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Kenya & Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

  • Duration8 days / 7 nights
  • Group size1–12 guests
  • DifficultyModerate
  • AvailabilityOn request
From KES 148,000 per person
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Kenya & Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

Overview

The cross-border classic, on a budget

This itinerary follows the same route as our Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari — the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater — using budget dome-tent camping instead of lodges, for travellers who want the cross-border experience without the lodge-level price.

How the eight days work

Days one and two cover the Maasai Mara. Day three is the border crossing into Tanzania and the transfer into the Serengeti. Days four and five are spent in the Serengeti. Day six is the transfer to a campsite near Ngorongoro Crater, with a full day inside the crater on day seven. Day eight is the departure transfer.

Good to know

The price shown is a guide per adult sharing a twin tent, full board across seven nights, shared washroom facilities at each campsite. Kenya and Tanzania visas and the border crossing fee are not included and are paid directly at the border.

Highlights

  • The Mara–Serengeti ecosystem seen from both countries
  • Ngorongoro Crater's concentrated wildlife
  • A genuinely budget-friendly way to do a cross-border safari
  • Full board camping throughout

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 – Nairobi to the Maasai Mara

    Drive to the Mara with an afternoon game drive on arrival.

  2. 2

    Day 2 – Full day in the Maasai Mara

    Morning and afternoon game drives across the reserve.

  3. 3

    Day 3 – Border crossing to the Serengeti

    The road crossing into Tanzania and the transfer into the Serengeti.

  4. 4

    Day 4 – Full day in the Serengeti

    Game drives across the plains.

  5. 5

    Day 5 – Second day in the Serengeti

    A further full day of game drives.

  6. 6

    Day 6 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

    The transfer to a campsite near the crater rim.

  7. 7

    Day 7 – Full day inside Ngorongoro Crater

    A descent into the crater floor for a day of concentrated game viewing.

  8. 8

    Day 8 – Departure

    Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (or onward as arranged) for your departure flight.

What’s included

Included

  • Ground transfers between Nairobi/the Mara and northern Tanzania
  • driver-guide throughout
  • 7 nights full board camping
  • Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater fees
  • game drives
  • bottled water

Not included

  • International flights
  • Kenya and Tanzania visas
  • the Kenya–Tanzania border crossing fee
  • travel insurance
  • drinks
  • tips
  • sleeping bag hire if needed
  • personal expenses

Practical information

Departure
Nairobi hotels or JKIA, morning
Pickup
Nairobi hotels and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Meeting point
Confirmed after pickup location is provided
Accommodation
Budget dome-tent camping at public or community campsites near the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Best time to go
June–October and January–February (dry seasons); July–September for the peak of the wildebeest migration crossing between the two countries
Recommended age
Ages 6+ recommended for camping safaris
Cancellation & changes
Free request changes before final confirmation; final terms depend on the selected supplier.
How to book
Submit your dates and guest details. Our team confirms availability and the final itinerary before payment.
Guide price basis
Per person sharing a twin tent, 8-day cross-border safari, 7 nights full board camping, park/conservation fees and 4x4 vehicle(s). This is an estimate based on current market rates; the final price is confirmed in writing before any payment.

Frequently asked questions

Is camping available at Ngorongoro itself?

Camping is at a designated public campsite near the crater rim, with shared washroom facilities.

Do we need two visas?

Yes, both a Kenya and a Tanzania visa are required; we will confirm current requirements and costs with your final itinerary.

Is this suitable for young children?

Camping safaris of this length generally suit ages six and up more comfortably than very young children.

Can we upgrade to lodges instead?

Yes — see the Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari for the lodge-based version of the same route.

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