9-Day Best of Kenya Budget Safari

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

Nairobi-Samburu National Reserve

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and travel north across the equator to the rugged wilderness of Samburu National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your budget safari camp before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Explore the reserve’s arid landscapes in search of the “Samburu Special Five” — Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk. Return to camp for dinner and overnight under the starry African sky.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

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

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Lion's Cave Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Look out for elephants, lions, and leopards, and enjoy the contrasting scenery of riverine forests and dry savannah.
Between drives, relax at camp or take an optional visit to a Samburu village to experience their rich culture and traditions.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Lion's Cave Camp

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu-Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru, descending into the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in the park, famous for its rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and flocks of flamingos that color the lake’s edge. Keep your camera ready for stunning photos of wildlife set against the scenic backdrop of the Rift Valley escarpment. Overnight at a lodge near the 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:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nakuru-Lake Naivasha

After a morning game drive and breakfast, continue to nearby Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake surrounded by acacia forests. Spend the afternoon on an optional boat safari among hippos and birdlife or take a walking tour on Crescent Island, where you can walk close to giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Overnight at a camp or lodge by the lakeshore.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Eseriani Resort

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Naivasha-Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart after breakfast for the legendary Maasai Mara. Drive through the scenic Rift Valley highlands to arrive in time for lunch at camp.
In the afternoon, head out for your first thrilling game drive in the Mara, home to the Big Five and abundant plains game. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

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:

Mara Olodare Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring Kenya’s most famous reserve on morning and afternoon game drives.
Seek out the Big Five and other wildlife in abundance.
Optional activities include visiting a Maasai village or taking an early morning hot-air balloon safari for stunning aerial views of the Mara (extra cost).

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Mara Olodare Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara-Amboseli

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli via Nairobi, arriving by late afternoon.
Enjoy a short game drive as you enter the park, with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro providing a breathtaking backdrop. Settle into your camp for dinner and overnight surrounded by the open plains and views of grazing elephants.

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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park

Rise early for a sunrise game drive when Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak is most visible. Spend the morning watching Amboseli’s famous elephant herds and diverse wildlife around the swamps. After lunch, enjoy the afternoon game drive before returning to your lodge. Enjoy your dinner and spend your evening relaxing at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli-Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
arrive in nairobi in the afernoon, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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