6-Day Authentic Kenya Budget Safari

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Early morning pick-up from Nairobi (6:30–7:00 AM).

Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a viewpoint stop.

Arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch.

Afternoon game drive (approx. 3:30–6:30 PM): Chance to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp in Masai Mara.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

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:

Rhino Tourist 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 in Masai Mara

Early morning game drive (6:30 AM): Good for catching predators.

Return for breakfast.

Optional full-day game drive with packed lunch to explore deeper into the reserve, possibly reach the Mara River (especially during the migration season).

Optional evening cultural visit to a Maasai village.

Wildlife Highlight: Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, and crocodiles (in the river).

Overnight: Same camp/lodge in Masai Mara.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Rhino Tourist 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 Naivasha

Optional short morning game drive.

Depart after breakfast.

Stop en route for lunch.

Arrive in Lake Naivasha in the afternoon.

Optional activities (time-permitting):

Boat ride on Lake Naivasha among hippos and waterbirds.

Walk at Crescent Island among zebras and giraffes (no predators).

Overnight: Lodge on or near the lake.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Dove Nest Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Early breakfast and depart for Amboseli via Nairobi or via Mai Mahiu–Emali route.

Arrive at Amboseli by late afternoon.

Short evening game drive (time permitting).

Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro (clearer in early morning or late evening).

Overnight: Lodge or camp in Amboseli.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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)

Full Day in Amboseli

Sunrise game drive – best time for Kilimanjaro views and elephant herds.

Return for breakfast.

Optional full-day drive or relax mid-day and go for an afternoon game drive.

Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of Amboseli and its swamps.

Wildlife Highlight: Large herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, flamingos, and other wetland birds.

Overnight: Same lodge/camp in Amboseli.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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 – Departure

Early morning game drive (optional).

Breakfast at the lodge.

Depart Amboseli mid-morning.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon (2–3 PM) – drop-off at hotel or airport.

Meals: Breakfast.

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.