10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Wonder Budget Safari

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

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport early in the morning and begin your drive through the Athi Plains. As you approach the Maasai Mara, you’ll pass by traditional Maasai homesteads. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before heading out for a game drive to explore the park and search for its wildlife. In the evening, you’ll return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara Full Day Game Drive

After breakfast, your driver/guide will pick you up, and you’ll carry your picnic lunch as you set off for a full day of game viewing within the reserve. You’ll have the opportunity to witness the stunning sunrise and spot various animals that inhabit the Maasai Mara. Later, you’ll stop at the Hippo Pool picnic site for lunch, where you can watch hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. After lunch, you’ll continue your game drives until late afternoon before returning to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

You will be picked up from the camp for an optional visit to a Maasai village, where you can experience traditional cultural practices such as songs, dances, entertainment, and a glimpse into their way of life. Afterward, you’ll return to the camp for breakfast. Following breakfast, you’ll depart for Nakuru, making a stop along the highway for lunch. You will then continue to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Hotel CityMax

• Budget hotelin Nakuru (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll head out for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its diverse wildlife, including both white and black rhinos, as well as a variety of bird species, particularly flamingos. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy the sight of hippos, buffaloes, and crocodiles at Baboon Cliff. Afterward, you’ll have lunch en route to Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll check in at Nyati Camp 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

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

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 National Park

After breakfast, your tour guide/driver will pick you up from the campsite for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park, with a packed picnic lunch. The park is renowned for its large herds of elephants and offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting. After the game drive, you’ll return to the camp, where you can enjoy a picturesque sunset with giraffes often visible in the camp’s compound. Dinner and an overnight stay will follow, completing a memorable day.

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)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Karatu Town

You’ll start the day with an early morning game drive lasting about two hours, providing a chance to observe active wildlife and predators at their peak. Afterward, return to the camp for a full breakfast before checking out with your picnic lunch. You’ll then proceed to the Kenya-Tanzania border, complete customs formalities, and transfer to Karatu Town. Upon arrival in the afternoon, you’ll check in at the lodge, have hot lunch and relax preparing for the next adventure.
Dinner and overnight will also be served on the lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodgein Karatu (Town, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast at your lodge, you’ll meet our staff and driver-guide for a briefing about your trip. Departing Karatu, you’ll drive to Serengeti National Park, enjoying lunch along the way. Upon arrival at the park’s main gate, you’ll complete the registration formalities before embarking on a game drive en route to your camp in the Central Serengeti. This marks the beginning of your journey through Tanzania’s wildlife-rich heartland. In the evening, dinner will be served at the Seronera Campsite, where you’ll spend the night.

You will spend two days within Serengeti National Park.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast at the campsite, you will set off for a day game drive in the renowned Ngorongoro Crater, one of the natural wonders of the world. With a packed lunch, you’ll descend into the crater, upon arrival for an unforgettable game-viewing experience. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to see a variety of wildlife, including black rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, and wildebeests, among others. Enjoy a scenic picnic at the crater rim before ascending back to the main gate.

Afterward, you’ll drive to the lodge in Karatu for an overnight and dinner.

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:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

On this final day, after having breakfast you will start with a journey to Arusha to the airport or hotel. Along the way, you will be able to have scenic view of landscapes and villages. Alternatively you may have an option of visiting the local markets where you can shop souvenirs or interact with local artesians, or even Maasai visit.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (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.