6-Day Kenya Budget Safari-Amboseli, Lakes & Masai Mara

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

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel south toward Amboseli National Park, enjoying changing landscapes along the way. Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Spot buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and predators as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight at a budget lodge or camp.

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:

Penety Amboseli Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. The open plains provide excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities, especially of elephants against Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak. Enjoy lunch at the lodge and relax before your afternoon drive. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Penety Amboseli Resort

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha, driving through Nairobi and into the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy lunch, followed by a relaxing boat ride on the lake (optional, at an extra cost), where you may see hippos and abundant birdlife. A guided nature walk on Crescent Island can also be arranged. Dinner and overnight near the lake.

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 – Lake Nakuru National Park

Following breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy lunch, then embark on an afternoon game drive in this compact yet wildlife-rich park. Lake Nakuru is renowned for flamingos, pelicans, and as a sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos. You may also encounter lions and Rothschild giraffes. Dinner and overnight at a budget lodge or camp.

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:

Punda Milias Nakuru Camp

• Budget 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 – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, travel to the famous Masai Mara, passing through scenic highlands and Maasai villages. Arrive in the afternoon, check in, and enjoy lunch before your first game drive in the reserve. Explore the vast savannahs that host the Big Five and abundant plains game. Dinner and overnight at a budget tented 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:

Mara Olodare Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy an early breakfast and a final game drive in the Masai Mara as wildlife becomes active in the cool morning hours. After exiting the reserve, begin your journey back to Nairobi with unforgettable safari memories. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your exciting and affordable Kenya 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.