A 7-day budget safari with Kenya.
A 7-day budget safari with Kenya.
Long drive from Nairobi (~6 hours), game drives in one of Africa’s best safari parks, chance to see the Big Five, optional Maasai village visit and if July–Sept → possible wildebeest migration river crossings.
Highlight: This is the strongest part of the trip.
Lake Nakuru National Park → rhinos + flamingos and lake Naivasha → optional boat ride + Crescent Island walk.
Highlight: Mix of wildlife + lighter activities
Hell's Gate National Park and walking or cycling safari (very unique experience).
Then a long drive (~7–8 hours) to Amboseli
Mount Kilimanjaro views, huge elephant herds and final game drives before return to Nairobi.
Highlight: Stunning photography with Kilimanjaro backdrop
Budget tented camps (e.g., Lenchada, Manjaro), usually:, basic beds, ensuite bathrooms (sometimes simple) and limited luxury.
Good for adventure travelers, not luxury seekers
Biggest trade-off: price vs comfort + time
This safari is great if you want maximum experience on a budget
Best for:
Not ideal if:
If you can stretch budget slightly, consider:
That dramatically improves the experience.
This itinerary is ambitious but rewarding — you’ll see a huge portion of Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes in just one week.
Yes. Every trip can be shortened, extended, combined with another country or moved to a different lodge tier. Tell us what you would change and we will rebuild it around your dates.
Prices depend on your dates, group size and the lodge tier you choose. Send a quote request and our Kampala team replies within 48 hours with a day by day itinerary and a fixed price.
Unless the itinerary says otherwise, international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, tips and personal expenses are not included. Park fees, permits and the accommodation listed in the itinerary are planned into your quote.
Yes. Trips run as private departures for solo travellers, couples, families and small groups, and are priced for the number of people travelling.
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