Discover our top best 13 Days Kenya and Tanzania Group Budget Safari from Nairobi. Journey through Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara on guided game drives spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, and the Big Five. Stay in comfortable budget lodges and tented camps while traveling with fellow adventurers, blending wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and East Africa’s iconic landscapes into an affordable and unforgettable safari.
13 Days Kenya and Tanzania Group Budget Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027) – Tour Summary
Tour Features for 13 Days Kenya and Tanzania Group Budget Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Budget: This tour uses budget camping
Tour style
Group: This shared adventure places you in a small group setting
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 13 Days Kenya and Tanzania Group Budget Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,
- In each car: The maximum number of client's seats are 7 (all are window seats)
13 Days Kenya and Tanzania Group Budget Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027) - Tour details
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi
You will be picked up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfered directly to your hotel in Nairobi.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi
- Accommodation:
- Ibis Style Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meet your African Natural Tour guide and depart Nairobi for Maasai Mara National reserve. Arrive for lunch, relax, then enjoy an afternoon game drive through savannahs, hills, and gallery forests. Spot elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight (full board).
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Optional early morning balloon safari (US$500). Breakfast at lodge, then morning and afternoon game drives. Witness lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and the great migration of wildebeest and zebras across the Mara River. Evening visit to a Maasai village. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight (full board).
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Maasai Mara National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park
Wake to elephant calls and bird songs. Breakfast, then drive through Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive to see flamingos, rhinos, lions, leopards, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. Photograph wildlife and enjoy scenic lake views. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- City Max Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha National Park
Start the day with a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, home to rhinos, lions, and flamingos along the shores. Afterward, drive to Lake Naivasha, where you will enjoy a scenic boat ride across the freshwater lake. Continue with a guided walk on Crescent Island, spotting giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hippos, and abundant birdlife. In the evening, relax at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and settle in for the night near the lake.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Leisure Apex Resort Naivasha
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Naivasha National Park – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, leave Lake Naivasha National Park and drive south toward Amboseli National Park, a journey of about five and a half hours. Arrive in time for lunch and settle in at the lodge. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive across Amboseli’s open plains, spotting elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and many bird species. As the sun sets with Kilimanjaro in the background, return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Safari in Amboseli National Park
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. This park is renowned for its large herds of elephants and breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Search for lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras, along with over 400 bird species found in the marshes and open grasslands. Between drives, return to your lodge for meals and rest. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay in the park.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli National Park – Arusha via Namanga border
After breakfast, depart Amboseli National Park and drive toward Namanga, the border crossing into Tanzania. Complete immigration formalities and meet your Tanzanian driver-guide. From here, continue the journey to Arusha, a lively town at the foot of Mount Meru. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and relax for the evening, enjoying the facilities and preparing for the safari adventures ahead. Overnight stay in Arusha on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbu
Leave Arusha after breakfast and head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and vast elephant herds. Enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, where lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and baboons can be seen alongside colorful birdlife. Picnic lunch is served in the park. In the evening, continue to Mto wa Mbu village, where you will have dinner and spend the night at a budget lodge, surrounded by local scenery.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu – Serengeti National Park
Today, journey toward Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro highlands. Stop along the crater rim for scenic views before descending into the endless plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch on a rocky kopje, with sweeping views of wildlife below. Continue with an afternoon game drive, spotting wildebeest, zebras, and predators along the way. By evening, arrive at your campsite inside Serengeti for dinner and an overnight under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Dedicate the full day to game drives across the Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas. Explore the central plains in search of lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and cheetahs. Spot wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and abundant birdlife across rivers and open savannahs. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon exploration. Return to your campsite for dinner and overnight in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
Begin with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, capturing the sunrise over the plains and observing predators at their most active. Search for lions, cheetahs, and leopards as herds of wildebeest and zebras graze nearby. Afterward, depart through the park toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife sightings along the route. Arrive by evening for dinner and overnight at a campsite on the crater rim, overlooking stunning views.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Simba Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater – Mto wa Mbu
Full day safari crater exploration. See the Big Five, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and flamingos. Picnic lunch inside the crater. Late afternoon drive to Mto wa Mbu, enjoying scenic Maasai villages and rolling plains. Overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive safari in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, and diverse birdlife. Have a picnic lunch in the park, then continue with a final scenic drive. In the afternoon, return to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel, marking the end of your safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure Day
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight, concluding your 13-day Kenya and Tanzania safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- JRO
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Camping Fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Silver Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Hot Air Balloon(US$500)
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