Budget SafariMasai Mara Tour
from$450
★★★★★ 4.8
Great Rift Lakes & Mara
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Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
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Group sizePrivate · 2–7
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Activity levelEasy
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AccommodationMid-Range Lodge
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Best timeYear-round
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DestinationsLake Nakuru & Masai Mara
About this safari
Trace the Great Rift Valley from the flamingo shores and rhino of Lake Nakuru to the big-cat plains of the Masai Mara — superb value and superb wildlife.
Trace the Great Rift Valley from the flamingo shores and rhino of Lake Nakuru to the big-cat plains of the Masai Mara — superb value and superb wildlife.
Flamingos & rhino at Nakuru
Big cats of the Mara
Rift Valley scenery
Rothschild’s giraffe
Your itinerary
A guide to your journey — we’ll fine-tune every day around you.
Day1
Arrive in Nairobi → Lake Nakuru
🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Lake Nakuru Lodge
Arrive in Nairobi → Lake Nakuru
🍽 Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Lake Nakuru Lodge
Karibu! On arrival you are met by your safari specialist and travel on to Lake Nakuru. A jewel of the Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingo-pink shoreline and as one of the best places in Kenya to see both black and white rhino, with tree-climbing lions and Rothschild’s giraffe alongside.
Day2
Travel to Masai Mara
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Governors’ Camp
Travel to Masai Mara
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Governors’ Camp
Today you journey on to Masai Mara. The Masai Mara is big-cat country at its finest — golden plains scattered with lion prides, cheetah on the termite mounds and, in season, the drama of the wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Your guide reads the land to put you in the perfect spot.
Day3
Exploring Masai Mara
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Governors’ Camp
Exploring Masai Mara
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Governors’ Camp
The Masai Mara is big-cat country at its finest — golden plains scattered with lion prides, cheetah on the termite mounds and, in season, the drama of the wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Your guide reads the land to put you in the perfect spot. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.
Day4
Exploring Masai Mara
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Governors’ Camp
Exploring Masai Mara
🍽 Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner 🏕 Governors’ Camp
The Masai Mara is big-cat country at its finest — golden plains scattered with lion prides, cheetah on the termite mounds and, in season, the drama of the wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Your guide reads the land to put you in the perfect spot. A full day to explore at your own pace, with morning and late-afternoon game drives when the wildlife is most active.
Day5
Departure
🍽 Breakfast
Departure
🍽 Breakfast
After a final breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight — or extend with a beach finale (just ask). We say kwaheri until your next adventure.
Where you’ll travel
Nairobi → Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara
Nairobi
Lake Nakuru
Masai Mara
Your lodges & camps
Every property on this safari has its own page on our site — explore the rooms, amenities and gallery before you travel.
Lodge
Lake Nakuru · Night 1
Lake Nakuru Lodge
★★★★
Comfortable lodge overlooking the flamingo-fringed lake and rhino sanctuary.
🍽 Full board📶 Wi-Fi🛁 En-suite🏊 Pool🍴 Restaurant
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Luxury Tented Camp
Masai Mara · Nights 2–4
Governors’ Camp
★★★★★
Classic luxury tents in a prime riverside setting in the heart of the Mara.
🍽 Full board📶 Wi-Fi🛁 En-suite🚙 Game drives🍴 Restaurant
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🏡 We work with 40+ lodges & camps across East Africa — every one featured here on our site, never an outside link. Browse all accommodation →
What’s included
✓ Included
- All park & conservancy entrance fees
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals on safari as specified (B/L/D)
- Private 4×4 game drives with an expert local guide
- Drinking water on safari
- All government taxes & levies
- Airport meet-and-greet & transfers
✕ Not included
- International flights to/from East Africa
- Visas & travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides & camp staff
- Premium drinks & champagne
- Personal expenses & laundry
- Optional activities (balloon safari, gorilla permits where not stated)
Dates & prices
Join one of our guaranteed group departures below — or ask us to run this safari privately on any date you choose.
🛡 A flexible deposit secures any departure. Each set departure has limited spaces — once a date fills it closes, so the most popular dates go first.
DepartsReturnsAvailabilityPrice (per person)
Sat 1 Aug 2026
Wed 5 Aug 2026
Guaranteed departure2 of 8 spots left
Last minute $2,200 $1,980
Book by 18 Jul
Sat 1 Aug 2026 – Wed 5 Aug 2026
- 👥 2 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Last minute price — save $220 per person (book by 18 Jul 2026)
from$1,980per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Guaranteed departure3 of 8 spots left
$2,200
Sat 12 Sep 2026 – Wed 16 Sep 2026
- 👥 3 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$2,200per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Guaranteed departure5 of 8 spots left
Early bird $2,200
Sat 24 Oct 2026 – Wed 28 Oct 2026
- 👥 5 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$2,200per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 19 Dec 2026
Wed 23 Dec 2026
Fully booked
Early bird $2,200
Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026
- 👥 Fully booked — join the waitlist
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
from$2,200per person
Join the waitlist →
Sat 27 Feb 2027
Wed 3 Mar 2027
Guaranteed departure6 of 8 spots left
Early bird $2,200 $1,940
Book by 29 Dec
Sat 27 Feb 2027 – Wed 3 Mar 2027
- 👥 6 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Early bird price — save $260 per person (book by 29 Dec 2026)
from$1,940per person
Inquire about this departure →
Sat 8 May 2027
Wed 12 May 2027
7 spots left7 of 8 spots left
Sale $2,200 $1,870
Sat 8 May 2027 – Wed 12 May 2027
- 👥 7 of 8 spots left
- 🛏 Private group · 2–7 guests · full board
- 🛡 A flexible deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel (card · PayPal · M-Pesa)
- ✦ Sale price — save $330 per person
from$1,870per person
Inquire about this departure →
🗓 Prefer your own dates or a private group? We run this exact itinerary as a private safari on any date. Request private dates →
💰 Per person sharing, set-departure group rate. Single supplement +$550. Deposit secures your seat; balance due before travel — card · PayPal · M-Pesa.
What guests say about this safari
4.7
★★★★★
Based on 38 verified reviews · SafariBookings & TripadvisorAS
★★★★★
Aisha & Sam
SafariBookings · February 2026Honest pricing, zero hidden costs and a team that genuinely cares. We are already planning our next safari with them.
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Sarah & Mark H.
SafariBookings · September 2025From the first email to the final sundowner, every detail was flawless. Our guide knew exactly where the wildlife would be — we had front-row seats the whole way.
Frequently asked questions
How does the tailor-made process work?
You tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a specialist designs a personalised itinerary — no fixed packages. We refine it together until it’s exactly right, then handle every booking and detail for you.
Is this safari suitable for children?
Yes — we offer a reduced child rate and can adapt the pace, game-drive timing and camps to suit families. Let us know your children’s ages and we’ll tailor it.
How do I secure my booking and pay?
A deposit secures your dates, with the balance due before travel. We accept secure card payments, PayPal and M-Pesa. Full terms come with your quote.
What about flights, visas and insurance?
International flights, visas and travel insurance are not included, but we’ll happily advise on all three and recommend trusted options.
Can I extend with a beach holiday?
Absolutely. A Zanzibar or Diani beach finale is a popular add-on — we’ll build it seamlessly into your itinerary.
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Make this journey your own
Change the dates, the camps, the pace — anything. Tell us your dream and a real specialist will craft it around you, with no obligation.