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12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Stunning Budget Group Joining

Amboseli National Park, Botswana

12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Stunning Budget Group Joining

5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews Offered by Inspired Budget Safaris 12-Day

Overview

This 12-day safari is one of the best ways to explore 2 countries. This safari package combines both Kenya and Tanzania as you look out for indigenous wildlife while enjoying local cultures and expansive, beautiful landscapes, leaving you with memorable experiences. All our Inter-country transfers are included.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

12-Day

Route

Nairobi to Nairobi (City)

Via Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP

Country & park

Botswana / Amboseli National Park

Style

Shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Activities

game drives

Accommodation

Lenchada 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

12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Stunning Budget Group Joining
Amboseli National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 $2,020 USD $2,020 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $2,130 USD $2,130 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 $2,020 USD $2,020 USD
Jul 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $2,130 USD $2,130 USD

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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. Children under 4 are free.

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Route

Tour route map
country Kenya
Start Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Masai Mara NR
Day 3 Lake Nakuru NP
Day 4-5 Amboseli NP
country Tanzania
Day 6 Arusha (City)
Day 7 Lake Manyara NP
Day 8-9 Serengeti NP
Day 10 Ngorongoro Crater
Day 11 Arusha (City)
country Kenya
End Nairobi (City) (Day 12)

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.

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

Lenchada Tourist Camp

Day 1-2

Lenchada Tourist Camp

Budget tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included

Lenchada Tourist CampLenchada Tourist Camp
Hillcourt Resort & Spa

Day 3

Hillcourt Resort & Spa

Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Hillcourt Resort & SpaHillcourt Resort & SpaHillcourt Resort & Spa
Manjaro Tented Camp

Day 4-5

Manjaro Tented Camp

Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP (Kenya) without fences – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Manjaro Tented CampManjaro Tented CampManjaro Tented Camp
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

Day 6

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Kizumba Camp

Day 7

Kizumba Camp

Budget tented camp just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Seronera Public Campsites Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included

Day 8-9

Seronera Public Campsites Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included

Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Ngorongoro Simba Campsite A Budget camping on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) – All Meals Included +2 Photos

Day 10

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

Ngorongoro Simba Campsite A Budget camping on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) – All Meals Included +2 PhotosNgorongoro Simba Campsite A Budget camping on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) – All Meals Included +2 PhotosNgorongoro Simba Campsite A Budget camping on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) – All Meals Included +2 Photos
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

Day 11

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 12

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 1

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

You will depart from Nairobi via the floor of the Great Rift Valley. You'll have the first stopover at the famous viewpoint to have the scenic view of the rifts. Then, you'll proceed to Narok to have a hot lunch, then finally to the camp. After 30 minutes of rest, you will have an evening tracking of the game for about 2-3 hours. Then, you'll have dinner and an overnight stay at the camp. 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: Lenchada Tourist Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 2

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

You will have breakfast at the camp. Then, you'll set out for the morning game drive and then have a picnic lunch. The Masai Mara is unique in its ways and is covered with savannah grassland on rolling hills, which is a scenic view. It also has a good track network, which allows for proximity to wildlife and nice photo captures. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp. 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: Lenchada Tourist Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 3

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

You will have a visit to the Masai village before 9:00 a.m., get back to camp, and have a full breakfast. Then, you'll proceed to Nakuru while having your lunch en route. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha, and even enjoy an optional fun activity of boat riding. Finally, you will proceed to Nakuru. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Hillcourt. 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: Hillcourt Resort & Spa Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park

Day 4

Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park

You will have breakfast at the hotel, then leave for a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its variety of birds, including the flamingoes. You will enjoy the view of hippos, buffalo, and crocodiles at Baboon Cliff. Later, you'll have your lunch en route to Amboseli National Park. You will check in at Manjaro Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay. Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP (Kenya) without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Stay: Manjaro Tented Camp Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP (Kenya) without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park

Day 5

Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park

You will have a pre-breakfast early morning game drive in Amboseli and enjoy the proximity of animal viewing, especially the amazing elephant size and their matriarchs (old female elephant leaders), and the variety of birds found in the park. You will have a picnic breakfast and lunch. Later, you'll have dinner and an overnight stay at the camp. Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP (Kenya) without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Stay: Manjaro Tented Camp Budget tented camp bordering Amboseli NP (Kenya) without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Amboseli - Namanga Border - Arusha

Day 6

Amboseli - Namanga Border - Arusha

You'll have a pre-breakfast, then set out for an early morning game drive. The park is swampy and a perfect habitat for various herbivores. Watch out for hippos, large elephants and calves, and other wildlife wallowing in the muddy waters. You'll return and have a full breakfast at the camp. You'll check out of the camp and drive to the Namanga Border, where we will transfer you to your Arusha hotel via shuttle bus. Our representative in Tanzania will come to the hotel to give you a briefing on your Tanzania safari. Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Arusha (City, Tanzania) Stay: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park

Day 7

Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park

You will have breakfast at the hotel, then meet your driver for a transfer to the office, from where you will leave for Lake Manyara National Park. You will arrive at the park by 10:00 am, with picnic lunches then proceed for a game drive in search of the wildlife and the flamingoes that inhabit this national park. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions and the flocks of flamingoes. Later in the evening, you will leave Lake Manyara and drive to Panorama Safari Camp, where dinner will be served, followed by an overnight stay. Budget tented camp located just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Kizumba Camp Budget tented camp located just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park

Day 8

Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park

Breakfast will be served, then you'll check out, and leave Panorama Safari Camp for the Serengeti area, a 4-hour drive to arrive at the main gate for registration and the afternoon game drive. You will have at least 6 hours of game drive before proceeding to Central Serengeti at Serengeti Heritage Lodge, where you will have dinner and an overnight stay. Serengeti is really wide, and we chose to stay at Central, so that you can access the area with the largest animal concentration during the game drive. inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Full-day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Day 9

Full-day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

You will have an early breakfast at the camp, then with a picnic lunch. You will leave the camp for a full day of wildlife viewing, tracking the wildebeest migration, and the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino. You may take a game drive to the crocodile-infested Grumeti River to see the crocodiles and the hippopotamus. You will have a picnic lunch at the picnic site and continue with the game drive till 5:00 p.m. You will drive to the camp with a game drive for dinner and an overnight stay at the camp. inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Budget camping inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Day 10

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

You will have an early breakfast at the camp, then leave with picnic lunches for at least a 6-hour game drive within Serengeti National Park. Here, you will track the wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, lions, lionesses, black rhinos, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, bushbucks, lesser kudus, wild dogs, Kongoni, impalas, Grant’s gazelle, black-backed jackals, mongoose, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, among other animals. By noon, you will leave the park with a stopover at Olduvai Gorge at an extra cost of USD $50 per person. By evening, you will arrive at the conservancy area, where you will have dinner and an overnight stay at Simba 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)
Ngorongoro - Arusha

Day 11

Ngorongoro - Arusha

You'll have breakfast at the camp, then leave for a game drive within the Ngorongoro Crater. You'll descend the crater and keep an eye out for lions, African elephants, black rhinos, blue wildebeest, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. You will see wild dogs, Grant’s zebras, African buffalo, and hippopotamus closer to the crater rim. You'll have a picnic lunch before ascending the crater and driving to the main gate. From here, you will transfer to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at The Tulia hotel. Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Arusha (City, Tanzania) Stay: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Arusha - Nairobi

Day 12

Arusha - Nairobi

After breakfast, you will check out and our driver will pick you up to transfer you back to Nairobi. On arrival in Nairobi, you will meet our staff, share your experience, and be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel or airport. 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 cannot be arranged by this operator. 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 (No tip expected)

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 cannot be arranged by this operator
Inspired Budget Safaris
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Inspired Budget Safaris

5.0 operator rating 8 reviews

Inspired Budget Safaris Ltd – is a dully registered tour company offering flexible and affordable Kenya & Tanzania adventure packages and more. Explore stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife and local cultures East Africa has to offer from vast savannahs into the wild jungles. Our experienced tour consultants are always ready to assist you in planning your dream holiday.

Office In

Kenya

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)

Tour Types

Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day

Destinations

Kenya, Tanzania

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Helpful and friendly.

Very great experience in Kenya on a 7 days long safari; we saw the big 5 and everything was amazing!

Matthew · Hungary

Verified

Responsive, friendly, and very pleasant Experience

It was a very pleasant experience all the way from the beginning to the end. I got in touch with Inspired Budget Safaris two days before arriving at Nairobi, and I was looking for a mid-level multi-days safari trip in both Kenya and Tanzania. The person, Claire, was very responsive and got back to me with a very comprehensive quote covering my needs in going to several parks and reserves for 7 days and then the same in Tanzania for another 7 days. I got a q. uote back the same day, which I'm very pleased. I was picked up at Nairobi airport and went into the office to do my payment for the safari to start the very next day. The person who picked me up was very pleasant, friendly, and helpful. We chat all way to the office in downtown Nairobi. I wasn't sure what to expect, and he made me feel very comfortable. He later took me to the Safaricom to buy a local SIM card I met Martha in the office, and she went through the itinerary in Kenya in details with me, and I used my credit card to pay my cost. Pleasant, professional, and very smooth. Claire came to my hotel with the guide/driver to give me a briefing of my itinerary. Claire was very helpful and professional. The Safari itself was very pleasant, since I decided to go for a private safari. The driver/guide, Martin, was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We managed to see 3 of the big 5 many times and a leopard once in Nakuru National park, and we didn't see a rhino, which was expected. I'm very pleased with seeing many wildlife. Since I went in a low season, so the park was not crowded, which made viewing the wildlife a pleasant experience. The lodging experience in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivisha, and Amboseli national park was all good, more than meet my expectation. The food was great, and the staff in all the lodges was friendly. Since I'm a swimmer, I got to use the pool facility almost daily. I'm pleased. The experience in Tanzania was basically the same: very pleasant and met my expectation. I went to Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro for 7 days. The driver/guide, Willy from 7 Wonders, was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. I got into Tanzania on their election, and unfortunately the WIFI was cut off completely sometime in the evening on the election day; therefore. I was being cut off from contacting my families for almost 5 days. However, the driver/guide made me feel very safe. In fact, it was peaceful in the national parks. In fact, I enjoyed the peacefulness in the national parks. For the safari experience in Tanzania was very good. I got to see all big 5 several times. I enjoyed seeing lions, elephants, buffalos, wilderbeest, zebra, gazelles, ostriches, and several other wildlife. I'm very pleased with my safari experience. For the lodging, I'm also very pleased. In Serengeti, we stayed in a tented campsite. This gave me the experience of being in the nature. Overall, it was a memorable experience, and I'm very pleased. I would recommend for whoever is interested in doing a safari in Kenya and Tanzania.

Percy · Taiwan

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Made our Kenya & Tanzania safari truly unforgettable

Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari with Inspired Budget Safaris We had the wonderful safari experience with Lilian and her team at Inspired Budget Safaris. From the very first communication, Lilian was always quick to respond, patient with all our questions, and very clear in her explanations. She made the whole booking process very smooth and gave us confidence even before we landed in Nairobi. From the moment we were picked up at Nairobi airport, everything was perfectly organized. The vehicles were clean and comfortable, and our drivers/guides were extremely knowledgeable, reliable, and friendly. They made sure we were always safe and comfortable, while also sharing so much about the wildlife and culture. Our itinerary was well designed — starting with Amboseli, then Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, then the incredible Masai Mara, and finally crossing into Tanzania for Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We were lucky to see all the animals we had dreamed of, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and even the Great Migration in Serengeti. Each park had its own magic, and the way the trip was planned gave us a chance to enjoy them without feeling rushed. We truly appreciated the value for money — the lodges and camps chosen were comfortable, the food was good, and the service everywhere was welcoming. What made the biggest difference was Lilian’s personal touch. She kept checking on us throughout the journey and made sure we were always happy with the arrangements. For us, coming from Dubai, it felt like traveling with family in a new country. We could fully enjoy the beauty of Africa without worrying about anything because we knew we were in safe hands. We highly recommend Inspired Budget Safaris and Lilian to anyone planning a safari in Kenya and Tanzania. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we are grateful to her team for making it so special.

Girish Chauhan · United Arab Emirates

Verified

Super reliable, friendly and incredibly committed to making everything perfect.

We are grateful for this unforgettable experience. Any questions were answered promptly, and every request was addressed. The value for money is unbeatable. Every guide was incredibly friendly and dedicated to making sure everything was perfect for us. A wonderful safari through Kenya.

Rebecca · Germany

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Tour FAQs

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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. Children under 4 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?

Lenchada 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

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Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Inspired Budget 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 Inspired Budget Safaris.

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