Experience the best of East Africa on this budget-friendly 4×4 jeep safari through Kenya and Tanzania. Explore the iconic Masai Mara, spot the Big Five on game drives, and cross into Tanzania to witness the vast plains of the Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy comfortable lodge and tented camp stays, home-cooked meals, and expert local guides. Perfect for travelers who want an authentic wildlife adventure without the premium price tag.
10-Day Ultimate Budget Safari Kenya and Tanzania
Experience the best of East Africa on this budget-friendly 4×4 jeep safari through Kenya and Tanzania. Explore the iconic Masai Mara, spot the Big Five on game drives, and cross into Tanzania to witness the vast plains of the Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy comfortable lodge and tented camp stays, home-cooked meals, and expert local guides. Perfect for travelers who want an authentic wildlife adventure without the premium price tag.
Highlights
- Enjoy thrilling morning and afternoon game drives across Kenya and Tanzania.
- Experience spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Explore the Great Rift Valley and its scenic landscapes
- Descend into a spectacular volcanic crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience.
- Witness large herds of elephants in their natural habitat.
- Search for the Big Five and other diverse wildlife species.
- Enjoy optional boat and walking experiences surrounded by nature and wildlife.
- Stay in carefully selected safari lodges and camps throughout the journey.
Itinerary
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport. Head south towards Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive through the park's swamps and plains, home to elephants, lions, buffalo, and abundant birdlife. Spend two nights at a budget tented camp, enjoying the wilderness atmosphere before continuing to Tarangire.
Morning
- Pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport.
- Drive south towards Amboseli National Park.
- Enjoy scenic views of the Kenyan countryside along the way.
Afternoon
- Arrive in Amboseli and enjoy lunch.
- Begin your first game drive through the park.
- Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes and giraffes.
Evening
- Return to your lodge after the game drive.
- Enjoy dinner and relax.
- Overnight at your Amboseli lodge/camp.
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, famous for its magnificent elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across the park’s scenic plains and wetlands, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous bird species. Take a break for a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your wildlife adventure and returning to your lodge in the evening.
Morning
- Early breakfast before heading into the park.
- Enjoy a morning game drive across the open plains.
- Search for elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes and buffaloes.
Afternoon
- Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
- Continue exploring the swamps and wildlife areas.
- Capture beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding scenery.
Evening
- Complete your final game drive.
- Return to the lodge for dinner.
- Relax and overnight in Amboseli.
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive to the Namanga border crossing into Tanzania. Once through immigration, continue overland to Tarangire National Park, known for its dense population of elephants and iconic baobab trees. Stop for lunch en route, either packed or at the hotel. In the afternoon, enter the park for a game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife congregates, including elephants, lions, and diverse birdlife. Arrive at your camp in time for dinner and overnight.
Morning
- Enjoy breakfast and depart Amboseli.
- Drive towards the Namanga border crossing.
- Complete immigration formalities before entering Tanzania.
Afternoon
- Continue towards Tarangire National Park.
- Stop for lunch along the way.
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River.
Evening
- Drive to your camp after the game drive.
- Enjoy dinner and relax.
- Overnight at your Tarangire camp.
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping en route to admire views of the Great Rift Valley. Continue to your camp near the crater rim, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to relax and take in the scenery, or join an optional guided nature walk around the camp (available at an extra cost). Return for dinner and overnight, ready for an early start into the crater the next morning.
Morning
- Enjoy breakfast before departing Tarangire.
- Take a final look at the park’s wildlife and baobab landscapes.
- Begin the scenic drive towards Ngorongoro.
Afternoon
- Enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley.
- Stop for lunch along the way.
- Continue to your camp near the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
Evening
- Relax and enjoy the spectacular surroundings.
- Optional guided nature walk at an extra cost.
- Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Start with an early breakfast before descending into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive across the crater floor, home to dense wildlife including lion, rhino, and flamingo-lined lakes. Afterwards, climb back up the rim and continue overland to Serengeti National Park, stopping for a packed lunch en route.
Arrive in the afternoon and head straight into the park for a game drive before reaching camp for dinner and overnight.
Morning
- Enjoy an early breakfast.
- Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
- Search for lions, rhinos, buffaloes, flamingos and other wildlife.
Afternoon
- Ascend from the crater and continue towards Serengeti.
- Enjoy a packed lunch en route.
- Enter the Serengeti and begin your game drive.
Evening
- Continue with an afternoon wildlife search.
- Proceed to your camp for check-in.
- Enjoy dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a full day in the Serengeti: breakfast at camp, followed by a morning game drive across the endless plains in search of lion, cheetah, and (seasonally) the wildebeest migration. Return for lunch, then head out for a second game drive before dinner and overnight at camp.
Morning
- Enjoy an early breakfast at camp.
- Head out for a morning game drive across the endless plains.
- Look for lions, cheetahs, elephants and other wildlife.
Afternoon
- Return to camp for lunch and relaxation.
- Set out for a second game drive.
- Search for wildlife around the plains and water sources.
Evening
- Return to camp after your game drive.
- Enjoy dinner under the Serengeti atmosphere.
- Relax and overnight at camp.
After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and cross the border back into Kenya at Isebania, continuing on to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Stop for lunch en route, either packed or at a local restaurant. Arrive in the afternoon and settle into camp before an evening game drive in search of the reserve's famous prides of lion and, seasonally, the great wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River. Return for dinner and overnight.
Morning
- Enjoy breakfast before departing Serengeti.
- Drive towards the Isebania border crossing.
- Cross into Kenya and continue towards the Masai Mara.
Afternoon
- Stop for lunch en route.
- Continue the journey through the Kenyan countryside.
- Arrive in the Masai Mara and check into your camp.
Evening
- Enjoy an evening game drive in the reserve.
- Search for lions, elephants, giraffes and other wildlife.
- Return for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a full day of game viewing: breakfast at camp, followed by a morning game drive across the open grasslands, lunch back at camp, and a second game drive in the afternoon before returning for dinner and overnight.
Morning
- Enjoy an early breakfast at camp.
- Head out for a morning game drive.
- Explore the open grasslands in search of abundant wildlife.
Afternoon
- Return to camp for lunch.
- Relax before heading out for another game drive.
- Look for the Big Five and, seasonally, the wildebeest migration.
Evening
- Complete your afternoon game drive.
- Return to camp for dinner.
- Relax and overnight in the Masai Mara.
After a final breakfast in the Masai Mara, depart and drive towards Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional boat ride on the lake to view hippos, pelicans, and fish eagles up close (available at an extra cost), or take a guided walk at Crescent Island, home to giraffe, zebra, and various antelope roaming freely without predators. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight, marking your final night on safari.
Morning
- Enjoy breakfast at your camp.
- Depart the Masai Mara for Lake Naivasha.
- Enjoy scenic views as you travel through the Great Rift Valley region.
Afternoon
- Arrive at Lake Naivasha and enjoy lunch at the lodge.
- Take an optional boat ride to see hippos and water birds.
- Alternatively, enjoy a guided walk at Crescent Island.
Evening
- Return to your lodge after the afternoon activity.
- Enjoy dinner and relax.
- Overnight at Lake Naivasha.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge before departing Lake Naivasha for the drive back to Nairobi. Pass through the scenic Great Rift Valley viewpoint along the way, with an opportunity to stop for photos. Arrive back in Nairobi in the early afternoon, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey, bringing your 10-day safari adventure to a close.
Morning
- Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge.
- Depart Lake Naivasha for Nairobi.
- Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley countryside.
Afternoon
- Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs.
- Continue towards Nairobi.
- Arrive in the city in the early afternoon.
Evening
- Drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or airport.
- Connect with your onward travel arrangements.
- End of your memorable 10-day Kenya and Tanzania safari.
Includes/Excludes
- Accommodation for 9 nights in selected safari lodges and camps.
- Daily meals as specified in the itinerary: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- All game drives and safari activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- Transportation throughout the safari in a 4x4 safari vehicle.
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- All national park and conservation area entrance fees as specified.
- Ngorongoro Crater conservation and crater service fees.
- Border assistance at Namanga and Isebania crossings.
- Bottled drinking water during game drives.
- All applicable government taxes and service charges.
- Airport/hotel pickup in Nairobi at the start of the safari.
- Airport/hotel drop-off in Nairobi at the end of the safari.
- Game viewing and wildlife photography opportunities throughout the safari.
- International and domestic flights.
- Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania.
- Travel insurance and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and drinks.
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specifically included.
- Optional activities such as the Lake Naivasha boat ride and Crescent Island guided walk.
- Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide and lodge staff.
- Personal purchases and souvenirs.
- Any activities or excursions not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any additional accommodation before or after the safari.
- Any costs arising from changes to the itinerary requested by the client.
- Any other services not specifically listed under What's Included.
