KenyaBudget Safari
3 Days / 2 Nights Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi
A classic Maasai Mara road safari from Nairobi with big-cat game drives, sweeping plains, and camp options that scale from value trips to more polished lodge stays.
From$540
Amboseli National Park is world-renowned for its immense herds of free-ranging elephants, providing some of the most intimate and celebrated elephant encounters in Africa. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro—the highest free-standing mountain in the world—Amboseli is a photographer’s paradise.
Despite being one of Kenya’s smaller parks, its diverse landscapes range from a dried-up Pleistocene lake bed to lush wetlands fueled by the underground snowmelt of Kilimanjaro. These swamps act as a magnet for wildlife during the dry season, supporting lions, cheetahs, buffalos, and over 400 species of birds.
The open terrain allows for excellent visibility, and the combination of dramatic dust devils, wandering giant tuskers, and the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro creates an unmistakably classic safari atmosphere.
June to October (dry season) is best for game viewing; clear days for Kilimanjaro views are best early morning.
World-famous for intimate sightings of massive elephant herds containing some of the continent's largest remaining tuskers.
A cone-shaped hill offering panoramic views across the park’s swamps and plains toward Mount Kilimanjaro.
A vibrant wetland oasis drawing huge concentrations of wildlife and spectacular birdlife during the dry season.
A classic Maasai Mara road safari from Nairobi with big-cat game drives, sweeping plains, and camp options that scale from value trips to more polished lodge stays.
Kenya
national park
Non-resident adults: $60-$80. Children: $20-$35 depending on the season.
Fly to Mara and begin your first game drive. Morning and afternoon game drives or full-day option.
Fly to Amboseli and begin with an afternoon game drive. Morning and afternoon drives in Amboseli landscapes.