10-Day Ultimate Best Value Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi-Masai Mara National reserve

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 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)

Full Game Drive at Masai Mara

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting off for a full day game drive across the breathtaking savannah of the Maasai Mara. Take in the sweeping grasslands, rolling hills, and incredible wildlife that call this reserve home. The Mara is world renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration, a seasonal spectacle that takes place between July, August, and September. With a bit of luck, you may spot all of the Big Five, or at least a few of these iconic animals during your adventure. The reserve is also rich in birdlife, offering a truly magnificent sight for nature lovers. Pause for a scenic picnic lunch in the wild, then continue exploring the vast landscape until late evening. Return to camp for a relaxing dinner and a comfortable overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of nature.

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

After breakfast, you can have an optional masai village at an extra cost therefore depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley and famous for its scenic lake, birdlife, and rhino sanctuary. Arrive in time for lunch before proceeding on an afternoon game drive. The park is home to both black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and a variety of bird species including flamingos during certain seasons. Dinner and overnight at your 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)

Lake Nakuru national park to Amboseli

Begin your day with an early morning breakfast, Afterward, depart for Amboseli National Park, with an enroute lunch. Arrive in Amboseli in the late evening. Famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and open plains, Amboseli offers a picturesque setting for your safari adventure. Enjoy dinner and an 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)

Giants of Amboseli Beneath Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, set out for a full day game drive in Amboseli National Park, famous for its incredible wildlife encounters and open landscapes. Enjoy close range sightings of majestic elephants, known for their impressive size and strong matriarchal herds led by wise female leaders. Take in the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro and discover a rich variety of birdlife across the park. Pause for a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of the savannah, then continue exploring the wilderness before returning to your camp. Unwind with a delicious dinner and settle in for a peaceful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Drive

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a 6:30 AM game drive through the swampy landscapes of Amboseli. Watch as herbivores gather in the muddy swamps, with hippos wallowing and large elephant herds moving gracefully through the wetlands, alongside other fascinating wildlife. After the drive, continue with an enroute game drive as you make your way to the Namanga border. Here, you will board a shuttle bus to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be met by our driver who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha, where you will check in on a bed and breakfast basis for a comfortable overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha-Serengeti National Reserve

Breakfast at your Arusha Hotel, meet our staff and driver guide for briefing about the whole trip, leave Arusha for a 6 hours drive to Serengeti National park with lunch enroute. Upon arrival at the main gate have the registration done then with a game drive to the camp which is located at the Central Serengeti. Today you are scheduled for at least 3 hours game drive, then dinner will be served at Tumbili camp followed by overnight at the same camp.

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

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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)

Full Game Drive at Serengeti National Reserve

Early breakfast at the camp then leave with picnic lunches for a t least 6 hour Game drive within Serengeti National park. Here you will tracker the wildebeest, Zebras, Giraffes, Lions, Lioness, black rhino, Cheetah, Leopard, Hyena, Bushbuck, lesser kudu, wild dog, Kongoni, impala, grant’s gazelle, black backed jackal, Mongoose, Olive baboons, Vervet Monkeys among other animals are found here and you will be lucky to some of them. By noon leave the park with a stopover at Olduvai Gorge at extra cost of usd $35 per person. By evening arrive at the conservancy area where you will have dinner and overnight at Simba campsite.

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 Crater to Arusha

Breakfast at the camp, then leave for a game drive within the ngorongoro crater where you will be able to descend with a game drive with the view of Common Lions, African Elephants, Black Rhino, wildebeest, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyena. Wild dog, Grant’s Zebras, African buffalo and Hippopotamus at the crater rim. Have the picnic lunch at the crater rim then start ascending to the main gate, exit the crater after the 6 hours and drive to Arusha where you will be dropped at your Arusha Hotel.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to 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)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.