6-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Mara Private Budget Safari

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

Kilimanjaro Calls; Arrival to Amboseli and Afternoon Game Drive

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive south toward Amboseli National Park, with the majestic snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro growing larger on the horizon with every mile. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and check-in before heading out on your first afternoon game drive across Amboseli's iconic open plains. With Kilimanjaro as your breathtaking backdrop, spot massive elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeest roaming freely across the vast landscape. Return to camp for dinner and overnight beneath a stunning African sky.

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:

Osutua Rafiki Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Elephants and Open Plains; Guided Game Drive Amboseli

Rise early for a full day of game drives deep in the heart of Amboseli National Park. Morning light on Mount Kilimanjaro is one of Africa's most iconic and awe-inspiring sights. Spend the day tracking massive elephant herds moving gracefully across the swamps and open grasslands, searching for predators on the prowl, and marvelling at the extraordinary birdlife that thrives in Amboseli's diverse ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Osutua Rafiki Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hippos and Island Walks; Lake Naivasha Boat Ride and Crescent Island

Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive to the beautiful freshwater Lake Naivasha, stopping for lunch en route. Upon arrival, board a boat for a scenic ride across one of East Africa's most stunning lakes, spotting hippos surfacing lazily, fish eagles soaring gracefully overhead, and hundreds of magnificent bird species lining the papyrus-fringed shores. Your boat will drop you at the magical Crescent Island for a peaceful nature walk among giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, and zebras in a stunning predator-free sanctuary. Check into your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Dove Nest Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to the Mara Plains; Afternoon Game Drive

Depart Lake Naivasha after breakfast and begin the drive toward the world-famous Masai Mara, stopping for lunch en route. Arrive at your budget camp in the late afternoon and check in before heading out on your first game drive across the sweeping golden plains. Spot herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, and keep watch for lions resting under acacia trees and elephants making their way to the river. Return to camp for dinner and overnight beneath a breathtaking canopy of stars.

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:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Heart of Mara; Guided Game Drive

Rise before sunrise for a full, exhilarating day of game drives deep in the heart of the Masai Mara. The early morning hours are prime time for predator sightings — lions, cheetahs, and leopards are most active at dawn. Your experienced guide will navigate the vast reserve, taking you through different zones and ecosystems in relentless pursuit of the Big Five. Marvel at enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras thundering across the plains, watch hippos wallow lazily in the Mara River, and keep your eyes peeled for a leopard draped elegantly over an acacia branch. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Last Light of the Savannah

Wake up early for one last sunrise game drive across the sweeping Mara plains as the African sun climbs above the horizon and the savannah comes alive with activity. Track predators on the move, marvel at elephant herds crossing the open grasslands, and soak in the breathtaking landscape one final time. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast and check-out before beginning the scenic drive back to Nairobi, stopping for lunch en route and arriving in the city in the early evening, tired, fulfilled, and already dreaming of your next.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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