12-Day 4x4 Jeep Kenya-Tanzania Budget Group Shared Safari

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

Nairobi-Masai Mara

Your safari adventure begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi to the world-renowned Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserve. En route, stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to admire its dramatic escarpments and panoramic landscapes before continuing to Narok for a hot lunch. Proceed through rolling plains and Maasai homelands toward the Mara, where endless savannahs welcome you.
Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshing drink and seamless check-in at your comfortable safari camp with en-suite tents. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the camp, or opt for a visit to a Maasai village at an extra cost to experience their rich culture and traditional way of life.

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:

Masai Mara Manyatta Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara Full Game

Have breakfast and set off for a full day Game Drive and enjoy the beautiful Mara savannah grassland landscape on rolling hills and its ‘residents’. It is best known for wildebeest migration which is seasonal between the months of July, August and September. If lucky enough you will view the Big 5 in complete but you won’t miss one or two of the big five if not all. It is home to a variety of birds species which is a magnificent site. Have a picnic lunch in the wilderness then proceed with the search for wild animals till late evening. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Manyatta Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara- Lake Nakuru

Have breakfast and proceed for an enroute game drive as you exit the Mara, enjoying final wildlife sightings before departing for Nakuru with a lunch stop in Mai Mahiu. Enjoy the beautiful sight of Mount Longonot on your way and views of Lake Naivasha from afar. You may engage in optional activities such as a boat ride and a visit to Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha if time allows and at an extra cost. Then proceed to Nakuru for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nakuru-Amboseli

Have an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its flamingos, rhino sanctuary, and diverse wildlife species. Enjoy sightings of animals such as buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and various bird species as you explore the park’s scenic landscapes.
After the game drive, depart for Amboseli National Park with lunch en route. Travel via Nairobi and continue along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, enjoying scenic views along the journey. Arrive in Amboseli in the evening in time for dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

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:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli Full Game Drive

Have breakfast and depart for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park, renowned for its close-range wildlife viewing and impressive elephant herds led by experienced matriarchs. Enjoy stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and observe a wide variety of bird species within the park. Later, have a picnic lunch in the serene savannah before continuing with the afternoon exploration. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli-Arusha

After breakfast, you transfer to the Kenya–Tanzania border for immigration formalities before continuing to Arusha. Upon arrival, you check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed afternoon at leisure. Arusha, located at the base of Mount Meru, serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Departing Arusha in the morning, you drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant populations. You enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink. Lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species are commonly seen. Overnight at the lodge.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you journey toward the Serengeti, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you enter the Central Serengeti, the landscape opens into endless plains dotted with rocky kopjes. An afternoon game drive introduces you to this iconic ecosystem, rich in predators and plains game. Dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Budget camping

• inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti National Park Full Game Drive

A full day of game drives allows you to explore different areas of the central Serengeti. Lions rest on rocky outcrops, cheetahs scan the horizon, and hyenas roam the grasslands. Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of migrating wildebeest and zebra. Overnight in the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After a morning game drive, you depart the Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival at the crater rim, you enjoy breathtaking panoramic views into the caldera. You descend into the crater for a game drive on the fertile floor, home to black rhinos, hippos, buffalo, flamingos, and dense predator populations. Overnight on the crater rim or nearby highlands.

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:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp 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

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. After lunch, ascend back to the crater rim and begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha-Nairobi

Depart from Arusha in the morning and proceed towards the Namanga border for immigration and customs clearance. After completing the border formalities, continue with the journey into Kenya, enjoying scenic views along the way.
Proceed to Nairobi via the Nairobi–Namanga highway with stopovers for refreshments. Arrive in Nairobi City later in the day and transfer to your hotel, residence, or preferred drop-off location.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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.