5-Day Amazing Budget Tour-Amboseli, Nakuru & Maasai Mara

Meet our team as our driver-guide picks you up from JKIA or your hotel for a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park, enjoy an en-route game drive. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Amboseli is renowned for its close encounters with wild elephants, making it one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations. You will also have the chance to enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The elephants reign supreme here, often found in the swamp areas sharing cool waters with hippos. The park is home to a large population of Burchell’s zebras, as well as other herbivores like Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, buffalo, warthogs, Maasai giraffes, impalas, waterbucks, and dik-diks.

After an exciting day, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, check out and head toward Nakuru via Nairobi, stopping for lunch along the way. The journey takes about seven hours, offering stunning views of the Rift Valley escarpment. You will arrive at the park in the late afternoon, allowing time to relax before an evening game drive.

Nakuru National Park is famous for its large flocks of lesser flamingos, attracted to the algae in its soda lake. The park is home to over 50 mammal species, including hippos, black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, and eland. Birdwatchers will delight in spotting over 450 species. Enjoy hiking through the scenic landscape, and picnicking by the lake, and don’t miss the beautiful Makalia Waterfall. Return to the accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Start your day with an early morning game drive and bird-watching in the park. After breakfast, drive west past Mount Longonot and through Narok to reach the Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch. Check into your accommodation and enjoy your meal with views of the reserve.

Proceed for an afternoon game drive. As temperatures cool, the Mara’s predators, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, prepare for their evening hunts, especially during migration season when food is plentiful.

As the sun sets, return to the accommodation for dinner, followed by stargazing and storytelling around the fireplace. When you are ready, a Maasai night guard, known as an Askari, will escort you back to your room for overnight stay.

Awaken to the enchanting symphony of Masai Mara’s vibrant birdlife. After enjoying a delicious breakfast, embark on a full-day safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where abundant wildlife provides fantastic photo opportunities. The stunning backdrop of clear blue skies and rolling savannah will leave you mesmerized, creating memories to cherish forever. Experience the thrill of watching animals at the crossing points and stalk the herds, just like lions and cheetahs, capturing their majesty through your lens. The savannah offers endless excitement and adventure.

As the sun sets, pass by the Maasai village to experience their culture then return to Your accommodation for a delightful dinner. Spend the evening relaxing around the campfire, sharing stories and experiences from your unforgettable journey through the African wilderness. This day promises to be a highlight of your safari experience.

Awaken at dawn for a final morning game drive, witnessing the savannah come alive with the rising sun. You can opt to do a balloon safari as well. After returning for breakfast, gather your belongings and bid farewell to the Masai Mara, just like the wildebeest embarking on their journey.

As you drive back to Nairobi, traverse the expansive Maasai lands across the Rift Valley with Rift Valley View Point. Keep an eye out for herds of giraffes and gazelles as you ascend the Mau escarpment. Lunch will be enjoyed along the way. You will arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where our driver will drop you off at your hotel or JKIA for your flight-home. As you board your plane, cherish the memories and feelings of your connection with nature and the vibrant cultures you experienced during your safari.