10-Day Kenya Tanzania Budget Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival Nairobi

Arrival: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Distance: 15 km / 30 min to hotel

Schedule

Morning/Afternoon: Meet & greet by your guide at the airport. Transfer to your hotel.

Optional visits (time permitting):

Giraffe Centre — feed endangered Rothschild giraffes up-close (entry ~ USD 20).

Karen Blixen Museum — colonial-era farmhouse made famous by Out of Africa.

Local craft markets for handmade souvenirs.

Accommodation

66 Airport Hotel — mid-range comfort, ensuite rooms, Wi-Fi, pool.
Meals: Breakfast only.
Note: Early arrivals can request a half-day city tour (USD 40 pp).

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

67 Airport Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nairobi to Masai mara National Reserve

Distance: ~270 km (5–6 hrs)
Elevation: 1,795 → 1,600 m

Schedule

Morning: Drive via Great Rift Valley; scenic stop at viewpoint (photo opportunity).

Midday: Lunch en-route in Narok town.

Afternoon: Enter Masai Mara Reserve for your first game drive.

Evening: Return to camp; dinner around campfire.

Wildlife Highlights

Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, zebras, and seasonal wildebeest migration (Jul–Oct).

Accommodation

AA Lodge Masai Mara — permanent tented rooms with ensuite bathrooms, hot showers, restaurant, and bar.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Note: Optional hot-air balloon briefing for Day 3 (USD 480 pp).

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Mara

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Drive Time: Short within park (40–80 km game drives).

Schedule

Early Morning (06:00): Sunrise game drive when predators are active.

Mid-Morning: Breakfast at camp; rest or optional village visit (USD 30 pp).

Afternoon: Extensive drive to Mara River or Talek Area — chance to see hippos, crocodiles, herds crossing.

Evening: Sundowner at Oloololo escarpment.

Wildlife & Photography

Excellent light for photography; over 450 bird species; Big Five all possible in one day.

Accommodation: Same as Day 2.
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Mara

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mara to Lake Nakuru

Distance: ~250 km (5 hrs)

Schedule

Morning: Optional early game drive before breakfast.

Mid-Morning: Depart for Nakuru via Mau Escarpment.

Afternoon: Game drive inside Lake Nakuru NP — famous for pink flamingos, pelicans, and both white & black rhinos.

Evening: Relax at lodge overlooking the lake.

Park Highlights

Buffalo, zebra, giraffe, rhino, flamingos, leopard (often seen near cliffs).

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals: Full Board.
Facilities: Pool, bar, viewing terrace.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli Park

Distance: ~390 km (7 hrs)

Schedule

Morning: Breakfast, depart early via Nairobi & Emali route.

Afternoon: Arrive Amboseli for short evening game drive.

Evening: Sunset photography with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop.

Park Highlights

Large elephant herds, buffalo, cheetah, flamingos, and clear views of Kilimanjaro (best at dawn & dusk).

Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli
Meals: Full Board.
Note: Optional Maasai cultural visit (USD 25 pp).

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli national park to Tarangire

Distance: Amboseli–Namanga ~90 km (2 hrs); Namanga–Tarangire ~160 km (3–4 hrs).

Schedule

Morning: Cross border at Namanga. Passport, visa (~USD 50), and Yellow Fever certificate required.

Midday: Arrive in Tanzania; change to Tanzanian guide/vehicle if required by operator.

Afternoon: Game drive in Tarangire — land of giant baobabs and elephants.

Evening: Lodge check-in and dinner overlooking Tarangire River.

Park Highlights

Elephants, giraffes, lions, over 500 bird species (African hoopoe, lovebirds, starlings).

Accommodation: Baobab Tented Camp
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Baobab Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire to Serengeti

Distance: ~260 km (5–6 hrs).

Schedule

Morning: Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands; scenic stops en-route.

Midday: Picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate (Serengeti entrance).

Afternoon: Game drive to central Serengeti.

Evening: Settle at camp; enjoy sunset and dinner under starry skies.

Wildlife Highlights

Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, herds of wildebeest, gazelles, zebras, plus occasional leopard.

Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati camp
Meals: Full Board.
Note: Hot-air balloon option early next morning (USD 550 pp).

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti national park

Schedule

Early Morning: Optional balloon flight or sunrise drive; breakfast in the bush.

Midday: Return to camp for lunch/rest.

Afternoon: Second game drive to different sectors (Seronera, Moru Kopjes, or Central Plains).

Evening: Campfire stories & stargazing.

Park Highlights

This is Africa’s wildlife capital — chances to see lion prides, cheetah hunts, and the Great Migration depending on season.

Accommodation: Same as Day 7.
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to ngorongoro

Distance: ~145 km (4 hrs).

Schedule

Morning: Last game drive en-route to Naabi Hill Gate.

Afternoon: Arrive at Ngorongoro rim; optional crater rim walk with ranger (USD 30 pp).

Evening: View sunset over the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

Park Highlights

Scenic landscapes, Maasai homesteads along rim road, and cool highland climate (bring jacket).

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge
Meals: Full Board.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rhino Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro to Arusha

Distance: Ngorongoro–Arusha ~190 km (4–5 hrs).

Schedule

Early Morning: Descend 600 m into crater for half-day game drive.

Midday: Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool area.

Afternoon: Exit park; drive to Arusha town for shopping or connect to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO).

Wildlife Highlights

Dense concentration of animals — lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, flamingos — often seen within a few hours.

End of Tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.