12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari-Big 5 Scenic Wonders

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

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by your professional safari guide and begin the scenic drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey passes through the Great Rift Valley with scenic viewpoints along the way. Arrive at your lodge or camp for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Spot giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and possibly the Big Five. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

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

Soroi Mara Bush Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive in Masai mara

Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Observe the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino as well as cheetahs, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest and zebras. Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari offers breathtaking aerial views. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Soroi Mara Bush Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Masai mara to Lake Naivasha National Park

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Naivasha. Arrive at your lakeside lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride to see hippos and birdlife or a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes and zebras. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp

• Mid-range tented camp at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, drive south to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and later enjoy an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Soroi Amboseli Camp

• Mid-range lodge

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Drive in Amboseli

Enjoy a full day of game drives in Amboseli National Park. Observe elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife. Capture stunning photographs with Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp in amboseli.

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:

Soroi Amboseli Camp

• Mid-range lodge located inside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Namanga Border Post then Transfer to Arusha

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive to the Namanga border for immigration formalities. Meet your Tanzanian guide and continue to Arusha. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at your hotel, and relax. Dinner and overnight in Arusha waiting for next day safari.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive as you explore the park’s varied landscapes, including riverine areas that attract wildlife throughout the year. You may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. The Tarangire River serves as a vital water source, especially during the dry season, making it an excellent location for wildlife viewing. After the game drive, proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer from Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and journey toward Serengeti National Park, passing through scenic highlands and vast plains. Enjoy game viewing opportunities along the way as you enter the Serengeti ecosystem. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch or continue with an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti is known for its endless plains and abundant wildlife, including large populations of predators such as lions and cheetahs. Spend the afternoon exploring and observing wildlife in their natural habitat. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

Main Destination:

Central 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 Classic View Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey offers scenic views and chances to spot wildlife along the way. As you ascend to the crater highlands, the landscape changes dramatically, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the afternoon and take time to relax while enjoying panoramic views of the Ngorongoro Crater below. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Tour

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater floor is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five, hippos, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater before ascending back to the rim. Afterward, depart for Karatu, enjoying the scenic drive through the highlands. Arrive in Karatu in the afternoon and check in at your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure, relaxing after a rewarding safari experience. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to Lake Manyara then Back to Arusha

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This park is known for its diverse habitats, including groundwater forests, open plains, and the alkaline lake. Keep an eye out for tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, and large flocks of flamingos along the lake shore. The park is also rich in birdlife, making it a paradise for bird watchers. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with game viewing. In the evening, proceed to your lodge for dinner 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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Arusha/kilimanjaro Airport for Departure

After breakfast, check out from your lodge or hotel and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward flight. Depending on your departure time, you may have an opportunity to visit local markets or relax at your hotel before departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable Kenya and Tanzania safari, filled with incredible wildlife encounters and scenic landscapes.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, 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.