12 Day Kenya Tanzania Safari

Overview

Dive into an epic 12-day Kenya and Tanzania Budget Safari. Begin in Kenya with thrilling game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve, witnessing the Great Migration and the Big Five. Journey through Lake Nakuru’s flamingo-filled shores and Amboseli’s elephant herds against Mount Kilimanjaro’s backdrop. Cross into Tanzania via Namanga border to explore Tarangire’s elephant-rich plains and the Serengeti National Park. Visit Ngorongoro crater worlds largest inactive intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. Finally visit Lake Manyara national park located in northern Tanzania Enjoy budget-friendly accommodations, all park fees, and expert-guided tours in a pop-up roof van (Kenya) and 4×4 Land Cruiser (Tanzania) for an affordable, unforgettable adventure!

Day by Day

1. 1
   

   Day 1

   Nairobi- Masai Mara

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   Meet your guide, transfeYou will depart Nairobi and drive through the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy scenic views of the escarpment wall. Your second over will be at Narok to have a bathroom stop and shopping. Arrive at Maasai Mara in the late afternoon for check in and lunch. After lunch enjoy an evening game drive then dinner and overnight stay at Miti Mingi Eco Campr to your lodge, and orientation.

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve

   • LionsCommon

   Main destination

   Masai Mara National Reserve

   Overnight

   Miti Mingi Eco Camp

   Meals included

   Dinner, Lunch

2. 2
   

   Day 2

   Masai Mara Full Day

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   Have breakfast and set off by 0630am for a full day game drive and enjoy the Mara savannah grassland landscape. Have a picnic lunch in the wilderness then proceed with the game drive till 0500pm. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp

   • Game drives
   • Balloon safari

   Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve

   • Wild beast, leopardsCommon

   Main destination

   Masai Mara National Reserve

   Overnight

   Miti Mingi Eco Camp

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3. 3
   

   Day 3

   Masai Mara- Lake Nakuru

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   Have breakfast and visit the Maasai village for a cultural tour and interaction with the community. Learn about Maasai traditions, homesteads and dances before departing for Lake Nakuru. Drive through the scenic Rift Valley and arrive in Nakuru in the early evening. Check in and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the Hotel.

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Lake Nakuru National Park

   • FlamingosCommon

   Main destination

   Lake Nakuru National Park

   Overnight

   Buraha Zenoni

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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   Day 4

   Lake Nakuru- Amboseli

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   After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for a morning game drive. Later, exit the park and drive to Amboseli National Park. Arrive at Amboseli Nyati Safari Camp in the evening for check-in, dinner and overnight stay.

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Amboseli National Park

   • ElephantsCommon

   Main destination

   Amboseli National Park

   Overnight

   Nyati Campsite

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5. 5
   

   Day 5

   Amboseli Full Day

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   Have an early breakfast and set off by 0800 am for a full-day safari experience across Amboseli National Park. Drive through the open Amboseli plains and visit the Amboseli viewpoint for spectacular views of the park and Mount Kilimanjaro. Break for picnic lunch, then continue with an afternoon game drive around the swampy areas where elephants and other animals gather for water. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Amboseli National Park

   • ElephantCommon

   Main destination

   Amboseli National Park

   Overnight

   Nyati Campsite

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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   Day 6

   Amboseli- Arusha

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   Have an early breakfast at the campsite, check out and enjoy a final game drive in Amboseli National Park on the way to Namanga border. Complete immigration and health procedures at the border, then continue to Arusha town at Charity Hotel.

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in ARUSHA

   • ZebrasCommon

   Main destination

   ARUSHA

   Overnight

   CHARITY HOTEL

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7. 7
   

   Day 7

   Arusha- Tarangire National Park

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   After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Tarangire National Park with lunch en-route, and have an afternoon game viewing in the park. Dinner and overnight shall be at camp Twiga Campsite.

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Tarangire National Park

   • ElephantsCommon

   Main destination

   Tarangire National Park

   Overnight

   Twiga Campsite

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8. 8
   

   Day 8

   Tarangire National Park- Serengeti National Park

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   Have breakfast and proceed to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge Museum, where early human remains were discovered millions of years ago. This visit is optional and may attract an extra cost of USD 40 per person. Upon arrival, proceed to Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Seronera campsite

   • Game drives
   • Balloon safari

   Wildlife in Serengeti National Park

   • LionsCommon

   Main destination

   Serengeti National Park

   Overnight

   Seronera Campsite

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

9. 9
   

   Day 9

   Serengeti- Ngorongoro Crater

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   After breakfast, you will have your final game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later, exit Serengeti National Park and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Simba Campsite.

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

   • LionsCommon

   Main destination

   Ngorongoro Crater

   Overnight

   Simba Campsite

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

10. 10
    

    Day 10

    Ngorongoro Crater-Lake Manyara

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    After breakfast, leave with packed lunch and descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6 hours game drive. Later drive back to Lake Manyara National Park, dinner, and overnight at Twiga Campsite.

    • Game drives

    Wildlife in Lake Manyara

    • LionsCommon

    Main destination

    Lake Manyara

    Overnight

    Twiga Campsite

    Meals included

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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    Day 11

    Lake Manyara- Arusha

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    Have an early breakfast and then head to the lake for a game drive in this stunning park, rich in wildlife and diverse landscape. Later we drive back to Arusha, with a drop off at your hotel, booked on Bed and breakfast. Dinner on Own at Charity Hotel.

    • Game drives

    Wildlife in Arusha

    • zebras,lionsCommon

    Main destination

    Arusha

    Overnight

    Charity hotel

    Meals included

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

12. 12
    

    Day 12

    Arusha - Nairobi

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    After breakfast at Arusha charity hotel, our partner will be ready to take you to the shuttle bus for Nairobi where you will be received and transferred to the airport or your Nairobi hotel.

    Main destination

    Nairobi

    Meals included

    Breakfast

What’s Included

Getting There

• Starts and ends in Nairobi.
• A transfer from and back to the airport is included.

1. 1Nairobi- Masai Mara, Masai Mara National Reserve
2. 2Masai Mara Full Day, Masai Mara National Reserve
3. 3Masai Mara- Lake Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park
4. 4Lake Nakuru- Amboseli, Amboseli National Park
5. 5Amboseli Full Day, Amboseli National Park
6. 6Amboseli- Arusha, ARUSHA
7. 7Arusha- Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park
8. 8Tarangire National Park- Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
9. 9Serengeti- Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Crater
10. 10Ngorongoro Crater-Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara
11. 11Lake Manyara- Arusha, Arusha
12. 12Arusha - Nairobi, Nairobi

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