$6,841 to $7,636 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Your 12-day Kenya and Tanzania safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, driving south towards Amboseli National Park via the scenic Nairobi–Mombasa highway. Enjoy beautiful views of rural Kenya and arrive at the park in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp.
In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive across Amboseli’s open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands. The park is world-famous for its large herds of elephants and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. You will also encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species. As the sun sets over Kilimanjaro, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, marking the perfect start to your long East African adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Wildlife Discovery in Amboseli
Wildlife Discovery in Amboseli
Spend a full day exploring the stunning landscapes of Amboseli National Park. After an early breakfast, set out for morning game drives across the park’s vast open plains and swampy ecosystems, where large herds of elephants roam freely with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a breathtaking backdrop. Amboseli is also home to lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a rich variety of birdlife.
Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to your lodge for relaxation, depending on your preference. In the afternoon, continue with another game drive, focusing on different areas of the park for more wildlife encounters and photography opportunities. As the sun sets, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha
Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart Amboseli National Park and journey north towards the Great Rift Valley, arriving at the beautiful Lake Naivasha region in time for lunch and check-in at your lodge.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you will glide past hippos and observe a wide variety of birdlife, including fish eagles, pelicans, and kingfishers. Continue to Crescent Island, where you will experience a guided walking safari among wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and wildebeests in a safe, open environment with no predators.
Later, you may opt for additional activities such as a nature walk, cycling at nearby conservancies, or simply relaxing by the lakeside while enjoying the serene atmosphere. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the calm beauty of Lake Naivasha.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast at your lodge in Lake Naivasha, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, travelling through the scenic Great Rift Valley with its rolling hills, escarpments, and rural landscapes. Arrive in the Mara in time for lunch and check-in at your camp or lodge.
In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive across the vast golden savannahs of the Masai Mara. This iconic reserve is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of antelope. With some luck, you may also spot cheetahs or leopards resting in the grasslands or trees.
As the sun sets over the endless plains, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the African wilderness, marking the beginning of your Masai Mara experience.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Exploring Masai Mara National Reserve
Exploring Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. After an early breakfast, depart for morning game drives across the vast savannahs, where you will search for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest and antelope.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the reserve, fully immersed in the wilderness. In the afternoon, continue with further game drives, exploring different sections of the Mara in search of predators and other iconic wildlife. During migration season, you may witness dramatic river crossings and massive herds moving across the plains.
As the sun sets over the golden horizon, return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on a remarkable day in the African wild.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai mara National Reserve to Northern Serengeti
Masai mara National Reserve to Northern Serengeti
After an early breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive towards the Isebania border between Kenya and Tanzania. Complete immigration formalities before continuing into Tanzania, entering the spectacular Northern Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy an en-route game drive as you transition into one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife regions.
Guests may travel either by road transfer, offering scenic countryside views and gradual wildlife sightings along the journey, or by scheduled bush flight, providing a faster and more comfortable option with breathtaking aerial views over the plains.
Upon arrival in Northern Serengeti, proceed with an afternoon game drive along the Mara River area, famous for its dramatic wildlife encounters and seasonal Great Migration crossings. Later, transfer to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Olmorijo Camp (Kogatende)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Northern Serengeti Safari Experience
Northern Serengeti Safari Experience
Spend a full day exploring the remote and breathtaking Northern Serengeti, one of the most dramatic wildlife regions in Africa. After an early breakfast, set out for morning and afternoon game drives along the Mara River ecosystem, where wildlife activity is at its peak, especially during the Great Migration season.
The area is famous for its river crossings, where wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters, creating one of nature’s most spectacular scenes. Throughout the day, you will also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and large herds of plains game moving across the open savannah.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness, surrounded by untouched nature and incredible scenery. Continue your afternoon exploration before returning to your lodge or camp at sunset for dinner and overnight stay in the Northern Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Olmorijo Camp (Kogatende)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti
Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti
After breakfast, depart Northern Serengeti with a scenic game drive as you travel south towards the Central Serengeti. This journey offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as you pass through diverse landscapes, including river valleys, open plains, and acacia woodlands, often spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and large herds along the way.
Arrive in the Central Serengeti in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp, followed by relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in this wildlife-rich region, famous for its high concentration of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as abundant plains game.
As the sun sets over the endless Serengeti plains, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Mawe Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart from Central Serengeti and begin a scenic drive towards the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. The journey takes you across the vast Serengeti plains, offering excellent opportunities to spot wildlife along the way, including zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, elephants, and predators that roam this remarkable ecosystem.
As you leave the endless grasslands behind, the landscape gradually changes, with rolling hills and lush highlands coming into view. Upon entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will ascend through beautiful forested slopes to the crater rim, where breathtaking panoramic views await. The dramatic sight of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera is truly unforgettable.
Arrive at your lodge or camp near the crater rim in time to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery. The cooler highland climate and magnificent sunset views provide the perfect setting as you prepare for an exciting crater safari the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Ngorongoro Crater Safari Experience
Ngorongoro Crater Safari Experience
After an early breakfast,
Explore diverse habitats including grasslands, forests, and soda lakes, home to a dense population of wildlife such as elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. The crater also supports abundant birdlife, including flamingos around Lake Magadi.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site within the crater before continuing your game drive. Later, ascend the crater walls and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on a remarkable safari experience in one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro Highlands and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment towards Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive in time for a relaxed lunch at your lodge or picnic site before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Lake Manyara is a compact yet diverse park known for its lush groundwater forests, open floodplains, and the shimmering soda lake. During your game drive, look out for tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and a rich variety of birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans along the lake shores.
As the sun sets over the Rift Valley escarpment, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of this beautiful park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Manyara Best View Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After an early breakfast, spend the morning exploring the diverse landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park. Begin with a game drive through the lush groundwater forests, home to troops of baboons, blue monkeys, and forest elephants. Continue towards the open floodplains and lakeshore, where you may encounter giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions resting in acacia trees.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the soda lake, often dotted with flamingos, pelicans, and other water birds. In the afternoon, depart the park and begin your transfer to Arusha, with a relaxed drive through the Great Rift Valley scenery.
Upon arrival in Arusha, the guests will have the option to either catch a scheduled flight to their next destination or book an overnight accommodation, depending on their travel plans and preference.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
