8 Days Private Budget Safari from Nairobi in Kenya

After an early breakfast in Nairobi, embark on a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley towards Masai Mara National Reserve. Arriving in time for lunch, settle into your budget camp before heading out for an afternoon game drive. This first encounter with the Mara’s vast plains introduces you to lions, elephants, and possibly a cheetah on the hunt. As the sun sets, return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, when predators are most active. After breakfast, spend the day exploring the reserve, searching for the Big Five and witnessing breathtaking wildlife moments. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness and continue your adventure. In the evening, an optional Maasai village visit offers insight into local traditions before budget heading back to camp for dinner.

After breakfast, leave the Mara behind and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive takes you through acacia woodlands and along the lake, where flocks of flamingos create a pink spectacle. Keep an eye out for rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and tree-climbing lions before returning to your lodge for the night.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Nakuru National Park before heading to Lake Naivasha National Park. Arrive in time for lunch, then embark on a tranquil boat ride across the lake, spotting hippos and diverse birdlife. A guided walk on Crescent Island brings you up close to zebras and giraffes in a predator-free environment. Later, return to your lodge for a peaceful evening by the lake.

After breakfast, set off for Amboseli National Park, a land where herds of elephants roam beneath the towering peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arriving by lunchtime, settle into your camp before an afternoon game drive. Capture stunning photos of wildlife against the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain before retiring to your lodge for dinner.

Start your day with an early morning game drive, the perfect time to witness Amboseli’s rich wildlife. Spend the day exploring the park, observing large elephant herds, grazing antelopes, and prowling predators. After a picnic lunch, continue your adventure, taking in breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro. As the evening sets in, return to your lodge for relaxation and a hearty dinner.

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive before bidding farewell to Amboseli National Park. Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Check into your hotel for a relaxing evening, or explore the city at your leisure before a restful night. Optional activity of visiting the villages at an extra cost.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your transfer to the airport marking the end of an incredible safari experience.