13 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildlife Safari

This 13 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildlife Safari takes a rewarding circular route through East Africa’s top game reserves. As you cross two of the jewels of Africa you will see the big five that you’ve been dreaming of (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo). Along with myriad other mammals and birds that call the grasses of Africa home. With an extensive itinerary crossing Kenya and Tanzania, you will be shown habitats ranging from forest to grasslands, volcanoes to lakes, and a mass of ecosystems. From the game-rich open plains of Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru, where there is an abundance of birds and wild animals, including rhinos. Amboseli National Park is known for the huge herds of wild elephants roaming the plains flanked by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Then you will be able to explore the top wildlife destinations on Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit – Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and world-famous Serengeti National Park.

This 13 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildlife Safari takes a rewarding circular route through East Africa’s top game reserves. As you cross two of the jewels of Africa you will see the big five that you’ve been dreaming of (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo). Along with myriad other mammals and birds that call the grasses of Africa home. With an extensive itinerary crossing Kenya and Tanzania, you will be shown habitats ranging from forest to grasslands, volcanoes to lakes, and a mass of ecosystems. From the game-rich open plains of Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru, where there is an abundance of birds and wild animals, including rhinos. Amboseli National Park is known for the huge herds of wild elephants roaming the plains flanked by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Then you will be able to explore the top wildlife destinations on Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit – Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and world-famous Serengeti National Park.

Itinerary

Day 1: NAIROBI – MASAI MARA

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Our crew will arrange your pick up either from airport or your Nairobi hotel and transfer you to our office, be introduced to the driver guide and other group members. By 0830am to 0845am depart for Maasai Mara Game reserve with the first stop at the view point for the view of the Great Rift Valley escarpment wall. Later descend the escarpment and travel on to Narok town for early lunch. You will arrive at Miti Mingi Eco Camp at around 1500hrs, check in followed by evening game drive till sunset. Dinner will be provided at the camp followed by overnight.

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Day 2: MASAI MARA GAME VIEWING

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Breakfast at the camp then before 0800am leave the camp with packed lunch for extensive 9 hours game viewing. Maasai mara as the highest number of different species and you will be lucky to see hundreds of them. A game drive to Mara River is compulsory, if it will be migration time you will witness the same otherwise you will see crocodiles and hippos at the river. Picnic lunch inside the park then continue with the game drive till 1700hrs. Leave the park for at least 2 hours optional activity. You will relax at the cam, Take a nature walk with Maasai warriors or visit the Maasai village. Dinner will be served at camp, bonfire followed by overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Maasai Mara camp

Day 3: MAASAI MARA – LAKE NAKURU

Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya
Early morning game drive from 0630am to 0830am, back to the camp for full breakfast. Check out and leave Maasai mara region for Lake Nakuru with lunch enrourte, View of Mount Longonot and optional activity at Lake Naivasha if interested. You will arrive at Nakuru Town in the evening. Check in at Citymax Hotel or similar where dinner will be served followed by overnight.

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Citymax Hotel

Day 4: LAKE NAKURU – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya
After breakfast at the hotel drive to lake Nakuru which is famous for the endangered species {Rhinos] and the flamingos. Sometime the flamingos are very few but you are guaranteed of seeing the Rhinos among other Big Five. Lake Nakuru not a big park and within 4 hours you will have seen enough.

Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley Province
Later leave the park with lunch enroute and drive to Amboseli National park arriving late in the evening, proceed to Amboseli Kimana Camp for Dinner and overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Amboseli Kimana Camp

Day 5: AMBOSELI FULL DAY

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
After breakfast at the lodge, leave with packed lunch for the full day game viewing, you will have your picnic lunch at the base of the Mt. Kilimanjaro; continue with the game drive till 1700hrs. You will have seen the Jumbo elephants of Amboseli among other great animals some of them as they graze and bath on the swampy areas of Amboseli. Drive back to the lodge for any optional activity or relax as you view the Mount Kilimanjaro, later dinner and overnight will be served at Amboseli Kimana Camp.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Amboseli Kimana Camp

Day 6: AMBOSELI – NAMANGA BORDER – ARUSHA

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
Early in the morning have a cup of tea/Coffee then proceed for the morning game drive, enjoy the sunrise and take great Pictures. For the 2 nights in Amboseli we are sure you will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro which as the highest peak in Africa.

Stop At: Arusha, Arusha, Arusha Region
Leave Amboseli National Park and driver to Namanga border for immigration, later catch a shuttle bus to Arusha. Upon arrival meet Absolute Holiday Safaris crew and be transferred to Stereo Hotel reserved bed and breakfast. You will take care of your dinner either at the hotel or at the nearby hotels.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Stereo Hotel

Day 7: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Stop At: Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Arusha Region
Pick up from your Arusha Hotel, meet the guide for safari briefing then leave Arusha with Picnic Lunch for Tarangire National Park. The Park runs along two rivers which act as a magnet for the wildlife and you will be happy to have a great game drive along. During dry season Tarangire normally host the largest Number of Elephants, It also as some unique species such as the Greater Kudus, Few Ashy Starlings and the Fringed Oryx. Later In the evening drive to Tarangire campsite for Dinner and overnight.

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tarangire campsite

Day 8: TARANGIRE – NGORONGORO CRATER

Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
Breakfast at the camp, check out and leave Tarangire for Ngorongoro crater arriving before 1000am at the crater gate. Ngorongoro crater is one of the seven wonders which were named after a large volcanic caldera in the crater highlands area of Tanzania. Upon arrival descend the crater with picnic lunch. Enjoy the game drive as you drive round down the crater. Here are thousands of animals including the few black Rhinos, the crater is well supplied with water and animals really enjoy. Have picnic lunch at the crater then ascend to Simba Camp for Dinner and overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Simba Camp

Day 9: NGORONGORO CRATER – SERENGERTI

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Early in the morning immediately after breakfast leave for Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is located on the northern part of Tanzania and is widely known for the massive annual migration of the wildebeest and Zebras which move from one point to another in search of a new grazing area. Some cross the Crocodile infested Grumeti River while others veer northeast to Lobo Hill’s home for the black Rhino and black eagles.

Stop At: Olduvai Gorge Museum, Olduvai, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
You will be able to make a stopover at the Olduvai Gorge Museum if only you request your guide and show interest to visit. Arrive Serengeti late afternoon, check in followed by evening game drive. Dinner will be provided at the camp followed by overnight.

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Arrive Serengeti late afternoon, check in followed by evening game drive. Dinner will be provided at the camp followed by overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at the camp

Day 10: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK FULL DAY

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Serengeti is really wide and a full day here will be great for you to have an amazing game drives. Leave the camp with the picnic lunch for an extensive game drive with your guide. The park for sure host thousand of animal species, have picnic lunch then continue up to 1700hrs time for optional activity such as visiting the local community. Dinner will be provided at the camp followed by overnight.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the camp

Day 11: SERENGETI – LAKE MANAYARA

Stop At: Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha Region
Early morning game drive from 0630am till 0930am, back to the camp for full breakfast then leave with the final game drive enroute to the main gate exiting at noon. Leave Serengeti region and drive to Lake Manyara region. You will arrive late in the evening at the camp for Dinner and overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at the camp in the Lake Manyara region

Day 12: LAKE MANYARA – ARUSHA

Stop At: Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha Region
Breakfast at the Camp followed by morning to late afternoon game drive at Lake Manyara, The lake as good roads network for game viewing, enjoy the day with your guide spotting different types on animals that inhabit here. Watch the flocks of Flamingos to your satisfaction. Later leave the Lake Manyara and drive to Arusha where our Guide will drop you at the Hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Arusha

Day 13: ARUSHA – NAIROBI

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
After breakfast you will be transferred to Shuttle bus back to Nairobi, we will give you option either to catch the morning shuttle of afternoon shuttle. Upon arrival at Nairobi be dropped at airport or Nairobi Hotel.

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