12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari: Nairobi – Amboseli – Naivasha – Masai Mara – Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Arusha
Trip Type
Travel Style
Overview
Explore the highlights of Kenya and Northern Tanzania on this luxury safari. Begin with Amboseli’s iconic elephants beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro, visit the scenic Lake Naivasha, encounter the Big Five in the Masai Mara, then cross into Tanzania for Serengeti wildlife spectacles and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This journey blends immersive game drives with breathtaking landscapes and cultural experiences.
Tour Highlights
- Amboseli National Park – elephants and stunning Mt. Kilimanjaro views
- Lake Naivasha – boat cruises and birdwatching among hippos
- Masai Mara National Reserve – Big Five and optional hot air balloon safari
- Serengeti National Park – predators, plains game, and seasonal migration
- Ngorongoro Crater – rich wildlife within a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cultural experiences with Maasai and local Tanzanian communities
Itinerary
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and meet your driver/guide. Transfer to your hotel for rest or short exploration of Nairobi.
Day 2 :
Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Drive or fly to Amboseli. Afternoon game drive with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, and buffalo.
Morning game drive in Amboseli, then drive to Lake Naivasha. Optional boat cruise among hippos and birdlife. Evening at leisure.
Drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. Afternoon game drive in this world-renowned reserve.
Day 5 :
Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day of game drives in Masai Mara. Search for the Big Five and other wildlife. Optional hot air balloon safari at dawn.
Day 6 :
Masai Mara National Reserve
Another full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village.
Cross into Tanzania to enter the Serengeti. Afternoon game drive exploring the northern or central Serengeti depending on season.
Day 8 :
Serengeti National Park
Full day game drives in Serengeti. Witness the abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and zebras.
Drive to Ngorongoro. Afternoon at leisure enjoying the crater views.
Day 10 :
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Spot black rhinos, lions, zebras, and flamingos. Picnic lunch in the crater before returning to lodge.
Day 11 :
Ngorongoro – Arusha
Drive to Arusha. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions, such as cultural visits or local markets.
Day 12 :
Arusha – Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight.
Includes/Excludes
- All meals as per itinerary
- Domestic flights (if selected)
- 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide
- All park and conservancy fees
- Bottled water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
- Hot air balloon safari over Masai Mara
- Cultural visits with Maasai or Tanzanian communities
- Guided nature walks in Serengeti or Ngorongoro
- Boat cruise on Lake Naivasha
- Luxury spa or lodge experiences post-safari
