A 4-day, 3-night budget safari by 4x4 jeep typically involves traveling from Nairobi to the Masai Mara for two nights, with full-day game drives, then heading to Lake Nakuru for one night before returning to Nairobi. The safari includes game drives in a pop-up roof vehicle, accommodation in budget camps or lodges, meals, and transport. Day 1 starts with the drive to Masai Mara, Day 2 is a full day in Masai Mara, Day 3 is the drive to Lake Nakuru, and Day 4 is the return to Nairobi.
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
Morning: Depart from Nairobi after breakfast, heading south toward the Masai Mara.
Late Morning/Afternoon: Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to admire the scenery and continue to Narok, a Maasai town known for its curios.
Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge or camp in the Masai Mara, have lunch, and then embark on your first afternoon game drive.
Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Masai Mara Full Day
Morning: Enjoy an early morning game drive with a packed lunch, or have a later start after a full breakfast.
Day: Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara, with opportunities to see the Big Five, witness potential predator hunts, and visit the Mara River, famous for the annual wildebeest migration.
Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Morning: Have a final morning game drive in the Masai Mara after breakfast.
Late Morning: Check out from your lodge and begin the scenic drive towards Lake Nakuru, with a picnic lunch en route.
Afternoon: Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive. Keep an eye out for the park's famous rhinos, buffalos, and diverse birdlife, including the flamingos.
Evening: Check into your accommodation, have dinner, and relax for the night.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
Early morning: After an early breakfast, check out of your lodge and enjoy a final morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Mid-morning: Depart for Nairobi, begin your drive back to Nairobi, with a stop over in Naivasha town for lunch.
Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.
Rates Per Person
| Start dates | Solo1 room | 2 people1 room | 3 people2 rooms | 4 people2 rooms | 5 people3 rooms | 6 people3 rooms | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | $2,498 | $1,686 | $1,467 | $1,310 | $1,254 | $1,198 | Get Quote |
| Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $2,128 | $1,350 | $112 | $974 | $918 | $874 | Get Quote |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $2,498 | $1,686 | $1,467 | $1,310 | $1,254 | $1,198 | Get Quote |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | $2,128 | $1,350 | $112 | $974 | $918 | $874 | Get Quote |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $2,498 | $1,686 | $1,467 | $1,310 | $1,254 | $1,198 | Get Quote |
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
