kenya tanzania safari
12 Days Exciting Tanzania and Kenya Safari
$1710-1920 USD
pp
Safari summary
Inspiring, breathtaking, and always authentic; this itinerary showcases East Africa at its finest. The destinations ignite the imagination. You'll be immersed in the great spectacles of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Lake Nakuru. Then, there is the incredible diversity of the lesser-known parks like Tarangire and Lake Manyara. This itinerary is about indulging in an unforgettable safari experience, one that shows you African wildlife in all its nuances and wonder.
About this tour
Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Night game drives
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi-Maasai Mara 12 Days Kenya and Budget Safari is scheduled with a pick from Mama Ngina Street departure Zone. Drive via Great Rift Valley with a stopover at a fascinating escarpment. Take photos. Proceed to the jungle of Maasai Mara with lunch en route. Check-in at the budget camp; little,e siesta. Proceed for a late afternoon game drive.Exit the park at 1700 hours.Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Day 2
Masai Mara
DAY 2: MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Early morning breakfast and proceed for a full-day game viewing in the reserve. The Maasai Mara savanna grassland plains present a very scenic landscape filled with different wildlife species. Have a picnic lunch at Mara River. Proceed for game viewing till evening. The optional activity of visiting a Maasai village at $10 per person and a balloon ride at $430 per person.Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Day 3
Lake Nakuru
DAY 3: MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE - LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Wake up and proceed for a cultural experience at the masai village then return to the camp for breakfast. Depart Mara for Nakuru, lunch en-route with scenic views of Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha from afar on the main highway. Lake Nakuru National Park is a haven for endangered species, particularly the Rothschild's giraffes and the black and white rhinos among others. Dinner and overnight at budget hotel.
Day 4
Amboseli | Lake Nakuru
DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK Have breakfast and final game drive. This is a major national park and an important sanctuary for rhino. There are huge herds of waterbuck, zebra, buffalo, the endangered Rothschild's giraffe and both black and white rhino are found here. Lake Nakuru has unusual but beautiful vegetation. Drive to Amboseli National Park arriving late evening and check in at your camp. Dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 5
Amboseli
DAY 5: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK A full day in this magnificent park. Amboseli National Park is situated at the foot of Africa highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro which snow-capped peaks presents a splendid view during clear days. The park offers some of the best opportunities to see African wildlife because its vegetation is sparse due to the long dry months. Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.
Day 6
Amboseli
DAY 6: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK - ARUSHA Early morning game drive and return to the camp for your breakfast. Proceed to the Namanga border to catch your shuttle bus to Arusha. You will arrive at your hotel for relaxing and resting as you wait to start the safari the following day. (Dinner on your own). Accommodation at Ambassador hotel booked on Bed and Breakfast.
Day 7
Lake Manyara
DAY 7: ARUSHA - LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK Have breakfast then depart for Lake Manyara National Park arriving in time for afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight at a campsite. Lake Manyara National Park is mirrored by its varied flora and fauna. Lake Manyara is also home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The park is rich with fantastic birdlife.
Day 8
Serengeti
DAY 8: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Early morning breakfast. Proceed to Serengeti passing through Olduvai Gorge, the archaeological site of the Leakey family. You will have an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park. Main destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Budget camping inside Serengeti National Park Meals and drinks: All meals and drinking water are included (other drinks are not included)
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti
DAY 9: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK - NGORONGORO CRATER Early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, return breakfast. Check out with packed lunch game viewing en route to Ngorongoro Crater Rim. You will pass the Olduvai Gorge and you can visit the Olduvai Gorge museum at an extra cost. Ngorongoro Crater is the world biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8300 square kilometers and is arguably the most stunning arena. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.
Day 10
Tarangire
DAY 10: NGORONGORO CRATER- TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK Breakfast, drive to Tarangire for afternoon game drive. Meals and overnight at Tarangire Campsite. Tarangire National Park has some of the highest population density of elephants anywhere in Tanzania, tree climbing African pythons and its sparse vegetation, strewn with baobab and acacia trees, makes it a beautiful and special location.
Day 11
Tarangire
DAY 11: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK - ARUSHA Have breakfast, later be transferred back to Arusha. Thereafter, have lunch and leave the park viewing your last game while you drive back to Arusha arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped at your hotel (dinner on your own). Main destination: Arusha Accommodation: Arusha Ambassador Hotel. Meals and drinks: Breakfast, lunch (dinner is not included), and drinking water (other drinks not included)
Day 12
Serengeti
DAY 12: ARUSHA - NAIROBI / AIRPORT After breakfast in Arusha Center Inn Hotel, you will be picked to catch the shuttle bus back to Nairobi arriving in Nairobi at 14:00 or be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to catch your flight home or to other destinations. Meals and drinks: Breakfast (lunch and dinner not included) drinks not included
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