12 DAYS KENYA AND TANZANIA BUDGET SAFARI

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Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara Game Reserve

  • Depart Nairobi and travel through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at the famous viewpoint for scenic views.
  • Lunch at Narok, then proceed to Miti Mingi Eco Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
  • After settling in, enjoy an evening game drive for 2-3 hours.

Day 2: Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Full Day

  • After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive till 5:00 PM, with a picnic lunch on the go.
  • Maasai Mara’s rolling hills and savannah grasslands offer great wildlife sightings and photographic opportunities.
  • Optional visit to a Maasai village (at extra cost of $10 per person).
  • Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Visit a Maasai village in the morning (optional), then head to Lake Nakuru, with lunch along the way.
  • Enjoy views of Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha, with an optional boat ride.
  • Dinner and overnight at City Max Hotel in Nakuru.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Amboseli National Park

  • Morning game drive in Lake Nakuru, known for flamingos and a variety of bird species.
  • After lunch, proceed to Amboseli National Park and check into Kimana Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Amboseli National Park – Full Day

  • Early morning game drive to witness the large elephants and birdlife in Amboseli.
  • Picnic breakfast and lunch during the game drive.
  • Dinner and overnight at Kimana Camp.

Day 6: Amboseli – Namanga Border – Arusha

  • Early morning game drive in Amboseli, followed by breakfast at the camp.
  • Drive to Namanga Border, where you’ll take a shuttle bus to Arusha.
  • Meet the driver in Arusha and transfer to your hotel for bed and breakfast.

Day 7: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Explore the park, known for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos.
  • Picnic lunch in the park, then head to Panorama Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park (4-hour drive).
  • Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to Central Serengeti at Seronera Camp.
  • Dinner and overnight at Seronera Camp.

Day 9: Serengeti – Full Day Game Viewing

  • Early breakfast followed by a full-day game drive to witness the wildebeest migration and the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino.
  • Visit Grumeti River to see crocodiles and hippos.
  • Picnic lunch at a designated site, then continue the game drive until 5:00 PM.
  • Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

  • Early morning game drive in Serengeti, followed by a 6-hour game drive to track wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, lions, and rhinos.
  • Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge (additional cost of $35 per person).
  • Arrive at Simba Camp in Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

  • After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive and to see lions, elephants, black rhinos, and other wildlife.
  • Picnic lunch at the crater rim.
  • After 6 hours, ascend and drive to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel.

Day 12: Departure

  • After breakfast, check out and transfer to Arusha airport or catch a shuttle bus back to Nairobi.
  • In Nairobi, you’ll be dropped at your hotel or airport to continue with your onward travel or return home.

Cost Includes

  • Transport in a pop-up roof safari van (Kenya) and 4×4 Land Cruiser (Tanzania).
  • All game drives as per the itinerary.
  • Professional driver guide.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Accommodation as per the choice selected.
  • 1 liter of mineral water per day.
  • Meals (except dinner for nights spent in Arusha).
  • Pick-up from the airport upon arrival.

Cost Excludes

  • Personal nature items.
  • Optional activities.
  • Tips for the crew.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Alcoholic drinks and beverages.

This safari offers an affordable way to explore iconic parks and reserves, with a special focus on Serengeti and Ngorongoro, providing ample opportunities for wildlife viewing, including the Big Five and the wildebeest migration.

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