Adventure Budget Safari

This is the most cost effective adventure budget safari overland trip we could put together without compromising on adventure and safari.  You will be amazed at the variety of activities as we travel through the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha where your safari starts with African wildlife and Elsamere the home of Born Free.  Continuing to the world renowned adventure capital of Africa – Jinja – the source of the Nile River and famous for grade 5 white water rafting.  We continue on safari past Lake Victoria, the 2^nd biggest lake in the World to the amazing unbelievable wildlife rich voted best game park in all of Africa – The Masai Mara for an unforgettable safari experience.

Every safari in the Masai Mara is full of surprises!

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY…

Wow, what more can I say.  The most amazing 8 days of my life.  I loved everything about this holiday from rafting the Nile in Uganda to seeing herds of elephants, lion cubs and giraffe in the Masai Mara in Kenya. Thiemo, no one has ever made me laugh so much, you are an awesome driver/guide.  

Adventure Budget Safari Highlights

• Camping on the shores of Lake Naivasha as hippos grunt nearby
• Travelling in an open sided custom built overland safari truck like nothing else in the world
• Exploring wildlife rich area of Lake Naivasha and choosing your adventure like hippo spotting boat trip, biking through Hells Gate NP where Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie was filmed or high tea at Joy Adamson’s house home of Elsa the Lion from Born Free
• Overnight stay at a real characteristic African hotel
• Experience the adrenalin of Grade 5 white water rafting, horse riding safari, quad biking through villages and bush, bungy jumping over the Nile, all inclusive sunset cruise, boat trip to the source of the Nile to name a few
• Stay at a working Kenyan farm and support a local women’s empowerment knitting project
• Discover one of the 7^th natural wonders of the World the Masai Mara Game Reserve, go hot air ballooning for a totally different safari experience, game drive to seek out the big 5 (leopard, lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant) amongst many other African wildlife.

Adventure Budget African Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Lake Naivasha

Pre departure meeting at the campsite in Nairobi in the morning followed by an approximately 2 hour drive to Lake Naivasha where you are free in the afternoon to choose your optional activities.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Travel with adventurous like minded individuals guaranteed to have loads of fun in Africa on your budget safari

Optional Activities:

• Mountain biking in Hells Gate NP
• High tea at Elsamere home of Born Free
• Boat ride and hippo spotting on Lake Naivasha
• Walking safari
• Chill by the pool

Day 2: Western Highlands

We enjoy a late start before packing up camp and continuing our journey into the Kenyan Western highlands.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 and 4: Jinja

Early morning start as we cross the vibrant energetic border to Uganda before arriving at the Adventure capital of East Africa, Jinja.

We set up camp next to the Nile River and get ready for our optional adventure activities!

Accommodation: camping (dorm/room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• Grade 5 white water rafting on the longest river in the World
• Bungee Jump over the Nile River
• Quad bike and explore the equatorial bush and local villages along the banks of the Nile
• Enjoy horse riding near the equator
• Volunteer for a day helping out at a local school
• Jump on a sunset cruise on the Nile River
• Discover the source of the longest river in the world – the Nile
• Hire a motor bike and explore the local markets of old Jinja town
  

  Nothing gets the heart pumping like bungee jumping over the Nile River

Day 5: Kenana Farm

Heading back into Kenya we enjoy a picturesque drive to Kenana farm on the slopes of the Rift Valley and our overnight stop.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• Guided Farm walk
• Visit local women’s empowerment knitting project

Day 6:  Masai Mara Game

Drive through traditional Masai land to the Masai Mara!

For those with a little less time on their hands it is possible to transfer back to Nairobi from Kenana Farm.

 Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Masai Mara Game Driving

Absolutely incredible! Twin Giraffe with their mum in the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya

Today for those wanting to go on safari we spend the day in the World famous Masai Mara game reserve on safari.

The Masai Mara is a plethora of African wildlife, one of the best parks in the World to spot big Cats like lion, cheetah and leopard as well as many other animals like zebra, giraffe, elephant, warthog, and if we are really lucky Rhino!

Accommodation: camping (dorm/room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• Full day safari game drive in the Masai Mara
• Visit to a local traditional Masai village
• Hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara

Day 8: Nairobi

Today we have a leisurely drive back to Nairobi.  Along the way we will stop at a lookout halfway up the Rift Valley escarpment for lunch and some last minute souvenir shopping.

Accommodation: camping (dorm/room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The trip officially ends 8pm on Day 8 however we have included camping that night for your convenience.

For those who wish to stay on longer in Nairobi can book additional dorm or room accommodation at the campsite and explore.  Here are some things you can do that are located nearby the campsite in the suburb of Karen on the outskirts of Nairobi.

Optional Activities  

Just because you are on a budget safari in Africa does not mean you miss out on the best!

• Nairobi Giraffe Centre
• David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
• Kazuri Beads
• Railway Museum
• Flip Flop recycling project

Optional Activities Price List: Choose what you want to do on your Adventure Budget Safari

Lake Naivasha

• Mountain biking in Hells Gate NP USD$60
• High tea at Elsamere home of Born Free USD$12
• Boat ride and hippo spotting on Lake Naivasha USD$20
• Walking safari USD$20-40
• Chill by the pool USD$5

Jinja, Uganda

• Grade 5 white water rafting on the longest river in the World USD$150
• Bungee Jump over the Nile River USD$120
• Quad bike and explore the equatorial bush and local villages along the banks of the Nile – 1 hour USD$50, 3 hours USD$130
• Enjoy horse riding near the equator – 1 hour USD$40, 3 hours USD$80
• Volunteer for a day helping out at a local school USD$30
• Jump on a sunset cruise on the Nile River USD$50
• Discover the source of the longest river in the world – the Nile boat trip – approx. 1 hour USD$15
• Hire a motor bike and explore the local markets of old Jinja town – from USD$5

Kenana Farm

• Guided Farm walk – USD$5
• Visit local women’s empowerment knitting project – USD$5

Masai Mara

• Full day safari game drive in the Masai Mara – USD$100
• Visit to a local traditional Masai village – USD$15-25
• Hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara – USD$550

Important notice: Prices are correct at time of writing and we update wherever possible.  Prices are subject to change at any time and are completely out of our control as it is the local operators not us that set the price.  All activities are pay as you go and directly to the local operator not to us.

What you get for your hard earned money on a budget safari?

Budget African safaris = priceless experiences and friends forever

• Transport in a fully equipped overland safari truck, open sided for best game viewing
• Inward facing seats so you can talk to each other instead of staring at your phones all day
• Kitchen equipment
• Camping accommodation at well-equipped campsites (some have WiFi, most have bars, hot showers and flushing toilets)
• Tents (2 people sharing)
• Services of a highly experienced leader/driver while travelling
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner (except during some optional activities) due to the nature of the trip lunches will be basic i.e. sandwiches, pasta salads, fruit salads etc
• Lots of fun
• Lots of interaction with fellow travellers
• Lots of interactions with the locals
• Real insight into Africa

What is not included?

• Your flights. We don’t know where you come from and you will find a better deal on the internet than we could organise for you!
• Your visas for Uganda and Kenya (most nationalities USD$100 for both countries under the East Africa tourist visa)
• Airport transfers. You can book an Uber taxi or take a registered airport taxi this will be cheaper than any transfer we can arrange
• Breakfast on day 1
• Travel insurance
• Bottled water and snacks
  

  Game driving from great heights puts us in the best position to spot wildlife on our budget African holiday

• Items of a personal nature
• Optional Activities
• Pre and post trip accommodation (rooms/dorms are available at the campsite)

What to pack for the Adventure Budget Safari

• As much humour and high spirits you can possibly carry!
• Common sense
• Sleeping mat (cheap one will do!)
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow (inflatable is best) or you can buy a cheap one locally
• Towel or if you have a travel towel
• Personal toiletries (including sunscreen and mosquito repellent)
• Clothes for hot weather
• Clothes for cool weather – yes we are on the equator but we will stay at places at 6000ft altitude it can get cool at night (10C or 50F)
• Insect repellent – herbal based products do not work, sorry African mosquitos only respond to DEET based repellent
• Malaria prophylaxis – ask your doctor or travel clinic for advice
• Bathing suit, cap/hat
• Camera plus extra batteries and memory cards
• Passport and Yellow Fever Certificate

Do yourself a favour and pack as light as possible.  Hard cases are not allowed as they do not fit in the luggage compartment of the truck – soft bags only

For more information check out Budget Safaris FAQ

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