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Safaris aren\u2019t most people\u2019s first thought when planning an affordable holiday and whilst it\u2019s true that Africa is expensive, if seeing the big five or catching some of Kenya\u2019s<\/a> numerous cultural highlights is on your bucket list, there are ways to do it and cut costs. Our handy guide will teach you some sneaky tricks to shave a few dollars off your trip and help you to plan an affordable Kenya safari.<\/p>\n

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Stick to the shoulder season<\/h2>\n

Hear the word \u2018holiday\u2019 and automatically think of long sun-drenched days and balmy evening temperatures – right? Well, if you\u2019re willing to put that aside you can find some astonishingly good deals. When planning an affordable Kenya<\/a> safari, it really is worth looking at all the seasons<\/a> and weighing up cost vs weather. November, for example, is an excellent time to visit Kenya and although the forecast can be difficult to predict (you could experience glorious sunshine, you could get caught in a rain shower), it\u2019s an excellent time to witness new life entering the world with topi, impala and giraffe all calving in this period. And new life always brings great drama as the big cats start to circle, waiting for an opportunity… April and May are often avoided by travellers because they can be a little, well, damp, but don\u2019t let that dampen your spirits as some of the best prices can be found during this time. In the Masai Mara<\/a>, you\u2019ll spot elephants moving out of forested areas search of the lush new shoots that have popped up, making for excellent viewing opportunities. The other benefit to travelling when nobody else is, is exactly that – you\u2019ll find you might have some areas entirely to yourself. A nice change from the most popular areas of the Masai Mara. To read more about when to visit Kenya, have a look at our guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Masai Mara<\/div>
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Tack on a couple of extra nights<\/h2>\n

It might seem counterintuitive but sometimes the longer you stay somewhere the more money you save. Let us explain. Many camps offer excellent stay longer deals (e.g. pay for three nights stay for four), making a great excuse to lengthen your safari. At the time of writing, Great Plains are offering an incredible deal that gives guests the chance to stay for four nights and pay for three or stay for eight nights and pay for six! An excellent discount that includes some of our favourite spots such as Mara Expedition Camp<\/a> in the Masai Mara<\/a> and Ol Donyo Lodge<\/a> in Amboseli<\/a>. Sanctuary Retreats offer a similar deal in which guests staying at the beautiful Olonana Camp<\/a> in the Mara can save up to 30% if they stay 4-6 nights and up to 40% if they stay for 7+ nights. It just goes to show that you can still enjoy a lengthy stay and save money! Win win.<\/p>\n

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Sanctuary Olonana Camp<\/div>
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Stay loyal to the brand<\/h2>\n

Sticking with the excellent deals theme, there are often great discounts to be had if you stay at sister properties belonging to the same groups. For example, Classic Portfolio are offering (at the time of writing) up to 40% off for guests who stay at either Sala\u2019s Camp<\/a>, Sasaab<\/a>, Solio Lodge<\/a> and Giraffe Manor<\/a>! Deals like these can be found right across Africa and can really help if you\u2019re looking for a saving. The other benefit is of course that if you like one of the properties you\u2019re probably going to like the others, almost guaranteeing an excellent stay for your whole trip. So if you\u2019re looking to plan an affordable Kenya<\/a> safari, get in touch and find out the best deals you can take advantage of.<\/p>\n

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Sala's Camp<\/div>
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Find a private driver – seriously!<\/h2>\n

We know, we know, hiring a private driver isn\u2019t usually on the list of ways to save money but bear with us. Flying anywhere in Africa is likely to cost you a small fortune, especially when you\u2019re looking at booking a multi-destination trip so having our own driver really can be a cheaper solution. The added bonus is that you\u2019ll really get to take in your surroundings as you travel from place to place and you might even spot some wildlife along the way (extra safari drive anyone?!). You can swap out some of the flights in both our Classic Kenya bush & beach<\/a> and Conservation & culture in Kenya<\/a> trips quite easily and you\u2019ll see so much more on the ground than from the air.<\/p>\n

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Kenya<\/div>
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Choose locations carefully<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re planning an affordable Kenya<\/a> safari and looking at all the options available, it can become easy to convince yourself that you have to stay inside the parks and conservancies to make sure you\u2019re in the middle of the action. And whilst it\u2019s a great option, it\u2019s not the only one, especially if you\u2019re trying to plan an affordable Kenya safari. There are some excellent lodge options set just outside many of the national parks, which are usually much more affordable than those within the gates. This means you can make a saving and still be up bright and early to explore the parks and seek out the wildlife. Lake Nakuru National Park<\/a>, for example, is famous for its candyfloss-pink flamingos, white and black rhino, hyena, leopard and lion, and Susie\u2019s Camp<\/a> and Camp Carnelley’s<\/a> are excellent budget options that both offer basic but brilliantly-placed accommodation. If it\u2019s the Ol Pejeta Conservancy<\/a> that\u2019s on your list (and with the large numbers of rare wildlife, why wouldn\u2019t it be?), we\u2019d recommend Kongoni Camp<\/a>, which also comes with added views of Mount Kenya<\/a>. It\u2019s not impossible to find affordable accommodation, you just need to know where to look – that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for!<\/p>\n

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Lake Nakuru<\/div>
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