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

Start your Kenyan adventure with an early morning departure from Nairobi, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Stop at viewpoints for photos of rolling savannahs, volcanic hills, and Maasai villages.
Arrive in Masai Mara in the afternoon and settle into your basic budget campsite. Later, head out for a sunset game drive to spot giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and possibly your first Big Five sightings.
Highlights: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley, settle into your authentic budget campsite, and kick off your Kenya safari with a thrilling sunset game drive across the Mara plains.

Distance & Drive Time: ~270 km | 5–6 hours

Accommodation Options:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp, Lenchada Tourist Camp (Budget Section), Manyatta Camp (Budget Camping Section), Rhino Tourist Camp (Budget Camping Section), Enchoro Wildlife Camp (Budget Camping Section)

Wake early for sunrise game drives across the Mara plains. Your guide will help you track lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, and hippos at the Mara River. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the bush and continue with an afternoon game drive as wildlife becomes more active toward sunset.
Highlights: Witness the Mara come alive at sunrise, track lions and elephants during full-day game drives, enjoy classic bush picnics, and optionally immerse yourself in Maasai culture with a village visit.
Optional Experiences:

• Hot-air balloon safari (extra cost, seasonal)
• Maasai village visit

Accommodation Options:

Same as Day 1

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rhinos, flamingos, and spectacular birdlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the lakeshore and through the forested areas in search of rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and baboons.
Highlights: Travel through scenic Kenyan landscapes into Lake Nakuru, explore acacia woodlands and lakeshores during your afternoon game drive, and enjoy excellent rhino and bird photography.
Distance & Drive Time: ~250 km | 5–6 hours

Accommodation Options:

Hotel CityMax Nakuru, K.W.C guest House, Tumaini Budget Camp

Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and begin your journey south toward Amboseli National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your basic budget campsite near the park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive with views of elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and large herds of zebras set beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Highlights: Drive through scenic Rift Valley landscapes into Amboseli, settle into your budget campsite with views of Kilimanjaro, and enjoy an afternoon game drive featuring Amboseli’s iconic elephants.
Distance & Drive Time: ~370 km | 6–7 hours

Accommodation Options:

Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s diverse habitats—from open plains to marshlands where large elephant herds gather. Capture iconic wildlife scenes with Mount Kilimanjaro’s peak in the background. Return to camp for dinner and relaxation by the campfire.
Highlights: Explore Amboseli’s open plains on morning and afternoon game drives, follow large elephant herds through the marshes, and capture classic Kilimanjaro-backed wildlife photographs.
Optional Experiences:

• Maasai village cultural visit
• Sundowner experience

Accommodation: Same as Day 4

Enjoy an early morning game drive to catch Amboseli’s wildlife at sunrise—elephants, lions, hyenas, and grazing plains game. Afterward, enjoy a picnic lunch en route as you return to Nairobi or transfer directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.
Highlights: Begin your day with a magical sunrise game drive, enjoy a peaceful picnic lunch on your return journey, and conclude your safari with a smooth drop-off in Nairobi or at the airport.
Distance & Drive Time: ~240 km | 4–5 hours