Best of Kenya and Tanzania Tour
Duration: 11 Days | Route: Nairobi -> Amboseli -> Ngorongoro -> Serengeti -> Masai Mara -> Nairobi
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and hotel transfer
- Day 2: Drive to Amboseli and afternoon game drive
- Day 3: Morning and evening safaris in Amboseli
- Day 4: Transfer to Ngorongoro region via border crossing
- Day 5: Full day Ngorongoro Crater safari and Maasai village visit
- Day 6: Drive to Serengeti and afternoon game drive
- Day 7: Full day safari in Serengeti
- Day 8: Transfer to Maasai Mara and evening safari
- Day 9: Full day safari in Maasai Mara and cultural visit
- Day 10: Morning safari and leisure in Maasai Mara
- Day 11: Return to Nairobi and departure
Tour Overview
The Maasai Mara gets three days at the end of the trip, enough time to cover the reserve properly and sit with the game rather than passing through. There is also room for culture on this route – a Maasai village visit in the Mara and another near Ngorongoro give you a ground-level look at how people live alongside wildlife in this part of Africa. The return to Nairobi on day eleven wraps up a route that covers more ground than most single-country safaris manage.
Highlights
- Amboseli National Park with large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Ngorongoro Crater safari with high wildlife density and chances to see the Big Five
- Serengeti National Park with vast plains and strong predator sightings
- Opportunity to witness the Great Migration depending on travel season
- Maasai Mara safaris with rich wildlife and open savannah landscapes
- Cultural visit to Maasai village to understand local traditions
- Cross border safari covering key regions of Kenya and Tanzania in one trip
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to your hotel. After check in, the day is free to relax or explore nearby areas.
You can visit the Karen Blixen Museum to learn about the author of Out of Africa. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park. On arrival, check in at your lodge and relax.
In the afternoon, go for a game drive across the park. Amboseli is known for large elephant herds and open landscapes. You may also see lions, cheetahs and a variety of birds. Views of Mount Kilimanjaro add to the experience. Return to your lodge by evening.
Day 3: Amboseli Safaris
Start early with a morning game drive when wildlife is active. The clear morning views of Mount Kilimanjaro make this drive special.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and rest. In the afternoon, head out again for another safari. You can continue spotting elephants, predators and birdlife. Return to your lodge in the evening.
Day 4: Amboseli to Ngorongoro Region
After breakfast, travel towards the Ngorongoro region in Tanzania. This is a longer journey crossing different landscapes.
On arrival, check in at your lodge. You can visit Olduvai Gorge, known for its importance in human history, or explore nearby areas like Ndutu. Return to your lodge for overnight stay.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Start early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive. The crater has a high concentration of wildlife within a compact area.
You may see lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos and a variety of birdlife. Later, visit a Maasai village to learn about local culture. Return to your lodge by evening.
Day 6: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park. On arrival, check in at your lodge or camp.
In the afternoon, go for a game drive. The Serengeti is known for its open plains and large wildlife population.
Day 7: Serengeti Full Day Safari
Spend the day exploring Serengeti with game drives across different areas. You may see lions, leopards, elephants and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Depending on the season, you may also witness the Great Migration. Return to your lodge in the evening.
Day 8: Serengeti to Maasai Mara
After breakfast, travel towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. On arrival, check in and relax.
Later, go for a half day game drive in the reserve. You may spot lions, elephants, giraffes and other wildlife across the plains.
Day 9: Maasai Mara Full Day Safari
Spend a full day in Maasai Mara with game drives. The reserve is known for strong predator sightings and open landscapes.
You may see the Big Five and a variety of bird species. Later, visit a Maasai village to understand local traditions and lifestyle.
Day 10: Maasai Mara Safari
Start the day with a morning game drive. This is a good time to see wildlife before the day gets warmer.
Return to the lodge to relax. You can enjoy views of the plains and surroundings before your final night.
Day 11: Departure from Nairobi
After breakfast, transfer to Nairobi for your flight back home.
This marks the end of your safari covering key regions in Kenya and Tanzania.
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Places You Will Visit
Where You’ll Stay
Travel Information
Inclusion
- Accommodation in lodges and camps throughout the safari
- All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Game drives in Amboseli, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Maasai Mara
- Park entry fees and conservation charges in Kenya and Tanzania
- Private safari vehicle with experienced driver guide
- Picnic lunches during full day safaris
- All transfers between parks and cross border arrangements
- Airport pick up in Nairobi and drop at end of tour
- Maasai village visit
- All applicable taxes and on ground support
Exclusion
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls
- Tips and gratuities for lodge staff and guides
- Any optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions section
Customization options
- Upgrade to luxury lodges or premium tented camps in Serengeti and Maasai Mara
- Replace long road transfers with internal flights where possible
- Add extra nights in Serengeti or Maasai Mara for better wildlife sightings
- Adjust travel dates based on Great Migration movement
- Include hot air balloon safari in Serengeti or Maasai Mara
- Add Nairobi experiences such as Giraffe Centre or David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Extend the trip with a beach stay in Zanzibar or Diani
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation requested before 120 days (or more) prior to departure, Full refund.
- If cancellation requested before 60 days (or more) prior to departure – 75% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested before 45 to 59 days prior to departure – 50% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested before 30 to 44 days prior to departure – 25% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested before 15 to 29 days prior to departure – 10% of the tour cost will be refunded.
- If cancellation requested less than 15 days prior to departure, No Show – No Refund.
Further Information
- Best time to visit is June to October for wildlife viewing and migration sightings
- Cross border travel between Kenya and Tanzania requires valid documents and visa
- Game drives are conducted in private safari vehicles with experienced guides
- Some travel days involve long drives of 5 to 7 hours
- Suitable for first time safari travellers, wildlife enthusiasts and photographers
- All park fees, meals and lodge stays are included as per itinerary
