8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Budget Safari

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

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

You'll 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 fuel. You'll proceed to the Masai Mara and check in at the camp for a hot lunch. Later in the afternoon visit a nearby Maasai village. Here, you'll engage with the local community, learning about their unique culture, traditional dances, and lifestyle.

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:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve Full Day

After breakfast, you'll 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, you'll explore deeper into the park with chances to spot the Big Five and other wildlife. You'll capture memorable photos, including selfies with the famous “man-eaters” of the Mara. You'll stop at the hippo pool for a scenic picnic lunch while observing hippos and crocodiles. You'll continue your wildlife viewing until sunset.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve - Nakuru Town

You'll begin the day with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Afterwards, you'll depart for Lake Nakuru with lunch en route. You'll 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). You'll arrive in Nakuru in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

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, you'll 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. You'll watch buffaloes, zebras, and waterbuck along the lake shores. Later, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. In the afternoon, you'll drive back to Nairobi, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel for the night.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Hotel Embassy

• Budget hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nairobi - Arusha

After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to Arusha via the Namanga border, where you'll go through immigration formalities. You'll 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 hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha - Serengeti

After breakfast at your Arusha hotel, meet the driver and be transferred to the departure zone. Introduction to Tanzania safari driver guide and other Tourists then Leave Arusha and drive to Serengeti National Park. Arriving in the late afternoon at the main gate, registration then enjoys an evening game drive en route to the central Serengeti campsite. Serengeti National Park is famous for the massive migration of zebras and wildebeests and the big cat population.

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

• Inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

Our day is scheduled for the Kenya Tanzania budget safari drive in Serengeti National Park. Enjoy early breakfast at the campsite, check out, and leave with a packed lunch for at least a 6-hour game drive. Game drive in Central and Southern Serengeti National Park which is rich in wildlife and natural beauty. Exit Serengeti by noon with an optional stopover at Olduvai Gorge Museum and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservancy area. Evening optional visit to the local community, 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

• Inside Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

African breakfast at the campsite with amazing views of Ngorongoro crater which is among the seven wonders of the world. Leaves the campsite and drives to the main gate for registration and a spectacular game drive. Enjoy a 6 hours adventurous game drive down the crater rim with amazing views. Ngorongoro Crater has recorded more than 25,000 wild animal species, among them the largest Mammals. Later leave the Crater and drive to Arusha, drop off at Ambassador Hotel booked bed and breakfast.

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.