5 Days Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru Camping
Tour Overview
Big Five Safari + Flamingo Haven | Budget Adventure with Daily Departures
Overview
Embark on a thrilling 5-day camping safari through two of Kenya’s top safari destinations: the Masai Mara National Reserve, world-renowned for its abundant wildlife and the Great Migration, and Lake Nakuru National Park, home to vibrant flamingos and a protected rhino population. Travel in a private or group 4×4 Land Cruiser, stay in comfortable tented camps, and enjoy authentic African adventure on a budget.
This is the perfect trip for backpackers, couples, and small groups looking for value, community, and unforgettable wildlife moments.
Safari Highlights
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4×4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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Daily departures (minimum 2 pax) – join as a group or go private
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3 days exploring Masai Mara – Big Five, cheetahs, wildebeest & more
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Game drive in Lake Nakuru – flamingos, rhinos, and tree-climbing lions
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Budget camping with tents, meals & sleeping gear provided
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Optional Maasai village visit for cultural experience
Rates
Safari Package Cost (Per Person Sharing)
Accommodation Option | Kenyan Citizens (KES) | Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) |
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Budget Camping | 45,000 | 50,000 | 650 |
Mid-range Lodge Upgrade | 65,000 | 70,000 | 900 |
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
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Transport in 4×4 Land Cruiser (shared or private)
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4 nights’ budget camping accommodation
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All meals as per itinerary (prepared by camp cook)
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Park entry fees for Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru
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Bottled water during safari
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Professional driver/guide
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Daily departures guaranteed (minimum 2 persons)
WHAT’S EXCLUDED?
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Sleeping bag (available for hire)
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Optional Maasai village visit ($10–$20 per person)
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Drinks, tips, and personal expenses
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Travel insurance & visas
Tour Plan
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Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport at 7:30 AM
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Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley (photo stop)
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Arrive at your Masai Mara campsite for lunch
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Afternoon game drive (3:30–6:30 PM)
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Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Permanent Tented Camp (Masai Mara)
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Early breakfast at the camp
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Full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park
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Look out for the Big Five, plus zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and more
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Optional visit to a Maasai village in the evening (extra cost)
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Dinner and overnight at the camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Permanent Tented Camp
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Another full day to explore different regions of the park
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Option for morning and afternoon game drives or one extended game drive
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Learn animal behavior and enjoy photographic moments
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Return to camp for a hearty dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Permanent Tented Camp -
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Early breakfast and check out
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Drive through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park
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Arrive in Nakuru town in the afternoon and check in to your camp
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Relax or enjoy a short walk around the area (no game drive today)
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Dinner and overnight at the camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Camp in Nakuru
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Early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
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Spot flamingos, white and black rhinos, lions, leopards, and baboons
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Return to camp for breakfast
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Check out and drive back to Nairobi, arriving around 4:30 PM
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Drop-off at your hotel or the airport
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch