10-Day Kenya - Tanzania - Kenya Budget Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Nairobi – Nakuru

Your journey begins with a drive from Nairobi into the Great Rift Valley, descending towards Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive offers scenic viewpoints, escarpments, and glimpses of rural Kenyan life, setting the tone for the safari ahead. Upon arrival, you proceed for a game drive within the park, which is renowned for its high concentration of wildlife in a relatively compact area.

After the game drive, you check in at your lodge and unwind after the day’s journey. The evening is relaxed, allowing you to enjoy the lodge’s facilities and surroundings.

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:

Lanet Matfam Resort

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nakuru – Maasai Mara

After breakfast, you depart for the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, traveling through Narok town and into Maasai land. The drive showcases a transition from the Rift Valley’s green landscapes to the open savannah plains of the Mara, dotted with acacia trees and traditional Maasai homesteads.

Upon arrival, you check in at your tented camp and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight in the Mara.

Main Destination:

Mara Triangle (Masai Mara NR, 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:

Jacaranda Bush Camp

• Budget tented campjust outside Mara Triangle (Masai Mara NR, Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara

Spend the day exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve on a full-day game drive. With packed lunch boxes, you remain inside the reserve to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities. The Mara is home to the Big Five, along with numerous other species, making it one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations.

Optional visits to a Maasai village can be arranged, offering insight into local culture and traditions. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight in the Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Jacaranda Bush Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara – Kogatende

After breakfast, you depart for Tanzania, crossing the border at Isebania and proceeding into the northern Serengeti region of Kogatende within Serengeti National Park. This is a long but rewarding journey, transitioning from Kenya’s Mara ecosystem into Tanzania’s expansive Serengeti.

You will arrive at your camp in the evening, with game viewing en route providing opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. The remote and untouched nature of Kogatende enhances the sense of wilderness and exclusivity.

Dinner and overnight in Kogatende.

Main Destination:

Northern 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:

Heritage Mara Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kogatende

Spend a full day exploring the northern Serengeti around Kogatende within Serengeti National Park.

Game drives focus on tracking the migration herds (seasonal), as well as resident wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes. The Mara River continues to be a focal point for wildlife activity, offering dramatic scenes of predator-prey interactions.

Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kogatende – Seronera

After breakfast, depart for the central Serengeti (Seronera), enjoying a game drive en route through Serengeti National Park. This transition offers changing landscapes, from the northern river systems to the classic Serengeti plains.

Seronera is known for its year-round wildlife and high density of predators, making it one of the best areas for game viewing. You will arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
After breakfast, depart for the central Serengeti (Seronera), enjoying a game drive en route through Serengeti National Park. This transition offers changing landscapes, from the northern river systems to the classic Serengeti plains.

Seronera is known for its year-round wildlife and high density of predators, making it one of the best areas for game viewing. You will arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury 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)

Seronera – Ngorongoro

After a morning game drive, proceed towards Ngorongoro Crater. The journey takes you through scenic highlands and conservation areas, offering a change in climate and landscape.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge located along the crater rim or nearby.

Dinner and overnight.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro – Amboseli

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor hosts a dense concentration of wildlife, including rhinos, lions, elephants, and flamingos. After the tour, begin your journey back to Kenya, heading towards Amboseli National Park.

Arrive in the evening and check in.

Dinner and overnight.

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

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 Day)

Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park, known for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park’s open terrain makes wildlife easy to spot, offering excellent photographic opportunities.

Game drives are conducted in the morning and afternoon, with time to relax at the lodge in between.

Overnight in Amboseli.

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 – Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi, enjoying the final stretch of your safari journey. Arrive in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of an unforgettable East African safari experience.

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 cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.