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13-Day Kenya Budget Safari & City Tour

Budget Safari • Wildlife • Culture • Adventure • City Tour

Itinerary Overview

  • Start: Nairobi
  • End: Nairobi
  • Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
  • Destinations: Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara
  • Price: USD 3,500 per person
  • Safari Style: Budget Safari (shared or private option)
  • Transport: Safari van / budget 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • Ideal For: Backpackers, students, solo travelers, small groups

Transport & Guide

  • Vehicle: Safari van / budget 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • Guide: Professional English-speaking guide/driver

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

  • Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Meet & greet by safari representative
  • Transfer to budget hotel
  • Relax after long flight
  • Accommodation: Hotel Parkside Nairobi

Day 2: Nairobi City Tour

  • Breakfast
  • Visit Nairobi National Museum & City Market (local crafts & souvenirs)
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Visit Railway Museum
  • Drive past Parliament & Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)
  • Dinner & overnight

Day 3: Nairobi → Lake Naivasha

  • Breakfast
  • Drive through Great Rift Valley viewpoint (photo stop)
  • Arrive at Lake Naivasha for lunch
  • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha (hippos & birds)
  • Guided Crescent Island walking safari
  • Accommodation: Sweet Lake Resort

Day 4: Lake Naivasha (Budget Adventure Day)

  • Morning nature walks around the lake
  • Visit Hell’s Gate National Park
    • Optional cycling
    • Fischer’s Tower
    • Ol Njorowa Gorge (viewpoint)
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 5: Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru

  • Breakfast
  • Short drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Lunch at lodge
  • Afternoon game drive: Flamingos, Black & white rhinos, Buffalo, Zebras, Giraffes
  • Visit Baboon Cliff
  • Accommodation: Flamingo Hill Budget Tents

Day 6: Full Day Lake Nakuru

  • Early morning game drive
  • Photography at lake shores
  • Lunch
  • Visit Makalia Waterfall
  • Leisure time

Day 7: Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara

  • Early breakfast
  • Long scenic drive to Maasai Mara
  • Lunch at camp
  • Afternoon game drive
  • Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Day 8: Full Day Maasai Mara Safari

  • Early morning game drive
  • Search for the Big Five
  • Picnic lunch in the savannah
  • Afternoon game drive

Day 9: Maasai Mara (Wildlife & Culture)

  • Sunrise game drive
  • Optional Maasai village visit (extra cost)
  • Mara River exploration
  • Campfire & storytelling

Day 10: Maasai Mara Leisure Day

  • Relax at camp
  • Nature walks around camp
  • Extra game drive (optional)

Day 11: Maasai Mara → Nairobi

  • Breakfast
  • Drive back to Nairobi
  • Accommodation: Hotel Parkside

Day 12: Optional Nairobi Activities

  • Karura Forest walk
  • Local shopping
  • Nairobi National Park (optional game drive)
  • Farewell dinner at local restaurant

Day 13: Departure

  • Breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • End of safari

Package Includes

  • 12 nights budget accommodation
  • Full-board meals during safari
  • Nairobi city tour
  • Boat ride & Crescent Island walk
  • Safari transport & guide
  • Bottled drinking water

Package Excludes

  • International flights
  • Visa & insurance
  • Park entry fees (Nakuru & Maasai Mara)
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Optional activities (Maasai village, cycling)
  • Alcoholic drinks