7-Day Mara, Nakuru, Hells Gate & Amboseli Budget Tour

• A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Nairobi – Maasai Mara

Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. A stopover is typically made in Narok town, a key trading center for the Maasai community, where you can stretch, refresh, or have a simple lunch depending on your package inclusions. From Narok, the road becomes more rugged.

Upon arrival at your budget camp or lodge located near or within the reserve, you will check in and settle into simple but comfortable accommodations. After some rest, you head out for an introductory evening game drive. This is a great opportunity to start spotting wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, and possibly big cats as they become active in the cooler hours of the day.

You will return to camp in the evening for dinner, where you can relax around the dining area and share experiences with other travelers. The night is spent immersed in the sounds of the African wilderness, marking the perfect start to your safari adventure.

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:

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

Maasai Mara (Full Day Game Drive)

This day is dedicated to a full exploration of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. After an early breakfast, you depart with packed lunch boxes to maximize your time in the reserve. Budget safaris typically combine morning and afternoon game drives into one extended full-day experience to reduce costs while ensuring extensive wildlife viewing.

In the late afternoon, you begin your return journey back to the camp, with more wildlife sightings along the way. Optional cultural visits to a Maasai village can be arranged at an extra cost, offering insight into local traditions and lifestyles.

Dinner and overnight are at the camp, where you can relax after a long but rewarding day of exploration.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara – Nakuru

After breakfast, you check out of your camp and begin your journey towards Nakuru, traveling through the Great Rift Valley floor. This is a transition day that connects two distinct ecosystems, offering a change in scenery from the vast savannah plains of the Mara to the greener landscapes around Nakuru. Upon arrival in Nakuru, you check into a budget hotel or lodge. Lunch and afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner is served at the lodge, and overnight is in Nakuru, preparing for the next day’s early game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Main Destination:

Nakuru (City)

Accommodation:

Lanet Matfam Resort

• Budget hotel located in Nakuru (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nakuru – Hells Gate National Park

The day begins with an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, a compact but wildlife-rich park. Known for its rhino sanctuary, the park offers one of the best chances in Kenya to see both black and white rhinos. Other animals commonly spotted include Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife.

After the game drive, you exit the park and proceed to Lake Naivasha, arrive, you check into your budget accommodation and enjoy lunch.

Optional activities available include a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, which offers a relaxing experience with close views of hippos and abundant birdlife including fish eagles and pelicans. Clients can visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safaris.

For those seeking a more active adventure, a visit to Hell's Gate National Park can be arranged.

After the activities, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight, enjoying the calm and scenic atmosphere of Naivasha.

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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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Dove Nest Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Naivasha – Amboseli

This is the longest travel day of the safari, as you journey from the Rift Valley region to Amboseli National Park near the Kenya-Tanzania border. After an early breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park.

Upon arrival, you check into your budget lodge or camp located just outside or near the park followed by late lunch.

The evening is usually relaxed, allowing clients to recover from the long drive. Depending on arrival time, there may be a chance for views of Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting.

Dinner and overnight are at the lodge, preparing for a full day of exploration 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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli (Full Day Game Drive)

This day is dedicated to exploring Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most scenic parks. Known for its large elephant herds and iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers a unique safari experience that differs from the Mara.

Midday is spent at leisure, allowing clients to relax and avoid the heat. This also helps reduce operational costs for budget safaris by limiting continuous driving.

In the afternoon, another game drive is conducted, offering additional opportunities to see animals and enjoy the changing light conditions. The backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro during sunset creates a memorable safari experience.

Dinner and overnight are at the lodge, concluding a full and rewarding day.

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)

Amboseli – Nairobi

After breakfast, you check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, marking the end of your safari. The drive offers a final chance to enjoy the Kenyan landscape, passing through local towns and countryside.

Depending on the route and stops, lunch is taken along the way. The journey allows time to reflect on the experiences of the past week, from the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara to the scenic beauty of Amboseli.

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 cannot be arranged by this operator.
• A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.