budget kenya safari

4-Day Budget Kenya Safari – Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations: Maasai Mara National Reserve & Lake Nakuru National Park
Safari Type: Group Joining / Budget Safari
Departure: Nairobi

Overview

Experience the thrill of Kenya’s top safari destinations on a budget-friendly safari designed for travelers who want maximum adventure at an affordable cost. This 4-day group tour takes you to the world-famous Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and the Great Wildebeest Migration, and to the bird-lovers’ paradise of Lake Nakuru, renowned for flamingos, rhinos, and tree-climbing lions.

If you’re looking for authentic wildlife experiences without the high price tag, this is the best value Kenya safari to book.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Pick-up from your hotel or safari departure point in Nairobi. Travel by safari van through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

• Afternoon game drive

• Overnight at budget tented camp or eco-lodge

Learn more about the Maasai Mara Reserve (official site)

Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

A full day of wildlife viewing in Maasai Mara—spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, and possibly witness a river crossing during migration season (July to October).

• Picnic lunch in the park

• Optional Maasai village visit (at extra cost)

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Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.

• Spot white and black rhinos, leopards, flamingos, and rare Rothschild giraffes

• Overnight at a budget hotel or guesthouse

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Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

Enjoy a morning drive through the park before heading back to Nairobi, with drop-off at your hotel or airport in the afternoon.

Extend your trip with a beach escape—check out our safaris from Diani or Mombasa.

Optional Add-ons

• Beach extension in Diani or Wasini:
  Wasini Island Tour from Diani

• Short Safari Excursion:
  Tsavo East 1-Day Safari from Diani

• Fly-in upgrade:
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Book Your Budget Safari in Kenya Today

This 4-day Kenya budget safari offers unbeatable value while delivering unforgettable moments in the wild. Ideal for travelers who want a genuine African safari without overspending.

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