Judeson Budget Safaris

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$3,063 to $3,864 pp (USD)

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

Day 1

Into the Wild, Journey to the Legendary Maasai Mara

Into the Wild, Journey to the Legendary Maasai Mara

Your adventure begins in Nairobi as you leave the city behind and venture into the heart of Kenya’s wilderness. Travel through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, pausing at a spectacular viewpoint before descending toward the rolling grasslands of the Maasai Mara.

As the landscape transforms from farmland to endless savannah, anticipation builds. Arrive at your luxury camp or lodge for lunch before heading out on your first thrilling game drive.

The Mara wastes no time introducing you to its wild inhabitants. Watch for elephants crossing the plains, giraffes silhouetted against the horizon, buffalo herds and, if fortune is on your side, your first glimpse of a big cat.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Mara Safari Among Africa's Greatest Wildlife

Mara Safari Among Africa's Greatest Wildlife

Rise before sunrise for one of the most exhilarating experiences of the safari: an early morning game drive. As the first golden rays illuminate the Mara, predators become active. Search for lions returning from a night hunt, cheetahs scanning the open plains and elusive leopards resting beneath acacia trees.

After breakfast, continue your exploration through the vast wilderness. Follow elephant trails, watch graceful giraffes browse among the trees and encounter enormous buffalo herds.

During the migration season, the Mara becomes even more dramatic as vast herds of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in one of nature's greatest spectacles.

Return to your lodge for relaxation before an afternoon adventure into the wilderness.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

From Golden Savannahs to Rhino Country Nakuru National Park

From Golden Savannahs to Rhino Country Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara and journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park.

Enter the park for an exciting game drive through forests, grasslands and the shores of the Rift Valley lake. Keep watch for the park's magnificent black and white rhinos, as well as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.

The scenery changes dramatically as you explore the park, creating excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.

Arrive at your luxury accommodation later in the day and unwind after your first major transition through Kenya's wilderness.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Rift Valley Wonders – From Wildlife to Wild Waters

Rift Valley Wonders – From Wildlife to Wild Waters

Enjoy a final morning game drive around Lake Nakuru before continuing to the beautiful shores of Lake Naivasha.

After lunch, the adventure takes to the water. Board a boat and cruise across the lake, passing hippos resting in the shallows while fish eagles and other bird species soar above.

For an even more adventurous experience, take a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, where giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife roam freely.

End the day with a peaceful evening overlooking the lake.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Sawela Lodges
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

From Rift Valley Lakes to the Kingdom of Giants

From Rift Valley Lakes to the Kingdom of Giants

After a leisurely breakfast overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, your journey continues south toward Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. As you leave the Rift Valley behind, the scenery gradually transforms from lush landscapes and agricultural plains into vast, open savannah.

After lunch at your luxury lodge, head out for an exciting afternoon game drive. Explore Amboseli’s open plains and wetlands, searching for its famous elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife.

End the day with a breathtaking African sunset beneath the shadow of Kilimanjaro.

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
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Praro Amboseli Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering ALOCA Conservancy (Amboseli NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Giants Beneath Kilimanjaro – Into Elephant Country

Giants Beneath Kilimanjaro – Into Elephant Country

Wake to spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro before heading into Amboseli for an early morning game drive.

Explore the park's wetlands and open plains, where enormous elephant families gather. Search for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and numerous bird species.

Return for lunch and relaxation before heading back into the wilderness for an afternoon game drive.

As evening falls, watch the last light illuminate Kilimanjaro and the Amboseli plains.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Praro Amboseli Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering ALOCA Conservancy (Amboseli NP) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Into the Red Wilderness – The Wild Frontier

Into the Red Wilderness – The Wild Frontier

Leave Amboseli and venture toward Tsavo West National Park, entering a more rugged and dramatic wilderness.

Explore volcanic landscapes, lava flows, rocky hills and dense bush during your game drive.

Visit the legendary Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear waters emerge from beneath the volcanic landscape. Look for hippos, crocodiles and colorful birdlife around the springs.

Continue your exploration before settling into your luxury wilderness lodge for an evening surrounded by the African bush.

Main Destination:
Tsavo West National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo West NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ngulia Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

The Red Elephant Trail – Crossing the Wild Tsavo

The Red Elephant Trail – Crossing the Wild Tsavo

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tsavo West before continuing toward Tsavo East.

As you cross the park, the landscape transforms into vast plains and red-earth wilderness. Keep your camera ready for Tsavo's famous red elephants, whose bodies are often covered in the park's distinctive ochre dust.

Arrive at your luxury lodge and head out for an afternoon game drive, exploring the expansive wilderness and searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes and other wildlife.

Main Destination:
Tsavo East National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)
High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LionOccasional
Show more
CheetahOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Voi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

One Last Sunrise – Farewell to the Wild

One Last Sunrise – Farewell to the Wild

Wake before sunrise for your final game drive through Tsavo East.

Experience the wilderness at its most atmospheric as the first rays of sunlight spread across the red-earth plains. Follow wildlife trails and enjoy one last opportunity to encounter elephants, lions, giraffes and other wildlife.

Return for breakfast before beginning your journey back to Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon with memories spanning the Mara's predators, Nakuru's rhinos, Naivasha's waters, Amboseli's elephants and Tsavo's untamed wilderness.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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