6-day masai mara, nakuru, and amboseli budget safari

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day 1: nairobi – masai mara

Depart from Nairobi and head west to Maasai Mara, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley escarpments. Your first stop will be at a viewpoint to appreciate the vastness of the valley. The second stop is in Narok for lunch before continuing to the park. The drive offers a variety of landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in, refresh, and go for an evening game drive to spot wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp, where you’ll have comfortable accommodations, hot showers, and a buffet meal plan with meals served according to your preferences.

  • budget accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • meal plan: Lunch & Dinner

day 2: masai mara full day game drive

After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive through Maasai Mara. Enjoy the beautiful savannah grasslands, rolling hills, and abundant wildlife. The park is best known for the wildebeest migration between July and September, and you may have the chance to spot the Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino). The park is also home to a variety of bird species. Picnic lunch provided. In the evening, you may choose to visit a Maasai village for an additional cost of $10 per person. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

  • budget accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

day 3: masai mara – nakuru

Start the day with a visit to a Maasai village to learn about the local culture. Afterward, proceed to Nakuru, with lunch in Mai Mahiu. On the way, enjoy views of Mount Longonot and the distant Lake Naivasha. You may also enjoy an optional boat ride at Lake Naivasha. Continue on to Nakuru for dinner and overnight at City Max Hotel, a budget-friendly hotel.

  • budget accommodation: City Max Hotel
  • meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

day 4: nakuru – amboseli

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its large populations of flamingos and its rhino sanctuary. You’ll also see hippos, buffaloes, and crocodiles at Baboon Cliff. After lunch, continue to Amboseli National Park. Check in at Kimana Camp for dinner and overnight.

  • budget accommodation: Kimana Camp
  • meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

day 5: amboseli full day game drive

Start with a pre-breakfast early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, where you’ll have close encounters with elephants and their herds. The park is known for its massive elephants, led by matriarchs (older female elephants). Enjoy a picnic breakfast and lunch during the day, then return to Kimana Camp for dinner and overnight.

  • budget accommodation: Kimana Camp
  • meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

day 6: amboseli – nairobi

Begin the day with a pre-breakfast early morning game drive at 6:30 AM in the swampy areas of Amboseli, where you’ll see herbivores like hippos and elephants. Afterward, return to the camp for a full breakfast. Check out of the camp and head back to Nairobi, with lunch en route. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your preference.

  • meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

cost includes:

  • Transport in a safari van with a pop-up roof
  • Pickup from the airport
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Services of a professional guide/driver
  • All park entrance fees
  • All game drives
  • Statutory taxes

not included:

  • Personal insurance
  • Items of personal nature
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks (e.g., sodas)
  • Balloon safari
  • Maasai village visit (optional, $10 extra)
  • Visa

This 6-day safari offers an exciting mix of wildlife experiences, stunning landscapes, and cultural insights at an affordable price, perfect for those looking to explore some of Kenya’s most iconic parks.

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