About this trip
This 12-day small-group safari runs as a loop through Kenya and Tanzania, taking in some of East Africa's best-known wildlife areas without the price tag of a premium tour. You will move through the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tarangire, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, starting and finishing in Nairobi with a stop in Arusha along the way.
Accommodation is a mix of budget hotels, a midrange camp and budget campsites, all positioned in or near prime wildlife locations rather than city centres. It is built for travellers who want to cover a lot of ground and see a lot of game without paying for luxury lodges.
With departures every week, it is an easy trip to slot into your own schedule, and it works well whether you are travelling solo, as a couple, or with family.
What you'll do
- Game drives across the Masai Mara
- Wildlife viewing at Lake Nakuru
- Explore Amboseli with its resident elephant herds
- Track animals through Tarangire and Lake Manyara
- Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
- Cross the plains of the Serengeti
- Covers two countries and several parks in 12 days, so expect regular travel between camps
- Mix of budget hotels, a midrange camp and campsites — camping gear and a willingness to rough it help
- Good fit if you want value and range over five-star comfort
Worth it if you value wildlife expertise and comfort without breaking the bank. Think twice if you need ultra-luxury or prefer solo travel over group dynamics.
- Guides consistently spot animals from distance and turn drives into wildlife lessons without rushing the itinerary.
- Lodges are genuinely comfortable with hot showers and soft beds, yet eco-friendly; meals fresh and well-presented daily.
- Exceptional value for money across all group sizes, from couples to extended families of twelve.
- No reviews mention downsides; unusually glowing feedback raises question of whether negative experiences exist or weren't shared.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Nairobi · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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