7-Day Big Five Safari (Small Group & Budget-Friendly)

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

Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve

Depart from Nairobi and travel west toward the iconic Masai Mara, enjoying the constantly changing landscapes along the way. Your journey includes two planned stops: first at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to marvel at the sweeping escarpment vistas, and second in Narok for a hot, satisfying lunch.

Upon reaching the park, check into our fully equipped camp and refresh after your drive. In the late afternoon, you can opt for an insightful visit to a traditional Maasai village to learn about local culture and customs. Return to camp for a delicious self-service buffet dinner, relax with a hot shower, and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in your furnished accommodations.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Today offers a full-day wildlife safari, along with the option for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara.

For the balloon safari, rise early to take ride just before sunrise, watching the savanna wake up beneath you before landing to enjoy a celebratory champagne breakfast in the bush.

Afterward, spend the day exploring the reserve on an extended game drive from morning through late afternoon, taking in incredible wildlife sightings across the plains. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai-Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara region with an optional visit to a Maasai village to experience local traditions firsthand. Your journey continues toward Nakuru, featuring an en-route lunch alongside scenic distant views of Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha.

Upon arrival in Nakuru in the afternoon, check into your chosen accommodation and unwind for the evening.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, set out on an exciting game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for harboring Kenya's highest concentration of rhinos, including both white and black species. The lake itself is celebrated for its striking pink rim created by vast flocks of flamingos. Beyond rhinos and birds, the park is rich in diverse wildlife, offering frequent sightings of Rothschild giraffes, Cape buffalo, waterbucks, lions, leopards, zebras, gazelles, impalas, elands, and hyraxes.

After taking in the park's vibrant sights, depart Nakuru and head toward the Naivasha region. Upon arrival, check in for dinner and spend a comfortable overnight stay at a local budget hotel.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Leisure Apex Resort

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha-Amboseli National Park

Start your day with breakfast near Lake Naivasha, a rare freshwater ecosystem in the Rift Valley whose rich fish population attracts birdlife like fish eagles, cormorants, pelicans, and kingfishers.

Next, explore nearby Hell's Gate National Park to marvel at its towering cliffs and dramatic gorges. After your park tour, depart for Amboseli with lunch served en route. Arrive in the afternoon to check in, unwind, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a budget camp.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

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 National Park

After breakfast, head out for an immersive game drive in Amboseli National Park, renowned as one of Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations. Enjoy up-close sightings of the park’s famous giant elephant herds and resident predators, all set against the backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.

Pause in the bush for a scenic picnic lunch. Later in the day, you have the option to visit a local village for an additional fee to experience regional customs and traditions. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

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

Enjoy an early morning breakfast before embarking on your final game drive, taking in wildlife sightings as you travel out of the park. From there, head back toward Nairobi, enjoying the changing countryside along the way.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred directly to the airport OR hotel.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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