Judeson Budget Safaris

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

Day 1

Into the Wild Frontier-Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Into the Wild Frontier-Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading toward the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley, with a scenic stop at the escarpment viewpoint for photos and stretching.

Continue through the rural countryside, passing local villages and rolling hills before arriving at your budget tented camp in time for lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure or opt for Maasai Village visit at an extra cost, relaxing at the camp and soaking in the atmosphere of the African wilderness as you prepare for the exciting days ahead. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Home of Predators Maasai Mara

Home of Predators Maasai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day safari in the spectacular Maasai Mara. This reserve is famous for its vast open plains, rich wildlife populations, and dramatic predator-prey encounters.
With picnic lunch boxes, spend the day exploring different sections of the reserve in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos the iconic Big Five. Depending on the season, you may witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains and rivers in search of greener pastures.
The day also offers opportunities to spot cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and a wide variety of birdlife. Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Rift Valley Passage Mara- Nakuru NP

Rift Valley Passage Mara- Nakuru NP

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and journey toward Lake Nakuru National Park, passing through scenic farmlands and the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. Have an en-route lunch along the way to Nakuru.
Arrive in Nakuru in the evening and check into your budget lodge or camp. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing at the property while enjoying views of the surrounding park environment. Lake Nakuru is famed for its flamingos, rhinos, and acacia woodland habitats, giving you something to look forward to on the next leg of the journey. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Across the Plains to Elephant Country

Across the Plains to Elephant Country

Following breakfast, begin the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s best locations for rhino sightings. The morning hours offer excellent chances to spot white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, and, if lucky, elusive leopards resting in the acacia trees. Drive along the lake shores where flocks of flamingos and other birdlife create a vibrant spectacle (season dependent). This short but rewarding game drive gives you a final taste of Nakuru’s rich ecosystem.
The journey takes you across Kenya’s diverse landscapes, arriving in Amboseli in the evening. Upon arrival, check into your budget camp or lodge and relax while enjoying views of the surrounding plains. On clear days, the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen towering in the distance.

Dinner and overnight in Amboseli.

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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Nyati Safari Camp
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Giants Beneath Kilimanjaro

Giants Beneath Kilimanjaro

Today is a full safari day in Amboseli. After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive with packed lunch. Explore swamps, dusty plains, and acacia woodlands where large elephant families roam freely. Look out for lions, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife. The snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro provides one of Africa’s most iconic photographic backdrops. Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Nyati Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Northern Kruger NP (South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Border Crossing Adventure

Border Crossing Adventure

Begin with an early morning en-route game drive as you exit Amboseli National Park, offering final chances to spot elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife with the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Continue the drive toward the Namanga border, where you complete immigration formalities and cross into Tanzania. Proceed to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon for check-in and rest after the journey.

Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

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)

Day 7

Into the Baobab Kingdom, Tarangire National Park

Into the Baobab Kingdom, Tarangire National Park

Leave Arusha after breakfast and descend into the wild beauty of Tarangire National Park, a land defined by towering baobabs and endless golden plains. The park quickly reveals its magic massive elephant herds moving like silent shadows across the savannah, lions resting beneath acacia trees, and giraffes stretching into the sky. The Tarangire River becomes a lifeline for wildlife, drawing animals in dramatic numbers, especially in the dry season.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch deep in the bush, where every moment feels untouched and raw.

Dinner and overnight near Tarangire.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge
  • Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Endless Plains of Wonder, Tarangire- Serengeti NP

Endless Plains of Wonder, Tarangire- Serengeti NP

Today the journey becomes legendary as you drive through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. As you enter the plains, the landscape opens into an infinite ocean of grassland—home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. Expect your first encounters with wildebeest herds, zebras, and predators beginning to stir in the distance.
The Serengeti is not just a park it is a living, breathing wilderness where survival plays out in real time. Afternoon game drive introduces you to this untamed world before heading to camp. Dinner and overnight in 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
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Crater of Life adventure, Serengeti-Ngorongoro Crater

Crater of Life adventure, Serengeti-Ngorongoro Crater

Begin the morning with a final Serengeti game drive—perhaps catching a lion pride on the move or cheetahs scanning the plains. Then journey toward the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Descend into this ancient volcanic caldera where life exists in astonishing density. Inside the crater, the safari transforms into something surreal black rhinos grazing in open sight, hippos wallowing in pools, and predators sharing space in a natural arena unlike anywhere else on Earth. Ascend in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight near the crater rim or Karatu.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Return to Safari City, Ngorongoro- Arusha City

Return to Safari City, Ngorongoro- Arusha City

After days of raw wilderness, today slows into a scenic return journey back to Arusha. Travel through lush highlands, coffee plantations, and Maasai villages where daily life continues alongside the wild landscapes you’ve just explored. Arrive in Arusha by afternoon for relaxation, reflection, and optional local shopping or cultural experiences. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

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)

Day 11

Farewell to the Wild-Nairobi Return

Farewell to the Wild-Nairobi Return

After breakfast, begin the final stretch of your safari journey back to Nairobi via the Namanga border. The drive is filled with quiet reflection recalling roaring lions, endless plains, and the unforgettable rhythm of the wild.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, marking the end of an extraordinary East African adventure that feels less like a trip… and more like a story lived.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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