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12 Days Kenya Tanzania safari. This safari takes you to Amboseli Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire, Lake Manyara, & Lake Eyasi including Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro Via Marangu Route. Best wildlife safari experience for Kenya and Tanzania
 

Embark on the ultimate 12-day Kenya-Tanzania safari for an unforgettable wildlife experience. Explore iconic destinations such as Amboseli, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Lake Eyasi. Witness stunning views of flamingos at Lake Nakuru National Park, spot the legendary tree-climbing lions, and discover the largest unbroken caldera in the world. This top-class safari package offers a premium adventure for those seeking an authentic East African safari experience. Don't miss the chance to explore the best safari destinations in Africa - book your Kenya Tanzania safari today!

 


Note: This Itinerary can be customised to match your budget and travel dates


Destinations visited


Day to Day Itinerary


-Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi Kenya and drop off at the hotel.
*Meals Plans BB*
Overnight stay at Lotus Inn Suites: https://lotos.co.ke/

Day 2: Nairobi Amboseli National Park

Drive to Amboseli National park very early in the morning for a safari.
The ecosystem is mainly savannah grassland spread across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species including Lions, Cheetahs, Zebras, and Wildebeest among others. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro

*Meal plan: FB*
Overnight stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge: https://www.sopalodges.com/amboseli-sopa-lodge/the-lodge

Day 3: Amboseli Game drive Transit to Lake Naivasha

Enjoy morning game drive at Amboseli National park then drive to Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, guests will enjoy boat ride with the Hippos.

*Meal plan: FB*
Overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa lodge: https://www.sopalodges.com/lake-naivasha-sopa-resort/the-resort

Day 4: Masai Mara Game Drive

Leave Lake Naivasha very early in the morning and drive to Maasai Mara and arrive at mid-morning en-route Maasai. Enjoy game drive for the rest of the day.

*Meal plan: FB*
Overnight stay at Enkorok Mara Camp: https://www.enkorokmaracamp.com/

Day 5: En-route Game drive Masai Mara to Northern Serengeti

Enjoy early morning game drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve as we exit the park and Drive to Serengeti NP Via Isibania boarder, Enjoy evening game Drive at Northern Serengeti where you will have a chance to witness millions of  wildebeest migration cross river Mara

*Meal plan: FB*            
Overnight Stay at Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp Kogatende https://heritagecampsandlodges.com/heritage-mara-kogatende/

Day 6: Full day Serengeti Game drive

Enjoy early Morning game drive in Northern Serengeti if you miss the wildebeest migration cross to river Mara to Kenya then today you will high change to witness this world phenomena after morning game drive will start drive en-route to central Serengeti enjoy the game drive until sunset

*Meal plan: FB*
Overnight Stay at Suenos De Luxury Camp Serengeti https://suenosdeafricaluxurycamp.com/

Day 7: en-route Game Drive Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy early Morning game drive at central Serengeti until afternoon after lunch then drive to Ngorongoro Crater on en-route game drive arrival late evening at Ngorongoro Crater rim for dinner and overnight  

*Meal plan: FB*
Overnight Stay at Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro https://rhino.co.tz/

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Enjoy Ngorongoro crater on an early morning game drive is inevitable because today we are descending into the wonderful largest unbroken caldera in the world also referred to as the Eden of Africa or the eighth wonder of the world, with animals at very close range and if you are a little lucky; you will spot the big 5 in a single day

*Meal plan: FB*
Overnight Stay at Farm of Dream Lodge Karatu https://farmofdreamslodge.com/


Day 9: Lake Eyes Visit Hadzabe for Hunting and Datoga local people

Start off early with your bushman guide to meet a group of resident Hadzabe people. Enjoy the Datoga local people and Hadzabe Tour walking into the bush with the only hunter-gatherers remaining in the East African region.

*Meal plan: FB*
Overnight Stay at Farm of Dream Lodge Karatu https://farmofdreamslodge.com/
 

Day 10: Lake Manyara National Park [Tarangire National park can be also good]– Moshi  

After breakfast we are hit the road again this time down into the Rift valley floor to the Lake Manyara National Park. This is a small evergreen park with stunning views of the Great Rift Valley walls. The park is fed by underground rivers that ensure an unlimited presence of animals all year round. What makes the park more popular are the flamingos and other varieties of aquatic birds and the legendary tree climbing lions? Later afternoon drive to Moshi Kilimanjaro

*Meal plan: FB*
Overnight Stay at Panama garden Resort https://panamagardenresort.co.tz/

Day 11: Kilimanjaro Day Hike Via Marangu route
The Kilimanjaro Marangu day hike brings your all the way up to the first camp of Mt. Kilimanjaro at 2720m, called Mandara Hut. The day hike starts at the Marangu gate at 1879m from where we’ll start a 8km hike to Mandara hut (16 km total). The hike will take about 3-4 hours each direction.

*Meal plan: BL*
Overnight Stay at Panama garden Resort https://panamagardenresort.co.tz/

Day 12: Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport
 


Price for 12 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safaris / Rates Per Person

* 02 Travelers – 4500USD Per Person
* 04 Travelers – 4300 USD Per Person
* 06 Travelers – 4050 USD Per Person

For a more accurate estimate, it's best to contact SafariBando directly and discuss your specific requirements and budget. We can provide you with a detailed quote based on your itinerary, group size, and preferred level of comfort.


For a more accurate estimate, it's best to contact us directly and discuss your specific requirements and budget. We can provide you with a detailed quote based on your itinerary, group size, and preferred level of comfort


Cost Includes

  • All airport pick up and transfers in private car
  • 12 days private safari 
  • Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch (Change of car at the border)
  • Services of a professional English/Spanish speaking safari guides on the Kenyan & Tanzanian side
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Enough  mineral water per person/day during game drives
  • 11 nights afari lodges or tented camps as per itinerary
  • A visit to a Masai Village at  Ngorongoro Crater
  • Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority

Cost Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff ( please tip separately)
  • Travel insurance if needed
  • Visa fee for Kenya – 50 US$ – to be paid upon arrival / (51 US$ if you apply for visa online before arrival )
  • Visa fee for Tanzania ( 50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
  • Drinks and beverages in lodges and tented camps
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari at Masai Mara Game Reserve (550 USD per person)
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (600 USD per person), including concession fees
  • Transfer from Arusha to Nairobi (if flying back from Nairobi)