This group departure covers three of Kenya's best-known stops at a budget price: two nights in the Masai Mara, a night at Lake Nakuru for rhino, and a night at Lake Naivasha with a boat ride among hippos. The driving days are short, and the Naivasha stop gives the trip a gentler finish.
You travel with other guests in a shared 4x4 with a pop-up roof, which keeps the cost per person down.
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MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Shared vehicle and guide
A full day in the Masai Mara
Rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru
Boat ride on Lake Naivasha (included)
Morning pick-up in Nairobi and the drive with your group through the Rift Valley and Narok. Lunch at camp, then an afternoon game drive.
A full day in the reserve - morning and afternoon drives, or a longer outing with a packed lunch, depending on where the wildlife is.
Drive across the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive around the rhino sanctuary and the lakeshore.
A short morning drive in Nakuru, then on to Lake Naivasha. In the afternoon, a boat ride takes you close to hippo pods, fish eagles and waterbirds.
A relaxed morning, then the short drive back to Nairobi, usually arriving around midday.
Planning tip: see our guide on Best Time to Visit the Masai Mara: A Month-by-Month Guide.
Accommodation: Budget tented camps and simple lodges near each park, twin-share, full board. Single rooms can be arranged at extra cost, and you can upgrade to mid-range camps while still joining the shared vehicle.
Vehicle: Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
The Mara has wildlife all year, so the best month depends on what you want.
Full Masai Mara National Reserve destination guide »
You share the vehicle and driver-guide with other travellers on the same departure
Departures run on set dates from Nairobi - we confirm the next available date when you enquire
Prefer your own vehicle? The same route can be booked as a private safari
No. The lake is outside the national parks, and the boat ride is included in this itinerary.
Yes. Short driving days and three different landscapes make it a well-rounded introduction to Kenya.
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