6-Day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara NR 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 Amboseli National Park

Depart Nairobi early, driving south through the scenic Athi Plains. Arrive at Amboseli in time for lunch at your budget-friendly tented camp. Embark on an afternoon game drive in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. This park is world-renowned for its massive herds of free-ranging elephants and diverse bird species.

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:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside 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 the day exploring the park's swamps and plains. Your guide will track lions, cheetahs, and hippos near the Enkongo Narok marsh. Between game drives, enjoy the spectacular views of Africa’s highest peak. The budget-conscious traveler will appreciate the high density of wildlife concentrated in manageable areas, ensuring excellent sightings.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final sunrise game drive as you exit Amboseli. Travel through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at the viewpoint for photos of the escarpment. Arrive at Lake Nakuru, a premier sanctuary for Black and White Rhinos and endangered Rothschild giraffes. Enjoy a late afternoon drive along the lakeshore, famous for its seasonal flamingo populations.

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:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Head toward the legendary Masai Mara, passing through the fertile Narok farmlands. Enter the reserve for an introductory game drive en route to your camp. Located just outside the park gates to maximize savings, your tented camp provides an authentic bush experience with essential comforts. Keep an eye out for the resident prides of lions that make the Mara famous.

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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve

Dedicate this day to a full-day safari adventure with a picnic lunch served under an acacia tree. Your expert guide will navigate the vast rolling grasslands to find the Big Five: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino. During the migration season, visit the Mara River to witness the dramatic crossings. This is the highlight of any Kenya budget safari.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reservemara Sop

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Enjoy a final early morning game drive to catch predators while they are still active. After a hearty breakfast, begin the journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of an unforgettable, affordable Kenyan adventure.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.