Kenya · BUDGET SAFARIS
Public campsites and simple tents, with the same vehicles and the same game drives as the trips costing twice as much. These 9 are compared on what is genuinely included and what you are expected to carry.
Review of a 5-day Kenya budget safari through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, and Hell's Gate, with practical costs and tips.
“We saw a lot of animals,different kinds,very unique.especially in Masamala,wonderful!I love it.”
Review of a 3-day budget Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi, with 4x4 game drives, tented camping, meals, and expert guides.
“We had wonderful experiences our guide cum driver Mr Richard was helping nature & he knows all the in & out of masaai.”
Cycle through Hell’s Gate, walk its gorges, and add a Lake Naivasha boat ride on this budget day trip from Nairobi.
“Jeffer and Patrick our tour guides took there time and where knowable. The bike ride throughout the park was not bad, meaning the distance and time it took. Saw lots of animals. The boat ride was also good, hippo sighting chances was 100%.”
Three days of budget camping, Big Five game drives, Mara River views, meals, and Nairobi transfers, with park fees paid separately.
“Nice tour but very dishonest operator. The operator promised to arrange my transfer to the airport for a fee but did not do so. When I contacted her, she said to get my own ride and she’d pay for it remotely. When I arrived, she refused both mine and the taxi drivers calls, leaving me responsible for the payment”
See Amboseli’s elephants, wildlife, Kilimanjaro views, and a Maasai village on a 12-hour budget safari from Nairobi.
“Very nice Safari, we saw a lot of elephants and zebras, with a nice view of Kilimanjaro (we were very lucky). Alex, the guide, was very good in spotting animals and giving some interesting hints regarding the wildlife. For the money, very recommended!”
A practical 3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with game drives, tented camping, meals, transfers, and small-group guiding.
“We had an amazing safari - far exceeded our expectations. George was a fantastic safari guide - knowledgeable, polite, and a fun person to be around. He knows the park like the back of his hand. The accommodations were just as shown in the pictures with toilet and shower in your personal tent. Overall, a fantastic experience. I highly recommend this tour!”
A 12-day private safari from Nairobi to Tanzania, with Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, park fees, meals, and transport included.
“Shadrack was excellent. He was caring and very informative. He is a professional tour guide. The 2 others were merely van drivers. They drove too fast. Very disappointed about the speed. we flew through the park at the lake. That was a lot tRead more”
Review of a 3-day Maasai Mara budget safari from Nairobi with shared game drives, tented camping, meals, Big Five sightings, and practical tips.
“Very responsive crew. I planned last minute and they reply within few hours and organised everything very efficiently. Elsenbrown from the head office is amazing and George the guide was the absolute best!!!! Will definitely want to do another trip with George”
Review of a 3-day budget Masai Mara safari from Nairobi, with private transfers, game drives, tented lodging, meals, and park fees extra.
Pick a park, a lake or a stretch of the old coast.
