11-Day Magical Kenya and Tanzania National Park Safari

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

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport and hotel transfer

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide and assisted with your luggage. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Nairobi a short drive of 40-60 minutes, enjoying a short introduction to the city and its surroundings along the way.

Upon arrival at the hotel, check in and relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to enjoy a short city experience or simply rest at the hotel in preparation for the safari adventure ahead.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel in Nairobi.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Nairobi Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nairobi to lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, meet your professional driver-guide and depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, with an opportunity to stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint for panoramic views and memorable photographs.

Continue towards Lake Nakuru and arrive around midday. After lunch, embark on an exciting afternoon game drive around the park. Keep an eye out for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. Depending on the season and water conditions, you may also see flamingos around the lake.

Later, return to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and overnight stay.

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:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru - maasai mara NR

After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, when wildlife is most active. Explore the park in search of black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy the beautiful scenery around the lake before returning to the lodge for check-out.

Thereafter, depart for the Maasai Mara National Reserve, enjoying a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and the Kenyan countryside. The journey takes approximately 5–6 hours, depending on the route and road conditions. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp and relax. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional evening game drive in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and other wildlife.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:

Porini Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp inside Ol Kinyei Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai mara national reserve safari

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya's most spectacular wildlife destinations. Explore the vast savannah plains on morning and afternoon game drives, searching for the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and numerous antelope species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve surrounded by the beautiful wilderness, followed by continued wildlife viewing in the afternoon. Depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, including dramatic river crossings.

Later in the evening, return to your lodge or camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Porini Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp inside Ol Kinyei Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara, Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai mara - Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, check out of your lodge and depart Maasai Mara National Reserve for Amboseli National Park, located in southern Kenya near the Tanzania border. The journey is long, taking approximately 7–8 hours by road, depending on the route, road conditions, and your exact lodge and park gate.

Travel through the scenic Kenyan countryside, passing through local towns, villages, and agricultural landscapes. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing towards Amboseli. Upon arrival in the early evening, check in at your lodge and relax while enjoying views of the surrounding savannah and, weather permitting, the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.

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:

Porini Amboseli Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli national park - Arusha

After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's most scenic wildlife destinations. Explore the park's open plains and wetlands in search of large herds of elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species. On clear days, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.

After the game drive, return to the lodge for check-out and begin your journey towards Arusha, Tanzania. Proceed to the Kenya–Tanzania border at Namanga, where you will complete immigration and customs formalities before continuing into Tanzania. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel towards Arusha, passing through local communities and beautiful countryside. Driving time takes 5-6 hours.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from Arusha to lake manyara

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania. The journey takes approximately 2–3 hours, passing through local villages, farms, and the Great Rift Valley scenery.

Upon arrival at Lake Manyara, proceed to your lodge for check-in and lunch. After a short relaxation, embark on an afternoon game drive through the park. Explore the diverse habitats in search of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, monkeys, and a variety of bird species. You may also have the chance to see Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed.

As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake manyara - ngorongoro crater

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and depart Lake Manyara National Park for the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive takes approximately 2–3 hours, passing through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and the highlands of northern Tanzania.

Upon arrival, proceed towards the Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the crater for an exciting game drive. Explore the crater floor, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife areas, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch while surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the crater.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Tented Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater - serengeti NP

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and depart the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The journey takes approximately 3–4 hours, depending on your starting point and the Serengeti gate being used.

Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands and the vast plains of northern Tanzania, enjoying spectacular landscapes and opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Upon entering Serengeti National Park, begin your en-route game drive, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, and other wildlife.

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:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from Serengeti - Arusha

After an early breakfast, check-out and begin your journey to Arusha. The overland journey is long, taking approximately 7–8 hours, depending on your location in the Serengeti and road conditions. Enjoy a picnic or en-route lunch along the way while taking in the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania

Arrive in Arusha in the evening and check in at your hotel. Relax and enjoy dinner before spending your final night in Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to kilimanjaro international airport

After a relaxed breakfast, you will check out of the hotel with your luggage and begin your final day to Kilimanjaro International Airport. The drive takes approximately 1–1.5 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Upon arrival at the kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled departure, This marks the end of your 11-day Magical Kenya and Tanzania National Parks safari.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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