We recently completed the 14 Days Kenya & Tanzania Group Budget Safari, and it was an incredible journey that exceeded our expectations in so many ways!
The itinerary was well-crafted, covering iconic parks like Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, and Tarangire — each offering its own unique wildlife experience. From witnessing the Great Migration in the Mara to spotting the Big Five across the Serengeti plains, every day felt like a new adventure.
The group size was just right, allowing for shared experiences but never feeling overcrowded. Our guides in both Kenya and Tanzania were knowledgeable, professional, and had a genuine passion for wildlife and conservation. They made sure we were comfortable, informed, and always at the right spot for the best sightings.
Accommodation was basic but clean and comfortable, exactly what we expected from a budget safari — tents and lodges that brought us close to nature. Meals were hearty, with a good mix of local flavors and familiar dishes.
The long drives were part of the adventure, giving us a real feel of the African landscapes. Border crossings were smooth, and the coordination between the Kenya and Tanzania teams was seamless.
Overall, this group budget safari delivered excellent value for money. If you’re looking for a well-organized, authentic safari experience without luxury frills but rich in wildlife encounters and cultural experiences, this is the trip for you!
Highly recommended for adventurous travelers, couples, and friends looking to explore East Africa on a budget!
Transfer from the airport
Excursion to Karen Blixen Museum (transfer only)
Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel (Bed & breakfast basis)
Between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., there will be a pick up from the hotel and you will depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, via the view-point of the Great Rift Valley and Narok town for refueling and lunch. Proceed to the game reserve arriving around 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at camp. You will have a little siesta and then later proceed on to the first introduction game viewing in Masai Mara game reserve. After that, you will be returning back to the camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, while looking out for hippos and crocodile. Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.
Morning and afternoon safari in Masai Mara National Reserve
There will be an early morning pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, you will depart the Mara region for Nakuru, with lunch en-route and scenic views of Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha from afar on the main highway. Dinner and overnight will be at budget   hotel.
Early morning breakfast followed by game drive lake Nakuru then depart for lake Naivasha. It is about 1 hour drive. Proceed to hells gate National Park for biking safari. Later return to the camp for lunch. Afternoon spend on leisure at the lake shoreside. 1hour sunset boat ride available at extra cost. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Lake)
Depart after breakfast and drive the famous Amboseli. Amboseli is famous for its backdrop of the highest mountain in Africa Mt kilimanjaro. It offers the best view for the same. Lunch will be served enroute Arrive at kimana tented camp check in and relax until time for dinner. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
There will be an early breakfast then proceed the morning game viewing as proceed to Namanga border for immigration process and then board shuttle bus to Arusha. You will be met there by a guide and transferred to Outpost Lodge booked for bed and breakfast. Today, you may choose a dinner at your own leisure.
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon of game viewing. Lesser kudu, eland, lion and gerenuk can be found in this beautiful park, noted for its multitude of baobab trees and its tree-climbing lions. Dinner and overnight will be at Tarangire Safari Lodge.
After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This afternoon, you will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for a day crater tour with picnic lunches. Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food. Dinner and overnight will be at Rhino lodge.
Drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge, the site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries. You may visit this museum at extra cost. The findings include some of the man’s earliest known ancestral remains. Lunch will be at the CampsiteÂ
You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. Dinner and overnight will be at the Campsite
After breakfast in the camp, you will leave with picnic lunches for a full day in this savannah grassland park tracking various spices of animals which inhabit this park. You will break for the picnic lunch and continue with the game drive till evening. Dinner and overnight will be at the Campsite.
Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast. You will return to the camp for a late breakfast. Enjoy a mid-morning drive and then depart to Lake Manyara with lunch en-route. Upon arrival, you will have the evening game drive till sunset. Dinner and overnight will be at the Campsite
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park where the inhabitants include hippos, monkeys, tree climbing lions, flamingos, and other varieties of bird-life. Lunch will be at the camp. After lunch, you will drive back to Green Mountain Hotel
After breakfast at hotel. Morning shuttle bus back to Nairobi.
