Why this journey is different.
A budget Kenya safari itinerary designed for travellers who want to see genuinely a lot in five days without paying premium prices. Boat time on Naivasha, cycling at Hell's Gate, rhino at Nakuru, and two nights inside the Maasai Mara, all with a private guide and 4x4.
Moments you will remember.
- 1★ Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
- 2★ Cycling among wildlife in Hell's Gate
- 3★ Rhino and flamingos at Lake Nakuru NP
- 4★ Two nights on the Maasai Mara
Your itinerary.
- Day 1Nairobi → Lake Naivasha
Morning drive out of the city, viewpoint stop over the Rift, then an afternoon boat cruise on Naivasha. Sundowners on the dock.
- Day 2Hell's Gate cycling → Lake Nakuru
Cycle safari through Hell's Gate among zebra and giraffe, then a walk through the geothermal gorge. Afternoon transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park.
- Day 3Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
Morning rhino and flamingo drive on the shores of Nakuru, then transfer into the Maasai Mara for a late afternoon game drive.
- Day 4Masai Mara, full-day game drive
A full day tracking the Big Five with a picnic lunch on the plains. In migration season expect Mara River drama.
- Day 5Maasai Mara → Nairobi
Long farewell morning drive out of the reserve, road transfer to Nairobi by evening.
- Private guided game drives in an open-roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
- All park & conservancy entry fees
- Airport meet-and-greet and all ground transfers
- Full board, meals and drinking water throughout
- Bottled water, sundowners and picnic lunches on drive days
- 24/7 in-country concierge on WhatsApp
- International flights
- Kenya / Tanzania e-Visa (we help you apply)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Optional balloon safaris and spa treatments
Scenes from this journey.
Photographs from our own guests and guides on this exact route. Tap any image to view full-screen, swipe to browse.
Good to know.
How do I secure my booking?+
A 30% refundable deposit confirms your dates. Balance is due 45 days before travel. All client funds are held in a bonded escrow account.
Can the itinerary be tailored?+
Absolutely. Every trip is designed one-to-one. Extend nights, swap camps, add a honeymoon suite or a helicopter transfer, just ask.
What happens if we need to cancel?+
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. Between 30 and 15 days you receive a credit valid for 18 months.
Are your guides KPSGA certified?+
Every head guide holds a minimum silver-level Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association qualification. Most of ours are gold.
