8-Day Kenya Budget Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at the viewpoint to enjoy panoramic views. Arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive across the rolling savannahs, teeming with wildlife such as elephants, zebras, and prides of lions.
Dinner and overnight: Masai Mara Lodge/Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day in Masai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring the vast Masai Mara Reserve. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Between drives, relax at your lodge and soak in the wild surroundings. Optionally, visit a Maasai village to learn about the local culture and traditions.
Dinner and overnight: Masai Mara Lodge/Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Exploration

Take a hot air balloon safari at sunrise (optional, at extra cost) followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.
Spend a full day on game drives with packed lunch, exploring deeper into the Mara Triangle or along the Mara River—known for hippos and crocodiles.

Dinner & Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Masai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

Morning: After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving for lunch.

Afternoon: Proceed on a game drive around the lake—home to flamingos, pelicans, white rhinos, lions, and Rothschild giraffes.

Dinner & Overnight: Lodge/Camp in or near Lake Nakuru National Park.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Hillcourt Resort & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive as you exit the park.

Midday: Drive to nearby Lake Naivasha (about 1.5 hrs). Check-in and have lunch at your lodge.

Afternoon: Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and water birds, followed by a walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Dinner & Overnight: Lodge/Camp at Lake Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Dove Nest Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

Morning: After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, with a picnic lunch en route via Nairobi and Emali.

Afternoon: Arrive at Amboseli in time for an evening game drive with the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.

Dinner & Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Amboseli National Park.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day in Amboseli

Morning: Early game drive to capture the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro views and herds of elephants up close.

Midday: Return for lunch and relax at the lodge.

Afternoon: Another game drive to explore the park’s wetlands and plains rich in wildlife like cheetahs, lions, and buffaloes.

Dinner & Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli – Nairobi

Morning: Enjoy a final early morning game drive, followed by breakfast.

Midday: Check out and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.