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12 days—Enjoy the Kenya and Tanzania private safaris that enable you to explore Tanzania's wildlife & the Masai Mara in Kenya on this 12-day safari tour.

$3000-4200 USD

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Experience the most popular 12-day Kenya and Tanzania private safari that enables you to discover the Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Amboseli National Park in Kenya, while in Tanzania, head to the Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Parks, and Ngorongoro Crater. It starts in Kenya in the early morning and ends in Tanzania, after visiting all destinations in Kenya and Tanzania.

Commence on an extraordinaire 12-day private safari through the diverse landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania, a journey filled with wildlife wonders and cultural discoveries. Begin your adventure in Nairobi, Kenya, exploring its vibrant markets and cultural attractions before venturing into the renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve for thrilling game drives. Witness the annual migration of wildebeests and zebras, a spectacle unmatched in its grandeur.

Continue your safari into Tanzania, crossing the border to explore the iconic Serengeti National Park, where vast plains come alive with diverse wildlife. Marvel at the archaeological treasures of Olduvai Gorge and venture into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the ancient crater hosts a remarkable array of wildlife.

Explore the picturesque landscapes of Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park, known for their majestic baobab trees and diverse birdlife. Delve into the rich cultural tapestry of local communities, meeting the Maasai people and gaining insight into their traditions. Conclude your adventure in Arusha by reflecting on the unforgettable moments and wildlife spectacles that defined your 12-day journey through these East African gems.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	February, July, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Kenya Tanzania
	Parks	Amboseli Lake Manyara Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Photography safari—with professional guide
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Private vehicle and driver
Tips and gratuities

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Park fees

Itinerary

Arrive in Kenya-Nairobi

You will be picked up at Nairobi International Airport and transferred to the hotel in Nairobi town at Mid-range Movenpick Residences Nairobi. Luxury Nairobi Serena Check-in and relax for some hours. The driver will pick you up for a transfer to the giraffe attractions. Have fun and feed the giraffes. In the late afternoon, drive back to the hotel for overnights.

Luxury Nairobi Serena.

Nairobi-Masai Mara Reserve

Upon arriving at Nairobi airport, you'll be picked up and transferred to our office for a briefing. Meet your guide and fellow group members before departing for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, passing through the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Narok town for lunch. Check-in at the lodge or camp upon reaching the reserve. Enjoy a brief siesta before embarking on your first game-viewing experience in Masai Mara. Return to the camp for a delightful dinner and overnight stay.

Mid-range Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Full day at Masai Mara reserve

After breakfast, commence a full day of game viewing in the scenic savannah grassland of rolling hills within the reserve. Known as the best park for game in Kenya, it boasts an extensive road and track network, enabling close-range viewing and photography. Take a picnic lunch break at the hippo pool, observing hippos and crocodiles. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

Mid-range Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Masai Mara-lake Nakuru

Experience an early morning game drive from 6:00 am to 9:30 am, tracking cats and, if fortunate, witnessing their hunting and killing activities. Following breakfast at the camp, leave the Mara region for Lake Nakuru. Stop for lunch en route, enjoying scenic views of Mt. Longonot and Lake Naivasha from a distance along the main highway. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at a budget hotel.

Mid-range Flamingo hill tented camp

Lake Nakuru-Amboseli National park

Following breakfast, embark on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for its abundant birdlife, notably flamingos. The park hosts a sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of white rhinos, with Cape buffalo and waterbuck often spotted near the shoreline. Proceed to Amboseli National Park, arriving late in the evening and enjoying game viewing en route to the camp. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

Campsite

Full day in Amboseli National Park

Experience a day of game drives in the scenic park, featuring swamp grounds where elephants and hippos abundantly bathe. Observe a variety of plains game, antelopes, and birds, and catch glimpses of Mt. Kilimanjaro's peak, weather permitting. Enjoy a picnic lunch and later return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Campsite

Amboseli - Namanga - Arusha

Begin the day with early morning game viewing before returning to the camp for a satisfying full breakfast. Subsequently, check out and head towards the Namanga border. Following immigration, you'll enter Tanzania and board the shuttle bus to Arusha.

Arusha

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Commence on an early morning journey from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, where the day unfolds amidst diverse landscapes and rich wildlife. Encounter herds of elephants, witness lions in their natural habitat, and marvel at the iconic baobab trees that define the park's scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch amid the wilderness before concluding the day's adventure with a transfer to your accommodation, savoring the unforgettable moments of a Tarangire safari.

Mid-range Burunge tented camp

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater

Following breakfast, embark on a drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the afternoon, descend to the crater floor for a captivating day crater tour, accompanied by picnic lunches. Explore the diverse landscapes, including forested areas housing monkeys and elephants, the lakeside where flamingos may grace the scene, and the open savannah where lions engage in hunting pursuits. Conclude the day's adventure with a delightful dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.

Anga'ta Tinted Mid-Range Lodge

Ngorongoro - Serengeti

Journey to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge, celebrated for archaeological breakthroughs by Louis and Mary Leakey. Optionally, explore the museum, which displays early ancestral remains at an extra cost. Enjoy lunch at Seronera camp, then partake in an afternoon game drive across the vast Serengeti plains, observing impressive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, or encountering a leisurely pride of lions.

Serengeti Heritage Tented Mid-Range

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6 days | Budget | Easy activity

Tour by: Africa Natural Tours

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