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Adventure Budget Safari

8 Day Adventure Budget Safari - Lake Naivasha, Jinja, Masai Mara NR
White water raft the Nile River in Uganda on an Africa Expedition Support’s African budget overland safaris
Duration: 8 days
Location: Kenya and Uganda
Price: USD$950
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 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 2nd 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.

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Every safari in the Masai Mara is full of surprises!

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 7th 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

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

    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

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.

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

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.

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

Budget African safaris = priceless experiences  and friends forever

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

    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

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Look what we spotted on a game drive in East Africa! These lion cubs entertained us for hours.

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Budget Safaris Photos

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Look what we spotted on a game drive in East Africa! These lion cubs entertained us for hours.
Don't miss the amazingly incredible great Wildebeest migration while on this budget safari to Africa!
Oh what a treat. Sunset over Bagamoyo on the swahili coast in Tanzania
Only in Africa would we think to use a wheel borrow for that all important BBQ!
This lioness took all of us by surprise as she walked casually through a herd of gazelle and topi in the Masai Mara National Reserve
The most amazing stew you will ever taste, cooked for hours in our trusty potjie (Dutch oven).
Travel with us between July and October and you will experience the greatest phenomenon on earth - the great Wildebeest migration
Another incredible Adventure Safari beaches budget overland safari draws to an end!
What could be better? Taking some time out to enjoy the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater while on a budget safari in Tanzania
Be in awe of the stunning scenery and fertile farm land throughout East Africa
Endangered Rhino in the Serengeti NP
Border crossings are always a highlight for most travellers. The chaos and what looks very disorganised is actually very orderly and just works!
The calm warm waters, relaxed lifestyle and chilled out way of life is just a few attractions Zanzibar in East Africa has.
A colourful crane out for an afternoon walk in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
hot air ballooning safari in Africa
A family of Ellies enjoying the afternoon sun as giraffe wander by in the Serengeti NP
White water raft the Nile River in Uganda on an Africa Expedition Support’s African budget overland safaris
These lion cubs are cheerfully playing while mum is away hunting in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Hanging out with some Masai women in the local village
Enjoying a cold one or 2 on our budget African safari to the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania
An incredible sight. 2 lions in hot pursuit of a buffalo their second favourite meal (the 1st is zebra!)
Just another awesome campsite ....
Nothing beats game viewing in the overland safari truck, we can see for miles and miles with plenty of space to move around and take photos
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi is definitely a highlight on our budget African safaris
Holding this little darling may not be everyone's cup of tea but hey when in Rome (or Meserani, Tanzania!)
Another excuse to have a few bevvies and relax in the evening after an amazing day in Africa
Cooking up a storm at breakfast is always a welcome treat after the night before!
Take some extra time after your budget safari to enjoy Zanzibar or Bagomoyo on the Swahili Coast
We never let a Birthday slip by unnoticed just because you are on a budget safari
Getting some pointers on how to start a fire traditionally from the local Masai community.
Dreaming of a budget holiday to Africa with Africa Expedition Support
Crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean on the swahili coast at Bagamoyo in Tanzania
Impala in the Serengeti NP, one of the most beautiful brown jumpy things in Africa!
Girls having a great time in Africa on a budget safari with Africa Expedition Support
You choose your optional activities, meaning you save money and time doing the things you really want to do and see on your budget safari in East Africa.
African scenery is so diverse you will be astounded at how quickly it changes
A visit to Zanzibar on a budget African safari is well worth the visit even if it is to enjoy a local cocktail at one of the many roof top bars
You will get all sorts at the
With elephants being poached throughout Africa at alarming rates it is refreshing to see a baby elephant closely protected by her mother. The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya diligently protect their elephant population.
The colours are so vibrant and alive
You have to wonder what is sold at the
This giraffe is lining up for her kiss at the Nairobi Giraffe Centre in Kenya
morning milk delivery
We will see and experience so many things on our budget safari to Africa including passing a number of traditional villages like this one in Tanzania
This young cheetah in the Masai Mara is enjoying the attention! See him and lots more while on safari with Africa Expedition Support.
Travelling in style! Our overland safari trucks are fully equipped with tents, camping chairs, full camp kitchen, water storage and stereo - a home away from home
A day will not pass without someone giving us a hearty smile and enthusiastic smile. The reason why so many travellers fall in love with Africa
You will have plenty of opportunities to meet the locals, maybe visit a school, a clinic or an orphanage if you want to.
This young hyena posed beautifully for his picture. See lots of young furry baby's while on a safari holiday to Africa
Every safari in the Masai Mara is full of surprises!
We never let a celebration slip by unnoticed on our budget African safaris
You can have you cake and eat it to on our budget overland safaris
Up close and personal with a cheetah in the Serengeti NP.
He is looking at you!
Fun time on our budget safari holidays to Africa with Africa Expedition Support
Our local Africa Expedition Support guides are chosen for their personality, looks and knowledge! And why not .....
We can see so much further from the overland safari truck.
You will be amazed at what you will see on safari while game driving in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
We choose to stay at the best campsites with the softest greenest grass and most picturesque settings
Absolutely incredible! Twin Giraffe with their mum in the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya
A Topi mum watches us closely as we admire her new born while on safari with Africa Expedition Support
A lone warthog enjoying the afternoon sun!
Don't forget to book in for a treatment at the 5 Star Beauty Parlour while on the Adventure Budget Safari with Africa Expedition Support
It is incredible how lion cub behaviour is just like a domestic kitten! This lioness is very patient as her young cub jumps on her, chews her ears and tests the sharpness of her claws in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.
Every year over 300,000 zebra migrate from the Serengeti National park in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya.
Bull elephant crossing
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