7-Day 7-Day Kenya Wildlife Adventure Budget Safari 2024

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

Day 1 Nairobi - Masai Mara

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
We'll pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am and transfer you to our office before departing for the Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes us through the scenic viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley, where we’ll pause to take in the breathtaking views. We’ll stop in Narok town for lunch before continuing to the Masai Mara. Upon arrival, you'll embark on an afternoon game drive, where your driver-guide will help you spot a variety of animals and birds. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at the campsite.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

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

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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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2 Masai Mara game drive

Day 2: Masai Mara Game Drive
Begin your day with breakfast before heading out for a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara Reserve. The reserve's rolling savannahs provide a stunning backdrop as you explore one of Kenya’s premier parks for wildlife encounters. With a vast network of roads and trails, you’ll have ample chances to observe and photograph animals up close. Take a break for a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, where you can spot both hippos and crocodiles. Return to the campsite in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha

Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Masai Mara, returning afterward for a satisfying breakfast. Following breakfast, we’ll depart from the Mara region and travel to Lake Naivasha, with a stop along the way for lunch. We’ll arrive in the late afternoon, where you'll have the option to enjoy a boat ride on the lake (available at an extra cost). Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at a budget hotel.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Leisure Apex Resort

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4 Lake Naivasha - Nakuru

Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, we explore Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its dramatic landscapes, including the extinct volcanoes Olkaria and Hobey, and the unique obsidian formations from cooled lava. The park's Hell's Gate Gorge features striking red cliffs and volcanic plugs like Fischer's Tower and Central Tower, leading to a smaller gorge with hot springs.

We then proceed to Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for an evening game drive. Famous as the "Pink Lake" due to its vast population of flamingos, Lake Nakuru is a bird-watcher’s haven and a sanctuary for rhinos. You'll have the chance to spot all the Big Five except elephants here. Afterward, we’ll return to our budget hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

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

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Hotel CityMax

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Nakuru - Amboseli

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its abundant birdlife, including flocks of flamingos. The park is also home to a white rhino sanctuary, and you'll likely spot species such as Cape buffalo and waterbuck along the shoreline. Later, we'll drive to Amboseli National Park, where dinner and overnight accommodations will be at the campsite.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6 Amboseli game drive

Day 6: Amboseli Game Drive
Today is dedicated to exploring Amboseli National Park on game drives. The park's swampy areas are teeming with elephants and hippos, while a variety of plains game, antelopes, and birds can also be observed. If the weather cooperates, you'll be treated to views of Mount Kilimanjaro's majestic peak. We’ll provide a picnic lunch during the day before returning to the campsite for the night.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7 Amboseli - Nairobi

Day 7: Amboseli to Nairobi
Start your day with an early morning game drive before returning to the camp for a hearty breakfast. Afterward, we'll make the journey back to Nairobi, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.