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Kenya Budget Safari

Kenya Budget Safari

Overview

A budget safari in Kenya presents an economical opportunity to immerse oneself in the country’s breathtaking wildlife and landscapes while still enjoying a sense of adventure. We offer package deals that encompass transportation, lodging in budget-friendly campsites.

Nevertheless, you can discover a variety of ecosystems, observe the Great Migration, and interact with local cultures, all while maintaining a low budget. Furthermore, choosing group tours can help to further minimize costs, making this an appealing choice for those seeking an affordable adventure.

You will explore the lakes of Baringo, Bogoria, Nakuru, and Naivasha, concluding your journey with a visit to Masai Mara, which serves as the highlight of the trip. To summarize, this safari can be organized on request and it’s ideal for families, friends or colleagues.

Budget Accommodation

Our camps are equipped with beds, beddings, mosquito nets, flush toilets, and hot water showers. There is a communal dining area where meals are served in a buffet style. Additionally, we cater for special dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan options.

Transport Logistics

Kenya epic safaris facilitates travel and game drives with our customized 4×4 safari vehicles. Typically, the vans/jeeps are accessorized with pop up roofs ideal for game viewing, communication gadgets and comfortable seats. After all our aim is to enhance the overall safariing experience.

Enchanting Kenya Budget Safari

On your budget-friendly safari in Kenya, you will benefit from the expertise of our skilled driver guides. Equally important the guides possess extensive knowledge of the wildlife and various landscapes that you will encounter.

Experiencing the excitement of exploring wildlife but also sceneries is an adventure that every traveler should include in their bucket list. Moreover, our Kenya budget camping safari package offers you the chance to engage directly with the rich cultural diversity of the region. At the same time enjoy remarkable game viewing opportunities at the lakes in the Rift valley and Masai Mara game reserve.

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Safaris

Six Days Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha Budget Safari. [Itinerary]

Day One: Nairobi – Lake Baringo

First, a representative from Kenya epic safaris will meet you at your hotel or pick you up from the airport. Secondly, the rep will brief and hand you over to your assigned driver guide, who will facilitate your Kenya budget safari.

Your driver guide will drive you to lake Baringo. Shortly after your departure, there will be a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, allowing you to view a portion of the valley and capture some photographs or selfies. This valley extends from Jordan in Israel to Mozambique, covering a distance of 8,000 miles.

Embark on your journey; the driver guide will provide engaging commentary and insights about the various landscapes as you approach Lake Baringo, arriving in time for a warm lunch. The camp staff will escort you to your designated tents.

Lake Baringo is renowned as a premier bird sanctuary, and a stroll around the lake presents bird enthusiasts with the opportunity to observe a variety of bird species. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride to Njemps Island, where you may encounter schools of hippos and crocodiles. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at Robert’s Camp.

Day Two: Lake Baringo – Lake Bogoria – Lake Nakuru

Begin your day with an early breakfast before embarking on your journey. You will be transported to Lake Bogoria, renowned as a nesting site for flamingos. These birds migrate each year from Lake Nakuru to Lake Bogoria, drawn by the lake’s alkaline conditions.

The primary highlights of this area include the hot springs and geysers. A distinctive mammal you may encounter in the park is the greater Kudu, which is exclusive to this region. After a lunch break, continue your journey to Lake Nakuru, where you will arrive in time for an evening game drive. Often described as a birdwatcher’s haven, Lake Nakuru is renowned for the millions of pink flamingos that inhabit its shores.

The view of the lake from the baboon cliff reveals a stunning pink hue, attributed to the vibrant plumage of the flamingos, which has led to its nickname, “Pink Lake.” The park is home to approximately 450 species of birds, encompassing both migratory and resident varieties.

Designated as a World Heritage Site, the park is acknowledged as a wetland of global significance. Lake Nakuru not only boasts over 50 species of mammals but also serves as a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos.

It is notable for having the highest population of black rhinos in Kenya, alongside white rhinos that have been introduced from South Africa. Due to the park’s limited size, elephants are absent, as they require expansive areas rich in vegetation for sustenance. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Chester hotel.`

Day Three: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

Set off after breakfast towards Masai Mara, with a lunch stop in Narok town along the way. Shortly thereafter, resume your journey while taking in the picturesque landscapes. Upon arrival, you will be guided to your designated tents.

Engage in an exhilarating evening game drive as you discover the renowned wildlife reserve. The illustrious Masai Mara is celebrated for the vast herds of wildebeest, gazelles, and zebras that traverse the Mara River, creating the spectacular wildebeest migration. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided at a budget tented camp.

Day Four: Masai Mara

Today, we will embark on a comprehensive game drive. Following your awakening, you will gather in the dining area for a hearty breakfast. Your safari guide will coordinate with the cook to arrange your picnic lunches.

You will then set out in pursuit of wildlife. The Masai Mara is renowned for its remarkable population of big cats, as well as herds of elephants, zebras, resident wildebeest, antelopes and gazelles among others. Remarkably, avian life is also abundant, you are bound to encounter migratory and resident birds. The Masai Mara Game Reserve presents an excellent opportunity to observe all of the Big Five.

You will spend the entire day engaged in game viewing, which includes a visit to the Mara river, where you will observe crocodiles basking in the sun. There is an option to visit a Masai village or take an early morning balloon ride at an additional fee. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided at a budget tented camp.

Day Five: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha

Wake up at dawn, the African sunrise offers the perfect setting to take amazing photos and selfies as you enjoy your breakfast. Afterwards, you may choose to participate in an escorted walking safari with a Masai warrior at an extra fee. Alternatively, you can just relax at the campsite prior to your departure. Your driver guide will drive you to Lake Naivasha, stopping for lunch along the way and expect to arrive in time for an evening boat ride.

Lake Naivasha is situated at the highest elevation among all lakes in the Rift Valley. Besides that, the lake reaches an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level and is classified as a freshwater lake. It is home to numerous hippos and a diverse array of bird species, particularly the fish eagle. Guests will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Fish Eagle Camp.

Day Six: Lake Naivasha – Nairobi

Following a delightful breakfast, you will proceed to Hell’s Gate National Park. Upon your arrival, your driver guide will introduce you to your adventure guide.

Your guide will arrange for mountain bikes, and after completing the necessary park formalities, you will begin cycling amidst the wildlife, with the assurance that there are no predators in the area. A stop will be made at Fitcher’s Tower for a rock climbing experience on the 500-meter-high rock formation. You will continue cycling to the ranger’s post, where a brief rest will be taken.

Next, you will embark on an exhilarating walking safari, taking in the breathtaking views of the gorge. The evidence of volcanic activity is apparent, with hot water streaming down the gorge walls. This guided walk through the gorge will last approximately two hours.

The hot springs, stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife are truly remarkable. Afterwards, you will return to collect your bikes and cycle back to the park entrance. A hot lunch will be served at a hotel in Naivasha, after which you will depart for Nairobi, to arrive in the afternoon. Finally, your guide will drop you off at either a hotel or the airport, marking the conclusion of your Kenya budget safari.

End of services.

  • Transport in a customized safari van with a pop up roof ideal for game viewing .
  • All park entrance fees.
  • Meals as described in the itinerary.
  • Budget accommodation.
  • Game drives and other activities as described in the itinerary.
  • Services of an English speaking driver guide.
  • Complimentary Bottled water 1 Litre per person per day.
  • All government taxes.
  • International airfares.
  • All expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, hard drinks, soft drinks and laundry.
  • Tips.
  • Visas.
  • Travel Insurance.
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Kenya Camping Accommodation

We provide affordable lodging options at Lake Baringo, including bandas, family cottages, and budget hotels. Robert’s Camp is situated along the shores of Lake Baringo and offers a variety of accommodations, such as three cottages: Coots Cottage, Little Heron, and Heron House, as well as four double thatched bandas.

Amenities include towels, mosquito nets, and linens. Each banda is equipped with an electrical socket. The camping area spans five acres of beautifully maintained gardens that extend to the lakeshore.

Facilities include well-kept lavatories, barbecue areas, and campers are invited to enjoy the Thirsty Goat pub and restaurant. In addition to tent camping, Robert’s Camp features permanently erected tents that come with bedding.

Lake Nakuru is a relatively compact national park, which results in a limited number of camping facilities available within its boundaries. Nevertheless, there are alternative campsites situated around the park, as well as budget accommodations in Nakuru town.

Ground camping is highly favored among tourists who enjoy the thrill of outdoor adventures. The campsites are distributed throughout the park and are in proximity to the lake, providing breathtaking views of the park’s landscapes, including Makalia Falls.

The renowned Masai Mara offers a variety of budget-friendly camping accommodations. Numerous campsites are situated both within the reserve and in close proximity to it.

These campsites feature permanently erected tents equipped with beds, bedding, mosquito nets, flush toilets, and hot showers. Bedding is refreshed daily, and guests are provided with towels. Each tent can accommodate one, two, or three individuals, and there is the option to set up a personal tent within the campsite area.

Dining facilities are available at the campsites, where meals are served alongside a bar. Our cook prepares fresh food in a buffet style, and we are able to accommodate special dietary requirements. In the evenings, guests can enjoy a bonfire while being entertained by Masai warriors, providing an opportunity to socialize and relax.

Lake Naivasha offers a diverse range of campsites and affordable hotels. Certain campsites are located directly beside the lake, while others are conveniently situated near both the lake and Hell’s Gate National Park.

Visitors have the option to choose between budget tented accommodations or traditional ground camping within the designated areas. We suggest considering Crayfish Camp, Fish Eagle Cottages, Fisherman’s Camp, and Camp Carnelley’s. All of these facilities are in close proximity to the lake.

Know Your Parks / Reserve

Lake Baringo is situated in the Rift Valley, to the north of Lake Nakuru. It encompasses a surface area of approximately 130 square kilometers and is positioned at an elevation of around 970 meters. The lake receives water from several rivers, including El Molo, Perkerra, and Ol Arabel and notably lacks a visible outlet. It is believed that the water gradually permeates through the lake’s sediments into the underlying faulted volcanic bedrock. Lake Baringo is one of only two freshwater lakes in Kenya’s Rift Valley, the other being Lake Naivasha.

The surrounding acacia woodland is home to a diverse array of bird species. Furthermore, the lake serves as a crucial habitat for seven species of freshwater fish, including the Nile Tilapia, which is unique to this lake. Fishing activities are vital for the social and economic advancement of the local community. The region also supports a variety of wildlife, including hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and numerous other mammals, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates.

In addition to opportunities for bird watching and boat excursions led by a qualified ornithologist, Lake Baringo offers a variety of activities such as fishing, camel rides, and day trips to the nearby Lake Bogoria National Reserve. Visitors can also explore a Njemps village, where they can experience local crafts and traditional dances.

Lake Bogoria spans an area of 32 square kilometers and is situated in a depression beneath the Ngendelel escarpment, which rises 600 meters high. The western shore of the lake exhibits geothermal activity, featuring geysers and hot springs. In 1892, geologist J.W. Gregory characterized the lake as “the most beautiful view in Africa.” Previously, Lake Bogoria was referred to as Lake Hannington.

The lake is characterized by numerous hot springs that discharge boiling water into its otherwise sterile waters. This sterility is contrasted by the large populations of Lesser Flamingos that migrate to Bogoria annually. During peak seasons, millions of flamingos have been observed, making the lake an optimal breeding ground.

The lake’s alkaline nature supports blue-green algae, which serve as a food source for the flamingos. Raptors, including Tawny eagles, hunt these flamingos. The reserve is also home to a herd of the relatively rare Greater Kudu. Other notable large mammals found in the area include buffalo, zebra, cheetah, baboon, warthog, caracal, spotted hyena, impala, and Dik diks.

Pink Lake

Lake Nakuru is recognized as one of the alkaline lakes situated within the Great Rift Valley. Commonly referred to as the “Pink Lake” or Africa’s Bird Paradise, it is strategically positioned in central Kenya, within the confines of Lake Nakuru National Park. The park spans an area of 188 square kilometers, while the lake itself covers approximately 62 square kilometers.

The lake is renowned for the vast numbers of flamingos that congregate there, although these birds can be unpredictable and may not always be present in large quantities through out the year. From the vantage point of baboon cliff, the lake appears pink due to the presence of flamingos. The landscape surrounding Lake Nakuru features a mix of grasslands, rocky cliffs, acacia woodlands, and a forest dominated by euphorbia trees.

Bird’s Paradise

There are two primary species of flamingos found in the lake. In particular, the lesser flamingo and the greater flamingo, both of which feed on algae that thrive in the warm alkaline waters. In addition to flamingos, the area is home to various other bird species, including ducks, pelicans, cormorants, plovers, vultures, eagles, and buzzards.

Lake Nakuru also hosts over 50 species of mammals, such as hippos, reedbucks, waterbucks, Rothschild giraffes, baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, lions, gazelles, and impalas, among others.

Kenya’s Wildlife Jewel

The renowned Masai Mara National Reserve is regarded as the premier game-viewing destination in Kenya. It has received accolades as the best game reserve in Africa for two consecutive years from the World Travel Awards. Notably, this reserve provides an exceptional opportunity to observe the Big Five.

The Big Five, which includes lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, and rhinos can be encountered here. Significantly, the annual migration of over a million wildebeests and zebras from the Serengeti plains is a wildlife phenomena. A diverse array of ungulates is also readily observable, including wildebeests, Thomson’s gazelles, grant’s gazelles, buffaloes, rhinos, impalas, Topis, elands, zebras, giraffes and duikers.

Common predators in the area include lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals and foxes. Masai Mara is home to over 450 identified bird species, with notable examples being the common ostrich, secretary bird, Kori bustard, hornbills, storks, eagles and vultures.

Lake Naivasha is situated at the highest altitude among the lakes in the Kenyan Rift Valley, reaching an elevation of 1,890 meters. It is nourished by two rivers, the Malewa and Gilgil, and notably lacks a visible outlet. The lake spans an area of 140 square kilometers, although this size fluctuates annually in response to rainfall patterns. Its average depth is 8 meters and it is classified as a freshwater lake.

Surrounding much of the lake are forests of the yellow-barked Acacia Xanthophlea, commonly referred to as the yellow fever tree. These woodlands are rich in avian life, making Naivasha a premier destination for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The lake is home to populations of hippopotamuses and a diverse array of bird species, with the fish eagle being particularly prevalent. A delightful way to enjoy the scenery is by taking a boat ride either in the morning or afternoon.

Hell’s Gate is renowned for its natural hot geysers and serves as a breeding habitat for eagles and vultures. Visitors can choose from a variety of activities, including driving, walking, camping, cycling and rock climbing within the park. Additionally, horseback safaris can be organized. The landscape features several iconic viewpoints, such as Fischer’s Tower, which was once a volcanic plug, along with the Central Tower and Njorowa Gorges.

The park is also home to two extinct volcanoes, Olkaria and Hobley’s, which are worth visiting. Natural steam vents emerge from fissures in the volcanic rock, and obsidian—an impressive black, glassy rock formed from solidified lava—can be found throughout the area. Wildlife in the park includes buffalo, Masai giraffes, elands, Coke’s hartebeest, gazelles and various antelopes.

A paradise for birdwatchers and rock climbers alike, the cliffs of Hell’s Gate provide breeding grounds for vultures, Verreaux’s eagles, augur buzzards, and thousands of swifts. A total of 103 bird species have been documented within the park.