Depart Nairobi early, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley with photo stops. Arrive at your budget campsite in the Mara for lunch, then enjoy your first afternoon game drive spotting elephants, zebras, and lions. End the day with dinner and a campfire under the stars.

Spend the day on game drives across the Mara plains to spot the Big Five, antelopes, and the seasonal wildebeest migration (July–October). Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Opt for a Maasai village visit or a hot-air balloon ride (extra cost). Return to camp for dinner.

Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park after breakfast. Spend the afternoon exploring the park to see flamingos, rhinos, and other wildlife. Capture Rift Valley views before checking into your budget hotel in Nakuru.