6-Day Group Joining Mara – Nakuru – Amboseli Safari

• 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

Depart Nairobi and travel towards Maasai Mara National Reserve through the scenic Great Rift Valley. The journey offers views of escarpments, local towns, and rural landscapes, with a brief stop at a viewpoint for photos.

Upon arrival at your budget camp or lodge, you will check in and settle into your accommodation. The camps are simple but comfortable, providing an authentic safari experience close to nature. In the evening, you head out for a short introductory game drive, where you may spot elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife as they become active in the cooler hours.

You return to camp for dinner and overnight, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and the sounds of the wilderness, marking the start of 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)

Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve on a full-day game drive. With packed lunch boxes, you remain in the reserve for extended wildlife viewing, maximizing your chances of encountering the Big Five.

The Mara is known for its rich concentration of wildlife, and your guide will navigate through different areas in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, and other species. A visit to the Mara River is included, where, depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic wildebeest migration crossings or observe hippos and crocodiles.

Lunch is enjoyed picnic-style within the reserve, allowing you to stay immersed in the natural surroundings. The day continues with more game viewing before returning to the camp in the late afternoon.

Optional cultural visits to a Maasai village can be arranged at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight are at the camp.

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 and begin your journey to Nakuru, traveling across the Great Rift Valley. This is a transition day, offering a shift from the open savannah of the Mara to the greener and more compact landscapes around Nakuru.

Upon arrival in Nakuru, you check into your budget hotel or lodge followed by lunch. The rest of the evening is spent at leisure, allowing you to relax after the long journey.

Dinner and overnight are at the lodge, preparing for the next day’s 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 – Amboseli

The day begins with an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is renowned for its rhino population, offering one of the best chances to spot both black and white rhinos in Kenya. Other wildlife includes giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and numerous bird species along the lake.

After the game drive, you begin the journey towards Amboseli National Park. This is a long travel day, passing through Nairobi and heading south towards the Kenya-Tanzania border. Lunch is taken en route, typically as packed lunch boxes to maintain efficiency and reduce costs.

Upon arrival in Amboseli in the evening, you check into your budget lodge or camp. The remainder of the evening is spent at leisure, allowing time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Dinner and overnight are at the lodge.

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)

Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park’s open plains and sparse vegetation make it easier to spot wildlife, making it ideal for photography and first-time safari experiences.

The day includes morning and afternoon game drives, with a break in between for rest at the lodge. Wildlife sightings often include elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, and a variety of plains game. The swamps within the park attract animals year-round, ensuring consistent game viewing.

Clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro are often visible in the early morning and late afternoon, providing breathtaking backdrops for wildlife photography. The relaxed pace of the day also helps maintain the budget structure by limiting continuous driving.

Dinner and overnight are at the lodge.

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. The drive offers a final opportunity to enjoy Kenya’s landscapes and reflect on the safari experience.

Lunch is taken en route before continuing the journey. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you are dropped off at your hotel, residence, or airport, marking the end of your 6-day budget group joining safari.

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.