9-Day Budget Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari – Kenya and Tanzania Adventure
Experience East Africa’s iconic wildlife destinations on this Budget Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari. Journey through Kenya and Tanzania on a thrilling 9-day lodge safari designed for adventurous travelers seeking top wildlife encounters at an affordable rate.
Quick Safari Overview
Starting in Nairobi, this budget safari takes you to the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve before exploring Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. Then, continue south to Amboseli National Park, famous for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro and free-roaming elephants.
Crossing into Tanzania, the safari ventures into Lake Manyara National Park and the legendary Serengeti, concluding at the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most stunning wildlife havens. This unforgettable Masai Mara and Serengeti safari ends in Nairobi, Kenya.
Detailed 9-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara, Kenya
Your Budget Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. After lunch at the tented safari camp, enjoy your first exciting game drive in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to the Big Five and seasonal Great Migration.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Game Viewing in Masai Mara
Spend the day exploring Kenya’s premier wildlife destination on morning and afternoon game drives. Spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, wildebeest, and much more in this rich savannah ecosystem. Optional hot-air balloon safaris are available at extra cost.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara to Hell’s Gate National Park & Lake Naivasha
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Masai Mara before heading to Lake Naivasha. Visit Hell’s Gate National Park for cycling or walking among wildlife. Overnight at a lakeside lodge or resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Optionally take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha before journeying to Amboseli National Park. With Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, this park is renowned for its massive elephant herds and excellent wildlife photography opportunities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli to Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
Cross the border into Tanzania and enter the Northern Safari Circuit. Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and large baboon troops. Overnight near the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Travel to Serengeti National Park with en-route game viewing. This legendary wildlife reserve is the centerpiece of any Budget Serengeti Safari, offering endless plains and abundant predators. Overnight at a tented safari camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend the day game driving across the Serengeti plains. This world-famous park is home to the Great Migration and vast populations of wildlife, including lions, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, and over a million wildebeest during peak migration season.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a unique game drive experience. The crater supports one of the densest populations of large mammals in Africa, including black rhino, lions, and elephants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Ngorongoro to Arusha and Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, travel to Arusha. From there, transfer back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening. Alternatively, end your tour in Arusha, depending on your travel plans.
Meals: Breakfast
Wildebeest Great Migration
The Great Migration is a seasonal event where millions of wildebeest and zebras move between Serengeti and Masai Mara. While sightings are not guaranteed due to its natural unpredictability, planning your safari around migration periods increases your chances of witnessing this unforgettable spectacle. Speak to our travel experts for guidance.
Optional Extras
- Hot-air balloon safaris in Masai Mara
- Visit to a traditional Maasai village
- Cycling in Hell’s Gate National Park
- Boat rides on Lake Naivasha
Child Policy
This budget Masai Mara and Serengeti safari is suitable for families. Children of all ages are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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