7-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, Kenya Budget Holiday

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

Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari adventure begins as you depart Nairobi for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey is a picturesque drive through Kenya's Great Rift Valley, offering breathtaking views of the escarpment. Along the way, you'll pass through Maasai villages and rolling grasslands teeming with wildlife, providing a glimpse of the incredible experience that awaits you in the Masai Mara.

After a 5- to 6-hour drive, you'll arrive in the Masai Mara in time for lunch at your safari lodge or camp. Following a refreshing meal and a short rest, you will embark on your first afternoon game drive. As you venture into the reserve, you'll witness the vast plains and rolling hills for which the Masai Mara is famous. The Mara is home to the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros - as well as hundreds of other species.

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

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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)
• Drinks not included

Uncover the Wonders of the Masai Mara

The Masai Mara is part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem, famous for its annual great migration, during which millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River in search of greener pastures. Depending on the time of year, you may witness this spectacular event, often considered one of the greatest natural phenomena in the world. Even outside of migration season, the Mara is rich with wildlife. From cheetahs sprinting across the plains to large herds of buffalos, giraffes browsing on tall acacias, and hyenas prowling the savannah, each moment in the Masai Mara promises unforgettable sights.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you'll bid farewell to the Masai Mara and embark on a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. This journey takes you through the agricultural heartland of Kenya, where you’ll see rolling farmlands and rural towns that give you a glimpse of local life. Arriving at Lake Nakuru around midday, you’ll check into your lodge and have lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingos; thousands of them line the shores of the soda lake, creating a stunning pink panorama. However, in recent years, fluctuating water levels have led to the flamingos migrating to other lakes. Nevertheless, Lake Nakuru remains a haven for other wildlife. The park is a designated rhino sanctuary, and you're almost guaranteed to see both black and white rhinos grazing in the open plains or near the lake. The park also boasts healthy populations of buffalos, zebras, giraffes, and waterbucks, as well as a variety of predators, including lions and leopards.

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:

Hotel CityMax

• 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)

Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you'll enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. This will be your last opportunity to spot any wildlife you may have missed the previous day, and it’s a great time for bird watching. Lake Nakuru is home to over 400 bird species, including pelicans, cormorants, and kingfishers.

Once your game drive concludes, you'll set off for the short journey to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your lodge or camp and have lunch while soaking in the beautiful scenery of this tranquil lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Leisure Apex Resort

• Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

After breakfast by the lake, you'll depart for the iconic Amboseli National Park, located near the Kenya-Tanzania border. The drive will take you through changing landscapes, from the fertile lands around Lake Naivasha to the drier, semi-arid regions of southern Kenya.

You’ll arrive in Amboseli in the afternoon, with Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest peak - dominating the skyline. After checking into your lodge or camp, you’ll head out for an afternoon game drive in the park. Amboseli is known for its large herds of elephants, and it’s not uncommon to see these majestic creatures marching across the plains with the snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro in the background.

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

Show more

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:

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

Amboseli National Park – Full Safari

Today, you’ll spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserves. The park’s open plains, swamps, and woodlands are ideal for game viewing, and with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop, the scenery is nothing short of spectacular.

After breakfast, you’ll set off on a morning game drive, where you’ll likely encounter Amboseli’s famous elephants, often seen in large herds led by matriarchs. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, impalas, lions, and cheetahs. The wetlands and marshes are a great place to spot hippos and a variety of bird species, including flamingos, pelicans, and crowned cranes.

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)

Amboseli National Park – Nairobi

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, giving you one last chance to see the wildlife against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. This final drive is often more relaxed, allowing you to take in the beauty of the park and the animals at a leisurely pace.

Following your morning game drive, you’ll begin the journey back to Nairobi. The drive takes you through the scenic landscapes of southern Kenya, offering glimpses of rural life as you head back to the city. You’ll arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, marking the end of your 7-day safari adventure.

Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International 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.