9 Days Kenya–Tanzania Budget Safari Itinerary

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Route: Masai Mara • Lake Nakuru • Lake Naivasha • Hells Gate • Namanga • Arusha • Serengeti • Ngorongoro

From the Plains of the Mara to the Floor of the Crater – An Epic Cross-Border Wildlife Adventure.

Experience the raw thrill of Africa’s greatest game parks on this authentic budget safari through Kenya and Tanzania.

Camp under the stars, track the Big Five across golden savannahs, and witness the drama of nature unfold in world-famous parks like Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.

Day By Day Itinerary

  • Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve - Distance: Approx. 270 km | Drive Time: 5–6 hrs

    Your unforgettable safari adventure begins with a morning meet-up at your pickup location.

    Transfer to the office for a briefing and meet your Kenya professional safari guide.

    Depart by road through the Great Rift Valley with scenic photo stops en route, including a viewpoint overlooking the escarpment.

    Stop in Narok Town for early lunch before continuing to Masai Mara Game Reserve.

    Arrive at MitiMingi Eco Camp in the late afternoon.

    After check-in and a short rest, embark on your first game drive across the savannah, in search of wildlife such as elephants, zebras, lions, and giraffes.

    Enjoy the golden sunset over the Mara.

    Overnight: MitiMingi Eco Camp | Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

    Enjoy an early breakfast and carry your packed picnic lunch for a full-day game drive across the expansive Masai Mara.

    Track herds of herbivores and predators across the open plains, riverine forests, and rolling grasslands.

    This park is renowned for the Great Migration (July–October) and is home to all Big Five species.

    Expect to encounter lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, hippos, crocodiles, and an impressive range of birdlife.

    ✅ Optional: Maasai Village cultural visit ($10 pp)

    Overnight: MitiMingi Eco Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3: Masai Mara –lake Nakuru Distance: Approx. 310 km | Drive Time: 5–6 hrs

    After an early breakfast, enjoy an optional visit to a traditional Maasai village.

    Return to camp, check out, and depart for Nakuru Town.

    Enjoy the views of the Rift Valley landscapes as you traverse Kenya’s highlands.

    Arrive in Nakuru town in the afternoon for check-in and relaxation.

    Overnight: CityMax Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha - Distance: Approx. 90 km | Drive Time: 2 hrs

    After early breakfast, enter Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its vibrant birdlife and a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos.

    Explore the diverse park ecosystems: acacia forests, grasslands, rocky cliffs, and the flamingo-lined lake shore.

    Look out for lions, leopards, baboons, buffaloes, and waterbucks.

    Exit the park and drive to Naivasha for afternoon leisure.

    ✅ Optional: Lake Naivasha Boat Ride ($20 pp)

    Overnight: Newstead Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Hell’s Gate National Park – Nairobi or Airport –Distance to Nairobi: Approx. 100 km | Drive Time: 2–3 hrs

    Start with breakfast and drive to Hell’s Gate National Park, Kenya’s only park where you can walk or cycle among wildlife.

    ✅ Optional: Bike rental and guided hike through the gorge

    See geothermal activity, unique lava formations, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.

    Return to Nairobi via the Rift Valley escarpment with a lunch stop along the way.

    Drop off at your hotel or JKIA Airport.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 6: Nairobi – Namanga Border – Arusha (Tanzania) - Distance: Approx. 275 km | Drive Time: 5–6 hrs

    After early breakfast, transfer to the Nairobi–Arusha shuttle bus.

    Cross into Tanzania via Namanga Border, complete immigration, and continue to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania.

    Check in at your Arusha hotel. Dinner on your own.

    Overnight: Charity Hotel Arusha | Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 7: Arusha – Serengeti National Park - Distance: Approx. 350 km | Drive Time: 7 hrs

    Depart Arusha after breakfast, driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park.

    Enjoy a game drive en route upon entering the park.

    Serengeti is known for its open savannahs, massive herds of wildebeest, and predators like lions and cheetahs.

    Arrive at Seronera Camp in the evening.

    Overnight: Seronera Campsite | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim - Distance: Approx. 145 km | Drive Time: 3–4 hrs

    Begin the day with a sunrise game drive, the best time to spot predators on the hunt.

    Exit the park with game drive en route and continue toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping (optional) at the Olduvai Gorge Museum ($40 pp).

    Arrive at Simba Campsite overlooking the crater rim.

    Overnight: Simba Campsite | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

    1. After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world.

    Enjoy half-day crater game viewing with a picnic lunch by the hippo pool.

    Spot endangered black rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, and flamingos.

    After the tour, ascend the crater wall and drive back to Arusha.

    Overnight: Charity Hotel Arusha (bed & breakfast) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodations

  • Budget Accommodations

    • Mara – MitiMingi Eco Camp, Rhino Tourist Camp Or Lenchada Tented Camp
    • Nakuru – BurahaZenoni Resort, CityMax Hotel, Or Matfam Resort
    • Serengeti – Seronera Campsite
    • Ngorongoro – Simba Campsite
    • Arusha – Christina House Or Charity Hotel on bed& breakfast

Included

  • Unlimited game drives in suggested National Parks and Reserve.
  • Transport option either on a 4X 4 land Cruiser or a minivan with open roof top which allows for proper game viewing
  • and photography.
  • Services of English-speaking professional safari guide.
  • Free bottled drinking water all throughout the safari.
  • Accommodations as mentioned above
  • All meals as per the itinerary
  • Government Taxes and Levies
  • Park entrance fees
  • Complimentary airport pick up and drop off
  • Transfer from Arusha to Nairobi in a shared public shuttle bus

Excluded

  • Kenya Visa to be applied and paid online
  • Beverages- Soft drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic
  • Tipping and Gratuities
  • All items of a personal nature, laundry, Telephone/fax/e-mail charges
  • Gratuities to guides and camps/lodges staff.
  • Any excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Both International and Domestic flights
  • Masai village Visit $20 per person
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride $450-$480 per person
  • Private transfer from Arusha to Nairobi will be charged

Tour Cost

  • 9 DAYS KENYA TANZANIA BUDGET GROUP CAMPING SAFARI LOW SEASON

    (JAN – JUNE) P.P.S

    HIGH SEASON

    (JULY – DEC)P.P.S

    $2760 $2960

    NOTE: This is a budget camping group safari. You can make a request for a private camping safari at an extra cost

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Hasan Cicek
2025.04.05.
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I just completed my 4-day trip to Mount Kenya and I’m very satisfied with all the services provided. I received excellent assistance throughout the entire process, from start to finish. I would strongly recommend choosing them if you’re planning a trip to Kenya—I would definitely choose them again if I return.
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Ajith Vasudevan
2025.03.03.
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After screening and talking to about 5 travel operators, I decided to go with Nature Romp for an 8 day safari in Kenya, in Feb 2025. Their rate was competitive and selection of lodges to stay very good. Initially I was skeptical due to less reviews about Nature Romp in public domain. However when I talked to Yvonne, I understood that theirs is a fairly new company and I decided to go with them. We (my daughter and I) opted for a private tour covering Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli. We were received at the Nairobi airport and the next day early morning Yvonne, Lucy and Maxwell (guide cum driver) welcomed us at the hotel, prior to starting the safari. We instantly felt at home and from then onwards it was a positive experience all the time. Our guide Maxwell is an excellent guide. He knew about birds and animals, their behavior and diligent in driving (safe driving). He was always on time. If i had to do anything differently, its only about selecting the stay option at one place (Naivasha). Although the accommodation was very good, it was pretty far from the National park. Drawing the route map and time to take to this palace would have helped me giving an additional 4 hours for bird photography. Thank you Yvonne and Maxwell. I surely plan to do another safari with Nature Romp in 2026
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Charles Otieno
2024.11.26.
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initially asked for 3 quotations for my 7-days safari in Kenya (Masai Mara-Amboseli-Nakuru-Naivasha). All 3 tours companies replied me right away but Ms Yvonne Ateka from Nature Romp Safaris was by far the most outstanding and patient in answering dozens of my questions concerning visa, safety, accommodation, preparation, etc… She was also extremely flexible in helping me changing my safari schedule due to my unexpected 2-days delay at transit airport New Delhi. The entire tour was fascinating!!! It was the very best trip I’ve ever had (I’ve travelled 30+ countries so far)! Kenyan nature and wildlife is breathtakingly beautiful even more than I’ve imagined before… Freddy was very caring, knowledgeable and a super offroad driver. Thank you so much again Yvonne & Freddy for making my trip in Kenya a great experience! I would wholeheartedly recommend you guys for all my friends travelling to you amazing country!
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Paola
2024.03.09.
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Great experience, I recommend it
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Gayatri Rawat
2024.03.09.
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They were so kind and helpful ... Really appreciate 😊❤️
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malcolm Gatonye
2024.01.15.
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Awesome experience
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Wilfred
2024.01.14.
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Great venture and travel from Romp thank you so much Yvonne....
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Jupiter Ly
2024.01.10.
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I enjoyed the Mara safaris with you last holiday. Looking forward to book with you once more, in my next vacation in December.
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Otieno Eric
2024.01.10.
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The agency is great, we couldnt ask for better! Yvonne is a very nice agent and helped with everything right away. We were pretty lucky with out tour guides Gibson (Kenya tour) and Godfrey (Tanzania tour) who were beyond AWESOME! We do miss them both very much already.
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