Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour
A Nairobi National Park half-day tour is a 5-hour guided game drive in the only national park inside a capital city, 7 km from Nairobi CBD.
From USD 95per person
Affordable & Budget Kenya Safaris
Affordable Kenya safaris from Nairobi: budget Masai Mara group joining from USD 308, day trips from USD 95, 7-day budget safari from USD 788. How to save on a safari.
Quick answer
The most affordable Kenya safaris are shared group joining tours by road that stay in budget tented camps. With Seemore Tours, a Nairobi National Park half day starts at USD 95, a 3-day Masai Mara group joining safari at USD 308, and a 7-day budget circuit at USD 788 per person, before park fees.
- Packages
- 15
- From
- USD 90 per person
- Departs
- Nairobi, Mombasa, Diani
- Payment
- M-Pesa, bank, card
How can I do a cheap safari in Kenya?
Share the vehicle on a group joining departure, travel by road instead of flying, stay in budget camps outside the park gates, and travel January–June, when Masai Mara fees for non-residents are USD 100 a day instead of USD 200. Kenyan citizens should book resident packages to get the much lower citizen park rates.
Is a budget safari worth it?
Yes. Budget and luxury safaris visit the same parks and see the same animals. The difference is accommodation comfort, vehicle sharing and flexibility. A budget tented camp still has beds, meals and usually en-suite bathrooms.
Our cheapest safaris
Start with a Nairobi National Park half day, the 3-day Masai Mara group joining safari or the 7-day Kenya budget safari. On the coast, the Tsavo East day trip is the cheapest way to add a safari.
Affordable & Budget Kenya Safaris: packages and prices
Amboseli Day Trip from Nairobi
An Amboseli day trip from Nairobi is a long 13–14 hour tour, leaving at 05:00, that gives you 4–5 hours of game driving among Amboseli's big-tusked elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop.
From USD 133per person
2 Days Amboseli Safari from Nairobi
The 2-day Amboseli safari from Nairobi gives you an afternoon and a morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, staying one night in a budget tented camp.
From USD 211per person
3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining Safari (Budget)
The 3-day Masai Mara group joining safari is the most affordable way to see the Mara: you share a pop-up roof vehicle with up to 6 other travellers, leave Nairobi daily, stay two nights in a budget tented camp and get a full day of game driving in search of the Big Five.
From USD 308per person
3 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari by 4x4 Land Cruiser
The 3-day Masai Mara camping safari by 4x4 Land Cruiser includes two Masai Mara park entries, two nights in an en-suite tented camp, all meals and game drives.
From USD 451per person
4 Days Masai Mara Budget Safari
The 4-day Masai Mara budget safari gives you two full days in the reserve instead of one, which doubles your chances of seeing leopard, cheetah and a Mara River crossing in migration season.
From USD 475per person
3 Days Samburu Safari
The 3-day Samburu safari takes you to northern Kenya to see the 'Samburu Special Five': Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and Beisa oryx.
From USD 465per person
4 Days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Classic Safari
The 4-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru classic safari combines Kenya's most famous reserve for big cats and the migration with Lake Nakuru's rhino sanctuary, so you can complete the Big Five in a short trip from Nairobi.
From USD 736per person
6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari
The 6-day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli safari covers Kenya's three most popular parks: big cats in the Mara, rhinos at Nakuru and elephants under Kilimanjaro at Amboseli, on a budget group itinerary that starts and ends in Nairobi.
From USD 712per person
| Package | Days | From | Style | Park fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour | 1 | USD 95 per person | Budget | not included |
| Amboseli Day Trip from Nairobi | 1 | USD 133 per person | Budget | not included |
| 2 Days Amboseli Safari from Nairobi | 2 | USD 211 per person | Budget | not included |
| 3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining Safari (Budget) | 3 | USD 308 per person | Budget | not included |
| 3 Days Masai Mara Camping Safari by 4x4 Land Cruiser | 3 | USD 451 per person | Budget | included (2 entries) |
| 4 Days Masai Mara Budget Safari | 4 | USD 475 per person | Budget | not included |
| 3 Days Samburu Safari | 3 | USD 465 per person | Budget | not included |
| 4 Days Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Classic Safari | 4 | USD 736 per person | Budget | not included |
| 6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari | 6 | USD 712 per person | Budget | not included |
| 7 Days Kenya Budget Safari | 7 | USD 788 per person | Budget | not included |
| 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Camping Safari | 10 | USD 2,357 per person | Budget | not included |
| 4 Days Mount Kenya Climb (Point Lenana) | 4 | USD 636 per person | Budget | not included |
| Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage Tour, Nairobi | 1 | USD 90 per person | Budget | not included |
| Tsavo East Day Trip from Mombasa or Diani | 1 | USD 152 per person | Budget | not included |
| Wasini Island Dolphin & Snorkelling Tour | 1 | USD 95 per person | Budget | not included |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest safari in Kenya?
A half-day Nairobi National Park tour, from USD 95 per person, is the cheapest. For a real bush safari, a 3-day Masai Mara group joining tour from USD 308 is the best value.
How much is a budget safari in Kenya per day?
Shared budget safaris cost about USD 100–150 per person per day before park fees. Park fees are USD 80–200 per day for non-residents, depending on the park and season.
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- Kenya Safari Packing List: What to Wear and Bring
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