7 Days Best of Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli Safari in Kenya
Budget Wildlife Safari Kenya
Experience this amazing safari where you will go around the best spots in Kenya. Have an early morning game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve, look for amazing bird species in Lake Nakuru National Park, have a nature walk in Lake Naivasha, and embark on an evening game drive at Amboseli National Park. Surely, this safari trip will give you an experience that you will never forget!
Key information
- Maximum group size: 8 persons
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi
- Children policy: Minimum age allowed for participation is three years old and participating children need to be supervised under 12 years old.
- Park fees are included.
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Highlights
- 7 exciting game drives
- Visit Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park
- Chances to see flamingoes, elephants, hippos, antelopes, and more
- Transport in a safari van with open roof
- 6 nights’ accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Bar
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Child care
- Free parking
- Laundry
- Newspapers
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Valet
- Wireless internet
While on this safari all the accommodation properties are located outside the game reserve and the national parks. The tents and rooms are shared by two people of the same gender, couples or friends, below are the properties:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
The camp is situated within the Masai Mara eco-system and on the banks of Ololaimutia River which is a watering point for most of the wild animals especially elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, etc. This small and exclusive campsite comprises of 25 tents. The tents are furnished with all the amenities required by the modern traveler.
Decorated in calming safari tones, natural woods, wrought iron, and crisp cotton each tent has been meticulously planned to maximize comfort. All tents have four-poster beds and mosquito nets, en-suite with shower, WC and flush toilets, hot and cold running water, and electricity with a voltage of 240 volts.
Citymax Hotel
Citymax Hotel offers comfortable single, double, and deluxe rooms designed for convenience and efficiency. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a flat screen television with satellite connection, plug-and-play panels, direct dial international telephone, complimentary high-speed internet access, mini bar, electronic personal safety deposit box, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.
Hair dryers are also available on request. They also have an in-house restaurant, bar, a gym, and an outdoor swimming pool set in lush gardens.
Taphe Guest Resort
Taphe Guest Resort offers luxurious yet affordable travel accommodation. Absolutely the ideal place to stay in Naivasha, Kenya. Their location in a green uphill terrain with a view to Lake Naivasha from the balcony provides the best place to stay while in business or holiday travel in Naivasha town. They have 13 self-contained rooms - single, double, and twin.
Amboseli Kimana Camp
Kimana tents are set among nature, offering a majestic view of two peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro - the ice-capped Kibo and Mawenzi. Situated just outside the Amboseli National Park, the campsite offers comfortable tents and lodges, with a restaurant, a bar, and amazing natural surroundings. The camp offers bed, bedding, hot showers, electricity, and mosquito nets.
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early morning pick up from your Nairobi area and be transferred to the office to start the Kenya budget safari package for group joining safaris with other tourists scheduled for the same safari destination. Stopover at the Great Rift Valley to see the escarpment wall and Narok town for early lunch.
Arrive at the campsite, little siesta followed by an evening safari drive for Kenya wildlife safari memories, return to the campsite for dinner, Bonfire as you share stories with other tourists, and overnight.
Day 2: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Early breakfast at the campsite then leaves for a Kenya wildlife adventure safari as you transverse the Masai Mara Game Reserve from one area to another, a safari drive to the Mara River famous for the annual migration of wildebeest and zebras from Serengeti to Masai Mara. Enjoy watching different types of wild animals at an up-close encounter to build great Kenya wildlife adventure memories, have your picnic lunch in the wilderness and enjoy the game drive up to 5 p.m.
You can also opt for evening optional activity at an extra cost. You can either a visit to the Masai village to interact with the locals, enjoy a nature walk with the Masai warriors, or just relax at the campsite. Later, dinner will be served at the same campsite. Enjoy the bonfire as you share your Kenya wildlife adventure experience with other tourists, at your own leave, and proceed to your tents overnight.
Day 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve to Nakuru town
This safari require you to enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast, Enjoy the thrilling wildlife adventure where you may be lucky to see the predators as they hunt the grazing preys. By 9 a.m., return to the campsite for a full breakfast then check out with a stopover for lunch on the main highway and drive to Nakuru town arriving before sunset, check-in at your safari accommodation, dinner, and overnight.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Early breakfast at the hotel as the guide briefs you about Lake Nakuru National Park. Drive to the main gate and enjoy the African safari tour to see the black and white Rhinoceros, Buffalos, Lions, Leopard, Flamingos, Pelicans, Baboon monkeys, Impalas, Gazelles among other animals and birds that inhabit here. Visit the baboon viewpoint cliff before leaving the park with lunch en route to Naivasha.
Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon. The afternoon is at your leisure where the guide can take you to Lake Naivasha to enjoy a boat ride at extra cost to watch birds and hippopotamuses. Later return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Hell’s Gate National Park to Amboseli National Park
Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel as you prepare for great activities at Hell’s Gate National Park. You can enjoy a safari drive with your guide or decide to cycle a bicycle to cover the 14 kilometers down to the gorge. Enjoy a guided nature walk before ascending to the main gate, exit, and drive to Amboseli National Park with a stopover for lunch on the main highway. Arrive at Amboseli Campsite in time for sunset, check-in, dinner, bonfire, and overnight.
Day 6: Amboseli National Park
Have an early breakfast at the campsite as you enjoy amazing views of the beauty of Amboseli National Park and the view of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will then leave for a full-day safari. Amboseli National Park is the second visited after Masai Mara Game Reserve and Absolute Holiday Safaris guarantees all tourists to enjoy a thrilling wildlife safari as they visit the Amboseli viewpoint, Amboseli Plains, and the swamp areas where the elephants graze and bathe.
Build your African safari tour memories with up-close encounters with Elephants, Wildebeest, Zebras, Giraffes, Cheetah, Hyenas, Buffalos, Antelopes, Gazelles among other animals and birds. In the late evening, leave Amboseli and drive to the campsite for an optional activity, dinner, bonfire, and overnight at the camp.
Day 7: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
This safari is not complete without an early morning safari drive before breakfast to enjoy the sunrise and track the Kenya wildlife as they graze on wet grass. By 9 a.m., return to the campsite for a full breakfast, check out and leave Amboseli region either for Kenya-Tanzania Namanga border or Emali to catch a bus to Mombasa or return back to Nairobi where the guide will drop you at your Nairobi destination.
Guides
Patrick Kusola
Patrick's an adventure guide and the top senior guide with a travel tour agency in Nairobi. He received schooling and training at Utalii College where he was approved as a guide. He began working as a city guide and upgraded to a full guide shortly thereafter. He enjoys sharing knowledge of different species of animals and birds with others. Among the organization guides, he's proud to have the first priority to lead groups as a guide and take them into the wilderness. He is very informative and responsible, the company trusts him with all clients as they are ensured everyone is in safe hands.
Jackson Wachira Mureithi
A Kenya-born adventure guide, he is a great guide who does his job with passion. He's always ready to make his services available with a clean and open heart to all clients. He has a great deal of knowledge of cultural activities, animals, birds, and Kenyan topography. His office co-workers are proud of him for the services he offers to clients and the great role he plays in the organization. The company chose him due to his work with many tour operators and because of his good records. The people at the agency trust him with clients as they are aware of his clients’ satisfaction.
Location
This safari will take place in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
Features
General
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Luggage room / storage
Services
- Free bottled water
- Free parking
- Free toiletries
- Mosquito net
- Parking lot
- Toiletries
- Tour assistance
Food
Food is served as per clients request, just contact Absolute Holiday Safaris with your specifications.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Hallal
Things to do (optional)
- Visit to the Maasai village to interact with the locals
- Boat Ride at lake Naivasha to watch the birds and see the Hippos
What's included
- Transport on a customized safari van
- Entrance fees
- Game drives
- Complimentary pick-up / drop-off
- 6 nights accommodation
- 1 liter of mineral water each day
- Daily meals
What's not included
- Things of personal use e. toothpaste/brush, Repellents, or ointments
- Drinks both alcohol and beverages
- Tip to the crew e.g. guide, cook, and porters
- Any optional activity
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
224 km
Transfer included
Share the pick up point with us and we will arrange a driver to meet you and transfer you to our office or departure zone.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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