Kenya - Tanzania Safari

12 days—An Unforgettable 12-Day Safari Adventure Through Kenya and Tanzania’s Iconic Wildlife Parks.

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12-Day Kenya–Tanzania Safari.
An Unforgettable Journey Through East Africa’s Most Iconic Wildlife Destinations –

Embark on the ultimate 12-day East African adventure across two of the continent’s most legendary safari destinations—Kenya and Tanzania. This immersive cross-border safari experience takes you through a breathtaking variety of landscapes, from the sweeping savannahs of the Maasai Mara to the soda lakes of the Great Rift Valley, the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli, and the iconic conservation areas of northern Tanzania. Designed to offer maximum wildlife viewing opportunities, cultural encounters, and scenic beauty, this safari is ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive exploration of Africa’s wild heart.

Your journey begins in Kenya, where you’ll first visit the Maasai Mara National Reserve, world-famous for its dense wildlife populations and the spectacular Great Migration (seasonal). Here, you’ll spend time tracking the Big Five—lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino—along with cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and countless antelope species. The Mara also offers unique cultural interactions with the Maasai people, whose traditions and lifestyle remain largely unchanged for centuries.

From the Mara, your adventure continues to Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake nestled in the Great Rift Valley. Known for its tranquil beauty and birdlife, Lake Naivasha is home to hippos, giraffes, zebras, and a wide range of birds. Enjoy a boat ride across the lake and a nature walk on Crescent Island, offering a rare opportunity to walk among freely roaming wildlife in a predator-free environment.

Next, you’ll travel south to Amboseli National Park, set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds and classic African landscapes, with open plains, swamps, and seasonal wetlands. Photographers will especially love this park for its iconic views of elephants silhouetted against the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro. The park also hosts buffalo, lions, cheetahs, and a variety of bird species.

After an enriching stay in Kenya, you’ll cross the border into Tanzania, beginning with Tarangire National Park, a lesser-known gem known for its baobab-studded landscapes and massive elephant herds. Tarangire is also home to tree-climbing lions, leopards, wildebeest, zebra, and over 500 bird species. The park’s relative tranquility and unique terrain make it a favorite among seasoned safari-goers.

The journey continues to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places on Earth to see the Big Five in a single game drive. The crater, formed by a collapsed ancient volcano, shelters around 25,000 large animals year-round within its lush, enclosed ecosystem. You’ll descend into the crater for a full-day safari, likely encountering black rhinos, lions, elephants, and possibly even the elusive leopard.

Your final safari destination is Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet incredibly diverse park nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Known for its tree-climbing lions, flocks of pink flamingos, and dense groundwater forests, Lake Manyara offers a scenic and wildlife-rich finale to your journey. The park is home to elephants, hippos, giraffes, baboons, and hundreds of bird species. It’s the perfect place to end your safari on a high note—with peaceful lakeside views and one last chance to spot rare species.

Throughout this 12-day safari, you will travel in comfortable 4x4 vehicles with expert guides who bring the landscapes and wildlife to life with their knowledge and passion. Accommodations range from luxury tented camps to safari lodges, each selected for comfort, location, and authentic atmosphere. Meals, park fees, and internal transfers are included, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable safari experience.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	June, July, August, September, October
	Countries	Kenya Tanzania
	Parks	Amboseli Arusha Lake Manyara Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Sightseeing | shopping | markets

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Airport to the Hotel in Nairobi

You will be picked up from Nairobi Airport by Mj Safaris Guide and drive to your Accommodation in Nairobi town.

Nairobi to Game Drive Maasai Mara

Masai Mara

Pick up from the Airport or Hotel and transfer to office for finalization and later depart for the Maasai Mara Game Reserve via the view-point of the Great Rift Valley and Narok town for lunch. On arrival proceed for an evening game drive tracking various animal species and birds with your driver guide. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Full Day Game Drive Masai Mara

Masai Mara

After breakfast proceed on a full day of game drive within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic Savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool looking out for hippos and crocodile. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Masai Mara to lake naivasha

Masai Mara

Early morning per-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, depart the Mara region for Lake Naivasha with lunch enroute arriving late afternoon with optional of boat ride at an extra cost. Or visit the crescent island Dinner and overnight at the budget hotel.

Taphe Guest Resort

Lake naivasha to lake nakuru

Lake Nakuru

After Breakfast visit the Hell’s gate national park, the park has attractions like the Olkaria and Hobley’s, two extinct volcanoes and the obsidian forms from the cool molten lava. Within Hell’s Gate, lined with red cliffs which contains two volcanic plugs, Fisher’s Tower and Central Tower which is a smaller gorge that extends to the south and of which a path descends into hot springs. Depart for Lake Nakuru arriving in the evening drop at the Hotel for dinner and overnight at a budget Hotel.

Hotel CityMax

Lake Nakuru–Amboseli National Parl

Amboseli

After breakfast proceeds on a game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, it is referred as pink lake for it’s thousands of pink flamingos and other bird life-bird watchers paradise. It has a surprisingly number of animals, it is a rhino sanctuary and the “Big Five except the elephant can be seen here. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino while species like Cape buffalo can be seen near the shoreline. Drive to Amboseli national park. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Kimana Amboseli Tented Camp

Full Day Game drive Amboseli

Amboseli

Have a full day game drive in this park which contains swamp grounds in which elephants and hippos bathe in abundance. A variety of plains game, antelopes and birds can also be seen and Mt. Kilimanjaro’s peak too if weather conditions permit. We will cater for picnic lunches return to overnight at the campsite.

Kimana Amboseli Tented Camp

Amboseli to Tanzania (Arusha town)

Amboseli

Early morning, Game drive and then return to the camp for a full breakfast. Later we will drive back to Nairobi to proceed to Tanzania through the Boarder of Namanga (between kenya & Tanzania) for another safari in Tanzania. Your Guide from Tanzania will be waiting for you at the Namanga Boarder. Pick up from Namanga by private vehicle and drop off at the hotel in Arusha

Mount Meru Hotel

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

You’ll depart from Arusha or Moshi after breakfast for the approximately two hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way you’ll pass bustling Masai villages and the vast, open plains that have become synonymous with images of Africa. Tarangire national park where you could have a chance to see the groups of Elephant.

Farm Of Dreams Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater Full Game Drive

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch. This World Heritage Site is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and home to over 25,000 animals, including wildebeest, zebra, and the rare black rhino. It's also one of the best places in Tanzania to spot lions, including black-maned males, along with flamingos and diverse waterbirds. After a thrilling game drive, continue to Central Serengeti for your overnight stay.

Farm Of Dreams Lodge

Lake Manyara then back to Arusha

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara with a picnic lunch; A Full game viewing at the park. Lake Manyara is one of the most diverse of Tanzania’s National Parks, a tiny (325km2) combination of Rift Valley, ground water forest, Lake and dense woodland. Apart from the spectacular and diverse bird species, the park is also home to hippos, elephants, baboons, wildebeest and the peculiar tree-climbing lions. After an extensive game drive through the park, you will leave the cascades of flamingos

Arusha Planet Lodge