10-Day Budget Luxury Masai Mara Kenya Safari - Affordable Wildlife Trip & Beach

ARRIVAL DAY:  A FREE NIGHT'S ACCOMMODATION IN NAIROBI (Pre-Accommodation)

NOTE- Complimentary accommodation will be arranged prior to the start of the tour. Please arrive one day before the tour's start date to take advantage of the free overnight stay.

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Upon your arrival at Nairobi International Airport, a representative from Bon Voyage Kenya safari tour will greet you and facilitate your transfer to your hotel near the airport, where you will enjoy a complimentary overnight stay. After checking in, you may take some time to unwind, as the remainder of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. You will have access to free Wi-Fi during your stay, along with a complimentary night in Nairobi.  

Complimentary nights are subject to availability at the 67 Airport Hotel. (For Double rooms only) Early booking is advised.   

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• Complimentary Night: 67 Airport Hotel, Nairobi

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DAY 1

Pick up from 67 Airport Hotel, Nairobi, Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara

At about 8:45 AM, you will be collected from your hotel in Nairobi and begin your journey to Maasai Mara, passing through the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Lake Naivasha. Here, you will enjoy a stunning vista of the Rift Valley floor, where you can observe semi-active volcanic mountains such as Mt. Longonot, Suswa, and Margret for approximately ten minutes. 

Following this stop, you will continue your journey to Lake Naivasha. While at Lake Naivasha, you'll join your group and a guide in participating in an optional activities such as a boat ride, birdwatching, and a nature walk within the Lake Naivasha sanctuary.

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Lake Naivasha's Activities Include:

-Animal Walk. During this walk of a few hours you get close to see hippos, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, waterbucks and other animals and birds.

-Boatride for birdwatching. The availability of dense vegetation at the lake edge supports the fascinating bird life of over 350 species. You'll see African fish eagles, Pelicans, Cormorants, and Numerous Migratory Birds.

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Following a late lunch at Lake Naivasha, proceed to Masai Mara National Park, with an anticipated arrival in the evening. 

Check into your masai Mara Lodge

Be sure to capture the beautiful sunset at 6:00 PM (At your Masai Mara Lodge), particularly if the skies are clear.

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Later, in the evening, for those interested, you may embark an optional 4x4 evening/night game drive in Masai Mara Park to observe the nocturnal predators emerging from their daytime rest to commence their hunts, alongside sightings of zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife. 

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Afterward, you will return to the Lodge for a delightful buffet dinner, concluding with a relaxing evening at the lodge.

• Overnight (Full Board) Budget Hotel: Sandcastle Masai Mara Lodge/Eco Mara Camp
• Optional Mid-range Luxury Accommodation Upgrade: Mara Sopa Lodge/Pride Inn
• Optional Comfort Luxury Accommodation  (Upgrade): Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Full-Day Group Joining Wildlife Game Drives (Including Sunrise Experience)

Begin your day with breakfast at 5:30 am, followed by departure for an entire day dedicated to 4x4 jeep game viewing within the Masai Mara National Park. This day will be spent thoroughly exploring the Maasai Mara in pursuit of the big five, as well as hippos and Nile crocodiles. 

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The Maasai Mara is renowned for hosting one of nature's most extraordinary spectacles: the great migration. This annual event involves millions of wildebeest and zebras migrating from the Serengeti in Tanzania, driven by the search for water and grazing grounds. Hot on their trail are the savanna's predators, including lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.

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During your 10-Day Budget Luxury Masai Mara Kenya Safari tour, you will observe the remarkable migration of wildebeest and zebra as they traverse the Mara River into the park, a vital part of their annual survival journey—an extraordinary spectacle! Spending multiple days in Masai Mara will enhance your appreciation for the grandeur and intricacy of the natural world.

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We will embark on an exploration of the Mara river, enjoying a picnic lunch while observing the behaviors of hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of other wildlife in their natural environment.

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For those interested, there is an optional early morning hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara. This experience provides a unique perspective of the park as it comes to life, allowing you to witness the majestic animals during their timeless migration—a truly remarkable sight. You can simply ask your driver or guide to assist with the necessary arrangements.

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Optional Activities 

-Optional Hot air Ballon Safari:

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After the game drives conclude in the late evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Overnight (Full Board) Budget Luxury Hotel: Sandcastle Masai Mara Lodge/ Eco Mara Camp
• Optional Mid-range Luxury Accommodation (Upgrade): Mara Sopa Lodge /Pride Inn
• Optional Comfort Luxury Accommodation  (Upgrade): Mara Serena Safari Lodge

MORNING MASAI MARA KENYA WILDLIFE TOURS

­After enjoying breakfast at your hotel at approximately 5:30 AM, you will dedicate the entire morning to discovering more animals in Masai Mara National Reserve. This morning game drive will provide you and your travel companions with unforgettable experiences, inspired by the stunning landscapes of Masai Mara and the diverse array of animal species that inhabit this remarkable region.

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After the morning game drive, Guests will have the opportunity to visit a Masai village, providing insight into their cultural traditions and herding practices. Additionally, there will be an option to purchase intricately crafted beaded items. Groups will also have the chance to witness the villagers' singing and dancing, and may even participate in the welcoming festivities. 

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After visiting a Masai village in the Masai Mara, proceed on a pleasant group mini-van journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying lunch along the way. You will arrive at your hotel in Lake Nakuru in the late afternoon.

• Overnight (Full Board) Budget Luxury Hotel: City Hotel/Buraha Zenoni hotel
• Optional Mid-range Luxury Accommodation (Upgrade): Ziwa Bush Lodge
• Optional Comfort Luxury Accommodation  (Upgrade): Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Full-Day Lake Nakuru National Park Wildlife Tours (Including bird watching and game drives)

Commence your day with breakfast at 5:30 am, after which you will embark on a full day of wildlife observation in the Lake Nakuru National Park.

You will have the opportunity to observe the lake, which is teeming with vibrant birdlife, including kingfishers, herons, eagles, and various species of flamingos.

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This park boasts remarkable biodiversity, providing the possibility of encountering formidable predators such as lions and leopards, as well as the more elusive and endangered black and white rhinoceros.

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After lunch at Maai Mahiu in the Great Rift valley, depart for Amboseli National Park via the trans-African highway. Arrival at Amboseli National Park is expected by late evening. Guests may have the opportunity to appreciate the evening view of Mt. Kilimanjaro at sunset.

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You will arrive at your lodge in Amboseli for dinner and an overnight accommodation.

• Overnight (Full Board) Budget Luxury Hotel: Gateway Lodge/Nyati Camp
• Optional Mid-range Luxury Accommodation (Upgrade): Oilepo Amboseli Lodge/AA Lodge Amboseli
• Optional Comfort Luxury Accommodation  (Upgrade): Amboseli Serena Lodge

An Optional 6 AM Nature Walk Surrounded by Wildlife with Views of Mount Kilimanjaro

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You are cordially invited to join an optional nature walk at 6 AM in Amboseli. This excursion offers a unique opportunity to observe a diverse array of wildlife, including giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, antelopes, and various other species. Participants may occasionally find themselves in close proximity to giraffes.

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Following breakfast at your hotel around 9 AM, you will spend the entire day exploring Amboseli National Park, equipped with a packed lunch, as you seek out its iconic wildlife, including notable predators alongside zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and hippopotamuses, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

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The experience of observing wildlife in this intimate park is truly remarkable. The sight of large herds of elephants moving gracefully against the stunning mountain creates an unforgettable visual experience. Should luck be on your side during your economical 10-Day Luxury Safari in Masai Mara, Kenya, you may also encounter lions, buffalo, and antelopes within this rich reserve. Furthermore, the birdlife is abundant, featuring species such as pelicans, kingfishers, herons, and eagles.

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In the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Overnight (Full Board) Budget Luxury Hotel: Gateway Lodge/Nyati Camp
• Optional Mid-range Luxury Accommodation (Upgrade): Oilepo Amboseli Lodge/AA Lodge Amboseli
• Optional Comfort Luxury Accommodation  (Upgrade): Amboseli Serena Lodge

Breakfast will be served at the camp at 6:30 AM, followed by departure for Tsavo West National Park, with a safari game drive along the way. We will arrive in time for lunch at your Lodge. After lunch, an afternoon game drive in the park will take place.

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The journey through Tsavo West will include a passage over the Shetani Lava Flow, with a brief stop to appreciate the lava cones and the surrounding desolate landscape. We will then continue our drive to Mzima Springs, where we will have the opportunity to observe the hippo sanctuary and potentially spot the endangered black rhino, among other wildlife.

Tsavo West National Park offers a plethora of captivating subjects for photography enthusiasts. From the renowned Big Five to the remarkable diversity of its flora and fauna, on your affordable 10-day Budget Luxury Masai Mara Kenya Safari and beach holiday, if lucky you'll encounter an array of extraordinary wildlife (Lions, leopards, Cheetahs, jackals, African wild dogs, Hyenas and many more) while exploring the park and the distinctive Mzima Springs.

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• Overnight (Full Board) Budget Luxury Hotel: Taita Rocks Hotel/Tsavo Inn
• Optional Mid-range Luxury Accommodation (Upgrade): Ngulia Safari Lodge/ Severin Safari Camp
• Optional Comfort Luxury Accommodation  (Upgrade): Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Early morning breakfast will be served at 6 AM, followed by check-out. A game drive will be conducted en route as you exit the park, after which you will begin your journey to Diani, with lunch provided along the way. 

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Tsavo East National Park, spanning more than 13,000 square kilometers, is both vast and remarkable. Established in 1948, it is one of Kenya's oldest national parks. On your Budget Luxury Masai Mara Kenya Safari wildlife group tour, you'll explore the expansive savannah, where large herds of elephants roam, and witness a diverse array of wildlife, including four of the Big Five (excluding rhinos), as well as various species such as dik-diks, zebras, giraffes, baboons, African wild dogs, elands, gazelles, gerenuks, hyenas, jackals, and over 500 bird species.

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You are expected to arrive in Diani during the late afternoon. 

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• Overnight (B/B) Budget Luxury Hotel: Glory Ocean Diani Villas/Manyatta Resort Diani
• Optional Mid-range Luxury Accommodation (Upgrade): PrideInn Hotel Diani/ Lala Galu
• Optional Comfort Luxury Accommodation  (Upgrade): Nomad Beach Resort, Diani

Following breakfast at 8 am, proceed to the Mombasa City Center to commence your tour. Explore the rich culture and history of Mombasa during a comprehensive full-day city excursion. Visit the Island, Fort Jesus, and the Old Town, concluding with the opportunity to feed giraffes, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses at Haller Park Sanctuary..

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• Experience a guided exploration of Fort Jesus to discover its historical significance (learn about the history of the region, the cultural influences that shaped it, and the fort's role in the slave trade). 
• Wander through the quaint streets of the old town and the vibrant spice market. 
• Conclude your day with a visit to Haller Park, where you can enjoy the game sanctuary and reptile park for an exhilarating afternoon.

• Overnight (B/B) Budget Luxury Hotel: Glory Ocean Diani Villas/Manyatta Resort Diani
• Optional Mid-range Luxury Accommodation (Upgrade): PrideInn Hotel Diani
• Optional Comfort Luxury Accommodation  (Upgrade): Nomad Beach Resort, Diani

Experience a full day of relaxation at the resort, whether on the beach or beside the swimming pool. 

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Optional Activities at Diani Hotel

You can enjoy a relaxed stroll along the shoreline, where the calming sound of the waves accompanies you, and the gentle warmth of the sun envelops your skin. Alternatively, indulge in a spa treatment within a sunlit tent nearby, where you can experience a massage while listening to the rhythmic waves and feeling the refreshing ocean breeze.

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• Overnight (B/B) Budget Luxury Hotel: Glory Ocean Diani Villas/Manyatta Resort Diani
• Optional Mid-range Luxury Accommodation (Upgrade): PrideInn Hotel Diani
• Optional Comfort Luxury Accommodation  (Upgrade): Nomad Beach Resort, Diani

This marks your final day. Our driver will transport you to Mombasa so you can board your Madaraka Express SGR train back to Nairobi.

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Breakfast will be served at the resort at 5:30 am, followed by a transfer to the Madaraka Express SGR train station for your trip back to Nairobi, with an expected arrival in the afternoon.

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• Optional Diani Beach to Nairobi by flight : Approximately 1h flight duration. Take an Afternoon flight and Arrive Nairobi in the evening.