13-Day / 14-Night Kenya Budget Safari

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi

• Arrival at JKIA
• Pick-up by driver-guide, check-in at Hotel Rio
• Evening walk in Nairobi city center, optional local food tasting
• Dinner at hotel
• Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – Nairobi City Tour & Culture

• Breakfast at hotel
• Nairobi National Museum, Snake Park, Uhuru Park, Kenyatta Market
• Lunch at local café
• David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
• Return to hotel, dinner
• Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Nairobi → Tsavo East National Park

• Breakfast at hotel
• Depart Nairobi → Tsavo East (~5–6 hrs), stop at Great Rift Valley viewpoint & salt licks
• Check-in at Kilaguni Serena Lodge
• Lunch at lodge
• Afternoon game drive – elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras
• Sunset at Rock Arch
• Dinner at lodge | Overnight: Tsavo East | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Tsavo East Full Day Safari

• Sunrise game drive
• Breakfast picnic
• Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary – black rhinos
• Optional bush walk / birdwatching
• Lunch at lodge
• Afternoon game drive along Galana River – elephants, hippos, giraffes
• Sunset photography, dinner at lodge
• Overnight: Tsavo East | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Tsavo East → Tsavo West

• Breakfast at lodge
• Morning game drive in Tsavo East
• Drive to Tsavo West (~2–3 hrs)
• Lunch at Ashnil Aruba Lodge
• Afternoon game drive: Mzima Springs, Shettani Lava Flow, Chyulu Hills foothills
• Sunset sundowner at lodge, dinner
• Overnight: Tsavo West | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Tsavo West Full Day Safari

• Sunrise game drive – predators (lions, leopards)
• Breakfast picnic
• Optional nature walk / birdwatching
• Lunch at lodge
• Afternoon game drive – elephants, buffaloes, giraffes
• Dinner at lodge
• Overnight: Tsavo West | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Tsavo West → Mombasa

• Breakfast at lodge
• Drive to Mombasa (~4–5 hrs)
• Check-in at Diani Backpackers / Ocean Sports Beach Lodge
• Lunch at lodge
• Relax at Nyali Beach, sunset photography
• Dinner at lodge | Overnight: Mombasa | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Mombasa Culture & Beach

• Breakfast
• Visit Fort Jesus & Old Town
• Lunch at local café
• Afternoon relaxation at beach
• Optional sunset dhow cruise (shared/budget-friendly)
• Dinner & overnight: Mombasa | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 – Mombasa Marine Park

• Breakfast
• Full-day snorkeling & boat trip at Marine Park
• Picnic lunch on the beach
• Visit Haller Park – giraffes, hippos, crocodiles
• Evening relax at lodge, dinner
• Overnight: Mombasa | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 – Beach Day & Optional Activities

• Breakfast
• Full day at Nyali Beach
• Optional: kayaking, paddle boarding, guided coastal walk, local village visit
• Lunch & dinner at lodge
• Overnight: Mombasa | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 – Leisure or Tsavo East Return

• Breakfast
• Option 1: Return to Tsavo East for extra safari drives
• Option 2: Leisure day in Mombasa – beach or local cultural tour
• Overnight: Mombasa or Tsavo East | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 – Tsavo East Safari

• Sunrise game drive
• Breakfast in bush or lodge
• Visit Mudanda Rock & Galana River
• Optional Maasai cultural visit
• Afternoon game drive
• Dinner & overnight: Tsavo East | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 – Tsavo East → Nairobi

• Breakfast
• Optional morning game drive
• Drive back to Nairobi (~5–6 hrs)
• Check-in at Hotel Rio
• Evening souvenir shopping / city walk
• Dinner & overnight: Nairobi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14 – Departure

• Breakfast
• Optional morning visit – Giraffe Centre / Karen Blixen Museum
• Transfer to JKIA for flight departure
• Meals: Breakfast

Budget Package Includes

• 14 nights budget accommodation
• Full board meals
• Shared/private 4×4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
• Nairobi city tour & cultural visits
• Bottled water during safari

Package Excludes

• International flights & visas
• Travel insurance
• Tips & gratuities
• Park entry fees (Tsavo East & Tsavo West)
• Optional activities: snorkeling, dhow cruise, kayaking, Maasai village visit
• Alcoholic drinks