From the legendary Masai Mara to the endless plains of the Serengeti, discover East Africa’s remarkable wildlife, landscapes and cultures on one unforgettable journey.
This 15-day Kenya and Tanzania safari combines celebrated wildlife destinations with beautiful Rift Valley scenery and meaningful cultural encounters. Begin in Nairobi and travel through Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru and the Masai Mara before crossing into Tanzania at Isibania and continuing through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara and Tarangire.
Enjoy game drives, a Crescent Island walking safari, a boat experience, and opportunities to learn about Maasai, Hadzabe and Datoga cultures. The journey ends in Arusha, Tanzania.
A journey connecting Kenya’s famous reserves with Tanzania’s iconic northern safari circuit.
Explore each stage of your journey, including the day’s main experience, overnight location and meal plan.
DAY 1
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the hotel or enjoy some free time exploring Kenya’s vibrant capital city.
DAY 2
After an early breakfast, drive south toward Amboseli National Park, famous for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its large elephant herds. Enjoy a game drive through open plains, seasonal wetlands and acacia woodlands. Wildlife may include elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos and many bird species. In the late afternoon, proceed to your lodge or camp inside the park.
DAY 3
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive toward Lake Naivasha, one of the beautiful lakes of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. On arrival, enjoy a boat transfer to Crescent Island, a private wildlife sanctuary where you can experience a walking safari among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles and other plains animals. After the walk, continue to your accommodation outside the park area.
DAY 4
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a boat safari on Lake Nakuru, followed by game viewing around the lake and its surrounding habitats. The park is known for wildlife including rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, leopards and numerous bird species. Later, proceed to your accommodation inside the park.
DAY 5
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru before departing for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Travel through the beautiful Great Rift Valley landscapes and rural communities. Arrive in the Mara in the afternoon and enjoy your first game drive, with sunset game viewing across the savannah, before continuing to your accommodation inside the reserve.
DAY 6
Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara. After breakfast, set out with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive across the reserve’s spectacular plains. Look out for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and many other species. Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds associated with the Great Migration.
DAY 7
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive through the Masai Mara as you make your way toward the Isibania Kenya–Tanzania border. Complete immigration and customs formalities before meeting your Tanzania safari guiding team. Continue into Tanzania and enter the Northern Serengeti for an afternoon or sunset game drive. The region is renowned for its wildlife and the Mara River corridor, especially during the Great Migration season.
DAY 8
Enjoy a full-day game drive with packed lunch, exploring the northern Serengeti plains and riverine areas with particular focus on the Mara River corridor. During migration season, the area can offer opportunities to see large herds of wildebeest and zebra moving through the ecosystem and, depending on conditions, river-crossing activity. Resident wildlife includes lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles and antelope.
DAY 9
After breakfast, depart for the Central Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way. The Seronera area is famous for abundant resident wildlife and year-round game viewing. Explore the savannah plains, kopjes and river valleys while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos and numerous plains animals. Continue to your central Serengeti accommodation for dinner and overnight.
DAY 10
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive through the Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, stop at a Maasai heritage centre for an introduction to traditional Maasai culture, community life, customs and the relationship between the Maasai people and their natural environment. Continue toward Ngorongoro and arrive at the crater rim in the afternoon for spectacular views.
DAY 11
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and other wildlife. With luck, you may also encounter the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing with game viewing. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive to Karatu.
DAY 12
After breakfast, drive toward Lake Eyasi, an important cultural destination in northern Tanzania. Meet members of the Hadzabe and Datoga communities with local community guides. Learn about traditional Hadzabe hunting and gathering traditions and the Datoga people’s culture, craftsmanship and way of life. After the activities, continue to your accommodation near Lake Eyasi.
DAY 13
After breakfast, depart Lake Eyasi and drive toward Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through groundwater forests, open grasslands, wetlands and the alkaline lake. Wildlife may include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, monkeys and a variety of bird species. Lake Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are never guaranteed. Continue to your accommodation outside the park.
DAY 14
After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive through landscapes famous for ancient baobab trees and large elephant populations. Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, leopards and many other species. In the late afternoon, depart Tarangire and drive to Arusha, where you will check in at your hotel.
DAY 15
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax while waiting for your scheduled airport transfer. At the agreed time, our representative will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or another onward departure point. Your 15-day Kenya and Tanzania safari comes to an end with memories of East Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, cultures and people.
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