12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Wonders of East Africa Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Masai Mara

You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport and depart for Maasai Mara via Narok with a brief stop en route. Arrive at the camp in time for lunch and check-in. After a short rest, proceed for an evening game drive in the reserve. Expect to see a variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and predators. Enjoy sunset views over the savannah before returning to the camp. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara Full Day

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara. Explore the vast savannah in search of the Big Five and other wildlife species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Mara Triangle viewpoint while taking in the scenic landscape. You may also view the Serengeti plains from a distance. Continue with afternoon game viewing as animals become more active. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Lenchada Tourist Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai mara to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, check out and drive toward Lake Nakuru through the scenic Rift Valley with a stop for photos and a short break. Arrive at the lodge for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famous for flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, and numerous bird species. Learn about animal behavior from your guide during the drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, check out and proceed toward Amboseli National Park via Naivasha. Optional activities include a boat ride and Crescent Island visit. Lunch will be taken en route before continuing the journey. Arrive in Amboseli in the evening and check in at your camp or lodge. Relax and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape. Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli Full day safari

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park. The park is well known for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Spot various bird species, lions, buffalo, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint inside the park. Continue game viewing until late afternoon. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli to Arusha through Namanga

After an early breakfast, depart with a short morning game drive en route. Exit the park and drive to Namanga border for immigration procedures. Meet your Tanzanian driver and transfer to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon and check in at your hotel. Relax after the journey and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Arusha on bed and breakfast basis.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive in the park, famous for elephants, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species. Enjoy lunch during the safari before exiting the park. Continue to Mto wa Mbu village for your overnight stay. Dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Fanaka Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park. Enjoy scenic views and a packed lunch along the way. Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive across the endless plains. Look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and migrating herbivores depending on the season. Enjoy the vast wilderness and wildlife encounters. Dinner and overnight at the camp or lodge.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti Full Day

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the vast Serengeti plains. Spend the day exploring different wildlife-rich areas in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herbivore herds. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Your guide will track wildlife movements and explain animal behaviors throughout the day. This day offers excellent chances to witness predator action and, seasonally, the Great Migration. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Kicks tart the day with a morning game drive in the Serengeti’s vast plains, catching the wildlife at its most active. Bid farewell to the Serengeti and journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll marvel at the views of the world’s largest intact caldera. Overnight at a lodge or camp near the crater, preparing for tomorrow’s awe-inspiring exploration.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Near Mt Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater hosts a high concentration of wildlife including the Big Five. Enjoy excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. After the game drive, ascend from the crater and have lunch. Drive back to Arusha in the afternoon. Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Deparure

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will be transferred to Arusha Airport or take a shuttle back to Nairobi depending on your travel plans. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be dropped at your hotel or the airport. This marks the end of your memorable Kenya–Tanzania safari experience.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.