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Overview
This 7-day budget safari offers an extensive exploration of Kenya's most famous wildlife parks: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. It's designed for adventurous travelers looking for an affordable way to experience incredible wildlife, including the Big Five and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, while staying in basic but clean budget camps and lodges with experienced local guides.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for budget-conscious explorers, solo travelers, students, and groups wanting a comprehensive Kenyan safari without a high price tag.
- Pace of Travel: Action-Packed, covering significant ground across three major parks.
- Interests: Big Five viewing in Masai Mara, rhino and birdlife at Lake Nakuru, elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli, and authentic African bush camping.
- Comfort Level: Budget Camping/Lodge, utilizing basic tented camps like Mara Olodare and Punda Milias Nakuru, and a mid-range camp like Little Amanya in Amboseli.
- Focus: A value-driven safari hitting Kenya's classic wildlife circuit with an emphasis on maximizing wildlife encounters on a budget.
Key Tour Highlights
- Masai Mara Adventure: Full-day game drives in the world-renowned Masai Mara, famous for its abundant predators and the Great Migration.
- Lake Nakuru's Rhinos & Birds: Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, a sanctuary for rhinos and known for its (seasonal) flamingo flocks.
- Amboseli's Elephants & Kilimanjaro: Witness large elephant herds with the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop in Amboseli National Park.
- Affordable Accommodations: Stays in budget-friendly tented camps and a mid-range camp, providing essential comforts.
- Experienced Local Guiding: Benefit from knowledgeable local guides who are adept at wildlife spotting and sharing insights.
Accommodation Style
Accommodation includes stays at budget tented camps such as Mara Olodare Camp and Punda Milias Nakuru Camp, which offer basic but clean walk-in tents (often with shared or simple en-suite facilities), and a step up to a mid-range option like Little Amanya Camp near Amboseli, providing a mix of authentic camping and enhanced comfort. This approach ensures an affordable yet fulfilling safari experience.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Masai Mara National Reserve: Kenya's premier park for Big Five sightings, cheetahs, and the Great Wildebeest Migration. The Mara River is a key feature.
- Lake Nakuru National Park: A rhino sanctuary also known for Rothschild's giraffes, (seasonal) flamingos, and diverse birdlife.
- Amboseli National Park: Famous for its large elephant herds, stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and rich birdlife.
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint: Scenic stop for photography.
Itinerary
Your local guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve, with a stop at the viewpoint for photos. Masai Mara is famed for the wildebeest migration and the Big Five. Enjoy an introductory game drive this day. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Mara Olodare Camp or similar budget tented camp.
After breakfast, leave for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. The Mara offers abundant wildlife, and you'll search for the Big Five. Your picnic lunch will be at the Mara River migration point. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Mara Olodare Camp or similar budget tented camp.
After an early morning game drive, return to camp for breakfast. Then, leave for Lake Nakuru National Park. This park is known for leopards, rhinos (black and white), and numerous bird species including flamingos. Arrive late, check into your hotel, and prepare for an early start the next day. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Punda Milias Nakuru Camp or similar budget hotel/camp.
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru. After breakfast, leave for Amboseli National Park with a hot lunch stop in Nairobi. Arrive at Amboseli late in the evening. A late evening game drive may be possible if time allows. Amboseli is famous for its scenery with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Little Amanya Camp or similar mid-range tented camp.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in historic Amboseli National Park. The park, covering 360 sq km, has large herds of elephants and offers iconic views of Kilimanjaro. It's a prime location for wildlife photography. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Little Amanya Camp or similar mid-range tented camp.
Spend another day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. Continue to seek out the diverse wildlife and enjoy the stunning landscapes dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro. Your local guide will share insights about the ecosystem and animal behavior. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Little Amanya Camp or similar mid-range tented camp.
Have an early morning game drive, perhaps for a chance to see predators. Later, return to the lodge for breakfast, then check out. Depart for Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route. You will be dropped off at your preferred location in Nairobi or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Drinking water)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas