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This 12-day Kenya & Tanzania Big Five Safari offers a journey through East Africa’s iconic landscapes. It covers world-renowned reserves like Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli, providing ample opportunities to spot the Big Five and observe diverse ecosystems. Get to experience game drives, cultural interactions, and breathtaking scenery, with accommodations in lodges and tented camps that balance comfort with an authentic safari feel. This tour blends adventure and cultural immersion for a comprehensive East African safari experience.
Highlights
- Maasai Mara and Serengeti: Explore East Africa’s premier parks, witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal) and the Big Five.
- Ngorongoro Crater: Game drive in the “eighth wonder of the world,” home to diverse wildlife in a unique ecosystem.
- Amboseli National Park: Iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and herds of elephants.
- Lake Nakuru and Lake Manyara: Spot flamingos, rhinos, and tree-climbing lions.
Itinerary
This day, you will begin your 12 days Kenya and Tanzania safari with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport by our guide, then depart to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will have a short stopover at Great Rift Valley Escarpment to get an overview and a little information about how the rift valley was formed. Later after 30 minutes, proceed to Lake Nakuru to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. Refresh, take lunch, and relax for about one hour. Afternoon game drive will follow until sunset. You will get a great chance to explore the shore lake of Lake Nakuru which is bound with a lot of bird species, lion climbing trees and you will also spot black and white rhino. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge/camp.
Wake up this morning early to catch up sunrise from the hills of Aberdare as you enjoy your hot buffet breakfast. After breakfast, check-out of the lodge with game viewing en-route to Lake Naivasha. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for a hot buffet lunch. Check-in at your room, have lunch, and refresh. This afternoon, fill yourself with a beautiful walk around the lodge as you enjoy the serenity. There will be an optional boat ride at the lake and also visit crescent island at an extra cost. Spend your beautiful afternoon at Lake Naivasha then later dine yourself for a hot dinner. Overnight at the lodge/camp
Wake up early for a cool breeze from the lake. Have your hot breakfast then check-out to proceed to Masai Mara National Reserve. Drive through the floor of Great Rift Valley with a magnificent view of Mount Longonot then via Narok town to arrive at your camp in time for lunch. Check-in, enjoy your hot buffet lunch then refresh as you await your afternoon game drive at 1500hrs. After a short rest, start the first introduction game drive in the afternoon, tracking the various animal species and birds that inhabit here with your driver-guide until sunset. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge/camp
The Mara reserve is 1510 km² of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers in Kenya. One glimpse is enough to explain its appeal; it is typical open savannah, with a mass of amazing wildlife. Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara you will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos are also found in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal or surveying the plains for their next meal. The ultimate action here is, without doubt, the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in July and August when millions of these grass eaters move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October.
A full-day game drive with picnic lunch until sunset. Dinner and Overnight at lodge/camp
Today is an early wake-up. Enjoy your breakfast then depart from Masai Mara to the Isebania border. You will arrive at the Kenya-Tanzania border in time for a hot lunch. At this point, if you did not have an entry visa, you can fill it at the border with assistance from our guide. After lunch and clearance formalities, your guide at the Kenya side, will handover you to our Tanzania guide to proceed with him at the Tanzania side safari. Leave the Isebania border to Serengeti to arrive in the late afternoon with a game drive on the way to your lodge. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge/camp
Note: The road from Masai Mara National Reserve to the Isebania border, is a bit bumpy. We recommend not to fit people with back problems. For elderly people, we can advise our guide to go slowly.
This whole day, have breakfast then depart for a full-day game drive carrying parked lunch with you. You will marvel at what Serengeti has to offer regarding wild game hence famously known as the World’s largest wildlife sanctuary. Serengeti National park has beautiful views of the endless plains with over 500 recorded bird species. The park is home to the big seven including; lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, rhino, and African hunting dog. The Serengeti stretches 14,763 (5,700 sq miles) stretching North to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the West. Serengeti has the highest concentration of large mammals on this planet and it's famously known for its 2,500 Lions the largest concentration found anywhere. The park also has over 518 identified bird species where some of them are Eurasian migrants who are present in the European winter months from October to April. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp
Enjoy your final morning breakfast at Serengeti National Park. Refresh and check-out of the lodge to depart to Ngorongoro Crater. You will arrive at Ngorongoro Crater in time for lunch at your lodge. After lunch, embark for an afternoon game drive on these landscapes that range from dense mountain forests and woodlands to grasslands, lakes, and swamps. Huge herds of ungulates dominate the crater floor with zebras, wildebeests, elands, Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles being the species most commonly seen. But the crater is also home to the “big five” and elephants, lions, and buffaloes are often spotted. The almost extinct black rhino can also be found in the crate and sightings aren’t rare either. Serval cats, spotted hyenas, and jackals are also often seen while cheetahs are more difficult to spot. Later in the evening, return to your lodge/camp for dinner and Overnight.
Early morning breakfast with a great view of Ngorongoro crater as you prepare to leave for Lake Manyara. After breakfast, you will depart to Lake Manyara to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. After lunch, you will o for an afternoon game drive until late evening. Dinner and Overnight at your lodge/camp
After an early breakfast, we head to Tarangire National Park. You will arrive at the park in time for lunch then embark for an afternoon game drive. The park is home to one of the largest elephant populations in the north of Tanzania but is also home to many other wild animals. With some luck, you can spot lions, cheetahs or leopards. The landscape of the park is very diverse. Especially the huge baobab trees, which are located close together in the north-eastern sector of the park, are particularly impressive. Dinner and Overnight at your lodge/camp
After your hot buffet breakfast, you will leave with packed lunch to Amboseli National Park via the Namanga border. Upon arrival at the border, your Kenya guide who dropped you at the Isebania border will pick you and head to Amboseli. You will have a beautiful time as you enter the park to enjoy your game drive as you head to your camp/lodge. Arrive in time for dinner and overnight at your Amboseli lodge/camp
Wake up time will be 06:30am, go for the main breakfast and then proceed for the full day game drive at the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. You will be in the Park and a picnic lunch will be served at the viewpoint. Amboseli Park has become one of the most visited Park in Kenya for its serenity as well as the view of the peak of Kilimanjaro during the sunrise and sunset in the evening. Here to be spotted are the big cats as well as the herds of the African Elephants. Explore this amazing Kenya pride for the whole day and then return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Today, you will wake up for your hot buffet breakfast, refresh then check-out from your lodge/camp with packed lunch. Have a morning final game drive then head to Nairobi. Arrive in the City of Nairobi in time for drop off at your Nairobi hotel or Airport.
Trip includes
Included
- Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort or similar
- Mara Leisure Camp or similar
- Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp or similar
- Ngorongoro rhino lodge or similar
- Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge or similar
- Tarangire Safari Lodge or similar
- Kibo Safari Camp or similar
Professional English Speaking Guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
All means on full board basis
4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop up roof
Bottle mineral water
- Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Nairobi Airport
- Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Nairobi Hotel or Residence
- Services of an experienced English or other language speaking safari tour guide/driver.
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Private game viewing drives in a 4x4 pop up top Land Cruiser jeep
- All meals on safari
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- Government taxes and local levies
Visa Requirements: You’ll need visas for both Kenya and Tanzania. For convenience, some travelers can apply for an East African tourist visa, which covers Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Make sure to confirm visa requirements based on your nationality.
Vaccinations and Health Precautions: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into both Kenya and Tanzania, so be sure to get vaccinated if you haven't already. Anti-malarial medication is also highly recommended, as both countries have areas with malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
Packing Essentials: Prepare for a range of temperatures by packing lightweight clothing, layers for cool mornings and evenings, a wide-brimmed hat, and comfortable walking shoes for game drives. Don’t forget binoculars, which make a big difference for spotting wildlife in the distance.
Cash and Currency: While credit cards are accepted in some areas, it’s best to have cash for smaller purchases and tips. Both Kenya and Tanzania accept U.S. dollars, but be sure the bills are from 2011 or later, as older ones are often not accepted.
Local Customs and Etiquette: Respect local customs by asking permission before photographing the Maasai or other local people. Dress modestly, especially when visiting villages or interacting with the local community, to show respect for cultural norms.
Excluded
- Bottled & Soft Drinks
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Tips & Gratuities.
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