11-Day Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari Adventure

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

Kilimanjaro Calls; Afternoon Game Drive in Amboseli

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive south toward Amboseli National Park, with the majestic snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro growing larger on the horizon with every mile. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and check-in before heading out on your first afternoon game drive across Amboseli's iconic open plains. With Kilimanjaro as your breathtaking backdrop, spot massive elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeest roaming freely across the vast landscape. Return to camp for dinner and overnight beneath a stunning African sky.

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:

Osutua Rafiki Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Elephants and Open Plains; Game Drive in Amboseli

Rise early for a full day of game drives deep in the heart of Amboseli National Park. Morning light on Mount Kilimanjaro is one of Africa's most iconic and awe-inspiring sights. Spend the day tracking massive elephant herds moving gracefully across the swamps and open grasslands, searching for predators on the prowl, and marvelling at the extraordinary birdlife that thrives in Amboseli's diverse ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Osutua Rafiki Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hippos and Island Walks; Naivasha , Crescent Island

Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive north to the beautiful freshwater Lake Naivasha, stopping for lunch en route. Upon arrival, board a boat for a scenic ride across one of East Africa's most stunning lakes, spotting hippos surfacing lazily, fish eagles soaring gracefully overhead, and hundreds of magnificent bird species lining the papyrus-fringed shores. Your boat will drop you at the magical Crescent Island for a peaceful nature walk among giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, and zebras in a stunning predator-free sanctuary. Check into your lakeside accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Sweet Lake Resort

• Budget resortnear Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Flamingos and Rhinos ; Afternoon Game Drive Lake Nakuru

Depart Lake Naivasha after breakfast and drive to the spectacular Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check-in before heading straight into the park for an afternoon game drive around the stunning alkaline lake shores. Marvel at thousands of flamingos painting the water pink, spot endangered white rhinos grazing peacefully on open grasslands, and search for leopards draped lazily over fig tree branches. The park is also home to lions, buffalos, zebras, and over 450 bird species. Enjoy a spectacular sunset over the lake before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

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

Into the Mara;

Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and begin the scenic drive south toward the world-famous Masai Mara, stopping for lunch en route. Arrive at your budget camp in the late afternoon and check in before heading out on your first game drive across the sweeping golden plains. Spot herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, and keep watch for lions resting under acacia trees and elephants making their way to the river. Return to camp for dinner and overnight beneath a breathtaking canopy of stars.

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:

Flair Camp Experiences

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chasing the Big Five; Guided Game Drive in Masai Mara

Rise before sunrise for a full, exhilarating day of game drives deep in the heart of the Masai Mara. The early morning hours are prime time for predator sightings — lions, cheetahs, and leopards are most active at dawn before the heat of the day sets in. Your experienced guide will navigate the vast reserve, taking you through different zones and ecosystems in relentless pursuit of the Big Five. Marvel at enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras thundering across the plains, watch hippos wallow lazily in the Mara River, and keep your eyes peeled for a leopard draped elegantly over an acacia branch. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Flair Camp Experiences

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Croosing the Border; Serengeti Game Drive

Rise early, enjoy a final breakfast at your Mara camp, and check out before driving toward the Isibania Border. Complete immigration formalities and meet your Tanzanian driver-guide before beginning the scenic drive to the Serengeti, passing through stunning landscapes and vibrant Maasai communities. Enter through the iconic Ndabaka Gate and embark on an en-route game drive across the sweeping plains, spotting zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, lions, and cheetahs. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing into the famous Seronera area for an afternoon game drive, renowned for its exceptional year-round wildlife concentration and outstanding Big Five sightings. As the sun sets over the endless plains, proceed to Kilima Valley Tented Camp for check-in, dinner, and overnight on full board basis.

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:

Kilima Valley 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)

Guided Game Drive Serengeti

After breakfast, head out for a full day game drive across the vast Serengeti with a packed picnic lunch. The morning focuses on early wildlife activity when lions, leopards, and hyenas are most active across the open savannahs, where massive herds of wildebeest and zebras graze while keeping alert for predators. Your guide navigates through diverse ecosystems — river valleys, acacia woodlands, and open plains — where elephants, giraffes, and buffalos roam freely. During migration season, witness massive herds thundering dramatically across the plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon drive, tracking predators and exploring the famous kopje rock formations. As the golden light of late afternoon bathes the endless plains, return to Kilima Valley Tented Camp for dinner and overnight on full board basis.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Kilima Valley Tented Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Endless Plains; Another of Serengeti Wildlife Wonder

Begin with an early morning game drive — the best time to witness lions, leopards, and cheetahs at their most active as the Serengeti plains come alive at dawn. Large herds of wildebeest and zebras stretch across the landscape, and during migration season the spectacle is truly breathtaking. Return to camp for breakfast and a short rest before heading out through the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley, famous for its exceptional concentration of animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive in pursuit of the Big Five alongside a remarkable variety of bird species. As the sun sets over the endless plains, return to Kilima Valley Tented Camp for dinner and overnight on full board basis.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Kilima Valley Tented Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

The Eighth Wonder; Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Highland Overnight

Rise early and drive to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most extraordinary natural wonders on earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend into the vast ancient caldera — the world's largest intact volcanic crater — and spend the morning on a breathtaking game drive across the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is a wildlife paradise like no other, sheltering an astonishing concentration of animals within its walls — lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, flamingos, and one of the highest densities of black rhinos remaining in Africa. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by this breathtaking landscape before ascending out of the crater in the afternoon. Drive up to the cool, misty Ngorongoro Highlands and check into your accommodation, where sweeping views over the crater rim and surrounding forests create an utterly magical final night in the African wilderness. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the highlands.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Karatu Villas Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Arusha; Onword Journey Home

Wake up to the crisp highland air and enjoy a final breakfast overlooking the magnificent Ngorongoro landscape before checking out. Begin the scenic drive down from the highlands toward Arusha, Tanzania's vibrant safari capital, passing through stunning highland scenery and local Maasai communities along the way. Arrive in Arusha in the late morning, where your tour concludes at your hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to arrange your onward flight home at your own convenience from Kilimanjaro International Airport, bringing to a close an extraordinary eleven-day journey through the very best of Kenya and Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other 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.