Destination

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Duration
6 Days, 5 Nights
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Tour Type
Kenya Camping Safaris
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Activity
Game Drive, Wildlife
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Safari Vehicle
Minivan / 4X4 Land Cruise
Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve

6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Budget Safari

This 6-day, 5-night camping safari covers the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, with a complimentary Lake Naivasha boat ride built into the route on Day 3. It’s the budget-camping version of our 6-day lodge itinerary on the same route, using camp accommodation and a safari van (upgradeable to a 4×4 Land Cruiser) to bring the cost down without cutting any of the game drives.

One of Kenya’s classic camping adventures, covering three of the country’s best-known parks in six days. The Masai Mara gives you strong odds of seeing all of the Big Five and, from July to October, the annual wildebeest migration. Lake Nakuru is known for its flamingos and its 400 recorded bird species. Amboseli closes the trip with big elephant herds set against Mount Kilimanjaro.

Details

One of Kenya’s classic camping Safari adventure, exploring three top destinations.

Leave Nairobi at 8:00am and drive to the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then descend the escarpment via Narok to the Masai Mara, known for its black-maned lions and the yearly wildebeest migration. Lunch at camp, then an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at camp.
A full day exploring the park's high concentration of wildlife, including enormous grazing herds and, with luck, cheetah and leopard hiding in the acacia trees. An optional Masai village visit can be arranged in the afternoon (entrance fee not included).
A pre-breakfast game drive, then back to camp for a late breakfast before departing for Lake Nakuru. The route includes a one-hour stop at Lake Naivasha for a complimentary boat ride, with game drives en route to your Lake Nakuru hotel. Dinner and overnight.
A short morning game drive as you exit the park, then a long, scenic drive to Amboseli with stops at Rift Valley viewpoints along the way. Lunch at a restaurant en route. A short game drive on arrival, with possible Mount Kilimanjaro views weather permitting. Dinner and overnight at camp.
An early pre-breakfast game drive gives the best chance of catching Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak before clouds build up. The rest of the day is spent on unlimited game viewing drives across the park.
A final game drive as you leave the park, then the drive back to Nairobi with a hot lunch served en route, arriving in the late afternoon.

Inclusions

  • Transport in a safari van (option to upgrade to a 4×4 Land Cruiser jeep)
  • English-speaking driver-guide
  • Game drives as per the itinerary
  • Camp accommodation
  • Meals on a full-board basis while on safari
  • Mineral water
  • All park entrance fees
  • Complimentary Lake Naivasha boat ride (Day 3)

Exclusions

  • Items of a personal nature
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
  • International airfares and visa fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities (Masai village visit)

Prefer lodges over camping on this same route? See our 6 Day Kenya Lodge Safari. For help deciding, our post on 17 Kenya Safari Mistakes to Avoid covers the camping-vs-lodge trade-off, and our Amboseli and Lake Nakuru guides have more on each stop.

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