7-Day Kenya Budget Tour

• 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

Experience the best of Kenya’s wildlife on a 7-day budget circuit starting and ending in Nairobi. This tour balances the world-famous Masai Mara with the rhino sanctuaries of Lake Nakuru and the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli against the backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Traveling in a shared 4x4 Land Cruiser or custom safari van with stays in comfortable tented camps outside park gates, you’ll witness the Big Five and diverse Rift Valley landscapes at an accessible price.

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:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara (Full Day)

Spend the entire day exploring the vast rolling grasslands. Your guide will track the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). Visit the Mara River, home to pods of hippos and massive crocodiles, and enjoy a picnic lunch under an acacia tree. You can also opt for a morning balloon safari or a visit to a traditional Maasai village.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enkorok Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After a hearty breakfast at the camp, you will begin your journey toward the floor of the Great Rift Valley. This scenic drive takes you through the verdant Kenyan highlands and bustling agricultural towns, offering a glimpse into the local way of life. You will descend the dramatic escarpment, enjoying sweeping views of dormant volcanoes like Mt. Longonot and the shimmering waters of the Rift Valley lakes. Arrive in Nakuru town in the late afternoon, where you can check into your hotel for a relaxing evening and a hot dinner, preparing for tomorrow’s rhino sanctuary exploration.

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:

Hotel CityMax

• 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 to Lake Naivasha

Enjoy a morning game drive in the national park, a world-renowned sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos. Spot Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, and buffaloes near the shoreline. In the afternoon, drive to Naivasha for a boat safari to see hippos and a guided walking tour among giraffes and wildebeest on Crescent Island.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Sweet Lake Resort

• Budget resort located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

After breakfast, depart for the southern part of Kenya. The drive passes through the outskirts of Nairobi and across the Athi plains. Arrive in the late afternoon for a game drive in the "Land of Giants," where you will see some of Africa's largest elephant herds against the backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

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:

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 (Full Day)

A full day of exploration at the foot of Africa's highest mountain. Focus on the Enkongo Narok marshes, where elephants and hippos congregate to cool off. Visit Observation Hill for a 360-degree view of the park and the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro. The open plains also offer excellent sightings of cheetahs and diverse birdlife.

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 to Nairobi

Wake up for a final sunrise game drive—the best time to see the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro clearly before the clouds set in. After a hearty breakfast, enjoy a final "en-route" game drive as you exit the park. Head back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon for your hotel or airport drop-off.

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.