12-Day Culture & Safari Exploration in Kenya & Tanzania

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

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be warmly welcomed by Daniel or one of his drivers, after clearing immigration and customs.

From the airport, you will enjoy a seamless transfer to your lovely, comfortable accommodation, Wildebeest Eco Camp. Since there are no scheduled activities today, the rest of the day is entirely yours to relax in the camp's peaceful, natural surroundings and recover from your flight.

If you are feeling adventurous, optional local sightseeing excursions can be arranged upon request at an additional cost. Spend your first night resting and preparing for your adventure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Wildebeest Eco Camp

• Mid-range tented camp in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Exploring Nairobi's CBD

Start your morning with a delicious breakfast at Wildebeest Eco Camp before your driver picks you up for an exciting day in the city. You will enjoy a private transfer into Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) to embark on the highly anticipated Nai Nami city tour.

This immersive, included activity will give you a unique, eye-opening perspective of the city's vibrant streets and local culture. In the afternoon, your driver will safely transfer you back to the peaceful, natural surroundings of Wildebeest Eco Camp. You can spend the rest of your evening relaxing and packing up as you prepare to head to Lake Naivasha tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Wildebeest Eco Camp

• Mid-range tented camp in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha & Boat Safari

After a hearty breakfast at Wildebeest Eco Camp, you will say goodbye to Nairobi as your driver/guide picks you up in your exclusive extended 4x4 Land Cruiser.

Enjoy a scenic road transfer into the Great Rift Valley, heading toward the beautiful shores of Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, you will check in to the lovely Bilashaka Lodge, your accommodation for the next two nights, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

In the afternoon, you will head out on the water for a thrilling 2-hour boat safari. This included activity offers a fantastic opportunity to get up close to the lake's resident hippos and abundant birdlife. As evening approaches, you will return to Bilashaka Lodge for dinner and a restful overnight sta.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Bilashaka Lodge

• Mid-range lodge at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Exploring Hell's Gate National Park by Bike

After a delicious breakfast at Bilashaka Lodge, your driver will transfer you to the nearby Hell's Gate National Park for an active day of exploration.

Famous for its dramatic scenery and towering cliffs, this is one of the few parks in Kenya where you can safely experience wildlife outside of a vehicle. You will embark on a thrilling included bike safari, pedaling past grazing zebras, giraffes, and antelopes in their natural habitat.

Following this unforgettable adventure, your driver will safely transfer you back to Bilashaka Lodge. Spend the rest of your evening relaxing and enjoying dinner before your second overnight stay by Lake Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

Show more

ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Bilashaka Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara

After a final breakfast at Bilashaka Lodge, you will say goodbye to Lake Naivasha as your driver/guide takes you on a scenic road trip toward the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.

You will arrive in time to check in to your beautiful new accommodation, Julia's River Camp, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

In the afternoon, you will head out for an included game drive across the sprawling plains of the Mara. Keep your eyes peeled for the reserve's abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, and cheetahs.

As the sun begins to set, your driver will safely transfer you back to Julia's River Camp for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Julia's River Camp

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

+4 Photos

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hot Air Balloon Safari in the Maasai Mara

Wake up before dawn at Julia's River Camp for the ultimate safari experience. Your driver will transfer you to the launch site for a breathtaking, included hot air balloon safari.

You will gently float over the vast Maasai Mara plains as the sun rises, enjoying a bird's-eye view of the wildlife below.

After landing and celebrating with a traditional bush breakfast, you will return to your camp for some relaxation and lunch.

In the afternoon, you will head back out in your extended 4x4 Land Cruiser for an exciting game drive to get up close with the reserve's famous predators and plains game. As evening falls, your driver will safely transfer you back to Julia's River Camp for dinner and your final overnight stay in Kenya.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Julia's River Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to the Serengeti

Enjoy your final breakfast at Julia's River Camp in the Maasai Mara before beginning your journey into Tanzania.

Your Kenyan driver will transfer you to the border crossing, where you will seamlessly switch vehicles and be warmly welcomed by your new Tanzanian driver/guide in a fresh extended 4x4 Land Cruiser.

From there, you will cross into the legendary Serengeti National Park. You will enjoy a thrilling en-route game drive across the endless plains, taking in the spectacular scenery and keeping an eye out for predators and grazing herds as you travel.

As evening approaches, you will arrive at the beautiful Tukaone Camp to check in, enjoy a delicious dinner, and settle in for your first overnight stay in the Serengeti.

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:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

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

+21 Photos

+20 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Exploring Serengeti National Park

Wake up to a delicious breakfast at Tukaone Camp before setting out for a full day of exploration in the legendary Serengeti National Park.

You will spend the entire day on a game drive in your Land Cruiser, maximizing your chances of encountering the reserve's abundant wildlife and famous predators.

You can choose to take a packed lunch to enjoy a picnic in the bush or return to the camp for a hot midday meal.

As the sun begins to set, your driver/guide will safely transfer you back to Tukaone Camp for a relaxing evening, a hearty dinner, and your second overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive & Transfer to the Highlands

Wake up early at Tukaone Camp and head out for a thrilling included morning game drive, giving you the perfect opportunity to see the Serengeti's predators while they are most active.

Afterward, enjoy breakfast and pack up your belongings as you bid the endless plains farewell.

You will hop back into your extended Land Cruiser for a scenic road transfer toward the Ngorongoro highlands, enjoying an en-route game drive as you travel toward the park exit.

Later in the afternoon, you will arrive at your new accommodation, the beautiful Hhando Coffee Lodge. Check in, relax, and take in the lodge's peaceful atmosphere. You will spend the evening enjoying a delicious dinner and resting up before your highly anticipated descent into the Ngorongoro Crater tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Karatu District (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Hhando Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodgenear Karatu (Town, Tanzania)

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive in the Ngorongoro Crater

Following an early breakfast at Hhando Coffee Lodge, your driver/guide will transfer you to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
You will descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling, included half-day game drive in your extended Land Cruiser. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers some of the densest wildlife viewing in Africa, giving you an excellent chance to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino.

After an unforgettable safari experience and a picnic lunch, you will ascend the crater walls in the afternoon and enjoy a scenic road transfer to the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your new accommodation, Ikmumbi Safari Lodge, where you can check in, enjoy a delicious dinner, and settle in for the night.

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:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

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

+21 Photos

+20 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mountain Biking, Canoeing & Culture in Mto wa Mbu

Wake up to a delicious breakfast at Ikmumbi Safari Lodge before an active and culturally immersive day in Mto wa Mbu.

You will start with an guided mountain bike tour, cycling through lush rice and banana plantations. Along the way, you will taste local banana beer and stop at a vibrant market to try unique red bananas. The ride safely skirts the edge of Lake Manyara National Park, where you can spot beautiful flamingos, monkeys, antelopes, zebras, and perhaps a warthog.

Next, you will step into a traditional handmade wooden canoe to paddle alongside local fishermen, learning their natural fishing techniques against a stunning backdrop of wildlife.

In the afternoon, you will join a local 'mama' for a hands-on cooking class to prepare a traditional dish called Ndizi nyama (meat with green bananas, or a vegetarian alternative). After enjoying the delicious meal you helped create, you will spend a relaxing evening and your second overnight stay at Ikmumbi Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge in Mto wa Mbu (Town, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Final Day & Departure

Enjoy your final morning and a delicious breakfast at Ikmumbi Safari Lodge, taking in the last moments of your Tanzanian adventure.

Afterwards, your driver will pick you up for a seamless private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

You will be dropped off with plenty of time to catch your flight (excluded) back home, marking the official end of your unforgettable adventure across Kenya and Tanzania.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.