7-Day Across Kenya's on a Budget

• 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 Masai Mara

You will be picked up early in the morning from your Nairobi hotel or airport and depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a stop for photos along the way. Arrive at your budget tented camp in time for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, proceed for your first game drive in the Masai Mara, where you will begin your search for the Big Five and other abundant wildlife. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and 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:

Sankale Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drives in Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara with a packed lunch. Spend the day exploring the vast savannah plains in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and a wide variety of plains game. You may also spot hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with more wildlife viewing. Return to camp in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sankale Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai mara to lake nakuru

After breakfast, you will have an option to visit a traditional Masai village in the Masai Mara area at an extra cost to learn about the Masai culture, traditions, and way of life. After the visit, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Nakuru in time for lunch at your budget lodge or hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, flamingos, and beautiful lake scenery. Return to your lodge for 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:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• 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 to lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch at your budget hotel or lodge. In the afternoon, you will have time to relax or take part in optional activities at Lake Naivasha, such as a boat ride on the lake or a guided nature walk on Crescent Island (both at an extra cost). Enjoy the beautiful lake scenery and spot hippos and birdlife. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight s.

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 Amboseli

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive to Amboseli National Park, passing through scenic landscapes and local towns along the way. Enjoy lunch en route or upon arrival at your budget lodge or camp. In the afternoon, proceed for a game drive in Amboseli National Park, well known for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. After the game drive, return to your camp for dinner and 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:

Manjaro Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drives in Amboseli

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park. Explore the park’s open plains and swamps, spotting elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife, all with the spectacular backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. A picnic lunch can be enjoyed inside the park. Continue your afternoon game drive before returning to your budget lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Manjaro Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in Amboseli (optional) before departing for Nairobi. Drive through scenic landscapes of southern Kenya, stopping for photos or lunch en route. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or evening, where your safari ends with a drop-off at your hotel, airport, or preferred location.

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.