Kenya & Tanzania · Group joining · Budget safari
Kenya's highlights, then the Serengeti
A ten-day budget safari: the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli in Kenya, then the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.
Price on request
The journey in brief
The experience
The Kenyan half follows the popular Mara–Nakuru–Amboseli route. From Amboseli you cross at Namanga to Arusha, then continue into the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
The final day returns from Arusha to Nairobi, making it straightforward to arrange flights.
Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Namanga border crossing by road
Starts and ends in Nairobi
The route
Nairobi
Maasai Mara
Nakuru
Amboseli
Arusha
Serengeti
Ngorongoro
Arusha
Nairobi
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nakuru → Amboseli → Arusha → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha → Nairobi
Day by day
Timings are approximate. Your guide adjusts each day around road and wildlife conditions.
Day 1 / Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Leave Nairobi in the morning via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Narok, reaching the Maasai Mara for an afternoon game drive.
Day 2 / Maasai Mara National Reserve
A full day in the reserve with packed lunches.
Day 3 / Maasai Mara → Nakuru
An early game drive, then the drive to Nakuru.
Day 4 / Lake Nakuru National Park → Amboseli
A morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, then the drive south to Amboseli.
Day 5 / Amboseli National Park
A full day in Amboseli with packed lunches.
Day 6 / Amboseli → Namanga → Arusha
A morning drive, then cross the border at Namanga and continue to Arusha.
Day 7 / Arusha → Serengeti
Drive to the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive.
Day 8 / Serengeti → Ngorongoro
A morning in the Serengeti, then the drive to the crater rim.
Day 9 / Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
A game drive on the crater floor, then the drive to Arusha.
Day 10 / Arusha → Nairobi
Return by road to Nairobi.
Where you stay
This budget safari uses the camps and hotels listed below. Where a stop says 'camp/lodge', we confirm the property with your quote.
Maasai Mara · 2 nights
The budget tented camp used for Absolute's Maasai Mara budget safaris, close to the reserve.
About Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Nakuru · 1 night
The Nakuru hotel used for overnight stays before or after a Lake Nakuru National Park game drive.
About Buraha Zenoni
Amboseli · 2 nights
The budget camp used for Amboseli nights, with views towards Kilimanjaro on clear days.
About Nyati Safari Camp
Arusha · 1 night
The Arusha hotel used before or after selected budget safaris on Tanzania's northern circuit.
About Charity Hotel
Serengeti · 1 night
The budget tented base used for selected nights in the central Serengeti.
About Seronera Camp
Ngorongoro crater rim · 1 night
The public campsite used for selected budget itineraries around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
About Simba CampsiteArusha · 1 night
The Arusha hotel used before or after selected budget safaris on Tanzania's northern circuit.
About Charity HotelAccommodation pattern: Budget · Miti Mingi Eco Camp + Buraha Zenoni + Nyati Safari Camp + Charity Hotel + Seronera Camp + Simba Campsite.
This safari is priced for your exact dates. Lodge rates, park fees and availability vary through the year, so we confirm a written price once we know your dates and party size.
Prices can depend on travel dates, party size, accommodation availability and changes to park fees. All terms are confirmed in writing before you book.
The details
Before you travel
Kenya–Tanzania safaris cross at Namanga or Isebania/Sirari. Allow time for immigration on both sides and carry your passport, visas or eTA and any vaccination certificates required for your nationality and route. Check current entry requirements before you travel.
Your vehicle and guide arrangements for each country are confirmed in writing with your booking, including where any change takes place.
Pack in a soft bag where possible; space is shared and you may move between vehicles at the border.
Check passport validity and entry requirements for every country on your route with official government sources before you travel.
Ask a travel-health professional about vaccinations and malaria precautions, and take out travel insurance that covers your activities.
A soft bag is easiest in safari vehicles. If any part of your trip includes light-aircraft flights, baggage limits apply.
Weather and wildlife movement change through the year. Tell us your dates and we will explain what to expect.
Questions travellers ask
Group-joining safaris follow the published route so everyone travels together. If you want changes, ask us about running the route privately.
Prices for this safari depend on your dates, party size and accommodation availability, so we quote for your exact trip.
We reply with availability, any suggestions for your dates and a written quote. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the quote and booking terms.
No. Wildlife is free-ranging and sightings vary. Your guide will plan each day around conditions to give you the best chances.
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