6-Day Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Budget Safari

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

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

07:30 AM - Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi, followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a stopover at the viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views and photography. Continue the journey towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your budget camp.
After a short relaxation, depart for your first exciting afternoon game drive in search of the incredible wildlife that makes Maasai Mara one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. The reserve is home to the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, and hundreds of bird species.
As the sun sets across the golden savannah plains, return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay while enjoying the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Full Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day safari experience with packed picnic lunch boxes. Spend the day exploring the vast plains of Maasai Mara, renowned for its exceptional concentration of wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Your professional safari guide will track animals and take you to the best wildlife viewing areas within the reserve.
Visit the Mara River, famous for the dramatic Great Migration crossings during migration season, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters. Throughout the day, enjoy excellent opportunities to spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas in their natural habitat.
Optional activities such as a Maasai village visit or an early morning hot air balloon safari can also be arranged at an extra cost for guests wishing to enhance their safari experience.
Later in the evening, return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Endeem Mara Resort

• Budget lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru Natioal Park

After an early breakfast, depart the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve and enjoy a scenic drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and relaxation at your budget safari camp or lodge. Later in the afternoon, proceed for an exciting game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, home to endangered white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and numerous bird species. Enjoy beautiful views of the lake and surrounding acacia woodland before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Ziwa Bush Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru National Park - Amboseli National Park

After breakfast at your camp in Lake Nakuru, depart for Amboseli National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and rural Kenyan landscapes. Arrive at your camp/lodge in time for lunch and a short rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli National Park is renowned for its large herds of elephants set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Explore the open plains in search of lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. As the sun sets, capture stunning views of the mountain and golden savannah. Return to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. This day offers a perfect transition from the lush Rift Valley lakes to the iconic elephant paradise of 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

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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
• Drinks not included

Full Day Game Drives in Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day exploring the breathtaking Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations, set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch for a full-day game drive across the park’s open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands. Amboseli is world-famous for its large elephant herds, often seen up close as they roam freely across the savannah. Look out for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and a rich variety of birdlife thriving around the seasonal wetlands. Enjoy uninterrupted wildlife viewing as your guide tracks animals across different habitats, offering excellent photography opportunities throughout the day. Stop at scenic picnic sites for lunch while soaking in the stunning landscapes. Continue your afternoon game drive as the golden light falls over Kilimanjaro, creating unforgettable views. Return to your camp in the evening with lasting memories of Africa’s true wilderness.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli National Park - Nairobi

After breakfast at your lodge in Amboseli National Park, enjoy one last morning game drive as you exit the park. This final drive offers a chance to spot wildlife you may have missed, with elephants, lions, giraffes, and a variety of plains game still active in the cool morning hours. Take in the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro one last time as the clouds slowly lift over Africa’s highest peak. Later, begin your journey back to Nairobi, traveling through scenic savannah landscapes and rural countryside. Arrive in the afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This marks the end of your safari, filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters and stunning African scenery.

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.