Safari and Beaches Budget Overland
Safari and Beaches Budget Overland
Safari and Beaches Budget Overland tour is perfect for the budget traveller wanting to experience the best of East Africa safari and beaches. Starting in Nairobi we spend the day with orphaned elephants and rare Rothschild giraffes before crossing to Tanzania for a safari like no other in the incredible Serengeti Plains and the lost World of the Ngorongoro Crater. We visit a Snake Park, a Masai cultural centre with the option to go on a camel ride and explore a Masai village. Passing the Usumbara mountain range we make our way to the famous heritage beach town of Bagamoyo near Dar es Salaam the biggest city in Tanzania. From here you have the option to visit and explore the spice island of Zanzibar.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY…
Take some extra time after your budget safari to enjoy Zanzibar or Bagomoyo on the Swahili Coast
I never knew you could pack so much into such a short amount of time. Loved every second of the safari from the orphaned elephants, kissing a giraffe, safari to the Serengeti and Crater to chilling on the beach. I would do this safari over and over again. Already booked for next year!
Safari and Beaches Budget Overland Highlights
- Watch baby elephants slurp supersized bottles of formulae
- Give a giraffe a kiss at the Nairobi Giraffe centre
- Buy exclusive Kazuri beads direct from the workshop
- Explore the Serengeti plains while seeking out the Big 5 on safari
- Feel like Adam and Eve as we explore the “garden of Eden” Ngorongoro Crater on safari
- Learn to dance like a Masai warrior
- Take a camel ride to a traditional Masai village
- Encounter Africa’s most poisonous snakes!
- Experience the tranquillity and peace of the coastal town of Bagamoyo
Safari and Beaches Budget Overland Itinerary
Day 1: David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Predeparture meeting to get to know one another before boarding the overland safari truck to visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, handfeed giraffe at the Giraffe Centre and explore the Kazuri beads workshop. These activities are included in the trip price.
Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi is definitely a highlight on our budget African safaris
Day 2: Arusha
Bidding farewell to Kenya we take a leisurely drive past the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to Tanzania to the Masai village of Meserani just outside of Arusha.
Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti NP Safari
Today we head into the most photographed and acclaimed game park in Africa the Serengeti NP in custom built 4×4 vehicles specifically designed to maximise comfort and wildlife viewing. The Serengeti will not disappoint littered with African wildlife big and small!
Accommodation: camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Optional Activities:
- 3 day/ 2 night safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater (Day 3, 4, 5)
Up close and personal with a cheetah in the Serengeti NP.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
After an early morning game drive we bid farewell to the Serengeti and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we camp on the edge of the Crater.
Accommodation: camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Arusha
We get up super early, enjoy a hot breakfast and descend to the bottom of the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive to see an amazing array of wildlife and if we are lucky spot a critically endangered black Rhino. After lunch we make our way back to Meserani where we are reunited with the overland truck.
Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Usumbara Mountains
We never let a celebration slip by unnoticed on our budget African safaris
Packing up we make our way past Mt Kilimanjaro to the foot of the Usumbara Mountains where we make camp for the night.
Accommodation: camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Optional Activities:
- Camel ride to traditional Masai village
Day 7: Bagamoyo
A half day drive will take us to the World heritage site of Bagamoyo town just north of Dar es Salaam situated on the beach of the warm Indian Ocean. Sit on the beach, soak up the rays, splash in the campsite pool or take a journey back in time as you explore the historic quaint town of Bagamoyo
The trip officially ends 8pm on Day 7 however we have included camping that night for your convenience. Transfers to Dar es Salaam International Airport can be arranged through the campsite.
Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
For those who wish to stay on longer in Bagamoyo to explore, laze on the beach, go snorkelling, or take in some Yoga you can book additional dorm or room accommodation at the campsite. For those wanting to extend their holiday to the World famous spice Island of Zanzibar for a few days this can be arranged through the campsite booking office. For a visit to Zanzibar we recommend at least 2 nights to see Stonetown and beaches.
Time to make new friends on Safari and Beaches overland budget safari
Bagamoyo was founded at the end of the 18th century and was the original capital of German East Africa; it was one of the most important trading posts along the East African coast. The first settlers were Arab traders from Oman and Bagamoyo quickly became the main trading port for ivory and the slave trade. The name derives from the word Bwaga Moyo meaning “lay down your heart” in Swahili.
The town is full of historic buildings like the old German church, mission building, the German Boma (seat of the German colonial government), the museum, as well as various ancient Arab ruins. It is also a very cute little fishing and beach town. Famous European explorers like Burton, Speke and Stanley started their exploration trips through the African interior from Bagamoyo and David Livingstone’s body last resting place in Africa was here before being transported back to London.
Travelling in the overland safari truck is a fab way to see more and make new friends
Optional Activities:
- Snorkelling tour
- Boat trip
- Yoga classes
- Extension to Zanzibar
- Bicycle rental
- Village tuk tuk tours
- Crocodile farm tour
- Craft market tour
- Swahili cooking lessons
- Local orphanage interactive visit
Optional Activities Price List: Choose what you want to do and budget accordingly on Safari and Beaches Budget Overland
- 3 day/ 2 night safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater (Day 3, 4, 5) USD$1050
- Camel ride to traditional Masai village USD$10
- Bagamoyo Optional Activities can be arranged through campsite prices vary but are very reasonable
- Snorkelling tour
- Boat trip
- Yoga classes
- Extension to Zanzibar
- Bicycle rental
- Village tuk tuk tours
- Crocodile farm tour
- Craft market tour
- Swahili cooking lessons
- Local orphanage interactive visit
- Important notice: Prices are correct at time of writing and we update wherever possible. Prices are subject to change at any time and are completely out of our control as it is the local operators not us that set the price. All activities are pay as you go and directly to the local operator not to us.
What you get for your hard earned money on a budget safari?
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- Transport in a fully equipped overland safari truck, open sided for best game viewing
- Inward facing seats so you can talk to each other instead of staring at your phones all day
- Kitchen equipment
- Camping accommodation at well-equipped campsites (some have WiFi, most have bars, hot showers and flushing toilets)
- Tents (2 people sharing)
- Services of a highly experienced leader/driver while travelling
A budget safari in Tanzania does not mean less wildlife!
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (except during some optional activities) due to the nature of the trip lunches will be basic i.e. sandwiches, pasta salads, fruit salads etc
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Nairobi Giraffe Centre
- Kazuri Beads workshop
- Snake Park visit, Meserani
- Masai Cultural Centre
- Women’s Masai market
- Lots of fun
- Lots of interaction with fellow travellers
- Lots of interactions with the locals
- Real insight into Africa
What is not included?
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- Your flights. We don’t know where you come from and you will find a better deal on the internet than we could organise for you!
- Your visas for Kenya and Tanzania (most nationalities USD$50 Kenya, USD$50 Tanzania – Americans and Irish pay USD$100 for Tanzania)
- Airport transfers. You can book an Uber taxi in Kenya or take a registered airport taxi this will be cheaper than any transfer we can arrange. In Bagamoyo airport transfers can be arranged through the campsite
- Breakfast on day 1
- Travel insurance
- Bottled water and snacks
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional Activities
- Pre and post trip accommodation (rooms/dorms are available at the campsite)
A warthog watches gazelle as gazelle watch warthogs! Oh and as we watch all of them ….
What to pack for this trip
- As much humour and high spirits you can possibly carry!
- Common sense
- Sleeping mat (cheap one will do!)
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow (inflatable is best) or you can buy a cheap one locally
- Towel or if you have a travel towel
- Personal toiletries (including sunscreen and mosquito repellent)
- Clothes for hot weather
- Clothes for cool weather – yes we are on the equator but we will stay at places at 6000ft altitude it can get cool at night (10C or 50F)
- Insect repellent – herbal based products do not work, sorry African mosquitos only respond to DEET based repellent
- Malaria prophylaxis – ask your doctor or travel clinic for advice
- Bathing suit, cap/hat
- Camera plus extra batteries and memory cards
- Passport and Yellow Fever Certificate
Do yourself a favour and pack as light as possible. Hard cases are not allowed as they do not fit in the luggage compartment of the truck – soft bags only
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