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5-Day Kenya Safari Tour by Wookar Adventures
Offered by - Wookar Adventures
Tour Features
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Kenya's world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve on this exciting 5-day budget safari, offering exceptional value without compromising the authentic African safari experience. Journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley into one of Africa's richest wildlife ecosystems, home to the legendary Big Five and over 500 bird species. Enjoy professionally guided game drives across endless savannahs, search for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and, during the migration season, witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Stay in a comfortable budget safari camp with full-board accommodation while immersing yourself in the beauty of the African wilderness. Enhance your adventure with optional experiences including a Maasai cultural village visit, sunrise hot air balloon safari, guided nature walks in designated areas, birdwatching, sundowners, and professional wildlife photography. With expert guides, comfortable transportation, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, this safari is ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, and small groups seeking an affordable yet memorable Kenyan safari.
| Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Kenya
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-4 | Mara Mara Tented Lodge No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 5 | Budget Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Meet & Greet – Scenic Transfer to Masai Mara National Reser
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional Wookar Adventures safari guide for a short briefing before departing for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at the viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic photographs before continuing through Narok Town to the reserve. Arrive at your budget safari camp in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, embark on your first exciting game drive, exploring the vast plains in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, impalas, and many other wildlife species. Return to camp before sunset for dinner and overnight.
Optional Activities:
- Great Rift Valley photography stop
- Sundowner experience (where available)
- Wildlife photography
Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Full-Day Big Five Safari Adventure
After an early breakfast, depart with packed picnic lunch for a full-day game drive across the spectacular Masai Mara ecosystem. Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, explore different habitats while searching for the legendary Big Five alongside cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Visit the famous Mara River, where hippos and Nile crocodiles reside and, during the migration season, witness the dramatic wildebeest crossings. Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your wildlife adventure until late afternoon.
Optional Activities:
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari (early morning)
- Professional wildlife photography
- Birdwatching
- Private game drive upgrade
Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Morning Game Drive – Free Afternoon at Leisure
Start the day with an early morning game drive when predators are most active and wildlife sightings are at their best. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast before enjoying a free afternoon to relax and make use of the camp's facilities. Spend your time reading, enjoying the peaceful surroundings, taking photographs, or simply unwinding while listening to the sounds of the African bush. This is the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next day's adventure.
Optional Activities:
- Maasai Cultural Village Visit
- Guided birdwatching
- Nature photography
- Relax at the camp
- Souvenir shopping (where available)
Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Full-Day Wildlife Exploration & Mara River Experience
Following breakfast, enjoy another full-day game drive with packed lunch as you venture deeper into the reserve to discover areas not previously explored. Visit the Mara River and continue tracking the reserve's remarkable wildlife while your guide shares fascinating insights into animal behavior, conservation efforts, and the ecosystem. With a little luck, you may encounter lions on a hunt, elusive leopards resting in acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, or large elephant herds roaming freely. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and your final overnight stay in the Masai Mara.
Optional Activities:
- Wildlife photography
- Birdwatching
- Sundowner experience
- Private photographic safari
Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - Sunrise Game Drive – Return to Nairobi
Enjoy one final early morning game drive, offering the last opportunity to capture memorable wildlife sightings as the African savannah comes to life. Return to camp for breakfast before checking out and beginning your scenic drive back to Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you will be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, bringing your unforgettable Masai Mara Budget Safari to a close.
Optional Activities:
- Last-minute wildlife photography
- Great Rift Valley scenic stop
- Curio and craft shopping en route
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Mar 3, 2026 - Mar 3, 2028
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.
This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi, Kenya
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Wookar Adventures
Kenya
Namibia
Rwanda
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Wookar Adventures is a licensed Kenyan Destination Management Company (DMC) specializing in bespoke safaris, luxury holidays, cultural experiences, beach vacations, and tailor-made travel across Kenya and East Africa. Driven by a passion for excellence and authentic African hospitality, we create unforgettable journeys that combine exceptional service, carefully selected accommodations, professional guides, and immersive experiences.
From witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara and exploring Amboseli beneath the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro to discovering Samburu, Laikipia, Tsavo, and the pristine beaches of the Kenyan coast, every itinerary is thoughtfully designed to suit each traveler's interests, budget, and style.
Our comprehensive services include private and scheduled safaris, luxury and mid-range tours, honeymoon packages, family holidays, corporate travel, incentive trips, hotel reservations, domestic and international flight bookings, airport transfers, visa assistance, and customized multi-country itineraries across East Africa.
At Wookar Adventures, we believe travel is about creating meaningful experiences, lasting memories, and genuine connections with Africa's people, wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. Our commitment to professionalism, personalized service, integrity, and sustainable tourism ensures every guest enjoys a seamless and memorable journey from arrival to departure.
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