8 days masai mara, nakuru, naivasha and amboseli budget safari. (with an extra day at the masai mara)

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DAY 1: NAIROBI – MAASAI MARA

Your safari begins with a departure from Nairobi, heading west towards Maasai Mara. Along the way, you’ll be treated to scenic views of the Great Rift Valley escarpments. The first stop is at the View Point, offering a breathtaking view of the Great Rift Valley. The second stop is at Narok for a hot lunch before continuing to your camp/park. The journey offers stunning landscapes as you make your way to Maasai Mara. After checking in and refreshing, enjoy an evening game drive to spot wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay at the Miti Mingi Eco Camp, with hot showers and buffet-style meals.

Budget Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

DAY 2: MAASAI MARA – FULL DAY GAME DRIVE

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before embarking on a full day game drive. Maasai Mara’s vast savannah is famous for its incredible wildlife, including the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). If you’re visiting during the wildebeest migration season (July – September), you’re in for a spectacular sight. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the stunning landscape and continue with the game drive in the afternoon. You can also visit a Maasai village (optional, at an extra cost of $10 per person). Dinner and overnight stay at the Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Budget Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 3: MAASAI MARA – FULL DAY GAME DRIVE

Continue your safari in Maasai Mara with another full day of exploring its beautiful savannah and wildlife. You’ll have another opportunity to witness the Big 5, and the park’s rich birdlife will also impress you. After a picnic lunch, you’ll resume the game drive, taking in more stunning views of the landscape. A second visit to the Maasai village is optional (at an extra cost). Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Budget Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 4: MAASAI MARA – NAKURU

After breakfast, visit the Maasai village for a final glimpse of their culture before heading towards Nakuru. Stop for lunch in Mai Mahiu and enjoy the stunning views of Mount Longonot as you journey to Nakuru. From a distance, you’ll also spot the beautiful Lake Naivasha. If interested, enjoy an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Proceed to Nakuru for dinner and an overnight stay.

Budget Accommodation: City Max Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 5: NAKURU – NAIVASHA

Wake up early for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its large population of flamingos and rhino sanctuary. You’ll also see buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos coexisting peacefully. Don’t miss the viewpoint at Baboon Cliff and an opportunity to interact with the baboons. After a picnic lunch, continue your journey to Naivasha for dinner and an overnight stay.

Budget Accommodation: Newstead Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 6: NAIVASHA – AMBOSELI

After breakfast, visit Hells Gate National Park for nature walks and the opportunity to climb through the stunning Gorges. You can also enjoy bike riding (optional). Appreciate the diverse vegetation as you explore the park. After lunch, depart for Amboseli via Nairobi, traveling along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa highway. Arrive in Amboseli in time for dinner and overnight stay at Kimana Camp.

Budget Accommodation: Kimana Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

DAY 7: AMBOSELI – FULL DAY GAME DRIVE

Enjoy a full day of game driving in Amboseli National Park, which is famous for its large herds of elephants. You will also have an amazing view of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, which is often covered in snow. After a picnic lunch, you can opt to visit local villages at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at Kimana Camp.

Budget Accommodation: Kimana Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 8: AMBOSELI – NAIROBI

On your final day, enjoy an early morning game drive for a last glimpse of the park’s residents before departing for Nairobi. Stop for lunch en route, and then return to Nairobi for drop-off.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

COST INCLUDES

  • Transport in a safari van with a pop-up roof
  • Pick up from the airport
  • Accommodation as per the 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
  • Visa

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