9-Day Best Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari

Embark on an unforgettable 9-day budget safari across Kenya and Tanzania, exploring the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. This adventure-packed tour includes thrilling game drives, scenic stopovers, cultural experiences, and an optional visit to the famous Olduvai Gorge. Travel comfortably in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with expert guides, enjoy budget-friendly accommodations, and experience the best of East Africa’s wilderness on a well-planned safari itinerary.

Included:

✔ Transport in a tour van with a pop-up roof/4x4 Land Cruiser
✔ Airport drop-off after the trip
✔ Accommodation as per itinerary
✔ Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
✔ 1 liter of bottled water daily
✔ Professional driver-guide services
✔ All park entrance fees
✔ Game drives in parks and reserves
✔ Applicable taxes

Excluded:

✘ Personal insurance
✘ Maasai Village tour fees
✘ Alcoholic & soft drinks
✘ Balloon safari in Maasai Mara
✘ Visas & tips

Safari Itinerary:

Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Depart Nairobi in the morning with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before heading to Maasai Mara. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, witnessing Africa’s iconic wildlife at sunset. Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Spend a full day exploring Maasai Mara’s vast plains, home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the Great Migration (July–October). Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild and return for an optional Maasai cultural visit. Overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Nakuru Town

After breakfast, depart for Nakuru with an optional morning visit to a Maasai village. Arrive in Nakuru for check-in, dinner, and overnight at Buraha Zenoni Hotel.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha

Early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to spot flamingos, rhinos, and leopards. After lunch, transfer to Naivasha for a relaxing evening with an optional boat ride at Lake Naivasha. Overnight at Leisure Apex Hotel Naivasha.

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Hell’s Gate – Nairobi

Explore Hell’s Gate National Park on a cycling or walking safari before driving back to Nairobi. Drop-off at your hotel or airport for your flight to Tanzania.

Day 6: Nairobi – Namanga Border – Arusha

After breakfast, transfer via shuttle to Arusha, Tanzania. Check-in at The Charity Hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Arusha – Serengeti National Park

Depart Arusha for Serengeti with en-route game viewing. Check into Seronera Campsite and enjoy a thrilling evening game drive.

Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Morning safari in Serengeti, followed by a drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge. Overnight at Simba Campsite.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Enjoy a half-day crater tour, spotting black rhinos, wildebeests, and elephants. After a picnic lunch, return to Arusha for drop-off at The Charity Hotel.