The Ultimate Wildlife Safari

12 days—A comprehensive safari featuring dramatic wildlife sightings in the world-renowned parks of both Kenya and Tanzania with expert guides.

$4999-5349 USD

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Safari summary

This comprehensive 12-day safari offers a definitive East African experience, seamlessly blending the premier national parks of Kenya and Tanzania. Travelers will witness the legendary elephant herds of Amboseli under the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro before heading into the heart of the Great Migration territory in the Maasai Mara and Serengeti. The journey continues into the "Eden" of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to an incredible density of wildlife including the rare black rhino. Throughout the expedition, guests enjoy professional guiding, comfortable lodge and tented camp accommodations, and the thrill of tracking the Big Five across diverse ecosystems, ensuring a truly unforgettable wildlife journey.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya Tanzania
	Parks	Amboseli Lake Manyara Masai Mara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti

Fine details

Safari highlights

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

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

Start of Your African Safari

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. You can spend the evening at your leisure, relaxing after your international flight and enjoying dinner at the hotel as you prepare for the adventure ahead. Your overnight stay will be at the Ibis Hotel, Nairobi, marking the beginning of your unforgettable East African safari experience

Ibis Styles Hotel

Journey to Amboseli

Amboseli

After breakfast, depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive at your camp for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive across the plains. You will have your first chance to spot diverse wildlife against the backdrop of Africa's highest peak before returning to Manjaro Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Manjaro Tented Camp

Full Day in Amboseli Park

Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is one of the best places in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants and enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Between drives, you will return to the camp for meals and relaxation, providing a perfect balance of adventure and leisure. You will spend another night at Manjaro Tented Camp.

Manjaro Tented Camp

Journey to the Great Mara

Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart Amboseli for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. This scenic drive takes you through the Great Rift Valley, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive in the Mara, a premier wildlife destination known for its high concentration of predators and the Great Migration. Your overnight stay will be at Explore Nature Mara Lodge.

Explore Nature Mara Lodge

Exploring the Mara Savannahs

Masai Mara

Spend a full day exploring the vast savannahs of the Maasai Mara with your professional guide. The reserve is home to the iconic Big Five; lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino along with cheetahs, hyenas, and vast herds of plains game. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park before continuing your game drive. In the evening, return to the Explore Nature Mara Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Explore Nature Mara Lodge

Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, you will depart the Maasai Mara for the scenic Lake Naivasha region within the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival and after lunch, you will enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the lake followed by a guided walking visit to Crescent Island. This unique experience allows you to walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. You will then return to the Blooming Suites Hotel for dinner and your overnight stay

Blooming Suites Hotel

Naivasha to Arusha Transfer

Following breakfast, you will journey south from Naivasha toward the Namanga border. After completing immigration formalities, you will continue your journey into Tanzania to reach Arusha, the country's central safari hub. Upon arrival, you will check in at the Pazuri Inn for a relaxed evening at your leisure. Dinner will be served at the hotel as you prepare for the next leg of your adventure.

Pazuri Inn

Arusha to Lake Manyara Safari

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park. Once you arrive and check in at your lodge, you will head out for an afternoon game drive. The park is famous for its unique tree climbing lions, large elephant herds, and diverse birdlife found along the lake shores. After exploring the park’s diverse habitats, you will return to the Kankari Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay

Kankari Lodge

Serengeti Plains Game Drive

Serengeti

After breakfast, you will depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will arrive in the Serengeti in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the vast, endless plains. This region is home to abundant wildlife and significant big cat populations. In the evening, you will proceed to the Sounds of Nature Hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Sound of Nature Serengeti

Full Day Serengeti Adventure

Serengeti

Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon drives. Witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebra, along with predators like lions and cheetahs across the endless plains. You will have a picnic lunch in the heart of the park to maximize your time for wildlife sightings. After a day of exploration, return to the Sounds of Nature Hotel for dinner and your overnight stay

Sound of Nature Serengeti

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will depart the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for an afternoon game drive to explore its incredible density of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, and flamingos. Following the game drive, you will ascend the crater rim and proceed to Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay at Kankari Lodge.

Kankari Lodge Karatu

Conclusion of East Africa Safari

On your final day, you will enjoy breakfast before departing Karatu for the transfer back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at the airport or your preferred location, marking the end of your unforgettable 12-day Kenya and Tanzania safari experience

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