7 Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli Budget Safari in Kenya
Affordable Safaris in kenya
In just seven days, you will go from one park to another in the heart of Kenya's cosmopolitan capital, onto the undulating savannah of the Masai Mara National Reserve, before spotting birds on an alkaline lake and herds of elephants in Amboseli National Park and marvel at the view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This budget safari will let you see the Big Five and other wildlife in just seven days.
Key information
- Group and private safari possible, rates will vary depending on this.
- Group size: Minimum 2, maximum 7 persons in a safari vehicle
- Children policy: Children from the age of 3 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starts and ends in Nairobi
- Language: English speaking guides
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- 6 game drives
- Visit Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli national parks
- Opportunity to see lions, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and rhinos
- Transport in a safari van with a hatch roof
- Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinking water included
- 6 nights accommodation
- Airport pick-up
Styles
Accommodation
Miti Mingi Eco Camp (2 nights)
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 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-suites with showers, WC, and flush toilets, hot and cold running water, and electricity with a voltage of 240 volts.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Taphe Guest Resort (1 night)
Taphe Guest Resort is situated on a green uphill terrain, with a view of Lake Naivasha from the balcony. The serene and quiet atmosphere provides good rest and recreation for individuals, families, workshops, conferences, parties, and wedding functions.
Mature gardens and green grounds make it ideal for hosting outdoor events or just for relaxation. There is ample space for sunbathing and camping. The outdoor ground can host up to 80 or more people, and is thus suited for groups holding private meetings, weddings, and parties.
- Accommodation level: Budget
City Max Hotel (1 night)
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, a mini bar, an 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, gym, and an outdoor swimming pool set in lush gardens.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Kimana Campsite (2 nights)
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 beds, bedding, hot showers, electricity, and mosquito nets.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Program
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Pick up from the airport and transfer to All Scenery Budget Safaris's office for finalization and later depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, via the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley and Narok town for lunch. On arrival proceed for an evening game drive, tracking various animal species and birds with your driver/guide. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
- Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals and drinks: Lunch, dinner and drinking water are included (breakfast and other drinks are not included)
Day 2: Masai Mara full day
After breakfast proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close-range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodiles. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
- Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water are included (other drinks are not included)
Day 3: Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, depart the Mara region for Lake Naivasha with lunch en route arriving late afternoon with an optional of boat ride at an extra cost. Or visit the crescent island, Dinner and overnight at the budget hotel.
- Main destination: Lake Naivasha
- Accommodation: Taphe Guest Resort
- Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water are included (other drinks are not included)
Day 4: Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru
Breakfast tour the Hell’s Gate National Park, the park has attractions like the Olkaria and Hobley's, two extinct volcanoes and the obsidian forms from the cool molten lava. Within Hell's Gate is the Hells Gate Gorge, lined with red cliffs which contains two volcanic plugs, Fisher's Tower and Central Tower which is a smaller gorge that extends to the south and of which a path descends into hot springs. Depart for Lake Nakuru arriving in the evening drop at the Hotel for dinner and overnight at a budget Hotel.
- Main destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation: City Max Hotel
- Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water are included (other drinks are not included)
Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Amboseli
After breakfast, proceed on a game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, Lake Nakuru is referred as Pink Lake for its thousands of pink flamingos and other birdlife - it's a bird watcher's paradise. It has a surprising number of animals, it is a rhino sanctuary and the "Big Five except the elephant can be seen here. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino while species like Cape buffalo and water-buck can be seen near the shoreline. Drive to Amboseli National Park. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
- Main destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Kimana Campsite
- Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water are included (other drinks are not included)
Day 6: Amboseli Full Day
A day of game drives in this park which contains swamp grounds in which elephants and hippos bathe in abundance. A variety of plains game, antelopes, and birds can also be seen, and Mt. Kilimanjaro’s peak too if weather conditions permit. You will go on a picnic lunch and return overnight at the campsite.
- Main destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Kimana Campsite
- Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water are included (other drinks are not included)
Day 7: Amboseli - Nairobi
After breakfast depart Mara region to Nairobi to proceed to Mombasa for a beach holiday by road. You will be dropped off at Emali to board a bus to Mombasa, or at the airport to get you on a connecting flight to Mombasa.
- Main destination: Nairobi
- Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
- Meals and drinks: Breakfast, lunch and drinking water are included (Dinner and other drinks are not included)
Location
This safari will take you from Nairobi to the Great Rift Valley region, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha.
Food
All meals during this safari are included. You will be provided with buffet vegetarian and nonvegetarian or any other special meals.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Seafood
- Whole food
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Visit the Olduvai Gorge (30 USD)
- Masai village visit (20 USD)
- Balloon safari in Masai Mara (420 USD)
What's included
- Services of professional guide / driver
- All park entrance fees
- 6 game drives
- Transport in safari van with hatch roof
- Airport pick-up
- Statutory taxes
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
What's not included
- Personal insurance
- Items of personal use
- Alcoholic and oft drinks
- Accommodation in Nairobi
- Visit the Olduvai Gorge, Masai village visit, balloon safari
- Tips
- Airport drop off
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
173 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is included. Drop off to the airport is extra (not included).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 17% 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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