Kenya Budget Safari: Authentic adventure with Maasai guides.

This Kenya budget safari designed by Trip to Help, aims to design a low cost safari without sacrificing quality. Ideal for backpackers who want to do a private safari that combines freedom, adventure and authenticity without falling into tourist traps or overcrowded.

We will be accompanied by Maasai guides throughout the safari and stay in comfortable hotels, all while directly supporting the local communities.

This cheap safari in Kenya combines the Lake Nakuru area with the ecosystem of the Masai Mara. In order to take advantage of the time during the safari you will avoid long journeys that reduce the costs but that goes against the traveler’s experience.

Why choose this low cost safari in Kenya?

✅ Affordable but quality: It is not a luxury safari, but it guarantees comfortable accommodations in well-located camps and lodges, with experienced guides.

✅ Flexible in dates: There is no rigid itinerary. You decide when to travel and we organize the tour. Ideal for those looking for a budget and flexible Kenya safari.

✅ Private Maasai guides: You will travel with Maasai guides who know the savannah like no one else.

✅ Responsible tourism: Everything is managed through local communities, ensuring a positive impact on the region.

✅ No overcrowding: You will not travel with large groups or to overcrowded areas.

Itinerary Kenya Budget Safari

📍 Lake Nakuru – A paradise for bird and rhino lovers.

We will be picked up by a private guide in Nairobi (at the hotel or at the airport), to leave for Lake Nakuru. The idea is to leave very early from Nairobi to take advantage of the day and make our first safari in Kenya. After the safari on Lake Nakuru we will go to our hotel in the city of Nakuru. It is a 3 star hotel, very focused on congresses and events, and has a very good quality. But being a hotel not focused on safaris it has a more economical price.

📍 Maasai Mara National Reserve – The heart of African wildlife.

The next day we will go to the Mara National Reserve where we will sleep in a glamping tented hotel. It is probably the cheapest accommodation we will be in Kenya, managed by a group of Maasai, and very involved in the long-term development of the community, with the funding of a school. Another example of affordable but socially responsible safari in Kenya.

We will spend two nights in order to enjoy a full day in the Mara National Reserve. The lodge is about 20 minutes drive from the access to the Reserve, so we will be able to make the most of our time in the Masai Mara. In the Reserve we will see elephants, lions, cheetahs, and if you travel during the Great Migration season, we will be able to see the famous river crossing.

📍 Lemek Conservation Area – A less crowded gem, where safaris are conducted in a more exclusive environment.

After spending two nights in that area we will move on to another area of the Masai Mara which is a conservation area. Only 2/3 hours drive away. Perfect for those looking for a budget Kenya safari but away from the crowds.

In this area, we will say goodbye to our guide, to meet our new Maasai guide, a community leader who also works and dedicates the benefits of tourism to the education of hundreds of Maasai children (you will be able to see him during your stay).

We will spend two more nights in that conservation area where only 15 cars per day can enter for safaris. We will be in the most exclusive area of our cheap safari in Kenya. What are the differences between the National Reserve and the Conservation Area? There are many, but mainly it is an area where we can see the animals with much more tranquility and very close (much more than in Nakuru, Amboseli or the rest of the parks). We will also do activities that we have not been able to do before, such as walking through the savannah, watching the best sunset in the world, or eating in the middle of the savannah. Unforgettable experiences that we will bring back home and will remain in our memories forever.

With a bit of luck, we will see the leopard that lives in that area, although what we will see are the elephants, giraffes and lions that are much easier to see.

If you want a low cost safari in Kenya without losing quality and helping local communities, contact us and start the adventure. 🦁🌿

Accommodations during the safari

In this Kenya budget safari, we have selected lodges that offer a perfect combination of comfort, authenticity and affordability, always with a focus on responsible tourism and closeness to local communities.

📍 Near Lake Nakuru

For the first night, the lodge is located in the town of Nakuru, with comfortable rooms, a restaurant with local and international food and easy access to basic services. It is an ideal place to rest before or after exploring the national park.

📍 Around the Masai Mara

In the Maasai Mara area, you stay overnight in a community camp managed by the Maasai. It is a simple but cozy accommodation, with tents equipped with beds, private bathroom and a dining area. Staying here allows for cultural immersion and contributes to local development.

📍 In the Lemek Conservation Area

The last lodge is located within a conservation area, combining comfort with a sustainable approach. The tents are equipped with beds and private bathrooms, offering an authentic experience in the middle of nature. In addition, the lodge is part of a project that supports education and conservation of local wildlife.

Kenya Low Cost Safari Prices

The price of this budget safari in Kenya is 1.990 euros per person in low season and 2.125 euros per person in high season.

The high season starts in June until December.

The low season starts January 10 until June 30.

In case of mixing days of low and high season, the final price will be calculated between 1.990 and 2.125 euros.