13-Day Budget-Friendly Kenya & Tanzania Safari Expedition

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• 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 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)

Masai Mara National Reserve

You'll have breakfast and set off for a full-day game drive and enjoy the beautiful Mara savannah grassland landscape on rolling hills and its ‘residents’. It is best known for wildebeest migration which is seasonal between the months of July, August and September. If lucky enough you will view the Big Five (Grang Cinq) in complete but you won’t miss one or two of the Big Five if not all. It is home to a variety of birds species which is a magnificent site. You'll have a picnic lunch in the wilderness then proceed with the search for wild animals till late evening. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

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 National Park

You'll have breakfast and proceed to the Maasai village to learn about their culture and engage in various activities at an extra cost of $10 per person then leave for Nakuru with a lunch in Mai Mahiu. You'll enjoy the beautiful sight of Mount Longonot on your way to Nakuru and the sight of the beautiful Lake Naivasha from afar. You could engage in an optional fun activity of boat riding at the lake Naivasha. Then, you'll proceed to Nakuru. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay at the 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)

Nakuru - Naivasha

Have a morning Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National Park that is famously known for flamingoes and also a rhino sanctuary for both the white endangered rhino and the black rhino. Enjoy the splendid site of the water body animals like the buffaloes, crocodiles and the hippos too and how they live together. You will view this from a view point of the baboon cliff and interact with the baboons too. Have picnic lunch then later in the day travel to Naivasha. Have dinner and spend the night in Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Leisure Apex Resort

• Budget hotelnear Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Naivasha to Amboseli

Have your breakfast then get to Hells Gate and get started with the fun activities of walking and climbing through the Gorges as you have nature walks appreciating what gifts nature has to give then do bike riding which is an optional fun activity. Enjoy the vegetation around the park. Later have lunch and depart for Amboseli via Nairobi and the Busy Nairobi – Mombasa highway to arrive Amboseli in time for 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

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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)

Amboseli Full day

Have breakfast then set out for the full Game Drive in the second bet park in Kenya and enjoy the beautiful wildlife that is viewed at a close proximity. Meet the elephants of Amboseli that are really large and the roars of Amboseli. The view even gets better when you get the view of the largest snow capped mountain of Africa which is Mount Kilimanjaro. Have picnic lunch. Optional activity of visiting the villages at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

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)

Amboseli to Arusha

Have early breakfast then set out for the early game drive at 6:30Am in the swampy park and enjoy variety of herbivores wallowing in the muddy swamps like the hippos and the large elephants and their cubs and variety of other wildlife. En-route drive to Namanga border where you will catch a shuttle bus to Arusha. Upon arrival meet our driver who will transfer you to Charity Hotel booked bed and breakfast.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire

You leave Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its iconic baobab trees and large concentrations of elephants, Tarangire offers a quieter but equally rewarding safari experience. During your game drive, you follow the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink. Giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and various antelope species are common, along with predators such as lions and leopards. You overnight at a campsite.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you travel toward the vast plains of the Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route. As you enter the Central Serengeti, the landscape opens into endless grasslands dotted with rocky kopjes. An afternoon game drive introduces you to this world-famous ecosystem, home to abundant wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and possibly large herds of wildebeest depending on the season. You overnight in the heart of the 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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti National Park Full Game Drive

A full day in the Serengeti allows for extensive exploration. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal the park’s incredible biodiversity. Lions rest on kopjes, cheetahs patrol the plains, and hyenas roam in search of opportunity. The sheer scale of the Serengeti creates a sense of endless wilderness. You return to camp in the evening to enjoy dinner under a starlit sky.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

After a morning game drive in the Serengeti, you journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon reaching the crater rim, you are rewarded with breathtaking views into the caldera below. The following morning, you descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor. This unique ecosystem supports a dense concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, hippos, lions, buffalo, and flamingos along the soda lake. After your crater exploration, you ascend to the rim for 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:

Budget camping

• on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro 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, blue 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:

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

Arusha-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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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