6-Day Kenya Budget Safari to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara

6 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Big Five across Kenya's leading safari parks
02 See Amboseli's famous Big Tuskers with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop
03 Explore Lake Nakuru, a haven for black and white rhinos and Rothschild giraffes
04 Track predators in the Maasai Mara, one of Africa's richest wildlife reserves
05 Look out for Great Migration crossings at the Mara River in peak season

Embark on a thrilling 6-day budget safari through Kenya's premier wildlife destinations. Witness the iconic elephant herds of Amboseli against the backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro, explore the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, and culminate your journey in the world-renowned Maasai Mara.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park

Languages English, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and an Afternoon Game Drive

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive south to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your camp. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive to see the park's famous "Big Tuskers" and enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. As the sun sets, return to your budget camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli's diverse landscapes, from the Enkongo Narok marshes to the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli. Keep an eye out for lions, cheetahs, and hippos. A picnic lunch at Observation Hill provides a 360-degree view of the park's swamps teeming with wildlife. Return to camp for your final evening in Amboseli.

Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru via the Great Rift Valley

After an early breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru. Stop at the panoramic escarpment viewpoint for photos. Arrive in Nakuru for lunch and an afternoon game drive. This park is a haven for both black and white rhinos and the rare Rothschild giraffe. Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel in Nakuru.

Day 04

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Travel across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to the legendary Maasai Mara. Arrive at your tented camp for lunch before heading out on your first game drive in the reserve. The Mara is home to one of the highest concentrations of predators in Africa. Enjoy your first evening in the wild, followed by dinner at your budget camp.

Day 05

Full-Day Safari in the Maasai Mara

Dedicate this day to exploring the vast savannahs of the Mara. With your expert guide, track the Big Five and visit the Mara River to see hippos and crocodiles. During the peak season, you may witness the dramatic Great Migration crossings. A picnic lunch in the heart of the reserve maximizes your game-viewing time before returning to camp at sunset.

Day 06

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Enjoy a final early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the camp. Begin your return journey to Nairobi, with a stop for lunch along the way. You will arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon for a drop-off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your 6-day Kenyan adventure with Triplink Safaris Limited.

The route