6-Day Kenya Budget Safari Adventure Maasai Mara & Mt Kenya – For Group Travelers
Designed for budget-conscious travelers who crave adventure, culture, and unforgettable wildlife moments, this 6-day journey blends the legendary big cat territory of the Masai Mara with the crisp mountain air and scenic forest trails of Mt Kenya.
Travel comfortably in a shared or private 4×4 pop-up roof safari cruiser, stay in clean & cozy budget lodges/tented camps, and experience Kenya’s vibrant landscapes ,from endless savannahs to misty mountain forests and sparkling rivers.
Perfect for groups, students, backpackers, and friends seeking an affordable but meaningful Kenyan adventure.
Tour Highlights
Two full days of big-game encounters in the Masai Mara National Reserve
A taste of modern Kenyan culture during a Nairobi City exploration day
Scenic forest hikes and highland beauty at Mt Kenya National Park
Budget-friendly accommodations without compromising comfort
Private guide, shared experiences, and excellent value for groups
Epic landscapes: savannah plains, the Great Rift Valley, mountain forests & waterfalls
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour uses comfortable mid-range, Luxury, or Budget lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
Day 1
Nairobi ➜ Masai Mara National Reserve
Leave Nairobi as the dawn paints the sky gold, descending into the sweeping escarpments of the Great Rift Valley.
By early afternoon, the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara welcome you ,a kingdom of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and wandering herds.
After lunch at your midrange lodge or tented camp, your first game drive begins.
The air smells of wild sage, birds call from acacia trees, and predators begin to stir.
As the sun sets, return for dinner under the stars ,the perfect start to your safari.
Nairobi ➜ Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Transport: 4×4 Land Cruiser
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive at Masai Mara National Reserve
Today, you dive deep into one of the world’s most spectacular wilderness ecosystems.
Lions lounge in golden grass, elephants cross the plains in quiet processions, and if you visit between July and October, the Great Migration rumbles across the savannah.
Break for a picnic lunch along the Mara River, where hippos grunt in the water and crocodiles sun themselves on the banks.
Optional Add-On:
Hot Air Balloon Safari ,drift above the plains at sunrise and toast the morning with champagne.
Return to camp for a fire-lit dinner and stories of the wild.
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara to Nairobi National Museum
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, arriving early afternoon.
Optional Nairobi highlights (extra cost):
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Giraffe Centre
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David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
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Karen Blixen Museum
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Nairobi National Museum
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City Market & Maasai Market
This is a relaxed day to reconnect with city comforts before the mountain adventure ahead.
Overnight in a budget Nairobi hotel/hostel.
Accommodation
Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel
Day 4
Nairobi ➜ Mt Kenya National Park
Travel north as the air cools and farmlands give way to towering forests.
Arrive near Mt Kenya National Park, Africa’s second-highest mountain.
Afternoon activity options (budget friendly):
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Nature walk through mountain forest
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Visit to nearby waterfalls
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Local community cultural experience
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Farm visit & tasting fresh Kenyan tea and coffee
Dinner and overnight at a budget lodge or bandas near the mountain.
Accommodation
Judmaier Campsite
Day 5
Mt Kenya National Park - Scenic Hike & Mountain Magic
Following breakfast, you’ll resume your ascent.
Take the right fork at the junction and cross the Ontulili River before contouring through moorland.
After crossing the Liki North River, climb steadily into Mackinder’s Valley,a dramatic landscape dotted with unique flora and framed by looming peaks.
Arrive at Shipton’s Camp (4,200m), your base beneath the glaciers of Mount Kenya.
Watch for resident rock hyraxes and sunbirds as you soak in the alpine atmosphere.
Accommodation
Shipton Campsite
Day 6
Mt Kenya to Jomo kenyatta International Air port
Enjoy the crisp mountain air one last time before driving back to Nairobi.
Drop-off at:
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Your hotel
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JKIA airport
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Nairobi residences
Your 6,day adventure ends with memories of roaring lions, mountain forests, starry skies, and shared laughter that only group travel can create.
Accommodation
No Accomodations
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Landcruiser rates per Person
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Tour Van rates per Person
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