6-Day Budget Private Safari in Kenya

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

Arrival and Transfer to Amboseli National Park

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be received by our driver-guide, who will be holding a paging board with your names for easy identification. He will load your suitcase into the jeep and drive southeast to Amboseli National Park, which covers an area of 392km² (151mi²) at an altitude of 1,100–1,200m (3,609–3,937ft) on the Kenya–Tanzania border. You will arrive at Manjaro Tented Camp around midday and check in before enjoying lunch. The lodge offers beautiful views of Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. In the afternoon, you will head out on a game drive deep into the park in search of the large herds of elephant and buffalo. Lion and cheetah can also be spotted. After sunset, you will return to camp to freshen up before dinner and your overnight stay. Lunch and dinner are included.

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:

Manjaro Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park

Breakfast will be served between 6:00am and 7:00am. After breakfast, you will head out with a picnic lunch and spend the day in the park watching wildlife. Look out for the large herds of elephants leaving the swamp before visiting Observation Hill for lunch. From here, you will enjoy a breathtaking view of almost the entire park. Afterwards, continue with your game drive before returning to camp to relax ahead of dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Manjaro Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arrival at Lake Naivasha

Breakfast is served between 6:00am and 7:00am.
After breakfast, you will check out and drive to Lake Naivasha through the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at the viewpoint. You will then continue to Café Ubuntu for lunch before enjoying a boat ride on the lake to see a variety of birds and hippos. A guided nature walk will follow, during which you may encounter animals such as giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and impalas. Afterwards, drive to Camp Carnelley’s and check in. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the beautiful grounds, which are excellent for birdwatching. Later, dinner will be served before your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Camp Carnelley's

• Budget lodge located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arrival at Masai Mara National Reserve

Breakfast is served between 6:30am and 7:30am.
After breakfast, you will check out and drive to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. The reserve is also renowned for the annual great migration. You will arrive at Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp in time for lunch. After checking in, enjoy a relaxing break before heading out on an afternoon game drive deep into the savannah in search of the large prides of lion in their territories. After sunset, you will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

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:

Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you will depart with a picnic lunch for a full-day safari. Spend the day deep in the savannah grasslands, watching wildlife and driving as far as the Mara River, where you may see hippos and crocodiles. Lunch will be enjoyed under the shade of an acacia tree before continuing your safari. Later, return to camp to freshen up before dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Nairobi and Departure

After breakfast, you will check out and drive back to Nairobi for lunch. Later, you will be transferred to Nairobi International Airport for your international flight home.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

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.