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12 Day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Budget Camping Safari
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Best Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
Explore the jewel of Kenya’s and Tanzania's wildlife viewing areas. This safari will take you to several wonderful places in Kenya and Tanzania including Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire Park. You will spend your two weeks experiencing the epic holiday with the best service! No need to worry about anything because Perfect Safaris will prepare it for you. So what are you waiting for? Just pack your bag and be ready!
Key information
- Group safari (add 200 USD per person to make it a private safari)
- Minimum group size: 2 persons
- For 6 people it will be automatically a private safari
- Children policy: Children from the age of 2 years old are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi
- Languages spoken: English speaking guides
- All park fees are included.
Meet the guides
George
Highlights
- Daily game drive
- Close encounter with wildlife
- Chance to see the great wildebeest migration
- Safari in the best spot in Kenya and Tanzania
- Informative, friendly, and professional guide
- Transportation with a small group upto 6 people
- 11 nights' accommodation
- Bottled water
Styles
11 activity days
Group size: 2-20 participants
Airport transfer available:
Kilimanjaro International Airport (US$ 50 per person)
Kilimanjaro International Airport (US$ 50 per person)
Airport transfer included:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
17:00
You will be accommodated in various accommodations during the safari:
Day 1: Ibis Styles Hotel
Located in the Westlands business district, Ibis Styles is the ideal spot for a business traveler who is conscious about value for money and affordability. They provide everything you would need for your business trip in a chic atmosphere and our amazing team of rock stars is always in a happy mood to enhance your experience.
Day 2 - 3: Rhino Camp / Miti Mingi Camp
Rhino Camp
Located on the slopes of the Oloolamuita Hills, this Maasai Mara accommodation offers magnificent views across the eastern reaches of the park. The camp is one kilometer from Ololaimutia Gate and seven kilometers from Sekenani Gate.
The campsite has a total of 70 rooms with the option of single, double, triple, and family occupancy. There are 30 rooms made of stone for guests. The walled rooms are meant for guests who worry about their security and those having children. The remaining units are tented rooms ideal for travelers looking to be true to the wild experience.
The tents are linked by a pathway neatly framed by well-maintained flower bushes, manicured lawns, and flanked by indigenous trees. The rooms are fronted by a private veranda ideal for relaxing and giving one the feeling of truly experiencing the tranquility of the bush. Each suite is fitted with mosquito nets and an en-suite bathroom with showers, flush toilets, and a washbasin.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Miti Mingi Camp
The camp is situated within the Masai Mara eco-system and on the banks of Ololaimutia River which is a watering point for most of the wild animals, especially elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, etc. This small and exclusive campsite comprises 25 tents.
The tents are furnished with all the amenities required by the modern traveler. Decorated in calming safari tones, natural woods, wrought iron, and crisp cotton, each tent has been meticulously planned to maximize comfort. All tents have four-poster beds and mosquito nets, en-suite with shower, WC, and flush toilets, hot and cold running water, and electricity with a voltage of 240 volts.
Day 4: Lanet Matfam Resort
Lanet Matfam Resort is a perfect place to call home when you are around this amazing little corner of the world. Within eye-sight of Lake Nakuru National Park, clouded by beautiful shady trees, an island in a sea of beautiful gardens and lawns is our elegant hotel.
Lanet Matfam Resort is a pleasant all-suite hotel that reflects the best in accomodation, easy check-in and discreet check-out with a passionate team of highly trained, professional and eager to smile staff.
- Accommodation level: Mid Range
Day 5: Astorian Grand Hotel
Astorian Grand Hotel is a modern style hotel among hotels in Naivasha located conveniently 3 km away from Naivasha town. The prestigious hotel surrounds the guest in a peaceful, warm, relaxed and serene environment away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Day 6: Namanga River Hotel
At the heart of Namanga, a Kenya-Tanzania border town, is Namanga River Lodge. The lodge is located walking distance from the border and a guest at the lodge can experience the best of both cultures. Namanga River Lodge has a total of 30 rooms. The rooms – some double, others twin – have terrazzo and mazeras floors, with old style showers and water closets. Behind the hotel is a bridge over Namanga River that was built by Italian prisoners of war (POW) in 1943. It is possible to view Mt. Kilimanjaro from the lodge and it offers a nice overnight stop for tourists heading into Tanzania.
Day 7: Jambo Campsite
This campsite is conveniently located in the Mto Wa Mbu village, not far from the gate to Lake Manyara National Park. It features well-maintained gardens and spotless en-suite rooms in two-story houses. Each room has a television, fridge, and terrace or balcony. There's also a swimming pool, restaurant, and baobab tree bar. The campsite has a spacious camping ground with good ablution facilities. Hot and cold showers are both available.
Day 8: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
The Seronera Wildlife lodge is located at one of the most crucial spots in the Serengeti National Park, where you can witness an actual kill in the flesh in Seronera area. Seronera Wildlife Lodge is in the central area of the national park and it is at this spot that most of the game drives and balloon safaris should ideally start. The lodge is also located on one of the routes for the migratory activity and you can truly witness the extraordinary natural phenomenon first hand.
The lodge boosts of about 75 rooms all with extremely stunning views to the Serengeti plains and great wildlife. The rooms are fully furnished and have an authentic African touch but with a five star modernity. There are king size beds, suite bathrooms, central heating, and a host of luxury amenities. Of the 75 rooms, there are twin rooms with two beds, double rooms with one king-size bed, a presidential suite and one junior suite.
The restaurant at this lodge is packed with great safari mood and its is built with rocks and wood. It has both a touch of international hospitality and great African service. The chefs here are good at both local and international cuisines. There is a bar on this same facility as well. Here you will be treated to both local and international brew. You have a chance to share experiences with lots of other travelers and plays lots of games to cool off the hustles of the day. There are two bars. The indoor and outdoor bar.
Day 9: Simba Campsite
Simba Campsite lies on the very rim of Ngorongoro Crater and has an excellent view across the caldera. A fantastic sunrise over the crater rim makes a fine breakfast scene. Often, there are elephants wandering around the camp. This campsite is guarded.
Tents have mats, and bathrooms are outside the tent. Facilities at Simba Campsite are basic, but this is more than made up for by the atmosphere of this camp in the clouds.
- Accommodation level: Budget
Day 10: Kigongoni Lodge
Located inside a 70 acre coffee farm less than a kilometre off the Arusha-Moshi road, 12 km from Arusha town and 45 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kigongoni Lodge is ideal for visitors on holiday and business.
Tucked in lush gardens on a hilltop with spectacular views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru, Kigongoni Lodge offers 18 cottages built in traditional African styles and materials, all with bathroom en suite, four-poster beds with mosquito nets, fireplace, private verandah, telephone, writing and sitting area.
Other facilities include a restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, internet facilities, a boutique / curio shop, nature walk through the lodge’s 70 acre forest and coffee farm, guided walks with cultural experience.
Day 11: Venus Hotel
Venus Hotel Arusha is committed to providing quality services and hospitality, offering comfort and well-being for all guests. The unique location, in the heart of Arusha, with 52 spacious and luxurious rooms, professional and welcoming staff, and with their commitment to serve the guests, make the Venus Premier Hotel the right choice for you during your stay in Arusha.
Program
Day 1
Pickup from the airport/hotel by our professional English speaking guide/driver and be taken to your hotel in Nairobi for the overnight on bed and breakfast basis.
Accommodation: Ibis styles Hotel - (Bed and Breakfast)
DAY 2: NAIROBI TO MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
At 8 o'clock you will be picked up from your Nairobi Hotel and commence the drive to Maasai Mara. You will pass via the Great Rift Valley view point where you will have a stopover of 10 -15 minutes to view the rift valley. Lunch will be at the camp in Maasai Mara. In the afternoon after you check in depart for a sunset evening game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve (4.00 to 6.00 p.m).
Masai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. Its regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife Viewing areas.
Dinner and overnight at Rhino camp/ Miti Mimgi camp or similar.
DAY 3: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MAASAI MARA RESERVE
At around 7:00 am after breakfast, you will leave for a full day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five and the annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Hardly can a visitor miss to spot the big five. The phenomenal wildebeest migration which is a spectacular event only seen in Maasai mara is the seventh wonder of the world. At midday, You will have picnic lunch in the park which is provided by us. You will visit the site of the yearly wildebeest migration and see the resident crocodiles and hippos sited at the banks of Mara river.
Dinner and overnight at Rhino camp/ Miti Mimgi camp or similar.
DAY 4: DEPART MAASAI MARA TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Early breakfast then depart for your drive to Lake Nakuru with a brief stop at Maasai Village for cultural encounter- Learn about the Masai community and interact with the local Masai people as you en route out of Maasai Mara. Thereafter commence the drive to Nakuru. You will arrive early at the Hotel where you can take some time to relax at the pool, Wi-Fi or a stroll in the compound
Dinner and Overnight at Lanet Matfam Resort Nakuru
DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU TO LAKE NAIVASHA/HELL’S GATE
You will have an early breakfast and depart by 7am to straight to the park. Its a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos . The game drive lasts 3 hours, after which you depart on a 1-hour drive back to Naivasha to arrive in time for lunch. Lunch will be at Marina restaurant.
After lunch, you will go to hell's gate for biking safari and get the rare chance to view wildlife outside of a safari vehicle BUT if you are too tired you will be driven in the park. you will later go for an hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing. You also have the option of going to crescent ISLAND for a walking safari instead of Hells Gate Park.
Dinner and overnight at Astorian grand hotel.
DAY 6: NAIVASHA- ARUSHA
Breakfast at the lodge and thereafter proceed to Namanga which is the border town to get ready for the Tanzania part. Depending on the traffic, we might arrive early afternoon at the border, we will then clear with customs and proceed onwards to Arusha Tanzania. You will arrive at your hotel early evening, check in and have the rest of the evening at leisure- relax, swim, catch up with friends and get latest news on using the Wi-Fi.
Dinner at the Hotel- Venus Premier Hotel
DAY 7: ARUSHA TO MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Early morning breakfast then you will be picked up to join a group to Manyara national park. Manyara is 2 hours’ drive from Arusha and it’s a small park that you can do game drives for 2 to 3 hours. Game drive after lunch until evening. Lake Manyara National Park is a protected area in Tanzania's Arusha and Manyara Regions, situated between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. It is administered by the Tanzania National Parks Authority, and covers an area of 325 km² including about 230 km² lake surface.
Dinner and relax at the Manyara campsite
DAY 8: LAKE MANYARA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast then Leave for Serengeti. Arrive and start game drive en-route to the camp. Serengeti National Park, in northern Tanzania, is known for its massive annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Seeking new pasture, the herds move north from their breeding grounds in the grassy southern plains. Many cross the marshy western corridor’s crocodile-infested Grumeti River. Others veer northeast to the Lobo Hills, home to black eagles. Black rhinos inhabit the granite outcrops of the Moru Kopjes. More game drives afternoon until late evening.
Dinner and relax at the Seronera Campsite
DAY 9: SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO
- Early morning game drive in Serengeti until 1 pm. Depart after lunch. Game drives en-route to Ngorongoro and arrives at Simba campsite to spend night there.
- Dinner and relax at the Simba Campsite
DAY 10: NGORONGORO TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast, game drive then leave for Ngorongoro for a safari game drive with picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration. Livestock belonging to the semi-nomadic Maasai tribe graze alongside wild animals. Hominin fossils found in the Olduvai Gorge date back millions of years.
Dinner and overnight at Jambo campsite
DAY 11: TARANGIRE TO ARUSHA
Breakfast, then leave for Tarangire for half day game drive until 1pm and start the drive to Arusha.
Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, it is located in Manyara Region. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season. The Tarangire Ecosystem is defined by the long-distance migration of wildebeest and zebras. During the dry season thousands of animals concentrate in Tarangire National Park from the surrounding wet-season dispersal and calving areas.
Dinner and overnight stay at Venus Premier Hotel.
DAY 12: ARUSHA TO NAIROBI
- Breakfast, then Board a shuttle to arrive in Nairobi at around 3 pm. Drop off to hotel of your choice or airport.
Location
Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara National Reserve is the most popular tourist destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley, it is primarily an open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. It is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Hardly can a visitor miss to spot the Big Five. The phenomenal wildebeest migration which is a spectacular event that can be seen in Maasai Mara is the wonder of the world.
Serengeti
The term Serengeti means endless plains in Maasai language. In the central plains, there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena, and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. The Serengeti National park is an arguably the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world with over three million large mammals.
About 35 species of plains animals can be seen here including the Big Five - elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo. Other common species found here include hippo, giraffe, eland, impala, and other antelope types, baboons, monkey, and a profusion of over 500 species of birds. In May or early June, huge herds of wildebeest, gazelle, and zebra begin their annual spectacular migration northwards.
Manyara
Lake Manyara National Park is known for the flamingos that inhabit the lake. During the wet season, they inhabit the edges of the lake in flocks of thousands but they are not so present during the dry season. More than 400 species of birds inhabit the park and many remain throughout the year. Because of this, Lake Manyara National Park is a good spot for bird watching. Visitors to the park can expect to see upwards of 100 different species of bird on any day.
Leopards, Maasai lions, cheetahs, elephants, blue monkeys, dik-dik, gazelles, hippopotami, Maasai giraffe, impala, zebras, and many more wild animals inhabit this park and many can be seen throughout the year. There is a hippo pond at one end of the park where visitors can get out of their cars and observe from a safe distance. The leopards and lions are both known to lounge in the trees while not hunting for prey.
Ngorongoro Crater
The most famous such crater is without question Ngorongoro, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and home to the highest density of big game in Africa, including all the Big Five and plenty of predators. Ngorongoro is justifiably one of the continent’s most famous safari destinations.
Tarangire Park
Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, it is located in Manyara Region. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season. The Tarangire Ecosystem is defined by the long-distance migration of wildebeest and zebras. During the dry season, thousands of animals concentrate in Tarangire National Park from the surrounding wet-season dispersal and calving areas.
Food
Food in included for the whole of the safari in the national parks. Only the first and last night they book hotels for bed and breakfast only. They also provide bottled drinking water for all of the safari to keep you hydrated.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- On arrival if a morning flight; you can have a city tour in Nairobi. You can also visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Project, girafe center, or the museum in Nairobi.
- In Maasai mara you can do a hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara.
- In Naivasha, you are always recomended doing the boat ride in Lake Naivasha for hippo viewing and bird watching.
- For 2 - 3 people: You can add 200 USD per person to make it a private safari all the way.
- For 4 - 5 people: You can add 150 USD per person to make it a private safari all the way.
What's included
- Free airport pick up
- 11 nights accommodation during safari on a full board basis
- 3 meals per day during safari tour (not include: breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 12)
- Transport in a customized safari van in Kenya and a land cruiser jeep in Tanzania with a pop up roof for easy game viewing and photography
- Private safari for all national parks
- All park entrance fees in all parks in Kenya and Tanzania
- Ngorongoro Area conservation fees
- Bottled water in the car
- Private shuttle transfer from Arusha to Nairobi
What's not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Drinks e.g. alcohol
- Visit to a Maasai village in Maasai Mara at 20 USD per person
- Balloon safari at 380 USD per person (conducted on day 2 early in the morning and continue with the normal activities of the day)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
JRO
Kilimanjaro International Airport
239 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 50 per person
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
11 km
Transfer included
Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Kilimanjaro International Airport (US$ 50 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Airport transfer included: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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