12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari: Nairobi – Amboseli – Naivasha – Nakuru – Masai Mara – Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Arusha
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Overview
This safari blends Kenya’s iconic wildlife parks with Tanzania’s legendary plains. Start with Amboseli’s majestic elephants and Mt. Kilimanjaro views, cruise Lake Naivasha, and explore Lake Nakuru’s flamingos and rhinos. Continue to the Masai Mara for Big Five encounters, then cross into Tanzania to experience Serengeti’s vast savannahs and Ngorongoro Crater’s extraordinary wildlife. The journey combines breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife, and cultural insights.
Tour Highlights
- Amboseli National Park – elephant herds with Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop
- Lake Naivasha – boat cruise with hippos and flamingos
- Lake Nakuru National Park – flamingos, rhinos, and diverse bird species
- Masai Mara National Reserve – Big Five, seasonal wildebeest migration, optional balloon safari
- Serengeti National Park – predators and migrating herds
- Ngorongoro Crater – UNESCO World Heritage site with dense wildlife population
- Cultural interactions with Maasai and local Tanzanian communities
Itinerary
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet your driver/guide and transfer to your hotel to rest or explore the city.
Day 2 :
Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Drive or fly to Amboseli. Afternoon game drive with stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Expect elephants, lions, cheetahs, and buffalo.
Day 3 :
Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
Morning game drive in Amboseli, then journey to Lake Naivasha. Optional boat cruise to see hippos, flamingos, and birds. Evening at leisure by the lake.
Drive to Lake Nakuru. Afternoon game drive in this soda lake park famous for flamingos, black and white rhinos, and abundant birdlife.
Drive to the Masai Mara. Afternoon game drive exploring the rolling savannahs of one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves.
Day 6 :
Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day of game drives. Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast. Encounter lions, leopards, elephants, and other Big Five animals.
Cross into Tanzania and enter northern Serengeti. Afternoon game drive in northern or central Serengeti depending on the season.
Day 8 :
Serengeti National Park
Full day exploring the Serengeti’s vast plains. Spot predators, large herbivore herds, and scenic landscapes.
Drive to Ngorongoro. Afternoon at leisure with crater views and optional short nature walks.
Day 10 :
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Spot black rhinos, lions, zebras, hippos, and flamingos. Picnic lunch in the crater before returning to lodge.
Day 11 :
Ngorongoro – Arusha
Drive to Arusha. Afternoon at leisure for rest, optional market visit, or cultural experience.
Day 12 :
Arusha – Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight.
Includes/Excludes
- All meals as per itinerary
- 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide
- All park and conservancy fees
- Bottled water during game drives
- Domestic flights (if selected)
- Government taxes and levies
- Hot air balloon safari over Masai Mara
- Guided nature walks in Serengeti or Ngorongoro
- Cultural visits with Maasai or local Tanzanian communities
- Boat cruise on Lake Naivasha
- Luxury spa or lodge experiences post-safari
