Duration
14-Day
Amboseli National Park, Botswana
14-Day 4x4 Photographers Choice Group Shared Safari
Overview
Enjoy a 14-Day budget safari exploring Kenya and Tanzania. Experience thrilling game drives spotting the Big Five, flamingos, and rhinos, scenic views of the Rift Valley, Ngorongoro crater and optional boat rides at Lake Naivasha. Discover wildlife, stunning landscapes, and nature's beauty while staying in comfortable budget accommodations on this affordable, personalized Kenyan & Tanzanian safari adventure.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Arusha (City) (Day 13-14)
Via Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Hell’s Gate NP
Country & park
Botswana / Amboseli National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
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 2-3: 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
$2,414 USD
$2,414 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$2,559 USD
$2,559 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 of all ages.
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 1-3
Masai Mara NR
Day 4
Lake Nakuru NP
Day 5
Hell’s Gate NP
Day 6-7
Amboseli NP
country
Tanzania
Day 8
Arusha (City)
Day 9
Tarangire NP
Day 10-11
Central Serengeti NP
Day 12
Ngorongoro Crater
End
Arusha (City) (Day 13-14)
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.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
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 1-3
Masai Mara Manyatta Camp
Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2-3: All Meals Included
Day 4
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Blooming Suites
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Osutua Rafiki Camp
Budget tented camp less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
The Charity Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 9
Tarangire Campsite Budget tented camp just outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
Budget tented camp just outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10-11
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 12
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 13
The Charity Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 14
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
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 a hot 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 Full Game Drive
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 5 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. Have a picnic lunch in the wilderness then proceed with the search for wild animals till late evening. Dinner and overnight 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 full game drive
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 5 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. Have a picnic lunch in the wilderness then proceed with the search for wild animals till late evening. Dinner and overnight 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 4
Masai Mara-Nakuru
Have breakfast then leave for Nakuru with an en-route lunch in Mai Mahiu. 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 and Crescent Island at the lake Naivasha. Then proceed to Nakuru. Dinner and overnight at the budget 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 5
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. Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Hell’S Gate National Park (Kenya) Stay: Blooming Suites Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Naivasha-Amboseli
Have your breakfast then get to Hell's 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 less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Stay: Osutua Rafiki Camp Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Amboseli Game Drive
Have breakfast then set out for the 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 less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Stay: Osutua Rafiki Camp Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Amboseli-Arusha
Have 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. Have an en-route game drive to Namanga border where you will catch a shuttle bus to Arusha. Upon arrival meet our driver who will transfer you to Arusha 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 9
Arusha-Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Take as many photos as you can as you enjoy a picnic lunch before heading to your Camp for dinner and overnight stay. Budget tented camp located just outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tarangire National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Tarangire Campsite Budget tented camp located just outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Tarangire-Central Serengeti
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing along the way as you enter the endless plains. Take as many photos as you can. Dinner and overnight at your camp in 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 11
Central serengeti Full Game drive
Spend the day exploring Serengeti National Park on a full-day game drive in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife and taking photos of them. Optional hot air balloon safari available at extra cost. Return to camp for dinner and overnight. 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 12
Central Serengeti-Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti when wildlife is most active, offering excellent chances to spot big cats on the hunt. Later, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. The drive takes you through changing landscapes from open plains to the lush highlands of Ngorongoro. Upon arrival, check in at your camp located near the crater rim, where you can relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the crater below. Dinner and overnight at the camp. 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 13
Ngorongoro-Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. After lunch, ascend back to the crater rim and begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari. 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 14
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 and lunch en route. 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: Arusha (City, Tanzania) 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
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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
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 of all ages.
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 2-3: 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
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
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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