6-Day Kenya Budget Group Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli & Naivasha

TOUR OVERVIEW

A value-packed 6-day, 5-night circuit covering four of Kenya's most iconic parks — the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, and Lake Naivasha — on fixed group departures with budget/camping accommodation. Built for travelers who want maximum wildlife diversity for minimum spend.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This is Kenya's greatest-hits safari, condensed into six unforgettable days. Start in the Masai Mara chasing lion prides and (in season) the Great Migration, then swing north to Lake Nakuru's flamingo-fringed shores and rhino sanctuary, before heading southeast to Amboseli, where elephant herds roam beneath the snowcapped silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro. The final stop, Lake Naivasha, offers a gentler pace — a boat ride among hippos and fish eagles before returning to Nairobi. Traveling with a small fixed-departure group keeps costs low without cutting corners on the experience, and every stop is guided by our Afric Mzizi team, who know exactly where the animals are likely to be each morning.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara  Depart Nairobi by road, arriving in the Mara for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Overnight camping/budget lodge.

Day 2: Masai Mara  Full day of game drives across the reserve, tracking the Big Five and migration herds (seasonal). Overnight in the Mara.

Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru  Morning game drive, then transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving for an afternoon game drive among flamingos, rhino, and buffalo. Overnight camping/lodge at Nakuru.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli  Early transfer south to Amboseli National Park, arriving in the afternoon for a game drive with Kilimanjaro views. Overnight camping/lodge at Amboseli.

Day 5: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha  Morning game drive in Amboseli, then transfer to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon boat ride on the lake spotting hippos and birdlife. Overnight camping/lodge at Naivasha.

Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Nairobi  Optional morning cycling or nature walk (weather permitting), breakfast, then return road transfer to Nairobi, arriving by early evening.

PRICING

•     Budget (group departure, camping/basic lodges): $950 – $1,150 per person

WHAT'S INCLUDED

•     Road transport throughout in a 4x4 safari vehicle

•     All park entry fees for Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli

•     5 nights' camping/budget accommodation

•     All meals as specified

•     Lake Naivasha boat ride

•     Professional driver-guide throughout

•     Bottled drinking water during game drives

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

•     International flights and visa fees

•     Travel insurance

•     Tips and gratuities

•     Alcoholic beverages

•     Personal expenses

•     Optional extras (extra Naivasha night, Amboseli flight upgrade)

WHY TRAVEL WITH AFRIC MZIZI SAFARIS

Four parks, one trusted local operator. Afric Mzizi has guided thousands of travelers through Kenya's classic circuit, and our fixed-departure groups mean you get expert guiding and community connections at group-safari prices — all from a family-run Nairobi team that answers WhatsApp in minutes, not days.