Cheap Budget Safari Holiday to Kenya Information

While most travelers dream of safari holidays in Kenya, the biggest stumbling block to archiving this is the perceived cost of safaris holidays in Kenya & Tanzania. Whilst it is true a safari to East Africa is never going to be as cheap a short tour to Tenerife, it does not have to be hugely expensive; you just need to know where to look.

A Safari in Kenya can be a cheap holiday abroad

Kenya can be one of the most costly safari destinations, mainly due to "cashing" in of the fame of places like the Masai Mara. Whilst it can't be argued that Masai Mara and the annual wildebeest migration are not spectacular, there are also many other incredible places to view wildlife in Kenya which will be cheaper. But that's easier said than done, especially you really want to take a Masai Mara safari on a budget you can't however are some quality package cheap camping holidays available.

Kenya has the lead over other Africa Safari destinations like South Africa in that it is nearer to Europe and there are direct flights to Kenya from the UK and other European cities and therefore airlines offer cheap flights and late flight deals to Kenya all helping low price. If your idea of a Safari Holiday is luxury all the way, you should probably expect to pay top dollar, just as you would on any other holiday in any other country.

But step down a few steps on the ladder and the prices come right down, this does not mean roughing it either, just much better value for money and therefore cheaper Kenya safaris! A Safari like this (and travel in general) also has the added bonus in that you will mingle more with the local people, experience more the African way of life, their customs and their food.

Some Kenya safari companies and tour operators in Kenya offer one day Kenya safari tours, though they are cheap, we don't feel they offer good value for money, we recommend a three day Kenya Safari. A cheap three day camping safari holiday to the Masai Mara from Nairobi or Mombassa is perfect example of cheap travel depending on the time of year, which we think is very good value for money.

Standard safaris includes pick- up from Nairobi either from the airport or from Nairobi hotel where your journey will take you south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley arriving in Masai Mara Game reserve in time for lunch and then take a wildlife game drive in the afternoon returning in time for dinner. You will most likely go on two game drives a day two exploring the wildlife e.g., lions, leopard, cheetah, elephant. On day three you will go on a game drive, returning for breakfast at the campsite and then depart for Nairobi arriving late afternoon.

Prices include

A safari vehicle with a pop up roof for excellent photography, Meals, Park fees, large tents, flushing toilets, and mess facilities, beds and bedding, A Game walk with a Masai Guide.

Examples of Cheap Safari Holidays to Kenya

4 day Maasai Mara safari and Lake Nakuru Safari - Kenya

Maasai Mara Game Reserve is Kenya's most spectacular of all Kenyan parks and reserves, and here you have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant.

Lake Nakuru is one of the greatest world's famous bird spectacles with over 400 bird species besides the flamingoes that carpet the lake. Other than the bird population, Lake Nakuru Park has its fair share of wildlife and many species of game can be found in the park.

Day 1: Nairobi/Maasai Mara

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 2: Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara, game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend entire day in the park. You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village (US$20 per person). Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 3: Maasai Mara/Lake Nakuru

Depart Maasai Mara after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Besides the flamingos many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard.

Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru/Nairobi

Another morning game drive in Nakuru then depart for Nairobi arriving approx. 1300 hrs.

2 days Lake Nakuru Safari - Kenya

This is a short but exciting safari and is one of the best Kenya cheap family safaris with an overnight stay at this scenic bird and rhino sanctuary, which is also a World Heritage Site. Enjoy two long game drives and spot the rich variety of wildlife in the park. Perfect if you don't have much time available and your on a tight budget.

Day 1: pick up from Nairobi Hotel or from the airport by safari guide and depart for a very scenic drive down into the Rift Valley and arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. Your late afternoon game drive will encircle the park and with a lot of game spotting.

Overnight - Lion Hill lodge

Day 2: Early morning game drive to different parts of the park. After your breakfast, you depart for Nairobi. Stop along the way at Lake Elementaita. This is a small but beautiful lake and you can also visit a small eco tourism conservation project run by the local community. You will arrive back in Nairobi before midday.

Masai Mara - Cheap Kenya Camping Safari

A Camping Safari in Kenya is not for everyone, but for the adventurers, it's excellent Cheap Camping Safari in the Masai Mara

Day 01: Morning departure from Nairobi Hotel for a journey south along the floor of the Great Rift, visit Narok Maasai museum to learn about their history. You will arrive in the Maasai Mara Game reserve in time for lunch and proceed to an afternoon game drive, returning for dinner.

Day 02: Spend the full day game viewing across the rich, tree studded grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game, black maned leopard and cheetah, but also contains numerous elephant and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. Return to the campsite for all meals.

Day 03: Pre-breakfast game drives. Have breakfast at the campsite and depart for Nairobi arriving late afternoon.