere of a group tour, all while staying in basic but clean budget accommodations.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Excellent for solo travelers, students, backpackers, and anyone looking for an affordable way to see key Kenyan parks with a group.
- Pace of Travel: Action-Packed, maximizing wildlife viewing and activities across three diverse locations.
- Interests: Big Five game drives in Masai Mara, rhino tracking and flamingo viewing at Lake Nakuru, boat rides on Lake Naivasha, and cycling/walking in Hell's Gate.
- Comfort Level: Budget Camping/Hotel, utilizing basic tented camps like Lenchada Tourist Camp and budget hotels such as Hillcourt Resort and Hotel Chambai Safari.
- Focus: A value-for-money group adventure emphasizing diverse wildlife, varied activities, and authentic, shared safari experiences.
Key Tour Highlights
- Masai Mara Wildlife Adventure: Two days of game drives in the legendary Masai Mara, seeking out the Big Five and witnessing the vast savannah.
- Lake Nakuru's Rhinos & Birds: Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, a rhino sanctuary also known for its (seasonal) flamingo spectacle.
- Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate Fun: Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to Crescent Island and explore Hell's Gate National Park with options for cycling or walking.
- Affordable Group Travel: Share the safari experience and costs with a small group of fellow adventurers.
- Scenic Rift Valley Journey: Travel through the Great Rift Valley with stops at picturesque viewpoints.
Accommodation Style
Accommodation is in budget tented camps and hotels. This includes Lenchada Tourist Camp (or similar) in Masai Mara, offering basic en-suite tents with hot showers and toilets. Near Lake Nakuru, stay at Hillcourt Resort & Spa (or similar budget hotel), and near Lake Naivasha, Hotel Chambai Safari (or similar budget hotel), all providing essential comforts for an economical trip.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: World-renowned for its high density of predators, the Big Five, and the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal). The Mara River is a key feature.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: A sanctuary for black and white rhinos, also famous for its flamingos (seasonal) and diverse birdlife.
- Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island: Offers boat trips for hippo and bird viewing, and walking safaris on Crescent Island.
- Hell's Gate National Park: Unique for its geothermal landscapes and opportunities for cycling and hiking among wildlife.
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint: A scenic stop for photography.
Itinerary
Pick-up from your Nairobi airport or hotel around 8:30 AM for your joining group tour. Depart for Maasai Mara Game Reserve, with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route. Arrive at your budget camp in the Masai Mara in the afternoon. Proceed for an evening game drive. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist Camp or similar budget tented camp (en-suite with hot shower & toilet).
After an early breakfast, and with a picnic lunch, spend a full day exploring this unique park, which forms the northern part of the famous Serengeti. Visit the Mara River, a key point for wildlife concentration, especially during the migration. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist Camp or similar budget tented camp.
Enjoy an early game drive, then after a late breakfast, depart for the Lake Nakuru area. A picnic lunch will be provided en route. If time permits, an optional visit to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride to Crescent Island may be possible (extra cost). Arrive at your Nakuru area hotel in the evening. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Hillcourt Resort & Spa or similar budget/mid-range hotel.
After an early breakfast, spend the morning on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. See flamingos (seasonal), rhinos, and other wildlife. The park is also home to Columbus monkeys, leopards, and giraffes. After the game drive, depart for the nearby Lake Naivasha area, with a picnic lunch en route. An evening boat ride on Crescent Island is an option (cost may be included or extra, clarify with operator). (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Hotel Chambai Safari or similar budget hotel.
After an early breakfast, proceed to Hell's Gate National Park. Here, you can visit the Geothermal Power Plant and hot springs. This park uniquely allows transport by walking and cycling (activities at own cost). An optional visit to Crescent Island for a boat ride (if not done previously) is also possible. Later, after lunch, depart for Nairobi, arriving around 5:00 PM for drop-off at your hotel or the airport. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinks not included)
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