Embark on an unforgettable 5-day budget safari experience through Kenya’s top wildlife destinations, blending thrilling game drives, rich cultural encounters, and exciting outdoor activities like bicycle riding, horseback safaris, and boat rides.
This adventurous safari offers you the chance to spot Africa’s legendary Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo – alongside countless other species of wildlife and birds, all set against the backdrop of Kenya’s most scenic parks.
Travel from the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, through the flamingo-filled Lake Nakuru National Park, to the serene Lake Naivasha and rugged beauty of Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can hike or bike through gorges and volcanic landscapes.
Ideal for travelers who want an affordable way to explore Kenya’s natural beauty while staying active and immersed in local culture.
Pick-up from your hotel or airport in Nairobi. Scenic drive with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint – take in breathtaking panoramic views and capture photos. Stop for lunch in Narok, a bustling Maasaitown. Arrive at your Masai Mara budget campsite in the late afternoon. After check-in and a short rest.
Afternoon game drive inside the reserve to begin your search for the Big Five and other wildlife.Witness the African sunset over the savannah.Dinner, bonfire, and overnight at the camp.
Early breakfast and depart with packed picnic lunch. Spend the entire day on game drives across the vast plains of Masai Mara, home to: Big Cats: Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs Large Game: Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos Others: Giraffes, Hyenas, Gazelles, Waterbucks, and more. If visiting between July and October, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner, optional cultural talk, and overnight stay.
Start the day with an optional Maasai Village visit (extra cost) to experience traditional dances, storytelling, and local culture. Return for breakfast, check out, and depart for Nakuru. Drive through the scenic Rift Valley with lunch en route. Arrive at your Nakuru budget hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Search for white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, leopards, zebras, baboons, flamingoes, and more. Visit the Baboon Cliff Viewpoint for a panoramic view of the lake. Depart for Lake Naivasha, with lunch on the way. Optional boat ride (extra cost) on Lake Naivasha to view hippos and water birds up close.Check in at your Naivasha budget hotel, enjoy dinner and overnight.
Early breakfast and head to Hell’s Gate National Park – a unique park known for its dramatic landscapes and geothermal activity.Choose between a guided nature walk, a game drive, or bicycle safari through the park’s scenic gorges and cliffs (bike hire available).Spot zebras, gazelles, warthogs, and buffaloes as you ride or walk through the park. Exit the park and enjoy lunch along the way. Drive back to Nairobi in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
| Seasons | 4X4 Safarivan |
| Low (Jan – June) | 660 |
| High (July – Dec) | 860 |
