7-Day Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru -Amboseli NP Low-Cost trip itinerary
The 7-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park Safari offers travelers an exciting journey through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This low-cost safari provides a blend of diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and cultural encounters while maintaining comfort and value. Guests experience thrilling game drives in the Mara, flamingo-filled Lake Nakuru, and elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli. The trip is ideal for travelers seeking an affordable yet comprehensive Kenyan safari adventure.
Trip Highlights
- Visit Kenya’s top three national parks in one itinerary.
- Witness the Big Five in the Masai Mara.
- See flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru.
- Capture Amboseli’s elephants with Mt. Kilimanjaro in the backdrop.
- Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives.
- Experience Maasai culture through optional village visits.
- Optional hot air balloon safari over Masai Mara.
- Travel comfortably in 4x4 Safari Van or Land Cruiser.
- Stay in quality mid-range or luxury accommodations.
Itinerary
Depart from Nairobi in the morning with pick up from your hotel/Airport and drive along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara arriving at the camp in the afternoon for lunch.
Afternoon game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at Mara osero camp or any of similar.
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Osero Camp { https://oserolodge.com/} - Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinks not included
You will spend a full day in Maasai Mara in search of the “Big 5.” The Mara offers an abundance of wildlife, including over 450 species of animals.
You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopards, elephants and many kinds of antelopes.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (in Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.
Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna - lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas and vultures.
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Osero Camp { https://oserolodge.com/} - Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Full day spent exploring the park in search of the big 5. Morning and afternoon game drives are offered. An optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. Dinner and overnight stay at Osero Camp or any of similar
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here.
You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes, and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place.
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Osero Camp { https://oserolodge.com/} - Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Early morning game drive till around 9:00 am breakfast then drive to Lake Nakuru National park enjoying once again the Great Rift Valley viewing sceneries en route, arriving at the Pink Lake often referred so due to its Great masses of Flamingos arriving in good time for lunch at golden palace resort afternoon game drives the scenic park famed for numerous species of birdlife especially the pink lesser flamingos.
Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Flamingo Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Flamingo Lodge { https://www.lakenakuruflamingoresort.co.ke/} - Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Depart the camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru for a game drive. Lunch en route as you proceed to Amboseli National park.
If time permits, have an evening game drive as you proceed to your camp. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Kibo Safari Camp experience or any of similar.
- Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp { https://kibosafaricamp.com/} - Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Full day in Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drive (optional visits to Masai village). All meals and overnight at Kibo Safari Camp safari Camp or any depending on your budget.
Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya- Tanzania border.
The Park lies at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m) whose snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days. Amboseli National Park is often referred to as “The home of Elephants’ some of the largest Elephant herds are found here.
- Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp { https://kibosafaricamp.com/} - Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Depart for Nairobi City after an early morning game drive and then we drive back to the lodge for a sumptuous breakfast. Arrive in Nairobi City in time for Lunch. We then transfer you to the airport for your flight home.
- Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour:
- Additional accommodation can be ar ranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- - Accommodation as outlined above.
- - All meals noted in the itinerary.
- - Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- - Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicles complete with a pop¬up roof for easy viewing and photography.
- - Every passenger guaranteed a window seat.
- - Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and culture.
- - A 4x 4 Safari Van of pop-up roof outfitted with two-way, long range high-frequency radio communications equipment in Kenya.
- - Each safari Vehicle carries safari accessories including wildlife books, binoculars for the guide, a first-aid kit, and a fire extinguisher.
- - Flying doctors (AMREF) insurance cover each client doing a safari with us just for emergencies
- - Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
- - All government taxes, levies, 2 liters of bottled water during safari
- - Pick up from airport/your hotel and drop off back to the Hotel or airport in good time for your outbound flight after the trip.
Cost Excludes
- - Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes.
- - Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc
- - Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
- - Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- - Laundry services.
- - Between meal ssnacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your iitinerary
