6-Day Exploring Kenya's Parks on a Budget

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

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

You will be picked up at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport, and then your safari starts! Traveling on the Mombasa highway, you make your way to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, you will check in at the camp, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at your camp and have some time to relax. You will embark on your first game drive in the afternoon to explore Amboseli's diverse wildlife, with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a breathtaking backdrop. After sunset, you will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

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

Exploring Amboseli National Park

Begin your day with an early morning game drive to witness the sunrise and capture stunning photos. Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast. At midday, there are optional activities such as cultural visits, bird watching, and nature walks (at an extra cost). You will also have the chance to climb Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park. It's an excellent spot for both sunrise and sunset, providing different perspectives of Amboseli's landscape.

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)

Journey to Lake Nakuru National Park

After waking up, freshen up, have your breakfast, and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. On arrival, check in and have lunch. After relaxation, you will explore Lake Nakuru on an afternoon game drive, focusing on the park's famous rhinos and pink flamingos. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

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)

Adventure to Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy an early, final game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to bid farewell to its wildlife. Later, return to the lodge for breakfast before you leave for Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. You will have a stop for lunch along the way.

Arrive at Masai Mara late in the afternoon, where you'll be greeted by sweeping views of the savannah. If there is enough time, you will embark on your first game drive in Masai Mara to spot the Big Five and other wildlife in the late evening. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Exploring Masai Mara

The day offers a full day to immerse yourself in the wonders of Masai Mara as you begin your day with an early morning game drive, aiming to capture the golden light of sunrise and perhaps witness predators on the hunt. Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast. Later, you may consider an optional visit to the Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditions (at an extra cost). Your lunch will be at the camp, followed by a leisurely afternoon.

Head out on an afternoon game drive to explore different parts of Masai Mara. You can also go for a hot-air balloon experience at an extra cost. As the sun sets, enjoy your last evening in the reserve. Return to your camp for a farewell dinner, reminiscing about the remarkable wildlife encounters you've had during your safari.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Enchoro Wildlife Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Nairobi

Start your last day in Masai Mara with a morning game drive to say goodbye to the reserve and its inhabitants, then return to your accommodation for breakfast and check out. Depart from Masai Mara and begin your journey back to Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route. In Nairobi, you will be dropped off at the airport for your onward journey.

The tour can be extended or customized, and extra accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.