11-Day Best Kenya & Tanzania Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or residence and depart for the Masai Mara.

Enjoy two scenic stopovers:
Great Rift Valley Escarpment (15 minutes for photos)
Narok Town (refreshments and optional shopping)

You arrive in time for lunch at your camp. At around 3:00 PM, you depart for an afternoon game drive (approx. 3 hours) in the famous Masai Mara, home to the Big Five and abundant wildlife. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at your camp.

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:

Masai Mara Manyatta Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara National Reserve Full-Day Game Drive

You will spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve while spotting wildlife such as lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and more. Optional: Hot air balloon safari (early morning).
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Manyatta Camp

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

Optional early morning visit to a Maasai Village for a cultural experience. Later, you depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.
You arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive, where you may spot rhinos, flamingos, lions, and other wildlife. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Naivasha with lunch en route. In the afternoon, you will enjoy optional activities:
Boat ride on Lake Naivasha (hippos & birdlife)
You'll have a walking safari at Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Later, you will transfer to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Hotel Chambai Safari

• Budget hotelnear Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Hell's Gate National Park - Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, you will visit Hell’s Gate National Park, one of the few parks where you can explore on foot or by bicycle. Optional activities include a guided cycling safari through the park and a scenic gorge walk, offering close encounters with wildlife and dramatic landscapes. At around 11:00 AM, you will depart for Amboseli National Park with lunch en route. Upon arrival in the evening, you will check in at your lodge or camp, enjoy dinner, and settle in for your overnight stay.

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:

Osutua Rafiki Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli National Park

You will enjoy a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park, a destination renowned for its large herds of elephants and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. As you explore the park, you will encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species, in their natural habitat. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the park, allowing you to relax and take in the surroundings. After an exciting day of exploration, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Osutua Rafiki Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Amboseli – Namanga Border – Arusha

You will enjoy an early morning game drive lasting approximately 2–3 hours, offering a final opportunity to spot wildlife in Amboseli as the day begins. After the game drive, you will proceed to the Namanga Border for immigration formalities and crossing into Tanzania. Upon completion, you will be met and transferred by a shuttle bus to your accommodation in Arusha. You'll arrive in the late afternoon or evening, check in, and relax before enjoying dinner and your overnight stay in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha – Serengeti National Park

Early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Arusha and depart for Serengeti National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley. Along the way, you will have stopovers at the Lake Manyara viewpoint and the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint, both offering breathtaking panoramic views perfect for photography. You'll continue your journey to Serengeti, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive where you can begin exploring the vast plains and spotting wildlife. Later, you will proceed to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

You begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, when wildlife is most active, and the golden light offers excellent photography opportunities. After the drive, you will return to the campsite or lodge for breakfast and lunch. Later, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying game viewing en route. You will also make a stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site known as the “Cradle of Mankind.” You'll arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight stay near the crater.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in one of Africa’s most unique wildlife habitats. The crater is home to a high concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. You will enjoy game viewing on the crater floor with a picnic lunch before ascending and departing for Arusha. You'll arrive in the late afternoon or evening, check in at your hotel, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Nairobi / Kilimanjaro Airport

You will be picked up early in the morning from your accommodation for your transfer. Depending on your travel plans, you will either be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight or travel by shuttle back to Nairobi, arriving at approximately 3:00 PM. This marks the end of your memorable Kenya and Tanzania safari experience.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, 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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.