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



