7-Day Budget Safari: Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro (2025–2027) – Ultimate Wildlife Adventure
What is the 7 Days Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Safari?
A value-packed 7-day cross-border safari linking Masai Mara (Kenya), Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania). It includes guided game drives, park fees, budget tented-camp stays, and road transfers Nairobi → Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha—timed for big cats and, in season, the Great Migration.
Experience the ultimate 7 Days Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Safari that combines Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara with Tanzania’s legendary Serengeti National Park and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater—in one affordable, cross-border itinerary. Built for value seekers, this Kenya Tanzania budget safari features daily game drives, comfortable budget tented camps, and expert driver-guides who track predators and position you for outstanding sightings. Start in Nairobi, sweep across the Masai Mara for big cats and golden plains, cross the Isebania/Sirari border into the Serengeti for predator action and, between July and October, the Great Migration herds, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for one of Africa’s densest wildlife spectacles.
Your 7-day cross-border safari includes park entry fees, shared 4×4 transport (with the option to upgrade to private), full-board budget camps, and seamless logistics from Nairobi to Arusha. It’s perfect for solo travelers, couples, friends, and families wanting an affordable great migration safari without compromising on wildlife time. Book for 2025/2026/2027 to secure peak-season availability and early-bird savings.
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Why This Tour Wins
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Three headline parks in one budget itinerary
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Seasonal Great Migration viewing (Jul–Oct best)
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Crater floor game drive included
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Seamless cross-border logistics via Isebania/Sirari
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Shared 4×4 to keep costs low; easy upgrade to private
Quick Overview
Route: Nairobi → Masai Mara (2 nights) → Serengeti (3 nights) → Ngorongoro (1 night) → Arusha
Style: Budget tented camps/lodges, shared or private 4×4, daily game drives
Best for: First-timers, friends, couples, families on a budget
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Masai Mara — Big-Cat Country
Pickup in Nairobi. Drive via the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara. Lunch at camp, then an afternoon game drive for lion prides, cheetah, elephants and hippos.
Overnight: Budget tented camp, Masai Mara | Meals: L, D
Day 2: Masai Mara — Full-Day Game Drives
Sunrise to sunset exploration. In Jul–Oct, watch the Mara River for crossings; outside peak season, track resident predators and plains game. Optional Maasai village visit (small fee).
Overnight: Budget tented camp, Masai Mara | Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Masai Mara → Serengeti (via Isebania/Sirari)
Early start to the border, assist with immigration, then continue into Serengeti with the Tanzania team. Game drive en route to camp.
Overnight: Budget tented camp, Serengeti (north/central season-dependent) | Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Serengeti — Predators & Migration Corridors
Full-day game drives. Northern Serengeti (Jul–Oct): Kogatende/Lamai for possible crossings. Other months: Seronera’s year-round cat territories.
Overnight: Budget tented camp, Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Serengeti — Dawn Patrol & Optional Balloon
Early game viewing for peak predator activity. Optional hot-air balloon (pre-book; surcharge) with bush breakfast. Afternoon drive for cheetah flats and hippo pools.
Overnight: Budget tented camp, Serengeti | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro — Evening at the Rim
Scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optional rim walk (time permitting) and sunset views over the crater.
Overnight: Budget lodge on the crater rim/nearby | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour → Arusha (End)
Early descent to the crater floor for dense wildlife viewing—lions, hyenas, elephants, abundant herbivores, and rare black rhino if lucky. Afternoon transfer to Arusha for hotel/airport drop-off.
Meals: B, L
Tour Highlights
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Daily game drives in Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
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Seasonal Great Migration opportunities
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Budget camps with ensuite & hot showers
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Pro guides in both Kenya & Tanzania
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Flexible add-ons: Zanzibar, extra Crater day, or fly-ins
What’s Included
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Park entry/conservation fees (Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro)
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6 nights accommodation on full board (budget lodges/tented camps)
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Transport in shared 4×4 (upgrade to private available)
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Professional English-speaking driver-guides
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Bottled water during game drives
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Nairobi pickup, Isebania/Sirari border assistance & Arusha drop-off
Not Included
Visas (Kenya/Tanzania), hot-air balloon & Maasai village visit, drinks at lodges (unless stated), tips, personal items, flights, travel insurance, single-room supplement.
Indicative Price Comparison (Per Person, USD)
Replace with live rates when quoting. Prices vary by season, group size, and camp selection.
| Season (Guide) | Shared Group (Join-in) | Private 4 Pax | Private 2 Pax |
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| Low (Apr–Jun) | from $1,980 | from $2,250 | from $2,620 |
| Shoulder (Nov–Dec 15, Mar) | from $2,080 | from $2,360 | from $2,740 |
| Peak (Jul–Oct, Dec 16–Jan 10) | from $2,290 | from $2,590 | from $2,990 |
Includes parks, 6 nights FB, cross-border road transfer. Balloon, flights, upgrades & single supplement extra.
Booking & Customization
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Upgrade select nights to mid-range/luxury
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Add an extra Crater day or Zanzibar beach extension
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Fly-in/Out options to reduce drive time
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Family rooms & triples; halal/vegetarian on request
