9-Day Kenya Roaring Budget Safari

Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 1Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve Early morning drive to Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in the afternoon on time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Masai Mara is popularly known for its breathtaking landscapes and plenty of wildlife making it one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations with high concentration of wildlife. The park’s open grasslands provide an ideal hunting grounds for the apex predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara NR ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more BuffaloCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Flair Camp Experiences Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR +23 Photos +22 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 2Masai Mara National Reserve Masai Mara National Reserve Full day of game viewing within the reserve with packed lunch in search of The Big Five animals (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinos and Buffalo) with an option of taking a Hot Air Balloon. What amazes tourists in this reserve is the annual migration of wildebeests. The animals shift on July and return on November and is among the seventh wonder of the world. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Bird life is in plenty as wildlife at the Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species. Optional Extra Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($480 Per Person). Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve Accommodation: Flair Camp Experiences Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 3Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park Wake up at first light, grab a cup of coffee and leave the lodge to the nearby Masai Village where you have the opportunity to learn and interact with the local Maasai Community. Maasais are popular and better-known ethnic people in East Africa due to their traditional origins from areas surrounding Masai Mara Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for breakfast and later on embark on your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a standpoint and harbor for watching more than 400 species of birds in rift valley with the main highlight being the flamingos forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. The park is also a rhino sanctuary harboring a population of more than 100 black and white rhinos and also offers great sightseeing of larger predators like the lions and leopards. Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain) High Season July to February (The park gets very busy) Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon Black RhinoOccasional Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional ElephantNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort Mid-ran

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Sanctuary Walk

Day 4Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Sanctuary Walk Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Sanctuary Walk After breakfast embark on your journey to Lake Naivasha arriving in time for Lunch followed by an afternoon boat safari and guided walk at Lake Naivasha Sanctuary Farm. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake and a birder’s paradise as it is home to over 400 bird species and over 1,500 hippos in the area. Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) Accommodation: Leisure Apex Resort Budget hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

Day 5Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park Continue your journey to Amboseli National Park with a picturesque drive skirting through the vast plains and African savannah with sightings of Masai homesteads. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive with a perfect view of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Against this magnificent backdrop roams vast herds of elephants accompanied by a mixture of other fabulous beasts like lion, buffalos, cheetahs and giraffes to name but a few. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HippoCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LeopardRare to None Wild DogNone Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP +10 Photos +9 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

Day 6Amboseli National Park Amboseli National Park Rise up early for breakfast and embark on a full day game drive with parked lunch as you enjoy good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephant at close range. Your game drive will take you to the observation hill to have a better overall view of the park including the adjacent marshy swamps. Wildlife is abundant in this park together with pelicans and other bird species. Your game viewing will be spread to cover the open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps and marshland. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park

Day 7Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park Early morning drive to Tsavo West National Park arriving in time for lunch followed with an afternoon game drive. Tsavo West is the most visited section in Tsavo National Park, offering many attractions apart from its wildlife. The foremost is the famous Mzima Springs where up to 227.3 million liters of cool crystal-clear water flows out of the ground through porous volcanic rocks. The water is believed to originate from Chuyulu Hills, via an underground river. Main Destination: Tsavo West National Park Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall) High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tsavo West NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more Black RhinoOccasional LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Ngulia Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park

Day 8Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park After breakfast, proceed further to Tsavo East National Park arriving in time for lunch followed with an afternoon game drive. Large heard of red-skinned elephants and Man-eaters (lions) of Tsavo define this park. One of the Park’s most recognizable features is the Yatta Plateau, which is the longest lava flow in the World. The Park is home to a good population of Giraffe, Zebra, Impala Gazelles, and Buffalo. Large prides of Lions, Leopards and Cheetah represent predators in the park. Main Destination: Tsavo East National Park Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall) High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tsavo East NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon LionOccasional Show more CheetahOccasional HyenaOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare LeopardRare WildebeestRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Voi Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo East – Nairobi / Mombasa

Day 9Tsavo East – Nairobi / Mombasa Tsavo East – Nairobi / Mombasa After breakfast you decide to extend your safari to coast (Mombasa, Diani or Malindi) by train with a drop off at Emali Train Station or drive back to Nairobi arriving later in the afternoon followed by a transfer to the Airport or Nairobi Hotel. Depending on what time you will arrive in Nairobi and if time permits, our driver guide will arrange a Bonus Nairobi city tour and shopping for those who could like to carry home some souvenirs. Main Destination: Nairobi Airport (Nairobi) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Charles African Safaris , not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates adver