8 Days Kenya Budget Wildlife Safari 2025/2026 – Affordable Camping Adventure

Experience the Best Budget Camping Safari Tours in Kenya

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day Kenya budget wildlife safari 2025/2026, designed for adventure seekers looking for an affordable Kenya camping safari. This tour takes you through Kenya’s top wildlife destinations, including the iconic Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park. Witness the Big Five, explore breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy an authentic Kenya wildlife camping safari experience under the African skies.

From the vast plains of the Masai Mara, famous for the Great Migration, to the pink-hued shores of Lake Nakuru, home to flamingos and rhinos, and the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, this safari promises unbeatable wildlife encounters. Whether you're a solo traveler, couple, or group, this affordable Kenya budget safari offers a perfect mix of adventure, nature, and culture.

Book your budget camping safari tour in Kenya today and discover the magic of Africa on a thrilling, cost-effective wildlife adventure!

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, a journey through the Great Rift Valley with breathtaking scenery. Arrive in time for lunch at Miti Mingi Eco Camp. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive, exploring the vast plains teeming with wildlife. Encounter the Big Five, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

(Optional: Hot air balloon safari – $450 per person)
Spend the day exploring the endless plains of Masai Mara, home to the Great Migration and large predator populations. Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants, alongside vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles bask. In the evening, visit a Masai village ($25 per person) for a cultural experience. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Another Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

Enjoy another full-day game drive, maximizing your wildlife sightings. Experience the golden sunrise and sunset over the savannah, a prime time for game viewing and photography. Drive to the Mara River to see resident hippos and crocodiles. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at Citymax Hotel Nakuru. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive, spotting white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, leopards, and flocks of flamingos. This park is an ornithologist’s paradise! Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation: Citymax Hotel Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha (Hell’s Gate National Park)

After breakfast, drive to Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can enjoy a game drive or cycling (optional). Later, transfer to Lake Naivasha for an exciting boat ride ($25 per person), spotting hippos and diverse bird species. Overnight stay at Leisure Apex Resort.

Main destination: Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: Leisure Apex Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, arriving at Nyati Safari Camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in search of elephants, cheetahs, lions, gazelles, and elands. Weather permitting, enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli

Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s vast landscapes with morning and afternoon game drives. Spot large elephant herds, the Big Five, and over 400 bird species. Capture stunning photos of Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main destination: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Amboseli to Nairobi – End of Safari

Depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport, concluding your 8-day Kenya Budget Wildlife Safari 2025/2026.

Main destination: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included:

✔ All meals as per the itinerary
✔ 7 nights’ accommodation
✔ Park entry fees
✔ Transport in a 4x4 safari van with a pop-up roof
✔ Services of an English-speaking guide/driver
✔ 2 liters of bottled water per person per day
✔ All game drives
✔ Group tour experience

Excluded:

✘ Tips for guides and drivers
✘ Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, alcoholic drinks)
✘ Comprehensive travel insurance
✘ Optional activities (Hot air balloon safari: $450 per person, Masai village visit: $25 per person, Boat ride: $25 per person)