10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

10 days, 9 nights · From USD 2,357 per person · Budget

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The 10-day Kenya and Tanzania budget camping safari crosses the Namanga border to combine the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli with Tanzania's Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara: two countries and six parks on one shared camping trip.

Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Price from
USD 2,357 per person
Tour type
Shared
Departs
Nairobi (ends Arusha or Nairobi)
Parks
Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park
Vehicle
4x4 Land Cruiser
Accommodation
Camping and budget tented camps
Park fees
not included

Highlights of the 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

  • Masai Mara and Serengeti in one trip
  • Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive
  • Border crossing handled for you
  • Camping under the stars

Itinerary: day by day

  1. Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara

    Drive to the Mara, afternoon game drive.

  2. Day 2: Masai Mara

    Full-day game drive.

  3. Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru

    Transfer to Nakuru.

  4. Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli

    Morning drive, long transfer to Amboseli.

  5. Day 5: Amboseli – Arusha

    Morning drive, cross at Namanga to Arusha.

  6. Day 6: Arusha – Serengeti

    Drive into the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands.

  7. Day 7: Serengeti

    Full-day game drive.

  8. Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro

    Morning drive, camp on the crater rim.

  9. Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara

    Crater floor game drive.

  10. Day 10: Lake Manyara – Arusha/Nairobi

    Morning drive and end of safari.

What is included and excluded?

Included

  • 4x4 transport
  • 9 nights camping/budget camps full board
  • Cook and camping gear
  • Game drives
  • Driver-guides

Not included

  • Park and crater fees
  • Visas
  • Tips
  • Drinks

When is the best time for this safari?

June–October; January–February for Serengeti calving.

Masai Mara park fees for non-resident adults are USD 100/day (Jan–Jun) and USD 200/day (Jul–Dec). See our Masai Mara park fees guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I visit Kenya and Tanzania on one safari?

Yes. Most combined safaris cross by road at the Namanga border between Amboseli and Arusha. You need a valid entry document for each country, and 10 days is the most common length.

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