Embark on our top best 12 Days Budget Group Safari from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania, designed for wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Experience iconic destinations like Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Stay in budget-friendly lodges and campsites, enjoy full-board meals, and explore the rich African wildlife, landscapes, and culture—all while traveling in a small group for a more intimate safari experience.
12 Days Budget Group Safari from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (2026 - 2027) – Tour Summary
Tour Features for 12 Days Budget Group Safari from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (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: 12 Days Budget Group Safari from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (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)
12 Days Budget Group Safari from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (2026 - 2027) - Tour details
Arrive at Nairobi Airport – Transfer to Hotel
As you exit Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your personal Kenya Safari guide greets you with a warm “Karibu Kenya!” You are transferred to your budge hotel (BB) for check-in. Take time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the African atmosphere. Your guide will give a briefing about the safari and answer any questions about the itinerary. Evening is at leisure to rest after your flight.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi
- Accommodation:
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After 40 Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy lunch at the camp. In the afternoon, embark on your first safari game drive, exploring the rolling savannah, gallery forests along the Mara River, and spotting herbivores like elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Carnivores such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards roam the park. Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Full-Day Game Drive Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve
Begin the day with breakfast at the lodge, followed by morning and afternoon game drives. Optional early morning balloon safari is available at extra cost. Maasai Mara offers sightings of the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—and vast herds of zebras and wildebeests during migration. Observe hippos, crocodiles, and abundant bird species, including the Secretary bird, Saddle-bill stork, and Masai ostrich. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Miti Mingi Eco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
After early breakfast, depart Maasai Mara National Reserve and drive via the Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy lunch at your lodge and an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, leopards, and abundant birdlife, especially flamingos along the lake. Explore viewpoints like Baboon Cliff and appreciate the diversity of wildlife. Return to Budget hotel for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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City Max Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha National Park
Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to spot rhinos, hippos, and diverse bird species. From a high vantage point like Baboon Cliff, observe hippos and baboons interacting in their natural environment. After a picnic lunch, transfer to Lake Naivasha National Park for an afternoon of relaxation by the lake. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
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Leisure Apex Resort Naivasha
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Naivasha National Park to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha National Park and journey south toward Amboseli National Park, passing through scenic landscapes along the way. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in at your Camp, where the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the horizon. Spend the evening relaxing at the camp, enjoying the tranquil surroundings before savoring a peaceful dinner and preparing for tomorrow’s adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha National Park
- Accommodation:
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Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Full-Day Game Drive Safari in Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park. Witness large elephant herds, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and over 400 bird species. Afternoon game drive offers stunning photography opportunities against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
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Nyati Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli National Park to Arusha via Namanga Border
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, enjoying final views of elephants and Kilimanjaro’s backdrop. After breakfast, depart for the Namanga border where you’ll complete immigration formalities before crossing into Tanzania. Continue your scenic drive toward Arusha with a packed lunch enjoyed along the way. On arrival, check in at the Hotel and spend the evening at leisure, relaxing after the day’s journey.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
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The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha in the morning to Tarangire National Park. Explore termite mounds, baobab trees, and spot wildlife like elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, cheetahs, ostriches, buffaloes, and baboons. Enjoy a full day of safari and photography before checking in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Depart for Serengeti National Park, passing the rim of Ngorongoro Crater en route. Picnic lunch on one of the scenic kopjes. Afternoon game drive in Serengeti, observing wildebeests, zebras, predators, and other wildlife. Settle into the Public Campsite for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Begin with an early morning game drive across Serengeti’s central plains, spotting predators on the hunt and herds grazing the vast savannah. After breakfast, continue toward the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive in the evening and settle at the Public Campsite, enjoying dinner with the highland’s cool air and views of the crater rim.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Simba Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing in this natural amphitheater, home to the Big Five, hippos, wildebeest, and rich birdlife. A picnic lunch will be served by the hippo pool. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu. Settle in at the Lodge, where you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, set out for Lake Manyara National Park, famed for its tree-climbing lions, elephants, and flocks of flamingos. Explore the lush groundwater forest and open plains, enjoying a picnic lunch in the park. Later, drive back to Arusha and check into your hotel, where you can relax over dinner, marking the final night of your safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
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The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home or next destination. Your 12-day group safari concludes with unforgettable memories of Kenya and Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha
- 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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