6-Day Kenya Budget Group Safari-Amboseli to Masai Mara

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Amboseli

Depart Nairobi early in the morning after the pick up from your hotel or designated pickup location drive south through scenic countryside with views of local villages and open plains. Arrive at Amboseli National Park by midday, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy lunch at your budget lodge or camp, followed by a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the park, spotting elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and a variety of birdlife against the stunning Kilimanjaro backdrop. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Kilimanjaro Cottages Amboseli

• Budget lodge 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)

Exploring Amboseli

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park with packed lunch. Spend the day exploring the park’s vast plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands, which attract large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of birdlife. With clear weather, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the background, offering perfect photography moments. Break for lunch at a designated picnic site within the park, then continue with afternoon game viewing as you search for predators such as lions and cheetahs. Later in the evening, exit the park and return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Kilimanjaro Cottages Amboseli

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Amboseli National Park and begin a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley towards Lake Naivasha. Enjoy beautiful landscapes along the way, passing local towns and farmlands. Arrive in Naivasha in time for lunch at your lodge or a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you may opt for an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha, offering close encounters with hippos and a wide variety of birdlife, or visit Hell’s Gate National Park for a guided walk or cycling experience among zebras, giraffes, and dramatic gorges (optional activities at an extra cost). Later in the evening, check in at your budget lodge or camp, enjoy dinner, and settle in for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Hotel Chambai Safari

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru

After an early breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for a game drive. The park is renowned for its rich birdlife, including flamingos (seasonal), as well as endangered species such as the white and black rhino. Enjoy game viewing as you spot lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species within the park’s scenic woodlands and open grasslands. Break for lunch at a designated picnic site or at your lodge. In the afternoon, continue with game viewing around the lake shores and forested areas before exiting the park. Proceed to your budget hotel in Nakuru town, check in, enjoy dinner, and overnight stay.

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:

Kivu Resort Nakuru

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy picturesque landscapes and rural countryside along the way, with brief stopovers for photos. Arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at your budget camp or lodge, followed by a short rest. In the afternoon, head out for an exciting game drive in the reserve, home to the Big Five and an abundance of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, and numerous bird species. As the sun sets over the vast savannah, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Wake up early for a final morning game drive in the Masai Mara to catch the wildlife at its most active. Afterward, you may opt for a visit to a Masai village to experience their rich culture and traditions (optional at extra cost). Enjoy a mid-morning departure from the Mara, stopping en route for lunch as you journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi by the late afternoon or early evening, and be dropped off at your hotel, the airport, or any designated location. This marks the end of your 6-day budget group-joining safari, filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters and scenic memories.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.