The 10 Budget Safaris in Lake Nakuru That Earn Their Price

1.5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $810Our pick

Spend five days moving from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell’s Gate. You’ll look for the Big Five, rhinos, flamingos, hippos, and more in a small group of up to seven. Guides may include Francis, Joseph, Dennis, Evans, or Kush. Boat rides and a Maasai village visit are optional.

“We saw a lot of animals,different kinds,very unique.especially in Masamala,wonderful!I love it.”

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2.6-Day 5 Nights Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Budget Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $585

Join Grayton Expeditions for six days across Kenya’s top safari parks. Share a pop-up-roof minivan with up to eight people, track Mara wildlife, spot rhinos and birds at Lake Nakuru, and watch Amboseli elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Budget tented camps, meals, water, a guide, and Nairobi transfers are included, but park fees are extra.

“6-Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Private Safari”

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3.6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Budget Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,130

Travel by road from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. Expect shared game drives, picnic lunches, five breakfasts and dinners, and guides such as Francis, Solomon, or Lucky Peter Kapino, subject to assignment. The trip ends in Nairobi around 3 pm on day six.

“We had a wonderful 7-day safari experience with JungleRoam Safaris. The entire itinerary was thoughtfully designed — from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli — every stop was well-paced and full of stunning wildlife sRead more”

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4.Thrilling 6 Days Amboseli-Lake Nakuru-Maasai Mara Budget Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,647

Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara over six days, with morning and afternoon game drives, meals, lodging, and Nairobi pickup. Expect elephant herds, rhino country, possible Kilimanjaro views, and a full day in the Mara. Camps use solid tent structures, not flimsy canvas shelters.

“That this is a very nice pachage especialy for the price. The 'tents' for camping are actually hard structures on a soilid foundation, very nice and so nice to sleep in at night with the birdsongs.”

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5.4 Days Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru Budget Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $590

You’ll travel from Nairobi in a shared safari van with a pop-up roof, spending two nights around Masai Mara and one near Lake Nakuru. Expect guided game drives, simple accommodation, full meals, daily water, and a small group of up to nine. Sandra is named in several booking experiences, but guide assignment may vary.

“4-Day Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East from Diani”

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6.5-Day 4 Nights Masai Mara-L Nakuru-Hell’s Gate Budget Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $553

Join a small group of up to nine for five days across Kenya’s finest wildlife areas. You’ll track lions and rhinos, pause at the Rift Valley viewpoint, visit Lake Nakuru, and walk through Hell’s Gate. Driver-guides such as Dan Castro have led this route, while park fees and optional activities cost extra.

“7 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Tsavo East/West Kenya Safari”

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7.4 Days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Budget Group Safari in a 4×4 Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $700

Join JungleRoam Safaris for four days from Nairobi to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a 4x4 Jeep. You’ll enjoy daily game drives, a Mara River visit, picnic lunches, and a chance to see Big Five wildlife, white rhinos, and flamingos. Guide assignments vary, with John, Kikitu, Juli, and Dennis among the named guides.

“First of all, I would like to thank the contact person Chesi for arranging the trip. Chesi responded very quickly and was able to answer every question.”

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8.4 Days Group Joining Budget Safari To Masai Mara And Lake Nakuru National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $330Best value

Join a group of up to 20 from Nairobi for four days in a pop-top safari van, visiting Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Expect Rift Valley views, Big Five searches, a Mara River drive, three nights of lodging, meals, and an optional Maasai village visit or balloon safari. Guides such as Mark and Sammy are available on some departures.

“Absolute value for your money. The whole experience was way beyond my expectations in every way…accommodation was good, food plentiful, excellent all terrain vehicle. Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable both with animals and birds. I can’t wait to come back and would definitely book with this tour company again.”

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9.4 Days Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Budget Safari Meals included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $336

Travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a small group of up to seven. Expect full-board camp stays, open-roof game drives, bottled water, and a driver-guide. John is one guide associated with the operator. Park fees are paid separately.

“Joyina Safaris offers a thoughtfully curated package that delivered the experience of a lifetime. I had the incredible opportunity to explore the wild on an exciting safari, guided by a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. The accommodaRead more”

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10.5 Days Budget Safari To Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,160

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell’s Gate in five days. You’ll search for the Big Five, see flamingos and rhinos, cruise Lake Naivasha, walk among wildlife on Crescent Island, and bike through Hell’s Gate. Guide Joseph is praised for spotting animals and keeping family trips fun.

“My partner and I had an unforgettable 5-day safari with Kairi Tours, exploring Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha. It was a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation!”

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