7-Day Budget Safari Masai Mara Lake Nakuru & Amboseli

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara Na tional Reserve

Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel or airport and transfer to our designated meeting point, where you'll join the rest of the group. After a briefing, commence your journey that takes you southward to the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, offering a splendid view of the escarpment in the distance arriving in Narok in the afternoon, a charming Masai town renowned for its exquisite souvenirs. Have a brief stop over for lunch.

Later proceed to the Masai Mara Gate arriving in the late afternoon where you will embark on a game viewing excursion to witness the diverse wildlife that calls this unique park home. Return to the camp for a delicious dinner and spend the night at your pre-booked camp.

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:

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)

Full Day Game Drives at Masai Mara National Reserve

An early breakfast is followed by a full day of game drives within the reserve. Masai Mara is renowned for its high animal concentration. Black-maned lions, elephants, and buffaloes can be seen, though luck is essential for spotting leopards and rhinos, the 2 remaining members.

The reserve is essentially the Northern extension of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and is home to numerous plains game including wildebeest, common zebra, Maasai giraffe as well as antelopes like Thompson's gazelle, dik-dik, hartebeest and impala among others. You will have a break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool where hippos are in view and with luck, crocodiles. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

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)

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, check out of the camp with an optional Masai Village visit. Your journey proceeds to Lake Nakuru, celebrated as one of Africa's most picturesque parks. It is renowned as a haven for bird enthusiasts and serves as a sanctuary for rhinos. You will reach Lake Nakuru in the evening, allowing for a brief game drive in the park before enjoying a leisurely evening at the hotel you have reserved.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Nakuru (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Following your breakfast, your guide will collect you from your hotel, and together you'll head to Lake Nakuru National Park for an extensive game drive. This park is a paradise for bird enthusiasts, boasting a recorded count of over 400 bird species. The vibrant pink flamingos create a striking contrast along the lake shores, harmonizing with the black and white stripes of the zebras grazing in the vicinity. Keep an eye out for the distinctive sight of tree-climbing lions perched in the branches of trees, observing your safari vehicle. You may also have the chance to encounter the endangered white and black rhinos as they pass by your safari van before continuing on their path. Later in the day, you will exit the park and make your way to Naivasha, pausing for lunch en-route. You'll have the option to enjoy a sunset boat ride (additional cost) to observe the hippos and birds. Finally, conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at your booked hotel.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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 to Hell's Gate National Park to Amboseli National Park

Commence your day with an early breakfast, then proceed to Hell's Gate National Park. This unique park offers the distinctive opportunity to explore it on a bicycle ($5 to hire bikes), allowing you to observe the wildlife while pedaling along. You have the option to rent a bicycle and follow the trails frequented by zebras and other animals, though this comes at an additional cost. Additionally, Hell's Gate National Park provides opportunities for rock climbing and hiking within the Hell's Gate Gorges. As your game drive concludes, you can enhance your safari experience by embarking on a boat ride at Lake Naivasha, where you'll have the chance to admire the presence of hippos in their natural habitat. Subsequently, you will depart from Lake Naivasha and make your way to Amboseli, pausing for lunch en-route. Upon your arrival, you will check in at the campsite you have reserved.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, which lies within the shadow of the mighty Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. On a clear day, you will be able to see the peak of the mountain. Only nature and all her majesty could create such a backdrop to the wildlife pageant found at Amboseli. Game is seen en route to the park which crosses plains where the Maasai tribesmen tend their cattle in an age-old tradition. Enjoy lunch at the camp inside the park, followed by another game drive. Lion and cheetah can be seen, including elephant and hippo that bathe in the swamp grounds which get their water from Kilimanjaro.

Go on an optional tour to the Massai villages and get to experience their exotic culture, their traditional way of life and be entertained by their traditional dances. Get to meet the famous and brave Maasai Morans in their regalia and spears. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Nairobi

After breakfast, proceed to check out of your lodge and enjoy a game en-route to Nairobi. Drop of at the airport or Hotel in Nairobi.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.