7-Day Budget Safari Kenya Adventure: Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli
DAY BY DAY
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Maasai Mara
- Your adventure begins with an early pickup at the airport or your Nairobi hotel. Embark on a scenic journey to the world-renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Along the way, take in breathtaking landscapes and enjoy a lunch break en route.
- Upon arrival, check into a budget-friendly campsite, followed by an evening game drive to spot wildlife.
- Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Maasai Mara Full-Day Game Drive
- Spend the day exploring the vast Maasai Mara, home to Africa’s Big Five and a wealth of other wildlife species. Witness the beauty of the savannah and enjoy a picnic lunch along the Mara River, observing hippos and crocodiles.
- Continue your exploration of this incredible ecosystem before returning to camp for dinner and rest.
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha
- After an early breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and journey to Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, check into your accommodations and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.
- Optional activities include a boat ride to view hippos and bird species or a visit to Crescent Island for a walking safari among grazing wildlife.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru
- Depart Lake Naivasha and travel to Lake Nakuru National Park. Known for its vibrant flamingos and the endangered black and white rhinos, the park also hosts lions, leopards, and an array of bird species.
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive before checking in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
- After an early breakfast, leave Lake Nakuru and drive to Amboseli National Park.
- Take in the changing landscapes during your journey, stopping for lunch along the way. Arrive in Amboseli in the afternoon and settle into your accommodations. If time allows, embark on a short game drive to spot some of the park’s famous elephant herds.
Day 6: Full-Day Exploration of Amboseli
- Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli National Park, renowned for its magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Observe large herds of elephants and other wildlife as you traverse the park’s diverse ecosystems, from open plains to swampy areas.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before concluding your day with unforgettable wildlife sightings.
Day 7: Amboseli to Nairobi
- Start your day with a morning game drive to capture the last glimpses of Amboseli’s wildlife. After breakfast, embark on a return journey to Nairobi.
- Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport, concluding your budget safari through Kenya’s most iconic parks and reserves.