Overview
Kenya & Tanzania | 13 Days Across Africa’s Most Iconic Landscapes
Vast savannahs. Ancient volcanic craters. Endless horizons alive with wildlife.
This carefully curated expedition connects Kenya and Tanzania in one seamless journey through East Africa’s most legendary safari regions, Samburu, the Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Rift Valley lakes.
Designed for travelers who want the classic African safari at its most complete, this experience blends dramatic landscapes, exceptional wildlife density, elegant accommodations, and smooth cross-border coordination. It is the ultimate East African circuit — immersive, diverse, and unforgettable.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
- Day 2 – Into Samburu’s Wild Frontier
- Day 3 – Samburu National Reserve
- Day 4 – From Samburu to the Aberdare Highlands
- Day 5 – Rift Valley Lakes & Flamingo Shores
- Day 6 – To the Masai Mara
- Day 7 – The Masai Mara
- Day 8 – Crossing into Tanzania: Serengeti Awaits
- Day 9 – The Serengeti Plains
- Day 10 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 11 – Ngorongoro Crater Experience
- Day 12 – Lake Manyara National Park
- Day 13 – Arusha & Departure
Ideal For
- First-time safari travelers seeking the complete East Africa experience
- Wildlife enthusiasts eager to explore both Kenya and Tanzania
- Couples and honeymooners wanting a romantic yet adventurous journey
- Families with older children (12+)
- Photography-focused travelers
- Luxury explorers looking for iconic lodges in prime wildlife locations
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you are warmly welcomed by a private airport representative and assisted through arrival formalities.
A comfortable transfer brings you to the historic Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel, an icon of Kenya’s colonial-era elegance and the traditional starting point of grand safaris.
Overnight in Nairobi.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 – Into Samburu’s Wild Frontier
After breakfast, depart north toward the equator, passing Nanyuki and the foothills of Mount Kenya. The landscape gradually shifts into the rugged semi-arid beauty of Samburu National Reserve.
Remote and less frequented than Kenya’s southern parks, Samburu is renowned for rare northern species and dramatic scenery along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Arrive in time for lunch at your tented camp. Afternoon game drive in search of elephant herds, reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebra, and big cats.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Intrepid Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Samburu National Reserve
An early morning game drive reveals the reserve at its most active, with predators on the move and golden light across the plains.
Return to camp for breakfast and relaxation. After lunch, venture out again for an afternoon safari experience along the riverbanks.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Intrepid Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – From Samburu to the Aberdare Highlands
After breakfast, journey south into Kenya’s lush central highlands.
Arrive at The Aberdare Country Club for lunch before transferring into Aberdare National Park to The Ark Lodge, uniquely positioned overlooking a floodlit waterhole.
The afternoon is spent quietly observing wildlife drawn to the water — elephant, buffalo, bushbuck, and occasionally leopard — all from the comfort of the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at The Ark Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Rift Valley Lakes & Flamingo Shores
Descend into the Great Rift Valley, pausing at Nyahururu Waterfalls before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park.
After lunch at the lodge, enjoy a game drive in this compact yet wildlife-rich park, known for rhino conservation and seasonal flamingo gatherings.
Continue onward to Lake Naivasha, arriving in the evening at The Great Rift Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – To the Masai Mara
After breakfast, drive southwest to the Masai Mara National Reserve — Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuary.
Arrive in time for lunch at Fairmont Mara Safari Club. In the afternoon, head out across the open plains where vast herds and big cats define the classic African safari image.
Dinner and overnight in the Mara.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – The Masai Mara
Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne-style bush breakfast.
Spend the day exploring different sectors of the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara’s extraordinary wildlife density offers some of the finest viewing opportunities in Africa.
Dinner and overnight at Fairmont Mara Safari Club.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – Crossing into Tanzania: Serengeti Awaits
After breakfast, drive to the Isebania border for immigration formalities.
Continue in a Tanzanian safari vehicle into the legendary Serengeti National Park. Picnic lunch en route as the landscape unfolds into endless golden plains.
Afternoon game drive en route to your camp.
Dinner and overnight at Kirawira Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – The Serengeti Plains
A full day dedicated to exploring the Serengeti ecosystem, home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent.
Morning and afternoon game drives allow time to track predators, observe vast herbivore migrations (seasonal), and immerse yourself in the grandeur of the plains.
Dinner and overnight at Kirawira Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
En route, visit Olduvai Gorge — one of the most significant paleoanthropological sites in the world, where early human fossils were discovered.
Continue to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, arriving in time for lunch at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Afternoon at leisure overlooking the dramatic crater floor.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 – Ngorongoro Crater Experience
Descend into the crater for a half-day safari across its remarkably concentrated wildlife habitat.
This natural amphitheater hosts lion prides, black rhino, hippos, and large herds within a compact and breathtaking setting. Return to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic Rift Valley reserve known for tree-climbing lions, groundwater forests, and abundant birdlife.
Afternoon game drive until sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 – Arusha & Departure
After breakfast, drive to Arusha for lunch.
Depending on flight timing, an optional day room can be arranged before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will receive departure assistance and check-in support.
Your East African grand safari concludes.
What’s Included
- Airport meet-and-greet assistance in Nairobi and Kilimanjaro
- All private transfers in 4×4 safari vehicles in Kenya
- 4×4 safari vehicle and driver-guide in Tanzania
- Professional English-speaking safari guides
- All park entrance and conservation fees
- All cross-border coordination and handling
- 12 nights’ accommodation as selected
- Full board during safari (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Bed & Breakfast in Nairobi
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Visit to Olduvai Gorge
- All government taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania
- Hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara (optional)
- Premium alcoholic beverages and personal bar bills
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and optional excursions
- Day room in Arusha (available upon request)
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