11 Days best of Kenya and Tanzania budget safari adventure

DAY 1: NAIROBI – MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE.

The day is scheduled for four hours road drive from Nairobi to Masai Mara game reserve with two stopover. The Great Rift Valley viewpoint to witness the escarpment wall and another at Narok for hot lunch. The safari will deepen further to arrive at Miti Mingi Eco Camp for check in and freshen up. Little siesta followed by evening game drive in search of wild animals. Masai mara host a variety of wildlife such as lions, buffalos, Giraffe, Zebras, Wildebeest, Waterbuck, antelopes among others. After sunset drive back to the camp with great safari memories for dinner and overnight.

DAY 2: MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE.

Masai Mara Game Reserve is widely known as a jewel for wild animal viewing with a savannah grassland that enable thrilling game drives. The day is scheduled for Masai Mara safari experience for more than 8 hours. Depart the camp with packed picnic lunches and transverse the game reserve characterized with up-close encounters. Explore the best game reserve till you get to the Mara River either for annual migration or see the hippos and crocodiles.  The safari will be done by late evening, exit the best game reserve and drive to the camp for an optional activity, dinner and overnight.

DAY 3: MASAI MARA – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK.

Early morning game search and viewing for at least 2 hours or arranged visit to Masai village if you missed it on day two. By 0900 am enjoy full breakfast and depart Masai Mara game reserve for Lake Nakuru. Stopover for hot lunch and again, at Lake Naivasha for optional boat ride at extra cost. The boat ride is suitable for bird watchers  and other tourists as you spice up the safari memories. Later leave Lake Naivasha and drive to Nakuru Hotel for check in, Dinner and overnight.

DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK.

Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for hosting the endangered Rhino species and a great place for bird watching at the lake. Baboon cliff, Makaila falls, Rothschild giraffe, Buffalos, Lions, waterbuck, Zebras, Antelopes are also part of the attractions. Lake Nakuru National Park has also great scenic views for thrilling game drives. Depart the hotel immediately after breakfast and drive to the main gate for registration and 4 hours game drive. Check out between 1000am and 1100 am and drive via viewpoint and drive to Amboseli to arrive in the late evening for check in, dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari camp.

DAY 5: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FULL DAY.

Amboseli National Park is the breeding zone for the African Elephant and land of immense views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The safari cover the three areas of Amboseli National Park, the swampy areas where elephants bathe and graze in abundance. Other wild animals meet here in search of drinking water. The Amboseli plains where we will search for lions, Antelopes, Zebras, Giraffes, Hyena, Monkeys among other animals. Climax will be the Amboseli viewpoint which we must visit during the day. The safari experience start immediately after breakfast and end in the late evening.

DAY 6: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK – ARUSHA.

Kenya and Tanzania Budget Safari will take us across Amboseli with a short game from Kimana Gate to Mashenani gate. Drive to Kenya and Tanzania Namanga border for immigration and shuttle bus to Arusha town. Upon arrival meet with Absolute Holiday Safaris Agent and be transferred to The Charity Hotel. Late afternoon and evening at own exploring the streets of Arusha. Return to hotel in early or late evening for dinner and overnight.

DAY 7: ARUSHA – LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK.

Lake Manyara National park is one of the unique Tanzania National park with unique wilderness experience. The Lake is famous for the tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. Its will take approximately 2hrs 30 minutes from Arusha and the sightseeing of the day will be. Elephants, Zebras, Giraffe, Antelopes, Noisy Monkeys, Lions, Waterbuck and great number of birds at the lake. Late evening exit the park with awesome memories and drive to Panorama camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 8: LAKE MANYARA – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.

Serengeti National Park famous for the massive migration of wildebeest, zebras, antelopes followed by big cats. The wildlife move from one area to another area in search of green pasture. The Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Hyenas and wild dog follow the migration for easy hunting. We leave Manyara region in the morning and arrive at Serengeti main gate by afternoon for registration and game drive. With Serengeti National park experience arrive at Nguchiro campsite for check in, dinner and overnight.

DAY 9: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CRATER.

Kenya and Tanzania budget safari is not complete without another 6 hours game drive in Serengeti National Park. Explore the Mawe area visiting the Kopjes in search of Pride of lions, buffalos, Elands, Cheetahs, Elephants and others. By noon exit Serengeti National park with optional visit to Olduvai Gorge at extra cost. Arrive Ngorongoro conservancy area by late evening, optional visit to locals or relax at the Campsite.

DAY 10: NGORONGORO CRATER – ARUSHA.

Ngorongoro crater a UNESCO world heritage site is the largest world inactive volcano site which has recorded more than 25,000 wild animals species. Ngorongoro crater host the few remaining black Rhinos. The Tourists are allowed only 6 hours down and up the crater where thrilling game drive is experienced. The visit will be after breakfast and together with other tourists will enjoy picnic lunch at the crater rim. Ascend with a game drive, exit and drive to Arusha The Charity Hotel booked bed and breakfast.

DAY 11: ARUSHA – NAIROBI.

Breakfast at The Charity Hotel then if you will be returning to Nairobi the shuttle driver will be you between 0800am and 0820am. Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport will be as per the flight time as well as transfer to Arusha airport. For Kilimanjaro transfer solo traveler will add usd $25.

RATE INCLUDES:

– Best of Kenya and Tanzania Budget Safari as per the itinerary.
– Round Transport from the starting point back to the Finishing point.
– Services of a Professional and Knowledgeable English speaking driver Guide.
– Meals each day while on safari.
– All mentioned game drive.
– All park admission fees
– Transfer from the airport and back to the airport.
– 1 liter of bottled water each day.
– Accommodation as per the itinerary.

RATE EXCLUDES:

– Personal Travel Insurance.
– Any optional activity such as a visit to Maasai village, visit Olduvai Gorge, Boat Ride at Naivasha, etc.
– Beverages and Alcoholic drinks.
– Visa fees.
– International or Domestic flights.
– Gratitude to safari crew.
– Things of personal use.