7-Day Kenya Budget Safari; Mara, Lakes & Amboseli

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi. You’ll drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop for photography at the viewpoint before continuing to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive across the rolling savannah in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp (budget tented camp, ensuite, full board).

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)

Masai Mara Full Safari Experience

Spend the full day exploring the Mara on game drives, with a packed picnic lunch to maximize your time in the wild. This is the best chance to spot the Big Five and witness the incredible variety of wildlife. Optional activities include a Maasai village visit or a hot-air balloon safari at extra cost. Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

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, depart Masai Mara with an en-route game drive. Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive to spot flamingos, pelicans, rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and possibly leopards. Dinner and overnight at Lanet Matfam Resort (budget hotel, ensuite, full board).

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:

Lanet Matfam Resort

• 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 to Lake Naivasha

After an early game drive and breakfast, drive to nearby Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, take a boat ride on the lake to see hippos and birdlife, followed by a guided walk at Crescent Island. The afternoon is at leisure to relax by the lakeside or take optional activities like biking at Hell’s Gate National Park. Dinner and overnight at Taphe Guest Resort (budget lodge, ensuite, full board).

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Taphe Guest 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 Amboseli

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park with lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon and head out for a short game drive in the park, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari Camp (budget tented camp, ensuite, full board).

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 Safari Experience

Enjoy a full day of game drives in Amboseli. The morning game drive offers great chances to see predators and grazers before the sun gets hot. Later, enjoy another game drive in the afternoon or relax at the camp. Amboseli is known for spectacular elephant sightings, lions, cheetahs, and many bird species. Dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari 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)

Departure to Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy a final early morning game drive as you exit Amboseli. Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your 7-day budget safari adventure.

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.