12 Days Kenya-Tanzania Safari Experience

SAFARI AT A GLANCE

12 Days Kenya-Tanzania Safari Experience

Embark on a remarkable 12-day journey across Kenya and Tanzania, exploring some of East Africa’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries. From the rhino stronghold of Ol Pejeta to the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha, the vast plains of Masai Mara and Serengeti, the geological wonder of Ngorongoro Crater, and the dramatic backdrop of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro-this adventure brings you face-to-face with nature’s greatest masterpieces.

Detailed Safari

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport,where you are warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed evening as you prepare for the safari ahead.

Overnight: Sarova Panafric Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

Days 2: Nairobi-Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a pioneering wildlife sanctuary celebrated for its conservation achievements. Arrive on time for lunch at the Sweetwaters serena lodge or similar. Later in the afternoon visit the renowned Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya, before heading out for your first game drive in search of black and white rhinos, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and abundant birdlife.

Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3: Explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Start with a dawn game drive, witnessing predators winding down and herbivores grazing in the soft morning light. Return to the lodge for breakfast before heading out on a late-morning game drive combined with a special visit to the Northern White Rhino enclosure, where you meet the last two remaining northern white rhinos and learn about their extraordinary conservation story. After lunch and some rest at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon/evening game drive, exploring the conservancy’s rich wildlife as the landscape glows under the sunset.

Dinner & Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast -Lunch-Dinner

Day 4: Lake Naivasha -Masai Mara

After breakfast,begin your journey to the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve,a spectacular realm of rolling plains,big cats,and immense wildlife diversity. Arrive in time for lunch,then head out for an afternoon game drive. Encounter lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, and hundreds of bird species thriving in this extraordinary wilderness.

Dinner & overnight: Zebra plains Camp/Pride inn Mara Camp or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 5-6: Full Day in Masai Mara

Spend the two full days exploring the rich landscapes of the Masai Mara on extensive morning and afternoon game drives. Track predators, observe elephants and giraffes against golden horizons, and capture unforgettable wildlife moments.

Dinner & overnight: Zebra plains Camp/Pride inn Mara Camp or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Optional:
Early-morning hot-air balloon safari followed by champagne bush breakfast.
Visit to a Maasai cultural village.

Day 7: Masai Mara-Isebania Border -Serengeti

After breakfast, depart for the Isebania border. Complete border formalities and meet your Tanzanian guide before continuing into the Serengeti National Park. Brief stop over for a picnic lunch either at the border area or shortly after, enjoying a brief rest and refreshments amidst the scenic landscapes. Continue your journey with en-route game viewing, as the endless Serengeti plains gradually open in the warm afternoon light.

Dinner & overnight:
Meal plan: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 8: Serengeti -Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, stop optionally at Olduvai Gorge, the renowned archaeological site where some of the oldest human fossils were discovered. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and rest in the cool highland climate.

Dinner & overnight:
Meal plan: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Optional: (extra cost each at 45$pp):

  • Visit the local farmlands
  • Guided hike to Endoro Waterfalls
  • Explore the historic Elephant Caves
  • Visit Karatu’s colorful local market

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater,a breathtaking natural amphitheater filled with an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants,zebras, hippos, and more as you explore the crater floor. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake before ascending and continuing to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Moivaro coffee lodge or similar.
Meal plan: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 10: Arusha - Namanga - Amboseli

After breakfast, drive to the Namanga border. Complete immigration formalities, switch vehicles back to your Kenyan guide, and continue to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive beneath the towering presence of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Dinner & overnight: Amboseli Serena Lodge/Oltukai lodge or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Day 11: Full Day in Amboseli

Enjoy a full day of safari activities in Amboseli, one of Kenya’s most photogenic parks. Capture magnificent views of elephants crossing the plains with Kilimanjaro’s snowy peak rising beyond. Observe lions, hyenas, cheetahs, buffalos, hippos, and diverse bird species throughout your morning and afternoon game drives.

Dinner & overnight: Amboseli Serena lodge/Oltukai lodge or similar
Meal plan: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 12: Amboseli-Nairobi | Departure

After an early morning game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and a chance to freshen up. Afterward, Game enroute for Nairobi. Arrive in the early afternoon and transfer to the Carnivore restaurant, to unwind your last African memories beneath warm lights, rich aromas, and stories lingering like the sunset over the savanna.” Transfert to the airport for your onward international flight.

End of Safari

Safari Includes:

  • All park entry fees (Kenya & Tanzania)
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs
  • Professional English-speaking safari guides
  • Full-board accommodation on safari
  • Unlimited game drives
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • All transfers including border crossings
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent fees
  • Government taxes and conservation levies
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi and Arusha

Safari Excludes:

  • International flights
  • Visa fees (Kenya & Tanzania)
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities (balloon safaris, Maasai visits, etc.)
  • Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, extra meals
  • Tips for guides & lodge staff
  • Personal expenses (laundry, calls, souvenirs)

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