13-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari

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

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi to Samburu National ReserveMorning: Depart Nairobi early for a ~5.5-hour drive heading north. You will cross the equator and watch the landscape change into rugged, arid terrain. Afternoon: Arrive at Samburu Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Head out on your first afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Ng'iro River. Highlights: Spotting Samburu’s "Special Five"—the Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and Gerenuk.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

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

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu National Reserve

Full Day in Samburu. Morning & Afternoon: Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in this unique semi-desert ecosystem. Highlights: Excellent leopard tracking, large elephant herds bathing in the river, and vibrant encounters with the local Samburu culture.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu to Lake Nakuru

Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park Morning: Pack up for a 6-hour drive down into the Great Rift Valley, stopping to admire the scenic Thompson's Falls along the way. Afternoon: Check into Lake Nakuru Flamingo Lodge. Take an afternoon game drive around the lake shores. Highlights: Spotting both endangered White and Black Rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and Rothschild's giraffes.

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:

Egret Savanna Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru to Masai MaraMorning: Depart after breakfast for a ~5-hour drive through the Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Masai Mara. Afternoon: Arrive at Zebra Plains Mara Camp for lunch. Enjoy your first evening game drive on the expansive savannah. Highlights: Entering big cat country; high chances of spotting lion prides and cheetahs.

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:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mara National Reserve

Two Full Days in the Masai MaraMorning & Afternoon: You have two full days to deeply explore different sectors of the Mara. Request a packed picnic lunch from Zebra Plains to spend an entire day tracking wildlife near the Mara River. Highlights: Watching dramatic river crossings (if traveling during migration season), spotting large predator interactions, and experiencing unmatched wildlife density.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mara to Serengeti

Masai Mara to Serengeti (The Isebania Border Crossing) Morning: Leave the Mara at dawn with a packed breakfast. Drive west toward the Isebania Border (~4-5 hours). Midday: Clear customs, switch vehicles, and meet your Tanzanian guide at the border. Afternoon: Drive onward into the Serengeti ecosystem (~4-5 hours depending on road conditions). Arrive at Serengeti Pori Pori for dinner and a well-deserved rest. Highlights: Overland transition across East Africa’s most famous contiguous wildlife ecosystem.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Pori Pori Lodges & Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Reserve

Full Day in the SerengetiMorning & Afternoon: Spend the day traversing the legendary Serengeti plains. Highlights: Incredible vistas, lions resting on massive granite kopjes, and tracking the seasonal movements of millions of wildebeest and zebras. Overnight at the Pori Pori Camp for overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Pori Pori Lodges & Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Serengeti to Ngorongoro (Karatu) Morning: Game drive out of the Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping for views at the crater rim lookouts. Afternoon: Drive on with an option of visit the Olduvai gorge and museum, descend the crater for half day crater. Tater in afternoon drive to your lodge. Overnight; Tloma Lodge.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Tloma 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 to Tarangire

After breakfats depart to Tarangire National Park, Game DriveAll Day: Dedicate the full day to exploring Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Evening: Return to the camp to watch the sunset over the scenic waters of Lake Burunge. Overnight: Lake Burunge Tented 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:

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire to Amboseli

Morning: Depart Tarangire early and drive north via Arusha to the Namanga Border Post (approx. 3.5 to 4 hours). Complete cross-border customs between Tanzania and Kenya. Afternoon: Drive from Namanga into Amboseli National Park (approx. 1.5 hours) with an en-route game drive. Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge, set rusticly on the foothills of 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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National park

All Day: Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli National Park. This park offers premier photography opportunities with herds of massive bull elephants walking against the clear, snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Nairobi

Amboseli to Nairobi & DepartureMorning: Enjoy one final sunrise view of the mountain and breakfast at the lodge. Afternoon: Embark on the 4-to-5 hour drive up the highway to Nairobi. Drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or your city hotel.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi, Kenya)

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.