Duration
9-Day
Serengeti National Park, Botswana
9-Day Kenya and Tanzania Budget Group Camping Safari
Overview
Experience the best of Kenya and Tanzania on a budget safari adventure. Discover Masai Mara Serengeti and Ngorongoro. See the Big Five and the great migration. Enjoy sunset and full day game drives, boat and optional horse rides in Naivasha, plus a biking or walking safari in Hells Gate at an extra cost. Free airport pickup in Nairobi. Stay in ensuite tented camps in Kenya and large shared tents with sleeping bags in Tanzania. Unforgettable, exciting and affordable.
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Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi (Nairobi)
Via Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Namanga Border
Country & park
Botswana / Serengeti National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
4 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Rhino Tourist Camp - Budget tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
n/a* USD
$1,915 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$2,162 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to single travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.
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Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Masai Mara NR
Day 3
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Day 4
Namanga Border
country
Tanzania
Day 5
Lake Manyara NP
Day 6-7
Serengeti NP
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
country
Kenya
End
Nairobi (Nairobi) (Day 9)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes camping and tented camps.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Not for single travelers
Single travelers cannot join this group tour.
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Minimum age of 4 years
The minimum age for this tour is 4 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & bus
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Rhino Tourist Camp
Budget tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
Hotel Chambai Safari
Budget hotel near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Namanga River Hotel Budget hotel at Namanga Border (Kenya) – All Meals Included
Budget hotel at Namanga Border (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Budget camping Just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
Just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Venus Premier Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Nairobi to masai Mara National reserve
At 8 o’clock you will be picked up from your hotel within Nairobi city centre and commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the great rift valley view point where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the rift valley. Arrive late afternoon for lunch. In the evening after you check in depart for a evening game drive in the Mara Reserve. Return back to the camp for a buffet dinner ending with good time for resting at Giraffe Hill camp or similar. Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Stay: Rhino Tourist Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Enjoy Game drive in the Masai Mara
Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. You will have picnic lunches in the reserve as you scale the Mara beauty. There are lots of resident hippos and crocodiles sighted at the banks of the Mara River. Masai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya, located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. It is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Visitors rarely miss seeing the Big Five. The phenomenal wildebeest migration, which is a spectacular event only seen in Maasai Mara, is a wonder of the world. Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Stay: Rhino Tourist Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Depart maasai mara and start drive to Naivasha. Lunch is served at a travellers Hotel. Arrive Naivasha in time for an afternoon Boat ride in the lake for Hippo viewing and bird watching. There is also an optional 2 Hours Horse riding for 70 USD. Or Crescent Island at an extra cost upon request. Budget hotelnear Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya) Stay: Hotel Chambai Safari Budget hotelnear Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Naivasha to Namanga border
Depart 7 AM after breakfast to Hells Gate Park; here you have the option of enjoying a biking or a walking safari up and close to the animals. Walk down the gorges and see the beautiful Land mass depressions. Head Kifaru Restaurant for Lunch then Head to the border town of Namanga. Budget hotel located at Namanga Border (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Namanga Border Post (Kenya) Stay: Namanga River Hotel Budget hotel located at Namanga Border (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Namanga to Manyara National Park
Drive to Arusha after breakfast and join a group to Manyara national park. Manyara is 2 hours drive from Arusha and it’s a small park that you can do game drives for 2 to 3 hours. Game drive after lunch until evening. Lake Manyara National Park is a protected area in Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara Regions, situated between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. It is administered by the Tanzania National Parks Authority, and covers an area of 325 km² including about 230 km² lake surface. Dinner and relax at the campsite. Just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping Just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
Lake Manyara to Serengeti National park
Breakfast then Leave for Serengeti. Arrive and start game drive en-route to the campsite. More game drives afternoon until late evening. Dinner and relax at the campsite. Serengeti National Park, in northern Tanzania, is known for its massive annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Seeking new pasture, the herds move north from their breeding grounds in the grassy southern plains. Many cross the marshy western corridor’s crocodile-infested Grumeti River. Others veer northeast to the Lobo Hills, home to black eagles. Black rhinos inhabit the granite outcrops of the Moru Kopjes. Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Depart Serengeti at 7 a.m. Game drive en route to Ngorongoro Park conservation area with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at the campsite. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration. Livestock belonging to the semi-nomadic Maasai tribe graze alongside wild animals. Hominin fossils found in the Olduvai Gorge date back millions of years. Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Ngorongoro to Arusha
After enjoying an early breakfast at the lodge, embark on a scenic drive to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Enjoy picnic lunches amidst the breathtaking views. Later, check out and head to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Stay: Venus Premier Hotel Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Arusha to Nairobi
Breakfast, then Board a shuttle to arrive in Nairobi at around 3 pm. Drop off to hotel of your choice or airport. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Nairobi Airport (Nairobi, Kenya) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Perfect Evaworld Tours
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Perfect Evaworld Tours Ltd. – Your Travel. Our Responsibility. We create unforgettable safaris across Kenya, Tanzania , Uganda , Rwanda & Zanzibar beyond. From thrilling game drives, luxury lodges, cultural tours, to beach escapes—we design tailor-made experiences for solo travelers, families & groups safaris. Explore Africa with trusted guides, comfort & care.
Office In
Kenya
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2021)
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Rhino Tourist Camp - Budget tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya). Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Perfect Evaworld Tours , not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Perfect Evaworld Tours .
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