Kenya Budget Safaris & Tours

Tanzanian National Parks & Zanzibar Safari

Priced from pps 6320 6320 6320 6320 Plus local payment
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6320 6320 6320 6320 + 180 180 180 180 local payment

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Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Tour Duration
10 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Nairobi, Kenya and travels south through Tanzania on to Zanzibar before ending in in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Experience the best of Tanzanian Game Parks and the white sand beaches of Zanzibar.

Zanzibar & Tanzanian Game Parks Safari

Priced from pps 6320 6320 6320 6320 Plus local payment
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6320 6320 6320 6320 + local payment 180 180 180 180

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Hot air balloon in Tanzania
Tour Duration
10 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins with a visit to Zanzibar and travels through Tanzania's Northern Game Parks before ending in Nairobi, Kenya. A East African Beach and Bush Experience.

East African Game Parks Safari

Priced from pps 9520 9520 9520 9520 Plus local payment
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9520 9520 9520 9520 + local payment 585 585 585 585

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Zanzibar island
Tour Duration
10 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Visit the top National Parks in Kenya and Tanzania including Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro. A wildlife and cultural adventure.

Kenya & Tanzania Game Parks Exclusive Overland Safari

Priced from pps 1625 1625 1625 1625 Full pricing info
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1625 1625 1625 1625 from January - June2010
1695 1695 1695 1695 from July - Decembe 2010 2010 2010 2010

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Ngorongoro Crater
Tour Duration
12 days
Type of Tour
Exclusive Overland Safaris
Tour Summary
A fantastic 12 day Safari to several of the top Game Parks in Kenya and Tanzania. These include Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, the Masai Mara, Lake Victoria in Tanzania, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks.

Uganda’s Gorillas and Kenyan Parks Safari

Priced from pps 6800 6800 6800 6800 Plus local payment
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6800 6800 6800 6800 +local payment 315 315 315 315

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Nakuru flamingo flock
Tour Duration
12 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Nairobi, Kenya where you will visit some top wildlife parks before travelling on to Uganda where you visit the mountain gorillas (an endangered species) before ending in Uganda's capital city Kampala.

Best of Kenya and Tanzania Parks Safari

Priced from pps 2790 2790 2790 2790 Full pricing info
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Pricing per person based on Safaris departing between the following dates:

09/01/2010 -05/02/2010 3675 3675 3675 3675 (Single Supplement 700 700 700 700)
06/02/2010 -05/03/2010 3845 3845 3845 3845 (Single Supplement 775 775 775 775)
06/03/2010 -02/04/2010 3330 3330 3330 3330 (Single Supplement 650 650 650 650)
03/04/2010 -16/04/2010 2940 2940 2940 2940 (Single Supplement 200 200 200 200)
17/04/2010 -04/06/2010 2790 2790 2790 2790 (Single Supplement 200 200 200 200)
05/06/2010 -02/07/2010 3640 3640 3640 3640 (Single Supplement 680 680 680 680)
03/07/2010 -22/10/2010 3920 3920 3920 3920 (Single Supplement 780 780 780 780)
23/10/2010 -05/11/2010 3800 3800 3800 3800 (Single Supplement 740 740 740 740)
06/11/2010 -17/12/2010 3250 3250 3250 3250 (Single Supplement 460 460 460 460)
18/12/2010 -31/12/2010 3860 3860 3860 3860 (Single Supplement 710 710 710 710) 

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Ngorongoro crater landscape
Tour Duration
12 days
Type of Tour
Budget Lodge Safaris
Tour Summary
A great 12 day affordable lodge Safari to some of the top Game Parks of Kenya and Tanzania. Highlights include: Nairobi, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Amboseli National Park.

Ultimate Kenyan Wildlife Camping Safari

Priced from pps 1850 1850 1850 1850 Full pricing info
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1850 1850 1850 1850 per person.

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Flamingos
Tour Duration
13 days
Type of Tour
Budget Camping Safaris
Tour Summary
A great 13 day camping Safari to see the best game parks in Kenya and also the world famous bird sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley Lakes before ending on the coast at Mombasa.

Gorillas and Kenyan Game Parks Safari

Priced from pps 6800 6800 6800 6800 Plus local payment
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6800 6800 6800 6800 + local payment 370 370 370 370

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Masai Mara elephants
Tour Duration
14 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Nairobi, Kenya and travels to the mountainous rain forests of Uganda to track gorillas before heading back to Kenya and ending in the capital city Nairobi.

East Africa small group 4x4 Game Parks Camping Safari

Priced from pps 3520 3520 3520 3520 Full pricing info
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3520 3520 3520 3520 per person. Includes Park Fees.
340 340 340 340 Single Tent supplement ( If applicable).

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Lake Nakuru flamingos
Tour Duration
14 days
Type of Tour
Budget Camping Safaris
Tour Summary
The ultimate East African Game Parks Camping Safari with visits to Tanzania's Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara National Parks, and Kenya's Masai Mara and Lake Nakuro National Parks.

Ugandan Gorillas & Masai Mara Safari

Priced from pps 6800 6800 6800 6800 Plus local payment
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6800 6800 6800 6800 + local payment 230 230 230 230

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Masai Mara people and guests
Tour Duration
15 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Kampala, Uganda and travels through the lush rainforests tracking gorillas before heading to the game parks of Kenya and ending in Nairobi.

Victoria Falls to Nairobi Accommodated Overland Safari

Priced from pps 1445 1445 1445 1445 Plus local payment
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1445 1445 1445 1445 + local payment 605 605 605 605

Single supplement 200 200 200 200 (if applicable)

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Lake Malawi
Tour Duration
21 days
Type of Tour
Accommodated Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Travel to Victoria Falls, Lusaka and the South Luangwa National Park. Visit Luwawa Forest and relax on the beaches of Lake Malawi. Explore the Great Rift Valley, Stone Town, Arusha, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti before travelling to Kenya.

3 Week Nairobi to Victoria Falls Accommodated Overland Safari

Priced from pps 1345 1345 1345 1345 Plus local payment
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1345 1345 1345 1345 + local payment 605 605 605 605

Single supplement 200 200 200 200 (if applicable)

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Lake Malawi
Tour Duration
21 days
Type of Tour
Accommodated Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Travel through Kenya and Tanzania, and explore Stone Town in Zanzibar. Relax at Lake Malawi and experience Zambia. Take a drive across the Zimbabwean border to enjoy Victoria Falls.

Gorillas & Kenyan Wildlife Safari

Priced from pps 8400 8400 8400 8400 Plus local payment
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8400 8400 8400 8400 + local payment 500 500 500 500

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Nakuru flamingo flock
Tour Duration
21 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Kenya's capital city Nairobi wher you will start off with some great wildlife viewing in Kenya's National Parks. From here we head onwards to Uganda in search of the mountain gorillas before heading back in to Kenya for a top up on wildlife.

Nairobi to Victoria Falls Safari

Priced from pps 7920 7920 7920 7920 Plus local payment
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7920 7920 7920 7920 + local payment 300 300 300 300

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Victoria Falls
Tour Duration
21 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Nairobi, Kenya and travels south through Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi and Zambia, before ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Victoria Falls to Nairobi Overland Camping Safari

Priced from pps 7920 7920 7920 7920 Plus local payment
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7920 7920 7920 7920 + local payment 300 300 300 300

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Victoria Falls
Tour Duration
21 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and travels north through Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania including the Island of Zanzibar before ending in Nairobi, Kenya.

Zanzibar, Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda Wildlife and Gorillas…

Priced from pps 11120 11120 11120 11120 Plus local payment
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11120 11120 11120 11120 + local payment 555 555 555 555

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Zanzibar island
Tour Duration
24 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Dar Es Salaam where you head over to the spice island of Zanzibar. From here is off to some of the best game parksTanzania before trekking for the Gorillas in Uganda. Finishing off with some further game viewing in Kenya.

Gorillas, Wildlife & Zanzibar Overland Camping Safari

Priced from pps 11120 11120 11120 11120 Plus local payment
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11120 11120 11120 11120 + local payment 555 555 555 555

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Zanzibar island
Tour Duration
24 days
Type of Tour
Camping Overland Tours
Tour Summary
This trip begins in Nairobi, Kenya and heads via the Masai Mara to Uganda where you will trek the mountain Gorillas. From there is off to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks in Tanzania and ending off on the "Spice Island" of Tanzania.

Johannesburg to Nairobi Accommodated Overland Safari

Priced from pps 2190 2190 2190 2190 Plus local payment
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2190 2190 2190 2190 + local Payment of 1300 1300 1300 1300

Single supplement 420 420 420 420 (if applicable)

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Lake Malawi
Tour Duration
29 days
Type of Tour
Accommodated Overland Tours
Tour Summary
Explore the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. See Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Chipata and South Luangwa National Park. Relax at Lake Malawi and ascend the Great Rift Valley. Explore Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kenya.

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About Kenya – Authentic Africa

Kenya exemplifies all that is Africa with its rich wildlife in a land of incredible geographical and cultural diversity. The beautiful East African country of Kenya derives its name from Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain peak in Africa. 

The country straddles the equator stretching from fertile coastal plains along the Indian Ocean to the central highlands area, which is divided by the Great Rift Valley. Kenya’s coastal region is tropical whereas the interior is more arid with the highlands being considered one of Africa’s most successful agricultural regions. The coast of Kenya is ideal for beach holidays, boasting islands, sandy beaches and coral reefs while the interior holds desert areas in the north, incredible lakes, top wildlife reserves and towering mountains, including snow-capped Mount Kenya.

Kenya is recognised as the “Cradle of Humanity”, being famous for the significant Hominid fossils discovered by Dr Richard Leakey in the Great Rift Valley near Lake Turkana. It is said that these fossils are from our earliest ancestors and therefore earliest humans originated from this part of Kenya. The jewel of East Africa, Kenya covers some 580 367 sq km’s incorporating some of the world’s best game reserves teeming with wildlife and the Great Lakes, Lake Victoria and Lake Turkana. Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and Lake Naivasha, the highest Great Rift Valley Lake, are two of Kenya’s most popular tourist attractions.

Kenya’s reserves are famous for the large herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo, as well as the lion, elephant and giraffe inhabiting them. Kenya’s major wildlife attraction is the vast annual wildebeest migration in the southwest of the country. Here thousands of thundering hooves stampede across the open plains, migrating between the Masai Mara in Kenya and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park to the south.

Kenya is a fascinating African destination in terms of its ethnic diversity, consisting of around 40 different tribes, the Maasai people being the most famous tribe. Despite the cultural diversity Kenyans have a strong sense of national identity taking pride in their struggle for independence from British rule, reached back in 1963.

Kenya Travel highlights

Masai Mara – Witness the Great Migration

One of Africa’s premier game reserves, the Masai Mara is best known for massive annual migration of hundreds of thousands of zebra, eland and gazelle, and millions of wildebeest. The Masai Mara is also famous for its exceptional Big Cat population and stunning open savannah scenery. This vast game reserve in the southwest of Kenya forms a continuation of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park with the wildlife spectacle of the Great Migration moving between the two wilderness areas. Witnessing this awesome migration, which takes place around July to September and October, is a once in a lifetime experience and must see in Kenya. An excellent way to view the open grasslands and wildlife, especially during the migration, is by hot air balloon. Booking in advance is strongly recommended, as Mara safaris and balloon trips are very popular.

The Masai Mara reserve is teeming with wildlife, covering some 1510 sq km of plains and riverine woodland along the meandering Mara and Talek rivers. The vast Mara reserve is home to numerous giraffe, warthogs, bat eared foxes and grey jackals, as well as spotted hyenas and baboons. Various antelopes are also found in abundance in the park, such as topis, impala, hartebeests, Thomson's gazelles and Grant's gazelles. Wildebeest are the most abundant animals in Mara with their number estimated to be in the millions during migration season. The Masai Mara is also home to large herds of elephants, zebras and buffaloes as well as plenty of hippos. 

The park is named after the Maasai people who traditionally inhabited the area and also derives from the Maasai description of the wilderness area when viewed from above - "Mara" meaning spotted which aptly describes the patchy appearance of the vegetation and the shadows cast by clouds over the plains. One of the highlights of visiting the Masai Mara is the cultural experience of interacting with Kenya's native Masai people.

Mount Kenya - Hike to the Peak

Located in the Central Highlands, Mount Kenya is one of the most popular destinations in Kenya, drawing hikers from across the world. Different types of forest vegetation grow on its lower slopes and many of the plant species found on Mount Kenya are endemic to the mountain. The views from the summit of this peak, Africa’s second highest, are breathtaking and Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen from the top on clear days. Snow-capped Mount Kenya, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies only 16 km’s south of the Equator. The Mount Kenya Hike with African Budget Safaris is a 5-day hiking trek to the summit of Point Lenana, one of the highest peaks of Mount Kenya.

Amboseli National Park - Kilimanjaro Scenery

Amboseli covers only 392 sq km’s in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya, yet this small park is a surprisingly rewarding game viewing destination being home to an abundance of wildlife. Amboseli Park is Kenya’s second most popular national park after the Masai Mara. Amboseli’s main attractions are the stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro lying on its southern boundary, encounters with the Masaai people and the chance to get up close to free-roaming elephants. The park offers excellent photographic opportunities, especially for capturing elephants up close with the spectacular backdrop of Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world. 

The park is home to elephant, lion, cheetah, wildebeest, buffalo and zebra. Jackal, hyena, warthogs, and the Maasai giraffe are also found in Amboseli. Amboseli consists mainly of grassland savannah and lush swamps created by water from melted snow on Kilimanjaro that drains down beneath lava flows to surface amidst the dusty plains below. 

Tsavo National Park - Secluded Game Viewing

Kenya’s largest national park, Tsavo covers 22 000 sq km’s of dramatic landscapes offering a more secluded and wild safari experience. This vast wilderness area, recognized as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, is divided into Tsavo East and the more scenic Tsavo West National Parks. Tsavo’s main attraction is the large number of diverse wildlife species that can be sighted on scenic game viewing drives. 

Tsavo West is home to Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) as well as hippo, zebra, crocodiles and various antelope species. The changing landscapes range from extinct volcanic cones and rocky peaks to swamps and open plains providing habitats for a variety of wildlife. Chyulu Hills, a group of ancient volcanic cinder cones, has populations of elands, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest and offers excellent views of Kilimanjaro. Hippo and crocodile gather at Chyulu Hills and the Mzima Springs, where the wildlife can be viewed from an underwater observation chamber. Tsavo West is known for its large elephant herds and is also a birding haven. White-bellied go-away bird, red-beaked hornbills and bateleur Eagles are commonly sighted. 

Tsavo East is flatter and drier than the western part of the park, consisting mainly of semi-arid grassland and savannah. One of Kenya’s largest rivers, the Galana River, flows across its dry plains attracting much of the park’s wildlife, including numerous hippos and crocodiles. Kudus, waterbucks and dik-diks are also commonly found along the banks of the river and Tsavo East is also home to endangered hirola antelopes and black rhinos.

Lake Nakuru National Park - Birder's Delight

Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its greater and lesser flamingoes, covers 180 sq km’s of central Kenya, northwest of Nairobi. The transitional savannah vegetation around the lake supports a white rhino population in the southern area and black rhino can also be sighted. Nakuru is a birding paradise, inhabited by nearly 450 bird species including several interesting water birds.  Warthogs, buffaloes, reedbucks, waterbuck and sometimes leopard can also be found in Nakuru Park.

Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate National Park

The highest of the Rift Valley lakes, Lake Naivasha is home to a wide variety of birds and numerous hippos. This freshwater lake lies close to Elsamere, the former home of Joy and George Adamson of Born Free fame. Activities include boat rides to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary and bike rides in Hell’s Gate National Park, as well as relaxing on the cool lake shores and visiting Elsamere.

About Kenya Safaris - Wildlife & Cultural Experiences

African Budget Safaris has plenty of Kenya Safaris on offer, from 3-day Masai Mara Budget Camping or Camping Overland Safaris to epic 56-day Camping Overland Tours travelling throughout South and Eastern Africa. Our Kenya Safaris visit the wildlife and cultural highlights of this game rich East African country.

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