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7-DAY KENYA BUDGET SAFARI ITINERARY: MAASAI MARA, LAKE NAKURU, LAKE NAIVASHA & AMBOSELI

7-DAY KENYA BUDGET SAFARI ITINERARY: MAASAI MARA, LAKE NAKURU, LAKE NAIVASHA & AMBOSELI

$ 1390.00 - $ 1770.00

Kenya Budget Safari

No. of days : 7

No. of nights : N/A

Category : Kenya Safaris

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Embark on a 7-day budget safari beginning in Nairobi with an early morning drive to the Maasai Mara, arriving by midday for lunch and a short evening game drive. Spend the second day on a full-day safari in the Mara, exploring the expansive savannah for sightings of the Big Five and, if in season, the Great Migration, with a picnic lunch in the reserve. On day three, depart early for Lake Nakuru via the scenic Rift Valley, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive to spot flamingos, rhinos, and other wildlife. Day four takes you to nearby Lake Naivasha for a relaxed boat ride among hippos and waterbirds, followed by an optional hike at Hell's Gate National Park.

On day five, travel south through Nairobi to Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, arriving in the afternoon to settle in. Spend day six on a full-day game drive in Amboseli, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro. On the final day, enjoy a morning game drive or leisurely breakfast before returning to Nairobi, arriving by late afternoon. Budget accommodations include basic tented camps and guesthouses, with meals and park fees typically included in group safari packages.

Itineraries

NAIROBI-MAASAI MARA

Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Masai Mara. This drive with a scenic stopover at Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, we head back to the lodge, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at the lodge.

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara. This iconic reserve offers stunning panoramas and abundant wildlife, including the Big Five. Between July and September, witness the breathtaking Great Migration as millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the plains, chased by lions and leopards. Your expert guide will ensure you get the best wildlife sightings and photo opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch amid the wilderness before continuing your afternoon safari. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Another Day of Adventure in the Maasai Mara

After an early breakfast, set out for another exciting full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara. With ever-changing scenes, each day offers fresh opportunities to spot wildlife—from lions and elephants to elusive leopards and cheetahs on the hunt. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by the beauty of the African savannah. Your guide will take you to the best areas for game viewing and photography. Return in the evening for dinner and a relaxing night after a day full of unforgettable safari moments.

MAASAI MARA-LAKE NAKURU

Wake up early for a pre-breakfast game drive in Maasai Mara, then enjoy breakfast before departing for Lake Nakuru. Travel through the scenic Maasai plains and Mau Escarpment into the Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for lunch. Known for its stunning flocks of pink flamingos, the park is also home to white rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, and over 350 bird species. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

LAKE NAKURU-AMBOSELI

After breakfast proceed on a game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, Lake Nakuru is referred to as the pink lake for thousands of pink flamingos and other bird life- it's a bird-watcher 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 lodge

AMBOSELI FULL DAY

You will wake in the early morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast before taking off for a full day game drive against the backdrop of spectacular Mt. Kilimanjaro. You will be in the park for a picnic lunch, served at a special viewpoint. Amboseli Park has become one of the most visited parks in Kenya for its serenity as well as the amazing and photographic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro during sunrise and sunset. You will have the chance to spot the big cats as well as the herds of the African elephants. Explore this amazing Kenya pride for the whole day and then return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and your overnight stay.

AMBOSELI—NAIROBI

After breakfast check out at the lodge and if weather permits you will see the view of Mount Kilimanjaro, later depart Amboseli Park for Nairobi with a Picnic lunch served en-route arriving in Nairobi late afternoon with a drop off either in your hotel or to the airport to catch your flight back home or to your next destination. This is where your safari will end.