This itinerary covers the same three headline parks as our premium circuits — the wildlife doesn’t change based on budget — but keeps costs down by staying at public campsites with shared facilities rather than lodges, and using a set group departure to split vehicle and guide costs.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Nairobi, then a road transfer to the Maasai Mara, camping at a public site just outside the reserve.
Arrive Nairobi, Transfer to Maasai Mara
Accommodation
BudgetPublic campsite, dome tents, shared facilities
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day across the Mara’s plains for lion, leopard and elephant.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A further day exploring different sectors of the reserve.
Second Maasai Mara Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A road transfer across the Isebania/Sirari border into Tanzania, continuing to the Serengeti.
Cross Border to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Accommodation
BudgetPublic campsite, dome tents, shared facilities
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A full day across the Serengeti’s plains for lion, leopard and, seasonally, the migration.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A drive to the crater rim via the Serengeti’s southern plains, camping at a site on the rim itself.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation
BudgetSimba Public Campsite, crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A full day descended onto the crater floor among lion, elephant and black rhino.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A transfer to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100 per person per day |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
| Public campsite fees | Included in package price |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Budget-conscious travellers who want the classic three-park circuit and don’t mind camping to get there.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, cooking gear)
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide/cook
- Public campsite fees
- Meals as specified, prepared by your guide
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Sleeping bags (available for hire locally)
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance