8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Budget Safari

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

Nairobi - Masai Mara Game Reserve

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and begin your journey to the world-renowned Masai Mara. Your first stop will be at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, where you'll enjoy sweeping views of the escarpments and take some scenic photos. The second stop will be in Narok town for refreshments and fueling. Proceed to Masai Mara and check in at the Camp for a hot lunch. Later in the afternoon, head out for an exciting evening game drive to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and more in the savannah landscape.

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:

Budget camping

• Just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara Full Day

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in the expansive Masai Mara, known for its vast savannah plains and rich biodiversity. With your picnic lunch packed, explore deeper into the park with chances to spot the Big Five and other wildlife. Capture memorable photos, including selfies with the famous “man-eaters” of the Mara. Stop at the hippo pool for a scenic picnic lunch while observing hippos and crocodiles. Continue your game viewing until sunset.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara - Nakuru Town

Begin the day with a warm cup of tea or coffee, then visit a nearby Maasai village. Here, you'll engage with the local community, learning about their unique culture, traditional dances, and lifestyle. Afterwards, depart for Lake Nakuru with lunch en route. Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Longonot and the Rift Valley. You have the option to enjoy a boat ride at Lake Naivasha (at an extra cost of $20 per person). Arrive in Nakuru in the evening 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:

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 National Park - Nairobi

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. Famous for its population of pink flamingos and endangered rhinos, the park also features scenic viewpoints like Baboon Cliff. Watch buffaloes, zebras, and waterbuck along the lake shores. Later, enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. In the afternoon, drive back to Nairobi where you'll be dropped off at your hotel for overnight.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Kenya Comfort Hotel

• Budget hotelin Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Nairobi - Arusha

After an early breakfast, transfer to Arusha via Namanga border where you'll go through immigration formalities. Arrive in Arusha and check in at your hotel for relaxation. The evening is at leisure to explore the town or prepare for the Tanzania segment of your safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge herds of elephants and the life-giving Tarangire River. Enjoy a game drive en route with a stop for lunch. Spot wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, giraffes, kudus, elands, and many species of birds. The swampy areas attract a wide variety of animals, making it an excellent birding and wildlife viewing destination. Arrive at your camp for dinner and overnight.

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

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater is a haven for wildlife including black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos around Lake Magadi. Enjoy your packed picnic lunch at a scenic site within the crater. After lunch, ascend the crater and transfer to your accommodation near Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight stay.

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

• Outside Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara – Arusha

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. This small but diverse park is known for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, and the scenic views of Lake Manyara. Bird lovers will enjoy the thousands of flamingos and over 400 bird species. After the game drive, return to Arusha where your safari concludes.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.