Kenya Budget Safaris

12 Days, 11 Nights Kenya Budget Camping Safari

Kenya unfolds in remarkable variety on this extended camping safari, linking the celebrated plains of the Masai Mara with Rift Valley lakes, Samburu’s rugged northern country, Mount Kenya, Amboseli and Tsavo West. Designed for…

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Duration12 days · 11 nights
Safari styleKenya Budget Safaris
DestinationsAmboseli National Park, Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Tsavo West National Park
PlanningPrivate & flexible

The journey at a glance

Tour Overview

Kenya unfolds in remarkable variety on this extended camping safari, linking the celebrated plains of the Masai Mara with Rift Valley lakes, Samburu’s rugged northern country, Mount Kenya, Amboseli and Tsavo West.

Designed for curious travellers who want a broad view of the country, the route balances classic game drives with changing landscapes, birdlife, cultural encounters and memorable views of Kenya’s mountains. Simple camps and budget hotels keep the experience grounded, sociable and focused on the journey.

Thoughtful pacingTravel time and experiences balanced carefully.
Local supportA Kenya-based team from planning to journey home.
Made personalDates, stays and details can be shaped around you.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Open each day to explore the route, experiences, meals and overnight arrangements.

Day 01DAY 1 : Nairobi- Maasai Mara

Leave Nairobi for a drive south to stop at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley. After the breathtaking view, proceed to Narok town for lunch then to Masai Mara arriving for an evening game drive. Dinner and night at the camp.

Day 02DAY 2 : Masai Mara full day

After breakfast, spend a full day enjoying the best that nature can provide in this game reserve taking your picnic lunch at the hippo pools. This day you have the chance to visit Mara river where the migration of wildebeest takes place. In the afternoon you have an option of visiting Masai village .Return to the campsite for dinner and night.

Day 03Day 3: Masai Mara full day

After breakfast, spend another full day of game tracking in the Masai Mara , with an option of a visit to Masai village in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 04DAY 4; Masai Mara- L. Naivasha

Pre-morning game drive and after late breakfast , head to Naivasha with lunch en route arriving Naivasha in the evening dinner and overnight in a budget hotel or camp.

Day 05DAY 5 : L. Naivasha full day/ Nakuru

After breakfast visit to the Hells Gate Park [ one of the few parks where you can walk or cycle to see the wild animals].spend full day in the park , very beautiful scenery. Optional: Boat rides in crescent Island or A visit to the Crater Lake. Late afternoon drive to Nakuru for dinner and overnight in a budget hotel.

Day 06DAY 6 : Lake Nakuru full day/ Samburu

After early breakfast spend the morning in Lake Nakuru National park where you see millions of flamingos among other birds [about 350 species) This is also home to the black and the white rhinoceros. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such us Rothchild Giraffe and also home to Columbus monkeys. leopards, and a variety of plain antelope.

Late afternoon, with picnic lunch depart for Samburu via Thomson’s Falls where we make a brief stopover at Nyahururu falls still known to many as Thomson’s falls Dinner and night at the campsite.

Day 07DAY 7 : Samburu Full day

Morning and Afternoon game-drive in Samburu with the chance to see the rare species of animals and plants. Meals and overnight at the campsite.

Day 08DAY 8 : Samburu- Mt.Kenya

Pre-morning game drive and after breakfast bid farewell to Samburu as we drive south through Isiolo, crossing the northernmost foothills of Mount Kenya, to Nanyuki town. Dinner and overnight in Budget hotel.

Day 09Day 9: Mt Kenya / Amboseli

After breakfast you proceed to excursions to Mau Mau Caves where were used as hideout as well as shelter by the pre-independent freedom fighters that fought the British Colonial Government the vast thick forest of mt Kenya and Aberdares Ranges. Later proceed to Nairobi for lunch and continue to Amboseli for evening game drive if time allows, dinner and overnight at the campsite

Day 10DAY 10 : Amboseli full day

Pre-morning game drive will be the perfect time for photographing the humbling and magnificent Mt.Kilimanjaro the highest peak in Africa. You also guaranteed to see the big elephants, giraffes, lions etc.Dinner and overnight in the camp.

Day 11DAY 11 : Amboseli-Tsavo West

After breakfast with game drive enroute drive via Chyulu Hills to Tsavo West National Park arriving in good time for lunch. Camp check in and later proceed for an afternoon game drive with dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 12Day 12; Tsavo west/ Nairobi or Mombasa

After breakfast morning game drive and later depart for Mombasa with public bus arriving in the evening option come back to Nairobi.

Know before you go

What to Expect

Typically Included

  • Private safari transport with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation and meals as confirmed in your final quotation
  • Scheduled game drives and transfers
  • Park fees and drinking water where stated in your quotation

Not Included

  • International flights, visas and travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, gratuities and drinks
  • Optional activities unless included in your quotation

Your journey, made personal

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