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Kenya and Tanzania Budget Camping Safari
Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari is among the best of Kenya Tanzania safari tours for a group joining safaris, The safari package is well customized for African wildlife adventure safari across the best of Kenya and Tanzania parks. Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari itinerary is open for safari bookings by individuals, groups, and even couples and guaranteed of meeting other tourists booked for the same Kenya and Tanzania safari tours or just similar.
Key information
- Maximum group size: 8 persons
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi
- Children policy: Children from the age of 3 years old are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Park fees are included.
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Highlights
- Opportunity to explore the best of Kenya and Tanzania parks
- Guaranteed sightings of the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife
- Transport on a customized safari van in Kenya and a 4x4 in Tanzania
- Guaranteed services of a professional English speaking driver guide
- Meals each day while on safari
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- 12 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Kilimanjaro International Airport (US$ 30 per person)
Accommodation
You will be accommodated at various tented camps and budget hotels while in Kenya. In Tanzania, you will stay at Arusha Center Inn Hotel, Seronera camp, and other camps at the location where the safari will take place.
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve
The Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari starts with a scheduled pick-up within Nairobi. Transfer to the departure point for briefing and introduction to other tourists and driver guide. Depart the city center before 8 a.m. and drive via The Great Rift Valley viewpoint, stop to witness the escarpment wall, and use the washrooms. Descend the escarpment wall and drive to Narok town for the final shopping. The safari deepens to the Masai Mara game reserve arriving at the Camp in time for check-in, a hot lunch, and a little siesta.
Early evening, you will have your first introductory game drive for 2 to 3 hours, tranversing the best game reserve with close encounters with wild animals. Witness the sunset and drive back to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Breakfast then depart the camp with packed picnic lunches for a full-day Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari. Masai Mara game reserve is famously known for its annual great migration. The wildebeest and zebras cross from Serengeti to Masai Mara between July to October.
Enjoy an 8-hour hour-thrilling game drive characterized by several up-close encounters of African wildlife species. The sightseeing of the day is lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, and elephants. Gazelles, elands, topi, antelopes, hyenas, waterbuck among others. Late evening exit and drive to the campsite for an optional activity, dinner, and overnight.
Day 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve to Nakuru Town
This safari experience in Masai Mara is not complete without a cultural tour visiting the local Masai people. The visit is optional and has much to offer to tourists, enjoy the Masai dances, and mingle with them as they carry on their morning chores. Warriors will teach you the jungle survival tactic and how they become warriors. Later return to the campsite for check out, leave the Masai Mara region via Narok, and drive to Nakuru. You may do the game drive on the same day at Nakuru or the following morning.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park to Amboseli National Park
Breakfast at your Nakuru Hotel, check out, and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for the safari experience. Enjoy a 4-hour game drive as you explore and discover the beauty of Lake Nakuru National Park, a sanctuary for the endangered Black and White Rhinos. The Pink flamingos, buffalos, baboons, zebras, Rothschild giraffes, and antelopes among other wildlife species and birds.
Finally exit Lake Nakuru National Park and drive to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi. Have a stopover on the main highway for a hot lunch at a restaurant. An optional activity at Lake Naivasha for a boat ride at an extra cost because it is en route. Arrive at Amboseli Campsite in the late evening for dinner, bonfire, and overnight.
Day 5: Amboseli National Park
African breakfast with great views of Amboseli National Park which is the second most visited after Masai Mara. Because of its large herds of African elephants and the thrilling views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Mountain is located on the Tanzania side but Amboseli National Park offers a great viewpoint.
Depart the campsite for 8 hours of safari game drive. Enjoy a thrilling game drive and a picnic lunch at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Transverse the Amboseli National Park and visit the swampy areas. So the swampy area attracts a large number of African wildlife as it is the main source of drinking water. In the late evening exit the national park and drive to the camp for an optional activity plus dinner
Day 6: Amboseli National Park to Arusha
Early in the morning enjoy your African breakfast, and check out with packed picnic lunches. Enjoy the final Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari experience in Amboseli National Park. Traverse from Amboseli Kimana Gate to Amboseli Mashenani Gate with at least 2 hours of game drivers.
Exit Amboseli National Park and drive to the Kenya and Tanzania Namanga border for Immigration. A shared shuttle bus from Nairobi will pick you up for a 2 hours journey to Arusha. Arrive in the late afternoon and meet the Absolute Holiday Safaris Tanzania agent for a transfer to the Arusha hotel. Late afternoon and evening will be at leisure at least to discover Arusha, dinner, and overnight.
Day 7: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Breakfast at your Arusha hotel, and meet our Tanzania agent for an introduction. Again meet other Tourists and The Tanzania safari driver guide, who will be your caring partner. Then depart Arusha with picnic lunches and drive to Tarangire National Park for the 6-hour safari experience.
Tarangire National Park runs along two Rivers that act as a magnet for the attraction of African wildlife species. In addition, a great number of bird species have been recorded along the River banks. With great African safari memories exit and drive to Lake Manyara Campsite for Dinner and Overnight.
Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park
Breakfast at your campsite, collect the picnic lunches, and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a 6-hour game drive, Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its unique sources of water from the underground springs, streams, and Rivers, Large flocks of the Pink Flamingos and it’s Tree Climbing lions.
Lake Manyara National Park will give you a great experience for your Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari experience, exit the park in the evening, and drive back to Panorama campsite for dinner, bonfire, and overnight.
Day 9: Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti National Park
Breakfast at the campsite, check out with packed picnic lunch boxes, and drive to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival registration for Kenya and Tanzania budget Camping safari experience. Serengeti is famous for the massive migration of the wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy the game drive en route to central Serengeti where you will experience camping under the blue sky. Delicious meals will be served by your cook followed by overnight.
Day 10: Serengeti National Park
Breakfast at the campsite then departs with packed picnic lunches for a full-day safari experience. Serengeti National Park is wide and an 8-hour game drive will give Tourists great memories. Visit the Serengeti Kopjes in search of the pride of lions, the crocodile-infested Grumeti River, and further the Masai Mara areas. The day will be long but full of great safari experiences. Late evening return to Seronera campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 11: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Breakfast then final Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari experience in Serengeti. Explore the Mawe area in search of elephants, buffalos, antelope, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, baboons, and others. By noon exit Serengeti National Park, picnic lunch, and an optional stopover at the Olduvai Gorge Museum. Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservancy area for an afternoon visit to the locals at extra cost. Here again, we will enjoy a third night under the blue sky after a delicious meal.
Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Breakfast at the campsite, with views of the Ngorongoro crater which is our safari destination. Finally Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari in Ngorongoro crater which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Ngorongoro Crater is also one of the seven wonders of the world. Enjoy 6 6-hour game drive down the Crater rim, a Picnic lunch, and ascend to the main gate with amazing views. Exit, and drive to Arusha town arriving at the hotel late evening for check-in, dinner, and overnight.
Day 13: Departure
Breakfast at Arusha Hotel then meet our Tanzania Agent for a transfer. Either drive to Arusha airport for a flight to Zanzibar for a beach holiday or to Kilimanjaro airport. Alternatively, by 0800 am catch a shared shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi Upon arrival meet our driver and be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Guides
Patrick Kusola
Patrick's an adventure guide and the top senior guide with a travel tour agency in Nairobi. He received schooling and training at Utalii College where he was approved as a guide. He began working as a city guide and upgraded to a full guide shortly thereafter. He enjoys sharing knowledge of different species of animals and birds with others. Among the organization guides, he's proud to have the first priority to lead groups as a guide and take them into the wilderness. He is very informative and responsible, the company trusts him with all clients as they are ensured everyone is in safe hands.
Jackson Wachira Mureithi
A Kenya-born adventure guide, he is a great guide who does his job with passion. He's always ready to make his services available with a clean and open heart to all clients. He has a great deal of knowledge of cultural activities, animals, birds, and Kenyan topography. His office co-workers are proud of him for the services he offers to clients and the great role he plays in the organization. The company chose him due to his work with many tour operators and because of his good records. The people at the agency trust him with clients as they are aware of his clients’ satisfaction.
Location
This safari will take place in Nairobi, Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli in Kenya; and Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.
- Kinldy expect approximately 2 hours driving time to and from the airport.
- Please expect long driving hours before reaching certain destinations for the game drives.
- Please note that according to the neighbouring countries tour policy the Tanzanian part is handled by Seven Wonders Tours and Safaris. Please expect slight delays due to the process of changing tour operators.
Food
The price of the package includes three daily meals (except on some days as specified in the itinerary) and mineral water.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Hallal
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
You may choose to visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum for an extra cost along the way to Serengeti National Park.
What's included
- Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari as per the itinerary
- Round Transport from the starting point back to the Finishing point
- Services of a Professional and Knowledgeable English speaking driver guide
- Meals each day while on safari
- All mentioned game drive
- All park admission fees
- Transfer from the airport and back to the airport
- 1 liter of bottled water each day
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
What's not included
- Personal travel insurance
- Any optional activity such as a visit to Masai village, visit Olduvai Gorge, Boat Ride at Naivasha, etc.
- Beverages and alcoholic drinks
- Visa fees
- International or domestic flights
- Gratitude to safari crew
- Things of personal use
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Kilimanjaro International Airport
329 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 30 per person
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
224 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
