Experience an extended budget safari crossing Kenya and Tanzania. Explore Kenya’s top parks – Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli – then cross into Tanzania to visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive East African safari on a budget.

Safari Rates

Season	Vehicle Type	Dates	Price (Per Person)
Low Season	Safari Van (Kenya) / 4×4 (Tanzania)	Jan 1st – June 30th	$
High Season	Safari Van (Kenya) / 4×4 (Tanzania)	July 1st – Dec 31st	$

12 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari Itinerary

DAY 1: NAIROBI – MASAI MARA

Pick-up from Nairobi hotel or airport. Drive through Rift Valley and Narok Town. Arrive at Masai Mara, check in, have lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive.

ACCOMMODATION: Miti Mingi Eco Camp

DAY 2: MASAI MARA FULL DAY SAFARI

Full-day Masai Mara safari tracking the Big Five and other wildlife. Picnic lunch in the wild, afternoon game drives, then return to camp for dinner and overnight.

ACCOMMODATION: Miti Mingi Eco Camp

DAY 3: MASAI MARA – LAKE NAKURU

Optional Maasai Village visit. Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive to spot flamingos, rhinos, and giraffes. Dinner and overnight.

ACCOMMODATION: Buraha Zenoni Hotel

DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU – AMBOSELI

Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru. Drive to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi. Evening views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

ACCOMMODATION: Nyati Safari Camp

DAY 5: AMBOSELI FULL DAY SAFARI

Full-day game drives in Amboseli, famous for elephants and Kilimanjaro views. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

ACCOMMODATION: Nyati Safari Camp

DAY 6: AMBOSELI – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK (TANZANIA)

Cross the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga. Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for elephants and baobab trees. Afternoon game drive.

ACCOMMODATION: Tarangire Budget Camp / Lodge

DAY 7: TARANGIRE – LAKE MANYARA

Morning game drive in Tarangire. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon game drive focusing on tree-climbing lions, hippos, and diverse birdlife.

ACCOMMODATION: Lake Manyara Lodge / Budget Camp

DAY 8: LAKE MANYARA – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Drive to Serengeti National Park, famous for its vast plains and Big Five. Afternoon game drive exploring the savannah.

ACCOMMODATION: Serengeti Budget Camp / Lodge

DAY 9: SERENGETI FULL DAY SAFARI

Full-day Serengeti safari tracking predators and plains game. Picnic lunch in the wild. Afternoon game drive for sunset photography.

ACCOMMODATION: Serengeti Budget Camp / Lodge

DAY 10: SERENGETI – NGORONGORO CRATER

Morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive among lions, elephants, and rhinos. Evening ascent and dinner.

ACCOMMODATION: Ngorongoro Budget Lodge / Camp

DAY 11: NGORONGORO – ARUSHA

Breakfast, then drive to Arusha Town. Optional cultural visits or market shopping. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

ACCOMMODATION: Arusha B&B Hotel

DAY 12: ARUSHA – AIRPORT / NAIROBI RETURN

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport for onward flight. This marks the end of your 12-day Kenya Tanzania budget safari.