12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari by Tierras Africa

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

Nairobi to Mara

Nairobi – Maasai Mara
Pick up from Nairobi and drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. After lunch and check-in, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the famous savannah plains, with opportunities to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffaloes.

Overnight: Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Ntulele Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mara National Reserve

Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
Enjoy a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Discover its rich wildlife and beautiful landscapes, with excellent chances of seeing the Big Five. During migration season, you may also witness large herds of wildebeest and zebra.

Overnight: Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mara Ntulele Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mara to Lake Nakuru

Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, lions, buffaloes, giraffes and abundant birdlife. The park offers beautiful scenery within the Great Rift Valley.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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 to Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the lake, where you can see hippos and a variety of water birds. The afternoon can be spent enjoying the peaceful surroundings and scenic views.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Hotel Chambai Safari

• Budget hotelnear Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli

Lake Naivasha – Amboseli
Depart Naivasha after breakfast and travel to Amboseli National Park. After lunch and check-in, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is particularly famous for its large elephant herds and magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Overnight: 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

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Manjaro Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP (Kenya) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park

Full-Day Amboseli Safari
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. Discover the park's wetlands and open plains while looking for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and buffaloes. Mount Kilimanjaro provides a spectacular backdrop when the weather is clear.

Overnight: Amboseli.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Manjaro Tented Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP (Kenya) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Karatu

Amboseli – Karatu, Tanzania
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and cross into Tanzania before continuing towards Karatu. Enjoy the scenic journey through the Tanzanian countryside and arrive at your lodge for a relaxing evening.

Overnight: Karatu Kudu Lodge.

Main Destination:

Karatu (Town, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Kudu Lodge

• Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive towards the Serengeti, enjoying the changing landscapes along the way. Enter the park and enjoy an afternoon game drive as you begin exploring the famous Serengeti plains, known for their exceptional wildlife and predators.

Overnight: Serengeti.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers 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)

Serengeti National Park

Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Serengeti. Explore the vast plains in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. The day is dedicated to experiencing the Serengeti's incredible wildlife and scenery.

Overnight: Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After breakfast depart to Ngorongoro Conservation area for 6 hour crater tour, with packed lunch via an optional tour olduvai gorge, later drive on to Eileen's Tree Inn for overnight in Karatu. Ngorongoro crater is famous for the big five, plain game and birdlife, this is the Eden of Africa.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• 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 to Tarangire National park

After breakfast, depart to Tarangire National Park. This is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, birdlife, buffalos, zebras and, big herds of elephant and large baobab trees.

Overnight: Tarangire Nyikani Safari Camp.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Nyikani Camp Tarangire

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire to to Arusha

After breakfast, depart for Arusha for your final drop-off, marking the end of your Kenya and Tanzania safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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.