12 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari

This 12 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari ensures you experience the best of Kenya and Tanzania, covering iconic national parks and offering ample opportunities for wildlife viewing and cultural experiences.

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. You will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Rest and relax after your journey.

Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart from Nairobi and drive south towards Amboseli National Park, known for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The journey takes approximately 4-5 hours. Arrive at your lodge or camp in Amboseli in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Amboseli, exploring its diverse habitats and observing elephants and other wildlife against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight stay in Amboseli.

Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

Early morning game drive in Amboseli to catch wildlife at sunrise. Return to your lodge for breakfast and then depart for Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley (approximately 5 hours’ drive). Check-in at your lodge or camp and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, observing hippos and diverse birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay in Lake Naivasha.

Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara

Embark on a morning nature walk in Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, located on Lake Naivasha. Afterward, drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve (approximately 5-6 hours’ drive). Arrive at your lodge or camp in Maasai Mara in time for lunch. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive in Maasai Mara, famous for its abundant wildlife including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino). Dinner and overnight stay in Maasai Mara.

Day 5: Full Day in Maasai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is known for its high concentration of wildlife and the annual wildebeest migration (seasonal). Picnic lunch in the park to maximize wildlife viewing time. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise (additional cost, highly recommended for panoramic views). Dinner and overnight stay in Maasai Mara.

Day 6: Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) E

arly morning game drive in Maasai Mara, then return to your lodge for breakfast. Depart for the Isebania/Sirari border (approximately 5-6 hours’ drive). Cross the border into Tanzania, complete formalities, and meet your Tanzanian driver-guide. Proceed to Serengeti National Park (approximately 2-3 hours’ drive). Evening game drive in Serengeti. Dinner and overnight stay in Serengeti.

Day 7: Serengeti National Park

Full day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Visit the Hippo Pool and other prominent areas known for wildlife sightings. All meals and overnight stay in Serengeti.

Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Early morning game drive in Serengeti, then return to your lodge for breakfast. Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approximately 3-4 hours’ drive). Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Picnic lunch in the crater. Dinner and overnight stay on the crater rim.

Day 9: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara

Morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, followed by breakfast at your lodge. Depart for Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 2-3 hours’ drive). Afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay near Lake Manyara.

Day 10: Lake Manyara to Amboseli

Morning game drive in Lake Manyara, then return to your lodge for breakfast. Drive back to Amboseli in Kenya (approximately 6-7 hours’ drive including border crossing). Dinner and overnight stay in Amboseli.

Day 11: Amboseli to Nairobi

Early morning game drive in Amboseli to capture wildlife at sunrise. Return to your lodge for breakfast and then depart for Nairobi (approximately 4-5 hours’ drive). Optional visit to the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum en route. Farewell dinner and overnight stay in Nairobi.

Day 12: Departure

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some leisure time in Nairobi. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.