Best of Kenya and Tanzania

12 days—Masai mara national reserve, lake nakuru and lake naivasha

$1750-1900 USD

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Safari summary

The Best of Kenya Tanzania tour starts in Kenya and ends in Arusha. The safari starts with a visit to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Serengeti , Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. The client has a variety to see in terms of animals, vegetation, the culture of different tribes like the Masai people and also the vegetation. Accommodations are on budget camps and hotels. This trip allows one to see a lot of animals, vegetation and different cultures of both countries. It allows one to have other optional activities like the boat ride, hot air balloon and the Olduvai gorge in Ngorongoro.

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 Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Night game drives

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Day 1

Masai Mara

Day 1: NAIROBI - MASAI MARA Pick up from airport or hotel and be transferred to our office for briefing. Meet your guide and the other group members and depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve via the view-point of the Great Rift Valley and Narok town for shopping. Proceed to Masai Mara where you will arrive in time for lunch at the camp. Later proceed introduction game viewing in Masai Mara game reserve, returning back to the Miti Mingi eco camp for dinner and overnight.

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Day 2

Masai Mara

Day 2: MASAI MARA GAME VIEWING After breakfast you will proceed on a full day of game viewing 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 Miti Mingi Eco camp.

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Day 3

Lake Nakuru | Masai Mara

Day 3: MASAI MARA - LAKE NAKURU Enjoy your breakfast at the camp then leave for Masai Village Visit. During the visit you will get to interact with the local Masais through singing, dancing, jumping and get to learn on their ways of living. Later, return to the campsite for full breakfast, check out, and leave Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru with stopover at Lake Naivasha for an optional activity . Upon arrival at Nakuru check-in at CityMax Hotel, evening at leisure, later dinner and overnight.

CityMax Hotel

Day 4

Amboseli | Lake Nakuru

Day 4: LAKE NAKURU - AMBOSELI Breakfast then leave for morning game drive at Lake Nakuru which is known for endangered Rhino Species. Lake Nakuru is also famous for the Flamingos but it all depends on the season and water level at the lake. The other big five can be spotted in this park except for Elephants. Later Leave lake Nakuru National Park and drive to Amboseli National Park with a stopover for lunch. Arrive at Nyati camp before sunset and proceed for check-in, dinner, and overnight.

Nyati Safari Camp

Day 5

Amboseli

Day 5: AMBOSELI GAME VIEWING Breakfast then leave for a full day game viewing. The park is widely known for its large herds of Elephants and the view of Mount Kilimanjaro which is located on the Tanzania Part. You can be lucky to spot all the Big Five in this park with amazing views from all directions. You will have a picnic lunch at the base of the mountain, continue with the game drive till 0500pm. Later proceed to the camp for Dinner and overnight.

Nyati Safari Camp

Day 6

Amboseli

Day 6: AMBOSELI - NAMANGA BORDER - ARUSHA Early morning game drive then return to the camp for full breakfast, then leave Amboseli and proceed to Namanga border where you will say bye-bye to your Kenya Guide. After visa processing, the shuttle bus driver will be there to pick you and proceed to Arusha. Meet our driver and be transferred to Arusha Hotel where you will be spending your night. The evening will be spent at leisure, later return to the hotel booked on bed and breakfast.

The Charity Hotel

Day 7

Tarangire

Day 7: ARUSHA - TARANGIRE After breakfast you will depart for Tarangire National Park arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon of game viewing. Lesser kudu, eland, lion and gerenuk can be found in this beautiful park, noted for its multitude of baobab trees and its tree-climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at the camp

Twiga Campsite

Day 8

Lake Manyara | Tarangire

Day 8: TARANGIRE - LAKE MANYARA Breakfast then leave Tarangire for Lake Manyara. You will have a stopover in Mto wa Mbu town for a cultural experience. During your cultural experience, you will interact with the local community of Maasai people in this colorful and vibrant small town filled with hospitality from the Maasai people, you will also get to watch traditional dance performances then continue to Lake Manyara. Diner and overnight at Twiga Campsite.

Twiga Campsite

Day 9

Serengeti

Day 9: LAKE MANYARA - SERENGETI Leave Lake Manyara region in the morning for a long drive to Serengeti National Park, you will take at least 5 hrs 30 minutes to get to Serengeti. Upon arrival have an evening game drive till sunset. Serengeti National Park is wider and highly known for its massive annual migration of the wildebeest and Zebras followed by wild cats in search of a green pasture. Before sunset drive to central Seronera Campsite for check-in, dinner, and overnight.

Seronera Campsite

Day 10

Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti

Day 10: SERENGETI - NGORONGORO Breakfast then leave for the morning game drive for at least 6 hours. Have picnic lunch then exit with an optional stopover at Olduvai Gorge museum and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Leave the park with a picnic lunch and make a stopover at Olduvai Gorge for an optional visit. You will learn more from the guide and if interested the guide will take you there. Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater late in the evening. Proceed to the campsite for Dinner and overnight.

Simba Campsite

Day 11

Ngorongoro Crater

Day 11: NGORONGORO - ARUSHA Breakfast at the campsite then leave with a picnic lunch for a game drive. With packed lunch descend the crater with game viewing. You will have a great and awesome view of wildlife as you drive down. Ngorongoro crater as few of the remaining black Rhinos, buffalos, Elephants, Zebras, Wildebeest among other animals. Picnic at the crater rim, later ascend to the main gate and drive back to Arusha. You will be dropped at Arusha Hotel booked bed and breakfast.

The Charity Hotel

Day 12

Day 12: DEPARTURE After breakfast at the Charity Hotel our partner will be ready to take you to the airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar. Thank you for choosing us for your African safari.

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