6-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Budget Safari 2025/2026 – Affordable Kenya Adventure

Experience an unforgettable 6-day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli budget safari (2025/2026), designed for travelers seeking affordable Kenya camping safaris without compromising on adventure. This Kenya budget safari takes you to three of the country's most iconic parks, offering breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and incredible Big Five encounters.

Start your journey with a thrilling Maasai Mara budget safari, famous for its vast savannahs and abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, and the Great Migration (seasonal). Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, home to thousands of flamingos and rhinos, before heading to Amboseli National Park, where you’ll witness large elephant herds against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

This best affordable Kenya safari is perfect for solo travelers, small groups, and budget-conscious adventurers looking for an authentic Kenya camping safari experience. Book now for an exciting, wildlife-packed journey across Kenya’s top safari destinations in 2025 and 2026!

6-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Budget Safari 2025/2026

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Start Your Kenya Budget Safari Adventure

Your 6-day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli budget safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi. Drive through the stunning Great Rift Valley with a scenic stop for breathtaking views. Arrive in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous safari destination, in time for lunch at your budget safari campsite or lodge. In the afternoon, embark on an exciting game drive, searching for the Big Five safari Kenya experience, including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Budget Safari – Explore Kenya’s Wildlife Gem

Spend a full day exploring the legendary Maasai Mara on thrilling game drives. Your expert guide will help you track the park’s rich wildlife, including cheetahs, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. If traveling during the Great Migration season, witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles as thousands of animals cross the Mara River. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing with afternoon game viewing. Return to the budget Maasai Mara safari camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Flamingo Paradise & Rhino Sanctuary

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, leave Maasai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO-listed bird sanctuary known for its spectacular flamingo population. Arrive in time for lunch at a budget hotel or lodge near the park. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive, where you’ll spot endangered black and white rhinos, buffalo, and leopards. The park’s scenic landscape, featuring acacia woodlands and the alkaline lake, offers excellent photo opportunities. Dinner and overnight at a Lake Nakuru budget safari lodge.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli – Journey to Kenya’s Elephant Haven

Depart Lake Nakuru in the morning and head south towards Amboseli National Park, with a stop in Nairobi for lunch. Arrive at your budget Amboseli safari campsite in the afternoon and enjoy a short introductory game drive. Amboseli is famous for its massive elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Capture unforgettable sunset photos before returning to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Full-Day Amboseli Safari – Wildlife & Mount Kilimanjaro Views

Spend the day exploring the diverse landscapes of Amboseli National Park. Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives, offering fantastic wildlife sightings of giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, and numerous bird species. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park and its swamps, which attract hippos and a variety of water birds. After an adventurous day, return to your budget Amboseli safari lodge or camp for dinner and overnight rest.

Day 6: Amboseli to Nairobi – End of Your 6-Day Kenya Safari Tour

Enjoy a final early morning game drive in Amboseli, soaking in the last moments of your affordable Kenya wildlife safari. After breakfast, check out and begin your drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your 6-day Kenya adventure safari (2025/2026)

Inclusions & Exclusions for 6-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Budget Safari 2025/2026

✅ Inclusions (What's Included in the Safari Package)

✅ Transport in a customized safari minivan or 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing
✅ Accommodation in budget safari camps/lodges as per the itinerary
✅ All park entrance fees to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Parks
✅ Full-board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari
✅ Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver/guide
✅ Daily game drives in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli
✅ Complimentary bottled drinking water during game drives
✅ Government taxes and levies included in the price
✅ Airport pick-up/drop-off in Nairobi (on request)

❌ Exclusions (What's Not Included in the Safari Package)

❌ International flights to/from Kenya
❌ Visa fees for Kenya (approximately $50)
❌ Personal travel insurance
❌ Drinks (soft drinks, alcoholic beverages)
❌ Optional activities (Maasai village visit, hot air balloon safari in Maasai Mara)
❌ Tips and gratuities for driver/guide and hotel staff
❌ Personal expenses such as souvenirs, phone calls, and laundry services