Duration
13-Day
Amboseli National Park, Botswana
13-Day Budget-Friendly Kenya & Tanzania Safari Expedition
Overview
You'll embark on an unforgettable 13-day safari adventure from Nairobi to Kenya's and Tanzania's most iconic destinations. You'll experience thrilling game drives across the savannah, witness the Big Five up close, enjoy breathtaking views of the Rift Valley, marvel at the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and iconic savannah of Serengeti, Tanrangire and Ngorongoro crater. This journey promises a perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and scenic beauty, the true essence of Africa.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Arusha
Via Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Country & park
Botswana / Amboseli National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
1 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Masai Mara Manyatta Camp - Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
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 29, 2026
$2,218 USD
$2,218 USD
Jun 30, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$2,341 USD
$2,341 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
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 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Masai Mara NR
Day 3
Lake Nakuru NP
Day 4
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Day 5-6
Amboseli NP
country
Tanzania
Day 7
Arusha (City)
Day 8
Tarangire NP
Day 9-10
Central Serengeti NP
Day 11
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 12
Arusha (City)
country
Kenya
Day 13
Nairobi (City)
country
Tanzania
End
Arusha (Day 13)
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 7 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.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour.
1
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Masai Mara Manyatta Camp
Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Leisure Apex Resort
Budget hotel near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Nyati Safari Camp
Budget tented camp just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Day 5: All Meals Included; Day 6: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 7
The Charity Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 8
Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
Just outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9-10
Nyani Campsite Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
Ngorongoro Simba Campsite A Budget camping on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) – All Meals Included +2 Photos
Budget camping on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
The Charity Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 13
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 - Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari adventure begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi to the world-renowned Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserve. En route, stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to admire its dramatic escarpments and panoramic landscapes before continuing to Narok for lunch. Proceed through rolling plains and Maasai homelands toward the Mara, where endless savannahs welcome you. Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshing drink and seamless check-in at your comfortable safari camp with en-suite tents. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the camp, or opt for a visit to a Maasai village at an extra cost to experience their rich culture and traditional way of life. Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Stay: Masai Mara Manyatta Camp Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
You'll have breakfast and set off for a full-day game drive and enjoy the beautiful Mara savannah grassland landscape on rolling hills and its ‘residents’. It is best known for wildebeest migration which is seasonal between the months of July, August and September. If lucky enough you will view the Big Five (Grang Cinq) in complete but you won’t miss one or two of the Big Five if not all. It is home to a variety of birds species which is a magnificent site. You'll have a picnic lunch in the wilderness then proceed with the search for wild animals till late evening. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay at the camp. Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Stay: Masai Mara Manyatta Camp Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park
You'll have breakfast and proceed to the Maasai village to learn about their culture and engage in various activities at an extra cost of $10 per person then leave for Nakuru with a lunch in Mai Mahiu. You'll enjoy the beautiful sight of Mount Longonot on your way to Nakuru and the sight of the beautiful Lake Naivasha from afar. You could engage in an optional fun activity of boat riding at the lake Naivasha. Then, you'll proceed to Nakuru. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel. Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya) Stay: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Nakuru - Naivasha
Have a morning Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National Park that is famously known for flamingoes and also a rhino sanctuary for both the white endangered rhino and the black rhino. Enjoy the splendid site of the water body animals like the buffaloes, crocodiles and the hippos too and how they live together. You will view this from a view point of the baboon cliff and interact with the baboons too. Have picnic lunch then later in the day travel to Naivasha. Have dinner and spend the night in Naivasha. Budget hotelnear Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya) Stay: Leisure Apex Resort Budget hotelnear Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Naivasha to Amboseli
Have your breakfast then get to Hells Gate and get started with the fun activities of walking and climbing through the Gorges as you have nature walks appreciating what gifts nature has to give then do bike riding which is an optional fun activity. Enjoy the vegetation around the park. Later have lunch and depart for Amboseli via Nairobi and the Busy Nairobi – Mombasa highway to arrive Amboseli in time for Dinner and overnight. Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Stay: Nyati Safari Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Amboseli Full day
Have breakfast then set out for the full Game Drive in the second bet park in Kenya and enjoy the beautiful wildlife that is viewed at a close proximity. Meet the elephants of Amboseli that are really large and the roars of Amboseli. The view even gets better when you get the view of the largest snow capped mountain of Africa which is Mount Kilimanjaro. Have picnic lunch. Optional activity of visiting the villages at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Stay: Nyati Safari Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Amboseli to Arusha
Have early breakfast then set out for the early game drive at 6:30Am in the swampy park and enjoy variety of herbivores wallowing in the muddy swamps like the hippos and the large elephants and their cubs and variety of other wildlife. En-route drive to Namanga border where you will catch a shuttle bus to Arusha. Upon arrival meet our driver who will transfer you to Charity Hotel booked bed and breakfast. Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Arusha (City, Tanzania) Stay: The Charity Hotel Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Arusha to Tarangire
You leave Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its iconic baobab trees and large concentrations of elephants, Tarangire offers a quieter but equally rewarding safari experience. During your game drive, you follow the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink. Giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and various antelope species are common, along with predators such as lions and leopards. You overnight at a campsite. Just outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tarangire National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Tarangire to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you travel toward the vast plains of the Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route. As you enter the Central Serengeti, the landscape opens into endless grasslands dotted with rocky kopjes. An afternoon game drive introduces you to this world-famous ecosystem, home to abundant wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and possibly large herds of wildebeest depending on the season. You overnight in the heart of the Serengeti. inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Central Serengeti National Park Full Game Drive
A full day in the Serengeti allows for extensive exploration. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal the park’s incredible biodiversity. Lions rest on kopjes, cheetahs patrol the plains, and hyenas roam in search of opportunity. The sheer scale of the Serengeti creates a sense of endless wilderness. You return to camp in the evening to enjoy dinner under a starlit sky. inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
After a morning game drive in the Serengeti, you journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon reaching the crater rim, you are rewarded with breathtaking views into the caldera below. The following morning, you descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor. This unique ecosystem supports a dense concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, hippos, lions, buffalo, and flamingos along the soda lake. After your crater exploration, you ascend to the rim for dinner and overnight. on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Breakfast at the camp, then leave for a game drive within the ngorongoro crater where you will be able to descend with a game drive with the view of Common Lions, African Elephants, Black Rhino, blue wildebeest, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyena. Wild dog, Grant’s Zebras, African buffalo and Hippopotamus at the crater rim. Have the picnic lunch at the crater rim then start ascending to the main gate, exit the crater after the 6 hours and drive to Arusha where you will be dropped at your Arusha Hotel. Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Arusha (City, Tanzania) Stay: The Charity Hotel Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 13
Arusha-Nairobi
Depart from Arusha in the morning and proceed towards the Namanga border for immigration and customs clearance. After completing the border formalities, continue with the journey into Kenya, enjoying scenic views along the way. Proceed to Nairobi via the Nairobi–Namanga highway with stopovers for refreshments. Arrive in Nairobi City later in the day and transfer to your hotel, residence, or preferred drop-off location. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Nairobi (City, Kenya) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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)
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)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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 in Nairobi, Kenya and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
Fly back from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
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
Westernways Big Five Safaris
5.0 operator rating
9 reviews
Westernways Big Five Safaris is a licensed tour company based in Kenya, offering expertly curated safaris across Kenya and Tanzania. We specialize in budget and midrange group-sharing safaris, as well as private tours tailored for families, solo travelers, and photographers. Our itineraries combine wildlife, culture, and adventure to deliver authentic, memorable experiences in East Africa.
Office In
Kenya
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania
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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 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
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?
Masai Mara Manyatta Camp - Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
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Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Westernways Big Five Safaris, 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 Westernways Big Five Safaris.
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