Close

Explore The Wild,Embrace The Culture!

11 Days Explore Kenya Budget Safari

  • 11 Days / 10 Nights
  • Kenya
Request Price

TOUR OVERVIEW

Explore Kenya’s most iconic parks and landscapes on this 11-day budget safari with Finding Paradise Tours Limited. This adventure covers Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Samburu National Reserve, Meru National Park, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and the Mount Kenya/Nanyuki highlands, offering a perfect combination of wildlife, culture, and scenic diversity.

From the Big Five in the Mara to flamingos at Lake Nakuru, the arid beauty of Samburu, the lush wilderness of Meru, and the volcanic landscapes of Tsavo, this itinerary gives budget travelers an unforgettable Kenyan safari experience.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Witness the Big Five in Maasai Mara and Tsavo.
  • Spot flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru.
  • Discover the Samburu Special Five in Northern Kenya.
  • Explore the lush Meru National Park with its rivers and wildlife.
  • Drive through volcanic landscapes and savannahs in Tsavo East & West.
  • Scenic routes via the Great Rift Valley and Mount Kenya.
  • Cultural encounters with Maasai and Samburu communities.
  • Ideal for photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and budget adventurers.

ITINERARY

Depart Nairobi and drive through the Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Maasai Mara. Arrive at your budget camp for lunch, followed by your first evening game drive.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

Full day exploring the Mara for the Big Five, cheetahs, and abundant plains game. Optional visit to a Maasai village for cultural immersion.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Drive to Lake Naivasha with optional boat ride or guided walk on Crescent Island.

Dinner and overnight at a budget lodge or camp near Lake Naivasha.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park. Full-day game drive to spot flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and leopards.

Dinner and overnight at budget lodge/camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Depart Nakuru and drive north to Samburu National Reserve. Enjoy a short evening game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Dinner and overnight at budget lodge/camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Full day game drives exploring Samburu’s arid landscapes. Spot the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, and Somali Ostrich. Optional visit to a Samburu village.

Dinner and overnight at budget lodge/camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Depart Samburu and drive east to Meru National Park, a lush and scenic park with rivers, acacia woodland, and forested hills. Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and over 400 species of birds.

Dinner and overnight at a budget camp near Meru.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Spend a full day exploring Meru’s diverse habitats. Optional nature walks along riverine trails and photography opportunities abound.

Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Drive south to Tsavo East National Park, famous for large herds of elephants, red volcanic soil, and the Galana River. Afternoon game drive to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more.

Dinner and overnight at a budget camp in Tsavo East.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Depart Tsavo East and drive to Tsavo West National Park, known for its dramatic landscapes, Mzima Springs, and rhino sanctuary. Game drive exploring the park’s volcanic hills, savannahs, and riverine habitats.

Dinner and overnight at a budget camp near Tsavo West.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart Tsavo West and return to Nairobi with scenic stops along the way. Arrive in the afternoon, concluding your Finding Paradise Tours Limited 11-day Kenya safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.


This tour is customizable and can be tailored to your interests, budget, and travel dates for a personalized safari experience.

LOCATION MAP



INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

  • Park entrance fees (Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu, Meru, Tsavo East & West).
  • Transport in a safari van with pop-up roof for game viewing.
  • 10 nights’ accommodation in budget camps or lodges.
  • All meals as per itinerary.
  • Services of professional English-speaking driver-guide.
  • Bottled water during game drives.
  • Government taxes and levies.
  • Roundtrip airport transfers.
  • International flights and visas.
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Optional activities (boat rides, cultural visits, etc.).
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks.
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and staff.
  • Personal expenses and items of a personal nature.

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS (EXTRA COST)

  • Maasai village visits.
  • Boat ride on Lake Naivasha / Crescent Island walk.
  • Nature walks or bird-watching tours.
  • Hot-air balloon safari in Maasai Mara.
  • Customized pick-up or drop-off within Nairobi.