7-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli Kenya 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

Welcome to Kenya! A Let's Venture Africa Safaris representative will pick you, safari briefing followed by introductions to your tour /driver guide.
Start your scenic drive to Masai Mara (approximately 5-6 hours), passing through the Great Rift Valley and beautiful landscapes. Arrive in Masai Mara and check-in to your lodge or camp. After freshening up, enjoy a relaxing lunch. Later in the afternoon you will head out for your first game drive in the reserve. This afternoon safari offers the chance to spot wildlife like lions, zebras, and giraffes, while the evening light provides perfect photographic opportunities. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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)

Game Drives at the Mara River

Today, your African dream about Masai Mara comes true! You will have breakfast at your lodge and then leave for a full-day game-viewing drive inside the park. You will have a picnic lunch along the Mara River and continue your game drive. Later, at around 16hrs, you will return to your camp. You may visit the Maasai village (optional) to learn about the African culture. This activity is usually at a small fee of around USD 20, payable directly to the Maasai villagers. Relax, have dinner, and enjoy your overnight stay.

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 - Lake Nakuru National Park

Today, after breakfast, you’ll have a leisurely morning at the lodge, as there’s no morning game drive in Masai Mara. This gives you some extra time to relax, enjoy the surroundings, or take in the views before your journey to Lake Nakuru.
In the late morning, check out from the lodge and begin the 5-hour drive to Lake Nakuru. The journey passes through more scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. You’ll have a lunch break along the way before arriving in Nakuru in the afternoon. Once you check into your lodge, you can relax or take a short walk around the area.

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:

Hotel CityMax

• Budget 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 National Park - Naivasha Basin

After an early breakfast, head out for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. This drive gives you a chance to see the park’s famous flamingos, rhinos, and other wildlife, such as giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. After the drive, return to your lodge for a light lunch and check out.
Next, begin the 1.5-hour drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving by lunchtime.
In the afternoon, you have the option to take an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha (extra cost), where you can see hippos, birds, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the lake. Alternatively, you can visit Crescent Island for a walking safari among the wildlife.

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)

Hells Gate National Park - Amboseli National Park

You will have breakfast at your lodge before heading to Hell’s Gate National Park, just a short distance from Lake Naivasha. Hell’s Gate is one of the few parks in Kenya where you can walk or bike among wildlife. You will then drive south to Amboseli National Park, where upon arrival you will check into your lodge in the late afternoon. The drive can be long, so after settling in, you’ll enjoy dinner at your lodge and have the evening to relax and rest. This is a great time to take in the stunning Mount Kilimanjaro views (weather permitting) and unwind after a day of travel.

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

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 Game Drives

On Day 6, enjoy a full day game drive in Amboseli National Park, which is known for its large herds of elephants and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park’s wetlands and savannahs provide excellent wildlife sightings, including elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and a wide variety of bird species. Lunch will be enjoyed at your lodge or as a picnic in the park. In the late afternoon, return to your camp for dinner and another overnight stay.

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 National Park - Nairobi

On your final day, you enjoy a leisurely morning in Amboseli with a short game drive or time to take in the last views of Kilimanjaro. You then begin your return journey to Nairobi, passing through the Maasai countryside. The safari concludes with drop-off in your hotel.
Let’s Venture Africa Tour Manager will be at hand to assist in case you need anything else.

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.