Savannah Budget Safaris

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$1,053 to $1,210 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

You'll start your adventure with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and embark on a scenic drive through Kenya's picturesque countryside. Stopover: Great Rift Valley viewpoint. You pause here for panoramic views of the dramatic escarpment, stretching volcanic landscapes while snapping photos of this geological wonder. You'll stop over in Narok town to freshen up before proceeding with the trip. You arrive at the Masai Mara National Reserve by midday. You'll check into your Lodge for a refreshing lunch, then rest at the camp in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, you will head to the Maasai Village visit, immerse yourself in Maasai culture with a guided tour of a traditional manyatta (village). You'll learn about their warrior traditions, beadwork, and jumping dances. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2-3

Full Adventure in Masai Mara National Reserve

Full Adventure in Masai Mara National Reserve

Days 2 and 3 are spent exploring the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, renowned for its rich wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unmatched game viewing opportunities. You will enjoy extensive morning and afternoon game drives across the vast golden savannah guided by experienced safari guides to help you spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, wildebeest, and numerous antelope and bird species.

A picnic lunch is served near the scenic Mara River Hippo Pool, offering views of hippos in the water and crocodiles along the riverbanks. During migration season, you'll witness the world-famous Great Migration near the Mara River, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles. As the sun sets over the vast plains of Maasai Mara, you'll return to your safari camp or lodge and unwind in the heart of the African wilderness, preparing for another day of adventure.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart from the Masai Mara region for Lake Nakuru National Park with a lunch stop en route. The scenic drive offers magnificent views of Mt. Longonot, an extinct volcano rising from the Great Rift Valley, and the distant, glistening waters of Lake Naivasha. Lake Nakuru NP offers you a rare insight into Kenya’s most diverse flora, fauna, and wildlife, and is famous for its huge flocks of pink flamingos. The birds throng on Lake Nakuru itself, one of the Rift Valley soda lakes that comprises almost a third of the park’s area. More than 450 species of birds have been recorded here, as well as a rich diversity of other wildlife. Lions, leopards, warthogs, waterbucks, pythons, and white rhinos are just some of the animals you might see, and the landscapes range from sweeping grasslands bordering the lake to rocky cliffs and woodland. The park also protects the largest euphorbia candelabrum forest in Africa. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at your hotel.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Nakuru - Lake Naivasha & Hells gate NP

Nakuru - Lake Naivasha & Hells gate NP

After breakfast, you will proceed to Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake located in the Great Rift Valley, famous for its serene environment and abundant birdlife. Here, you can enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride to explore the lake’s tranquil waters and observe hippos, waterbirds, and other wildlife up close. You may also visit Crescent Island Sanctuary, where you can take a guided nature walk among freely roaming animals such as giraffes, zebras, and antelopes — a truly unique experience.

Afterward, you'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Hell’s Gate National Park in the afternoon. The park is known for its dramatic landscapes featuring towering cliffs and wildlife viewing opportunities. You can choose to explore the park on a guided game drive, cycle through its scenic gorges, or take a nature walk while spotting animals. Later in the evening, you’ll transfer to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful ambiance.

Main Destination:
Hell’S Gate National Park
Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)
High Season The park is rarely busy
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
LeopardVery Rare
CheetahVery Rare
HyenaRare
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LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Hotel Chambai Safari
  • Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park

Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart from Lake Naivasha and drive south through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your safari camp. In the afternoon, you will head out for your first game drive in Amboseli, a park famous for large elephant herds, open plains, and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.
You may spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, and many bird species as you explore the park’s wetlands and grasslands. As the sun begins to set, you will return to camp and relax surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness, enjoying dinner and an overnight stay in Amboseli.

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
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Nyati Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Full-Day in Amboseli National Park

Full-Day in Amboseli National Park

Today’s itinerary is flexible. You can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today’s schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full-day game drives around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch and return to camp late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness a hunt/kill). Later, you'll return to the accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit, and depart on an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch. You will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM, you'll return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Nyati Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Amboseli National Park - Nairobi

Amboseli National Park - Nairobi

You'll start your final morning in Amboseli National Park with an early game drive, when wildlife is most active, and the park is beautifully lit by the soft morning sun. This is an excellent time to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and predators returning from night activity, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
After breakfast, you'll depart Amboseli and drive back to Nairobi with lunch en route, enjoying views of the rural countryside and traditional Maasai people communities along the route. You'll arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon with drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport, marking the end of a memorable safari filled with Kenya’s remarkable wildlife and landscapes.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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