4 Day Kenya Safari Under 1000 Dollars, Mara and Nakuru

Kenya safari under 1000 dollars: 4 days in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, shared vehicle and budget camps. From USD 890 per person sharing.

Google reviews4.9★★★★★(47)Reviews of Authentic Adventures, the ground operator for this trip

Mmi wanjiLocal Guide · 44 reviews★★★★★3 months agoTrip to Maasai mara. Thank you for your proposal and organisation. I had travelled with my daughter. Accommodation: The giraffe hills Mara camp was amazing. The host are really very kind(Mzee, Diana and the whole equipe)☺️... Bless their soul. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean... The breakfast and dinner was on time and delicious... We even had a bonfire. Our tour guide: Cephas is the best tour guide and driver I've ever meet. He made our safari most memorable. He really has a heart of gold,he is very kind and will go beyond to make sure we see all the animals... He's just a 10/10... Also we had a great group all together. Thank you very much Authentic fitness and adventure for making our holiday rich in memories.🎉🎉🎉🎉MoreEElvin Mutinda1 review★★★★★2 months agoMy partner and I had such an amazing experience travelling to Maasai Mara with Authentic Fitness and Adventures. From the planning to the actual trip, everything was well organized, smooth, and stress-free. The luxury camp accommodation was absolutely amazing! It was beautiful, comfortable, peaceful, and gave us such a wonderful experience being close to nature while still enjoying a touch of luxury. ✨🌿 The safari experience was unforgettable, the scenery was breathtaking, and the whole trip was made even more special because I got to share it with my partner. ❤️🦁 A big thank you to Authentic Fitness and Adventures for making our Maasai Mara getaway so memorable. The service, organization, and attention to detail were excellent. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful and memorable Maasai Mara adventure! 🌿🐘✨MoreRRobert Ouma2 reviews★★★★★3 months agoI've traveled with this tour company across four different countries, and every trip has been exceptional. The service is professional, well organized, and reliable, with friendly guides and seamless planning from start to finish. Every journey has been memorable, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free and enjoyable travel experience. I look forward to traveling with them again!MoreLLuke Alex1 review★★★★★2 months agoHad the best time on this Amboseli safari! We did actual walking safaris and game drives, saw tons of elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background and felt so connected to the wild. Thank you so much Authentic Fitness and AdventuresMoreMMillie KLocal Guide · 155 reviews★★★★★a year agoHad the most breathtaking adventure..from bring picked up, park experience, giraffe center experience and drop off.. all I can say it, these peoples know their craft. Give them all your monies.. hahahah we spotted so many animals, we managed to witness 3 lions hunting a gazelle and its kid.. wow 👏.. amazing 👏 …MoreRRita Jepchumba3 reviews★★★★★a year agoAuthentic fitness and adventure hosted us for a 8- day adventures and safari in Kenya, from the UK. Their reception was amazing, timely and very friendly. They ensured our pick-ups and drop offs, accommodation and itinerary was smooth, efficient and meeting our requirements. I would 100% recommend them. Thank you Mr. Tyson Odero and your amazing team.MoreTTim GilesLocal Guide · 12 reviews★★★★★a year agoTim Giles (USA) I thoroughly enjoyed my adventure with, “AUTHENTIC FITNESS AND ADVENTURE”! I was visiting Nairobi for vacation this summer (August 2025 ) and my friends insisted that I take the safari tour, especially with this company, which came highly recommended! The efficiency of “Authentic Fitness and Adventure “ was an incredible; (from the morning pick, until my return home), was a memorable, and quite pleasant experience ! What really made the trip exciting was my tour guide “George”. This gentleman was; polite, very knowledgeable, and he made the tour fun too! This was one of those experiences that I will remembered for a lifetime!MoreTTracy Grace2 reviews★★★★★a year agoVery professional, punctual and helpful. Made my vacation seamless and fun. I recommend them 100%MoreMmi wanjiLocal Guide · 44 reviews★★★★★3 months agoTrip to Maasai mara. Thank you for your proposal and organisation. I had travelled with my daughter. Accommodation: The giraffe hills Mara camp was amazing. The host are really very kind(Mzee, Diana and the whole equipe)☺️... Bless their soul. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean... The breakfast and dinner was on time and delicious... We even had a bonfire. Our tour guide: Cephas is the best tour guide and driver I've ever meet. He made our safari most memorable. He really has a heart of gold,he is very kind and will go beyond to make sure we see all the animals... He's just a 10/10... Also we had a great group all together. Thank you very much Authentic fitness and adventure for making our holiday rich in memories.🎉🎉🎉🎉MoreEElvin Mutinda1 review★★★★★2 months agoMy partner and I had such an amazing experience travelling to Maasai Mara with Authentic Fitness and Adventures. From the planning to the actual trip, everything was well organized, smooth, and stress-free. The luxury camp accommodation was absolutely amazing! It was beautiful, comfortable, peaceful, and gave us such a wonderful experience being close to nature while still enjoying a touch of luxury. ✨🌿 The safari experience was unforgettable, the scenery was breathtaking, and the whole trip was made even more special because I got to share it with my partner. ❤️🦁 A big thank you to Authentic Fitness and Adventures for making our Maasai Mara getaway so memorable. The service, organization, and attention to detail were excellent. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful and memorable Maasai Mara adventure! 🌿🐘✨MoreRRobert Ouma2 reviews★★★★★3 months agoI've traveled with this tour company across four different countries, and every trip has been exceptional. The service is professional, well organized, and reliable, with friendly guides and seamless planning from start to finish. Every journey has been memorable, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free and enjoyable travel experience. I look forward to traveling with them again!MoreLLuke Alex1 review★★★★★2 months agoHad the best time on this Amboseli safari! We did actual walking safaris and game drives, saw tons of elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background and felt so connected to the wild. Thank you so much Authentic Fitness and AdventuresMoreMMillie KLocal Guide · 155 reviews★★★★★a year agoHad the most breathtaking adventure..from bring picked up, park experience, giraffe center experience and drop off.. all I can say it, these peoples know their craft. Give them all your monies.. hahahah we spotted so many animals, we managed to witness 3 lions hunting a gazelle and its kid.. wow 👏.. amazing 👏 …MoreRRita Jepchumba3 reviews★★★★★a year agoAuthentic fitness and adventure hosted us for a 8- day adventures and safari in Kenya, from the UK. Their reception was amazing, timely and very friendly. They ensured our pick-ups and drop offs, accommodation and itinerary was smooth, efficient and meeting our requirements. I would 100% recommend them. Thank you Mr. Tyson Odero and your amazing team.MoreTTim GilesLocal Guide · 12 reviews★★★★★a year agoTim Giles (USA) I thoroughly enjoyed my adventure with, “AUTHENTIC FITNESS AND ADVENTURE”! I was visiting Nairobi for vacation this summer (August 2025 ) and my friends insisted that I take the safari tour, especially with this company, which came highly recommended! The efficiency of “Authentic Fitness and Adventure “ was an incredible; (from the morning pick, until my return home), was a memorable, and quite pleasant experience ! What really made the trip exciting was my tour guide “George”. This gentleman was; polite, very knowledgeable, and he made the tour fun too! This was one of those experiences that I will remembered for a lifetime!MoreTTracy Grace2 reviews★★★★★a year agoVery professional, punctual and helpful. Made my vacation seamless and fun. I recommend them 100%More

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Meet the founder of Authentic Adventures

Taii Odero started Authentic Adventures in Nairobi in 2015 and his team still visits every camp before selling it. The video keeps playing in the corner as you scroll.

See where you are going

Kenya, filmed by Magical Kenya. Watch it, then send your dates to Lujui Kenya Travels on WhatsApp.

Think a real Kenya safari under 1000 dollars is a myth?

Lujui Kenya Travels proves it with four days in the Mara and Lake Nakuru at a shared rate. You give up some comfort, not the wildlife.

Best for

Solo travellers and backpackers

Students and young couples

Anyone hunting a cheap Kenya safari under 1000

Volunteers with a few free days

Day by day

Day 1. Drive about five to six hours to the Masai Mara via the Rift Valley viewpoint. Afternoon game drive.

Day 2. Full day in the Mara with a packed lunch.

Day 3. Morning drive, then about five hours to Lake Nakuru.

Day 4. Early game drive in Lake Nakuru for rhinos, then about three hours back to Nairobi.

Included

Shared safari vehicle with a pop up roof and a driver guide

Three nights full board in budget tented camps

Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru park fees

Drinking water on drives

Not included

International flights and visa

Drinks

Maasai village visit

Tips for the guide and camp staff

Why book through Lujui Kenya Travels

A single written quote with nothing hidden

Help on WhatsApp before and during the trip

Run on the ground by a TRA licensed ground operator, named in your written quote

The full budget safari price shown before you pay

Questions people ask

When is the best time for this?

July to October for the migration, though rates are higher. January to March is cheaper and still dry.

What should I pack?

A warm jacket, head torch, small daypack and sunscreen.

Are park fees included?

Yes. Both park fees are included. Park fees are the biggest cost in any safari, which is why budget trips cannot go much lower.

How far are the parks?

The Mara is about five to six hours from Nairobi. Nakuru is about three hours.

Can children come?

Yes, but shared trips suit adults and teens best.

How do affordable Kenya safari packages differ from mid range ones?

You share the vehicle and stay in simpler camps. The parks and animals are the same.

How to book

WhatsApp or call +254 748 265 886, email info@lujui.com or book online on this page.

Share your dates, number of travellers and whether you need a single room.

Lujui Kenya Travels checks space with the ground operator and sends your written quote.

Pay securely online once you are happy with the plan.