7 Days Kenya Highlight Budget Safari
7-day safari to Kenya, exploring Samburu and Amboseli National Parks, offers an inspiring blend of unique wildlife experiences and breathtaking landscapes. The journey begins with a scenic drive to Samburu, a rugged and semi-arid reserve famous for its rare northern species—such as the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the long-necked gerenuk. Game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River provide excellent chances to spot lions, elephants, leopards, and diverse birdlife. After immersing in Samburu’s distinctive ecosystem, the adventure continues south to Amboseli National Park, celebrated for its massive elephant herds and iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Here, sunrise and sunset game drives present magical photographic moments as wildlife roams beneath Africa’s highest peak. Throughout the trip, guests enjoy comfortable lodges, rich cultural encounters, and seamless transitions between destinations—culminating in a memorable safari that captures the best of Kenya’s wilderness and charm.
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you'll be greeted by your driver/guide and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to relax and settle in.
Meals: Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Airport Hotel or Similar
After breakfast, meet your driver for a safari briefing before departing for the dramatic semi-arid scrublands of the Samburu region. You'll arrive in Samburu in time for lunch. After lunch, embark on your first game drive, searching for resident wildlife like the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, and the blue-necked Somali ostrich, rarely seen elsewhere in Kenya. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch &dinner
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge or Similar
Today is dedicated to exploring Samburu National Park. Enjoy morning and evening game drives, taking in the park's spectacular scenery, rivers, and forests. Samburu boasts diverse wildlife, including reticulated giraffes, Grevy's zebras, leopards, hippos, elephants, lions, and crocodiles along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Birdwatchers will delight in the park's rich birdlife.
Meals: Full Board (FB)
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge or Similar
After an early breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta Conservancy located between the foothills of Mt.Kenya and Aberdares in Laikipia County. Engage in a variety of activities ranging from lion tracking excursions to chimpanzee spotting at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
The private ranch at Sweetwater is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya for these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. Learn more about the endangered game at Ol Pejeta Endangered Species Boma. Examples are southern white rhinos, Jackson’s hartebeest, and black rhinos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sweet waters Serena Camp
After your breakfast, you will leave via Nairobi and drive South of the Country towards the Tanzanian border into Amboseli. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. Enjoy some time to cool off before departing and proceed on your first game drive in Amboseli National Park later in the evening. Come back to your lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight.
Accommodation: Oleipo Amboseli Camp or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After your early morning breakfast, proceed on your morning game drive exploring the greater Amboseli National Park. The park offers you a big opportunity to enjoy fascinating views of large herds of elephants streaming into the swamp and marshes. The swamps get their water from the water table that supplies Mt. Kilimanjaro.
If the skies are clear, you will have the most spectacular view of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mt.Kilimanjaro. Birdlife is great here with flocks of flamingoes, African spoonbill, and Saddle-billed storks among many other birds. You will be back to your lodge mid-morning for an opportunity to enjoy the lodge facilities with a hot lunch. A restful afternoon will follow later proceeding on an evening game drive.
Enjoy dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Oleipo Amboseli Camp or Similar
Meal: Birdnest,Lunch & Dinner
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Maasai Cultural Visit to interact and learn more about the world-famous Maasai community.
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You'll be dropped off at the airport according to your flight schedule.
No accommodation available
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
- Meet and greet services with assistance at the airport or hotel.
- All transport and game drives on road safaris will be in a 4×4 Land cruiser.
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Flying Doctors evacuation Services.
- Meals and accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
- Park fees as indicated and government taxes.
- Airport transfer as specified on the itinerary.
- All transfers in Nairobi
- 2 bottles of ½ liter mineral water per person per day on game drives
- Visas, international flights, and airport taxes (clients pay direct).
- Driver-guide gratuities, drinks, dining room tips, porterage.
- Drinks, dining room tips, and porterage.
- Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance.
- Telephone bill, laundry, and any personal items.
- Balloon Safari- $ 450 Per person.
- Maasai village visit- $20 Per Person.
- Boat ride in Lake Naivasha- $30.
Passenger Information
- Passengers should bring only soft-sided bags on safaris.
- Gratuities: Tipping is part of Kenyan culture and as much as we insist that it is voluntary, it is important to note that it is much appreciated.
- Porter 3 – 5 USD per service
- Restaurants and bars 10% of the bill
- Safari Guides 5-10 USD per person per day, depending on the level of satisfaction
African Sacred Ibis Adventures is not liable for any expenses or losses incurred from clients purchasing flight tickets or making individual travel arrangements prior to receiving official confirmation of the trip and verified flight details from our team.
