12-Day Best of Kenya Tanzania Safari - Luxury

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

Airport - Nairobi

On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver guides, ready to greet and escort you to Nairobi to your chosen hotel. He will introduce you to this wonderful city and country.
After your long flight, you will be pleased to discover that Nairobi, the undisputed safari capital of East Africa. It is balanced at 1661m (5450ft) above the mean sea level, keeping the temperature and humidity relative low. All around this important city is same Kenya greatest delights with Nairobi River, in the south of the nation. Nairobi is the ideal starting point for safari lovers, within reach of Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru in Kenya.

Nairobi capital has its own natural attraction, Nairobi National Park, close by named after the resident river of the town “Nairobi River”. This financial, administrative and tourist center is the perfect place to relax after a long journey and before you set off on safari, the holiday of a lifetime.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Somerset Westview Nairobi

• Mid-range hotel, Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nairobi - Lake Naivasha

Today your adventure begins after being picked up from your hotel in Nairobi at 8:00 am. We’re driving north and west introducing you to the wonders of the Kenya landscapes as you head for Lake Naivasha in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy 2 hours of boat ride in the vast lake and a walking tour to the Crescent Island. Later, end of your afternoon with a drive back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Journey time and distance 3-4 hours, 155km from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotelat Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve

Today, our journey continues as we head from the edge of the Masai Mara into its very heart. But now Masai Mara beckons and so we will continue to head south into what is surely the world’s greatest park. We'll arrive in time for a hot lunch.

At times, this unsurpassable place is home to over a million herbivores and thousands of predators who stalk them. Their fascinating habits and habitats are sure to provoke questions, so do ask your driver guide to explain the amazing creatures you see all around you. At night, get back at your accommodation. The sights, sounds, and smells of Africa will continue to enchant you on this wilderness adventure.

Journey time and distance 6.3 hours, 297km from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara.

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:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve

Ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous Masai Mara. With packed lunch, we'll start today with the morning section of our game drive with emphasis on wildebeest migration. The perfect spot for river crossing or predators will all be explained to you by your expert driver-guide.

The wonderful thing about doing a game drive in Masai Mara is that the behaviors of these animals are more visible due to the lack of vegetation. The variety of habitats allows plenty of places to explore and you often find yourself having private encounters with predators.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

More Game Viewing in Masai Mara National Reserve

Ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous Masai Mara. With packed lunch, we will start the morning section of our game drive with emphasis on wildebeest migration. The perfect spot for river crossing or predators will all be explained to you by your expert driver guide.

The wonderful thing about doing a game drive in Masai Mara is that the behaviors of these animals are more visible due to the lack of vegetation. The variety of habitats allows you plenty of places to explore and you will often find yourself having private encounters with predators.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara National Reserve - Serengeti National Park

Today our journey continues as we head from the edge of the Serengeti in Tanzania, with packed lunch. First, you will have a quick stop at Isebania/Serare border towns for visa registration and to exchange your vehicle. It’s time to say goodbye to your Kenya guide, but you will meet him again in the final part of the safari.

Your Tanzania guide will introduce you to Tanzania culture and its people when driving into Serengeti's heart. We will continue to head south to Central Serengeti, into what is surely the world’s greatest park. At times this unsurpassable place is home to over 1.6 million herbivores and thousands of predators who stalk them. Their fascinating habits and habitats are sure to provoke questions, so do ask your driver-guide to explain the amazing creatures you see all around you. Journey time and distance 7 hours, 280km from Masai Mara to Central 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:

Serengeti Sametu Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

Waking up in the Serengeti is something really special. The sights, sounds, and smells of Africa are all around us, and ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous national park.

Pick your packed breakfast and lunch with your morning section of game drive in Serengeti National Park, marveling at the stunning scenery ever-changing light, and always entertaining wildlife. After our picnic lunch, we will set off again searching for wildlife in this awe-inspiring park. Serengeti’s wonders evolve subtly as the day progresses.

The myriad animals and birds are the ‘stars of the show’ and nature’s dramas can unfold any time. Of course, the animals don’t work to any schedule so we may find a lion or a leopard, elephant and zebra, cheetah and antelope at any time on our drives. At the end of the afternoon, we will return to the camp for dinner and some much-needed rest.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sametu Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

It's time to embark on the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park great migration safari. We will head out in the morning or the afternoon, depending on the animals' migration when we are there. From the comfort of our custom-built four-wheel vehicle, look out for lions, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, gazelles, zebras, elephants, hippos, and more as we traverse the park. Take in the unforgettable scenery of the breathtaking landscape.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sametu Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

On Day 9, explore Africa's Garden of Eden, the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is the grasslands, forests, and freshwater lake that inspire the continual migration of animals and makes for the perfect chance to catch a glimpse of Africa's notorious Big Five i.e., buffalo, elephants, leopards, black-maned lions, and the rare black rhinoceros.

Riding through the crater in a four-wheel drive, you will get up close to some of the most unforgettable animals on the planet.

After some exploring, enjoy a hot lunch picnic in the heart of the crater before we take in some more sights and head back to the lodge for the evening. Awaiting you at the lodge will be a deliciously prepared dinner accompanied by local entertainment to enjoy as you reminisce about the day you just had. From your private terrace, observe more of Ngorongoro's wildlife-rich caldera in nature below.

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:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater - Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, collect your lunch boxes and leave the Ngorongoro Crater. Your journey takes you to the Tanzania and Kenya border of Namanga. Time to catch your last sight of the day before beginning your two-night stay at your safari camp in Amboseli National Park. Here you can watch herds of free-ranging elephants and other wildlife. Take in a private lecture on the elephants of Amboseli before dining tonight.

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 Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli National Park

View the elephants, hippos, and buffalos that spend time at Amboseli's natural watering holes as you enjoy a private safari ride with us. Watch the graceful antelopes that graze in the flat grasslands and explore the plains of the park.

Visit a Maasai village before a morning game drive, after which, you'll return to the lodge for breakfast. Take some time for yourself in the lodge before we eat lunch. Afterwards, it's time to head back out for another game drive to see the other animals that call ​Amboseli National Park​ home. Later on, at your leisure, enjoy your dinner and relax back at the lodge in the evening time.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey Home

If time permits after breakfast, have a morning game drive till midday, when you will have lunch at your lodge and say farewell to the best of East Africa safari. In the pm, proceed to Nairobi for a drop off at the airport for your onward journey back home.

End of safari.

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International 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.