6-Day Budget Kenya Safari to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara

Embark on an unforgettable Kenya Safari that explores three of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations – Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, and the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. This affordable African safari begins and ends in Nairobi, offering excellent value for an immersive wildlife experience. Stay in luxury tented camps and a safari lodge, and enjoy daily game drives through breathtaking landscapes and thriving ecosystems.

Kenya Safari Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives in Amboseli
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara
Day 6: Masai Mara to Nairobi

Day-by-Day Safari Details

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

We kick off your budget Kenya Safari with a drive south to Amboseli National Park, arriving at your eco-camp in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive beneath the towering peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is known for its large herds of elephants and classic African scenery. Overnight at a tented safari camp in the park.

Day 2: Game Viewing in Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli on morning and afternoon game drives. Optional visit to a Maasai village. The park is teeming with wildlife including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and a wide array of bird species. The view of elephants in front of snow-capped Kilimanjaro offers iconic photo opportunities. Overnight at the same eco-camp.

Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru

Depart Amboseli after breakfast and head north via Nairobi, arriving in Lake Nakuru National Park for an evening game drive. Lake Nakuru is a birdwatcher’s paradise and an important rhino sanctuary. Spot white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and abundant birdlife including pelicans and flamingoes. Overnight at a lodge in the park.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

After breakfast, we travel to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Settle into your tented camp and head out for an afternoon safari in one of Africa’s best game parks. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. Dinner and overnight at a safari camp in a private conservancy near Masai Mara.

Day 5: Full-Day Masai Mara Safari

Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara, a highlight of your Kenya Safari. Track the Big Five, marvel at open savannahs, and, if timed right, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Optional hot-air balloon safaris can be arranged. Return to your tented camp for a final night in the African bush.

Day 6: Masai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast at camp, we return to Nairobi, ending this incredible Kenya Safari to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara in the afternoon. Drop-off at your preferred location in Nairobi.

Safari Accommodation

Amboseli: Eco-friendly tented safari camp with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amenities include a pool, art gallery, and massage services.
Lake Nakuru: Comfortable safari lodge with en-suite rooms, leafy gardens, a large swimming pool, and lake views.
Masai Mara: Luxury tented camp on a private conservancy along a river. Each tent features a veranda, en-suite bathroom, and mosquito nets. Facilities include a bar, lounge, restaurant, and local gift shop.

Transport on Safari

Your Kenya Safari is conducted in a custom 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for superior game viewing. Each guest is guaranteed a window seat, and the vehicle is equipped with a refrigerator for chilled drinks in the bush.

Optional Extras

Visit a traditional Maasai village
Hot-air balloon safari in Masai Mara

Wildebeest Great Migration

The Great Migration is a seasonal wildlife spectacle, and sightings cannot be guaranteed due to its unpredictable nature. Millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles migrate between the Serengeti and Masai Mara each year. Speak with our safari experts to plan your trip around this incredible event.