$2,402 to $2,755 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi as you travel through the spectacular Great Rift Valley toward the Masai Mara. Along the way, enjoy changing scenery from highland farmland to rolling countryside before the landscape gradually opens into the vast savannah plains for which Kenya is famous. The journey offers an exciting introduction to the wildlife adventure ahead.
After arriving and settling into your accommodation, head out for your first afternoon game drive. The Mara offers excellent opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and cheetahs across its open grasslands. With an experienced guide leading the way, you'll begin discovering the wildlife-rich ecosystem while enjoying the golden light of the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari
Full-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The additional time allows your guide to explore different sections of the reserve and respond to wildlife movements rather than rushing between sightings. Early morning is particularly rewarding for predator activity, photography, and watching animals become active across the plains.
Throughout the day, search for the Big Five alongside large herds of zebra, wildebeest, giraffes, and other plains game. Lions and cheetahs may be seen hunting or resting, while elephants and buffalo often move through the open grasslands. Depending on the season, you may also encounter large concentrations of migratory wildlife, adding another memorable dimension to the experience.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, leave the Masai Mara and travel toward Lake Nakuru National Park through the changing landscapes of Kenya's Great Rift Valley. The journey provides beautiful views of rural Kenya, rolling hills, and dramatic escarpments before reaching the lake ecosystem. This change of scenery offers a refreshing contrast to the open savannahs of the Mara.
During your wildlife experience in the park, look for endangered rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and predators. Lake Nakuru is also an excellent destination for birdwatching, with numerous species associated with the lake and surrounding habitats. The combination of wildlife, water, woodland, and Rift Valley scenery creates a varied and rewarding safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Leave Lake Nakuru after breakfast and begin the journey south toward Amboseli National Park. As you travel, the landscape changes from the Rift Valley's greener highlands toward the open plains of southern Kenya. Rural communities and changing scenery provide interesting views along the route before the dramatic presence of Mount Kilimanjaro signals your arrival near Amboseli.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the park's open plains and wetland areas. Amboseli is particularly famous for its large elephant herds, but you may also encounter buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelope, hippos, and numerous bird species. When weather conditions are clear, Mount Kilimanjaro provides a spectacular backdrop for wildlife photography.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full-Day Amboseli Wildlife Safari
Full-Day Amboseli Wildlife Safari
Today is dedicated to exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. The early hours can provide excellent wildlife viewing as elephants and other animals move through the plains before the heat of the day. Clear morning conditions may also reveal magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro, creating some of Kenya's most recognizable safari scenes.
Continue exploring the park's different habitats throughout the day while your guide searches for wildlife activity. Large elephant families are a major attraction, while lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and birds add variety. The relaxed full-day schedule provides time for photography, observation, and enjoying the scenery without rushing through the experience.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Amboseli to Nairobi
Amboseli to Nairobi
Enjoy a final morning wildlife experience in Amboseli before beginning your return journey to Nairobi. Early morning offers one last chance to observe elephants and other wildlife in beautiful light, with Mount Kilimanjaro potentially visible in the distance. It is a fitting final opportunity to capture photographs and reflect on the wildlife encounters of the previous days.
After leaving the park, travel through the Kenyan countryside toward Nairobi. Arrival is expected later in the day, marking the end of your budget safari adventure. You'll return with memories of the Masai Mara's predators, Lake Nakuru's rhinos and birdlife, Amboseli's elephants, and the dramatic landscapes that make Kenya such a rewarding safari destination.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
