12 Days Best Of Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Enjoy crossing Kenya and Tanzania through rich, fertile Maasai land on 12-days the wonders of Kenya and Tanzania before you on this incredible safari adventure, which goes deep to the heartland of the Maasai tribe`s people and the finest game park of Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. With window seats guaranteed, this safari feature informative commentary from your driver guide as you drive over plain of Serengeti, you will pass over 2 million wildebeest migration, zebra, Thomson gazelle and impala, predator lurk around feeding on new born and weak prey. Your safari includes free transfer from the airport as well as Maasai Boma visit.   

Enjoy crossing Kenya and Tanzania through rich, fertile Maasai land on 12-days the wonders of Kenya and Tanzania before you on this incredible safari adventure, which goes deep to the heartland of the Maasai tribe`s people and the finest game park of Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. With window seats guaranteed, this safari feature informative commentary from your driver guide as you drive over plain of Serengeti, you will pass over 2 million wildebeest migration, zebra, Thomson gazelle and impala, predator lurk around feeding on new born and weak prey. Your safari includes free transfer from the airport as well as Maasai Boma visit.   

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi Airport – Nairobi

Pass By: Nairobi, Nairobi
On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver guides, ready to greet and escort you to Nairobi and your chosen hotel. He will introduce you to this wonderful city and country.
After your long flight, you will be pleased to discover that Nairobi – the undisputed safari capital of East Africa, is balanced at 1661M (5450 ft) above the mean sea level, keeping the temperature and humidity relatively low. All around this important city is the same Kenya greatest delights. Nairobi River, in the south of the nation. Nairobi is the ideal starting point for safari lovers, within reach of Masai Mara and Lake Nauru in Kenya.

Stop At: ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands, Rhapta Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Centrally located in Nairobi, Safe Hotels Premium Certified, international health and safety standards, Free Wi-Fi that is fast and unlimited, a happy team that is always ready to welcome you, modern, clean, comfortable, and trendy spaces to sleep, dine and work at affordable prices.

A double room (14 m²) with private bathroom, queen-size double bed from Hypnos, power shower with thermostat, comfort cooling, free WIFI, hairdryer, safe, 42-inch satellite TV, telephone, universal plug, USB charging ports, table, and more Chair. Twin room (16 m²) with private bathroom, 2 single beds from Hypnos, power shower with thermostat, comfort cooling, free WIFI, hairdryer, safe, 42-inch satellite TV, telephone, universal plug, USB charging ports, table, and comfortable chair.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel

Day 2: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Rift Valley Province
Today your adventure begins after being picked up from your hotel in Nairobi at 8 am. We’re driving north and west introducing you to the wonders of the Kenya landscapes as you head for Lake Naivasha in the heart of the Great Rift Valley for 2 hours of boat ride in the vast lake.

Lake Nakuru National Park – a small but beautiful park, with compact, makes a great location for spotting wildlife. At the end of the afternoon, you will find a member of the big five, where Lake Nakuru is home to rhino and there will be a good chance of spotting and photographing one of these magnificent beasts. At the end of an inspiring afternoon amongst the wildlife, we retire to the comfort of the lodge for an evening meal and the same rest.

Journey time and Distance 3-4 hours 155 km from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge: Kenya Safari Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Off Old Nairobi Road, Nakuru County, Nakuru, Kenya
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is nestled along the Lion Hill overlooking the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. Its location affords panoramic views of the lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park. A short two-hour drive from Nairobi, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is a favorite with residents and visitors to Kenya.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is cleverly laid out in such a way that most rooms and sitting areas afford stunning views of the lake and the park. The Lodge incorporates natural landscaping with tall acacia trees, winding walkways and greens dotted with bird feeds.
Duration: 19 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Day 3: Lae Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Today our journey continues as we head from the edge of the Masai Mara into its very heart… But now Masai Mara beckons and so we continue to head south into what is surely the world’s greatest park arrived time for hot lunch.

At times this unsurpassable place is home to over a million herbivores and the thousands of predators who stalk them. Their fascinating habits and habitats are sure to provoke questions, so do ask your driver-guide to explain the amazing creatures you see all around you. At night back at your accommodation the sights, sounds, and smells of Africa will continue to enchant you on this wilderness adventure.

Journey time and Distance 6.3 hours 297 km from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Ashnil Mara Camp 4-Star, Maasai Mara, Narok, Kenya
Ashnil Mara Camp, with 50 luxury tents, is located in the Masai Mara National Reserve and close to the Mara River, famous for the wildebeest migration.

Our luxury Masai Mara Camp is arguably in one of the very best positions in the Masai Mara for game viewing and also provides the perfect setting to sit and relax at the end of an exciting day of game drives
Duration: 2 days

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp

Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous Masai Mara. With packed lunch, we start today with the morning section of our game drive emphasis on wildebeest migration and the perfect spot for river crossing or predators all explained to you by your expert driver-guide.

The wonderful thing about doing a game drive in Masai Mara is that the behaviors of these animals are more visible due to the lack of vegetation. The variety of habitats allows plenty of places to explore and you often find yourself having private encounters with predators.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp

Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous Masai Mara. With packed lunch, we start today with the morning section of our game drive emphasis on wildebeest migration and the perfect spot for river crossing or predators all explained to you by your expert driver-guide.

The wonderful thing about doing a game drive in Masai Mara is that the behaviors of these animals are more visible due to the lack of vegetation. The variety of habitats allows plenty of places to explore and you often find yourself having private encounters with predators.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp

Day 6: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Today our journey continues as we head from the edge of the Serengeti in Tanzania, with packed lunch, First, you will have a quick stop at Isebania/Serare Border Towns for visa registration and exchange vehicle, it’s time to say goodbye to Kenya guide, you will meet him again in the final park of safari.

Your Tanzania Guide will introduce you to Tanzania culture and its people when driving into Serengeti’s heart. But now Serengeti beckons and so we continue to head south to Central into what is surely the world’s greatest park.

At times this unsurpassable place is home to over 1.6 million herbivores and the thousands of predators who stalk them. Their fascinating habits and habitats are sure to provoke questions, so do ask your driver-guide to explain the amazing creatures you see all around you.

Journey time and Distance 7 hours 280 km from Masai Mara to Central Serengeti.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Serengeti Sametu Camp by Karibu Camps & Lodges, GXFV+PC9, Tanzania
Serengeti Sametu Camp sits in a secluded area on the eastern edge of Central Serengeti along the Ngare-Nanyukie River. This luxury Tented Camp boasts awe-inspiring and panoramic views of the vast savannah plains of the Serengeti renowned for its abundant wildlife and great opportunities to see the big five animals year-round. The large Lounge and Dining areas are tastily decorated where one can sit back, relax, and watch the wildlife and enjoy a truly wonderful African Safaris adventure.
Duration: 2 days

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sametu Camp

Day 7: Serengeti National Park

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Waking up in the Serengeti is something really special. The sights, sounds, and smells of Africa are all around us, and ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous national park. Pick your packed breakfast and lunch with your morning section of game drive in Serengeti National Park, marveling at the stunning scenery ever-changing light, and always entertaining wildlife.

After our picnic lunch, we set off again searching for wildlife in this awe-inspiring park. Serengeti’s wonders evolve subtly as the day progresses. The myriad animals and birds are the ‘stars of the show’ and Nature’s dramas can unfold at any time. Of course, the animals don’t work to any schedule so we may find a lion or a leopard, elephant and zebra cheetah, and antelope at any time on our drives. At the end of the afternoon, we return to the camp for dinner and some much-needed rest.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sametu Camp

Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
Today you shall pack a picnic lunch and spend the day within the crater. There are around 30,000 large animals within the crater, so you are bound to see lots of wildlife: large herds of wildebeest, antelope, and zebras roam the landscape, often being pursued by hyenas, cheetahs, or lions. The lake inside the crater is home to numerous colorful bird species, and you can see hippos lounging in the water. Every so often, visitors see impressive bull elephants passing through the crater area in search of water, though herds with cows and calves are rare.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: KARATU SIMBA LODGE, 3°16’37. 35°43’56.5″E, 7 Tanzania Ave, Roodepoort 2188, Tanzania
Karatu Simba Lodge where you’ll experience the peace and quiet of the Tanzanian countryside. Karatu Simba Lodge is located about a thirty-minute drive from the gate of Lake Manyara National Park, approximately four kilometers off the main road to the entry of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Situated deep in the farming area of the Karatu district and nestled right alongside the Ngorongoro Forest—home to elephant, buffalo, hyena, and other wildlife—Karatu Simba Lodge offers fine hospitality for safari travelers.
Duration: 20 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Karatu Simba Lodge

Day 9: Karatu – Manyara National Park – Arusha

Stop At: Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha Region
After breakfast, drive to Mto Wa Mbu for a cultural visit. Incredibly, this ‘village’ is actually home to over eighteen thousand inhabitants, drawn from 120 different tribes. Today is a superb opportunity to find out about their everyday lives, visiting their farms, huts, artisan shops, and the local market, with your expert driver-guide taking good care of you and sharing his detailed knowledge of the tribal culture.

We enjoy lunch in the village, before exploring the stunning landscape of the park, looking for wildlife on the plains, in the acacia woodlands, and by the shores of the shallow alkaline lake. Lake Manyara is rightly famous for its tree-climbing lions, but they’re far from the only highlight: by the end of an exhilarating afternoon, you could easily have spotted elephant, hippo, wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe, plus many other species.
Duration: 10 hours

Stop At: Arusha Villa Karamu Coffee Estate, Arusha, Usa River, Tanzania
Beautifully situated in the middle of a coffee plantation. Monkeys swing through the giant trees. A short distance from the city and nature parks. Many activities are possible from the villa. Safe, luxurious, and with spacious double and family rooms.
Duration: 20 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Arusha Villa

Day 10: Arusha – Amboseli National Park

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast, collect your lunch boxes and leave Arusha City. Your journey takes you to Tanzania and Kenya border of Namanga, Check out from Tanzania and apply for Kenya Visa and registration formality. Your exciting destination awaiting – Amboseli National Park! Along the way, the sheer scale of the territory and the raw beauty of the landscapes reveal themselves and your driver-guide will help you spot animals and birds. This is just a preview of things to come.

Journey time and Distance 5.4 hours 295 km from Arusha to Amboseli.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Kibo Safari Camp, Amboseli, Kenya
Kibo Safari Camp is a luxury tented camp in Amboseli National Park in Kenya at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.

Kibo Safari Camp has 73 self-contained tents for single, double, triple, and family accommodation. The beds have been custom designed and locally made using bush logs and will ensure a good night’s sleep! All tents have flush toilets, showers, and washbasins. You can enjoy your shower as you like: bubbling hot or refreshing cold. For the duration of your stay in the African bush, Kibo Safari Camp will be your home away from home!
Duration: 2 days

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kibo Safari Camp

Day 11: Amboseli National Park

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast, you start today with the morning section of our game drive in Amboseli National Park. The park is famous for being the best spot in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro – the highest freestanding mountain in the world. This day you explore five main wildlife habitats – open grassland plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush, swamps and marshland that characterize Amboseli. These ecosystems are home to gazelles, elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, wildebeests, zebras, hippos among others. The presence of the permanent swamp makes birdlife in Amboseli abundant.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Kibo Safari Camp

Day 12: Amboseli – Nairobi Airport

Pass By: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
If time permits after breakfast – morning game drive till midday when you will have lunch at your lodge and say farewell to Best of East Africa Safari, pm proceed to Nairobi drop at Nairobi Airport for your onward journey back home End of Safari.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.