The Best of Kenya within Budget

1N Nairobi , 1N Lake Nakuru National Park - Great Rift Valley , 1N Lake Naivasha , 2N Masai Mara National Reserve and 1N Nairobi
7 days

From

US$ 2,355

per person

Operated by Nexus

About the tour

The beauty of Kenya isn’t one that can be fully experienced in such a short time. This one-week trip through the Kenya will take to one of the world’s richest and most beautiful protected land: The Great Rift Valley. Extending over thousands of kilometres far are several freshwater lakes brimming with lives, healthy ecosystems protected for the sake of the animals that rely on these habitats. After landing in Nairobi, we’ll head to Lake Nakuru, a beautiful place to watch the lake covered in fuchsia and pink from the flamingos and other aquatic animals such as the waterbucks and hippopotamuses. This is also a water source for many, from grazing animals like impalas and zebras, to the big cats, such as lions. After a safari game drive, we’ll head to Lake Naivasha the next day, another source of freshwater known for the packs of hippos and animals. This lake specifically offers boat ride service that allows visitors to enjoy the view from closer angles for an hour. After the lakes, we’ll head back to Masai Masa Game Reserve, a gorgeous protected area where you can enjoy several safari rides throughout different time ranges through the lush greeneries, vast savannah, and enjoying Kenya’s nature at the best.

Highlights

  • 6 nights’ accommodation
  • Full board accommodation while on safari
  • Bed and breakfast accommodation in Nairobi
  • Airport transfers in Nairobi
  • A safari briefing at the start
  • All game drives in Kenya are in a custom built 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser safari vehicle driven by a professional English-speaking driver guide.
  • Excursions and scheduled activities as per the itinerary
  • Flying doctors’ medical activation evacuation cover
  • Park fees in Nakuru and Mara
  • Crescent Island and Boat ride fees
  • Dinner at Carnivore restaurant on Day 6
  • I liter of water per person per day while in a safari vehicle
  • Current Government taxes and levies

Accommodation

Tamarind Tree Hotel or Similar

1 night(s) in Nairobi

Room Type: Standard King Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or Similar

1 night(s) in Lake Nakuru National Park

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: All Meals

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or Similar

1 night(s) in Lake Naivasha

Room Type: Standard Room
Meals Included: All Meals

Fig Tree Camp or Similar

2 night(s) in Masai Mara National Reserve

Room Type: Chalet Room
Meals Included: All Meals

Tamarind Tree Hotel or Similar

1 night(s) in Nairobi

Room Type: Standard King Room
Meals Included: Breakfast

Included in the price

Nairobi

  • Transfer from Nairobi To Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru National Park

  • 2 Game Drives in Lake Nakuru National Park Game

Lake Naivasha

  • The Great Rift Valley
  • Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Masai Mara National Reserve

  • Evening Game Drive in Masai Mara National Park
  • Full Day Masai Mara Game Drive
  • The local Masai Village

Nairobi

  • Transfer from Masai Mara to Nairobi

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival In Nairobi And Transfer To Hotel

Your flight for Nairobi will land on Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. It is the largest aviation center in Kenya among the four international airports, located within the capital of Kenya, Nairobi. Our representatives will be waiting for your arrival and guide you to your transportation. We immediately head to your pre-booked hotel as your guide will brief you on your trip here. You’ll have free-time to spend exploring the area or to rest after the journey before spending the night at the hotel.

Day 2: Transfer From Nairobi To Lake Nakuru National Park With Afternoon Game Drive

  • After an early breakfast, we check-out and head to the beautiful Great Rift Valley for one of their beautiful lakes, Lake Nakuru National Park. We’ll arrive in time for brunch and to check-in at your hotel/lodge and drop off your luggage before lunchtime. Your afternoon is free for you to spend to explore the local area or just to rest after a long ride here.
  • Lake Nakuru is well known in Kenya as one of the most beautiful and rich lakes of the Great Rift Valley, where you can observe a handful of faunas here. Located at 1.7 km above sea level, the freshwater system here brims with life with the pink flamingos turning the lake into fuchsia being some of the most remarkable sightings. There are also waterbucks, hippopotamuses, and several grazing species such as impalas and giraffes.
  • By evening time, we’ll invite you on a safari game drive around here to catch sightings of these animals, and with luck, you might see glimpses of small packs of lions around here. The lush forestry and bushes, the wildlife that flourishes, and just being back to nature; these are things you should never missed in life!
  • We’ll return in time for dinner before going back to the hotel/lodge for an overnight at Lake Nakuru.
  • (Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 3: Early Morning Game Drive And Transfer From Lake Nakuru To Lake Naivasha With Boat Ride

  • Enjoy your breakfast at Lake Nakuru before we check-out and head to the other lake of Great Rift Valley we’ll be visiting: Lake Naivasha. After one hour and 45 minutes, we’ll reach outside the town of Naivasha where another beautiful freshwater lake of the Great Rift Valley can be seen. The name translates in the local Maasai name as “rough water” due to the volatile weather and sudden storms are often observed in this area. It is slightly higher than Lake Nakuru and is seated at 1.8km above sea level.
  • If Lake Nakuru is a perfect spot to view wildlife, Lake Navisha offers a different experience where visitors can take a boat ride and take the observation closer than ever. For an hour, you can observe hippopotamuses and the thriving bird species that rely on this lake.
  • We’ll head back to where your hotel/lodge and enjoy your dinner with a beautiful view of the lake to accompany your meal before spending an overnight here.
  • (Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 4: Transfer From Lake Naivasha To Masai Mara With First Mara Game Drive

  • After breakfast, get ready on another exciting day in the Great Rift Valley and check-out. We’ll head to Masai Mara Game Reserve today and make a temporary stop at Lenchada Camp/Keekrook Lodge to check-in and drop your luggage. We’ll be in time for lunch before continuing down to the reserve. Stock up as we’ll have a long exciting day exploring the park for wildlife sighting.
  • Masai Mara is also known locally as the Mara, this National Reserve is a famous wildlife conservation park where the rivers Mara and Talek crosses. One can also find several villages of Maasai people around the area. Maasai Mara has all of the “Big Five” animals: lions, leopards, African elephants, African buffaloes, and black rhinoceros. The park is also known for being home to one of the largest cheetah populations.
  • We’ll return as the sun goes down to Olmoran Tented Camp dinner before spending the night here.
  • (Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 5: Full-day In Masai Mara Game Drive

  • The day starts early in Masai Mara because nature never sleeps. You can choose how to spend your day here, either a full-day game drive experience with a picnic lunch experience, or enjoy a morning and evening drive.
  • We’ll head out by 6.30 AM to catch nocturnal animals going about their life and catching their last prey of the day before retreating back to their nests and burrows. Catching glimpses of these subtle animals can be rather tricky, but it’s still a worthwhile trip as they’re on our way to catch a view of the sunrise. By 8.30 AM, we’ll be back at the camp for a buffet breakfast and we’ll leave you spend the day at your own pace, whether it’s to catch more sleep before lunch or to explore the area around. Lunch takes place at 12.30 PM and if you opted for a full-day game drive, we’ll go on a picnic lunch.
  • In between the drives, you get to visit a nearby, local Masai Village at an extra cost. The people of Masai villages are known for their friendliness and with this drive, you get to see what life is like for some of the oldest African Tribes to reside within the valley. The people still practice their traditional way of living among nature, unadulterated by modern-day civilization.
  • From the camp, we’ll head out at 4 PM for a game drive through the park to catch glimpses of the games in the afternoon. Masai Mara is a favorite of wildlife enthusiasts especially around July to November when zebras and gnus would cross the area as part of their annual migration. Enjoy the ride and we’ll head back to the camp as the sun sets and in time for dinner and to spend the night here.
  • (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 6: Transfer From Masai Mara To Nairobi

  • Enjoy your breakfast and final views of Masai Mara and the Great Rift Valley before we leave the camp. We’ll drive back to Nairobi from here and arrive by evening and in time for dinner at Carnivore Restaurant for dinner. We’ll spend an overnight in Nairobi after checking in at the hotel.
  • (Breakfast)

Day 7: Departure From Nairobi

  • After breakfast, get ready to check-out and head to the JKI Airport for your departure back home.
  • (Breakfast)

Exclusions

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  • International Airfares
  • International and domestic departure tax
  • Laundry services
  • Beverages
  • Meals and excursions not described in the itinerary above
  • Entry Visas to the country
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Balloon flight in the Masai Mara (additional charge USD450 per person)
  • Any optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary above
  • Gratuities (tips) to your guide, hotel staff and porters
  • Any other items of a personal nature, such as drinks, laundry, telephone and postage.

Terms and Conditions

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  • Currency: The currency of Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling (KES; symbol KSh) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of KSh1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of KSh20, 10 and 5. Residents may import up to KES 500,000 and must declare if currencies exceeding US $10,000. Non-residents may import local and foreign currencies without restrictions but amounts exceeding US $10,000 must be declared.
  • Banking: Banking hours: Monday -Friday 09h00-15h00, and Saturdays 09h00-12h00.
  • ATMs are common especially in major tourist destinations.
  • Mastercard and Visa Credit Cards are widely accepted; American Express and Diners Club less so.
  • Major hotels accept payment by credit card, as do major safari companies, travel agencies and restaurants.
  • Very few banks or foreign exchange bureaus accept travellers’ cheques; when they do, they charge high commissions.
  • Climate and Weather: Kenya has three types of climates: temperate subtropical climate in the west and southwest highlands (where Nairobi is located), hot and humid along the coast, and hot and dry in the north and east.
  • Clothing and Dress Recommendations: For Nairobi and the coast: lightweight cotton and linens are advised. Warmer clothing is needed in June and July, while rainwear is advisable between March and June, and October and December.
  • For safari: loose-fitting and light neutral tones are recommended. If you are visiting a luxury lodge, pack a nice set of clothes for dinner is recommended.
  • Electricity and Plug Standards: Electrical sockets in Kenya are of the ‘Type G (BS-1363)’.

Starting from

US$ 2,355

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