11-day itinerary
Safari Kenya & Tanzania 11 Day tour
Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo West, Nairobi
Starts from / ends at Nairobi Kenya
Cross border Kenya & Tanzania safari tour visiting the national parks & game reserves of East Africa.
The 10 nights / 11 days safari starts from Nairobi -Kenya.
Safari can be customized to start from Arusha in Tanzania depending on your inbound flights.
Safari starts with a visit of Lake Manyara National Park where we may view the famous tree climbing lions and reach bird life.
Safari proceeds to visit the Ngorongoro Crater with magnificent views from the crater and rewarding game viewing drives at the floor of the Crater.
The safari further takes in the expansive Serengeti Game Reserve as it proceeds across the Kenya / Tanzania border into Masai Mara.
From the Masai Mara safari proceeds to the Great Rift Valley and visits Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha.
Safari continues to the Amboseli National Park at the floor of Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa’s tallest) and then progresses on to the scenic Tsavo West National Park which is the last destination of this safari tour.
Good to know
- Safari tour departs daily
- Set and advise on your preferred safari tour dates
- Driving times during safari in Kenya are estimates and can vary due to narrow roads, density of traffic and general road conditions
- Safari is private per booking in own tour vehicle and your dedicated driver/ guide-not a group sharing tour
- Safari can be extended to include more days if you prefer
- Tour can terminate at Arusha if you prefer
- You can fly back to Nairobi instead of driving on day 7 (extra cost)
- Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
Tour highlights
- En-route Views of Mount Kilimanjaro, farmlands and towns of Kenya & Tanzania.
- Lake Manyara National Park - Tree-climbing lion - Flamingos
- 1 night at Lake Victoria - Cultural Tour on the shores of the Lake
- Serengeti National Park - Famous for its annual wildebeest & Zebra migration to Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya - Worldwide known for its abundance of wildlife and high biodiversity
- Ngorongoro Crater - The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera - Commonly referred as the 8th wonder of the world - Abundant and easily accessible wildlife - The "Olduvai Gorge" and the remains of pre-historic man
- Masai Mara Game Reserve - Unlimited game viewing drives - Tree studded typical savannah terrain and a multitude of Wild animal species. - Colorful Masai tribesmen
- Lake Nakuru National Park - Hundreds of bird species including few flamingos, pelicans and others - Rhino sanctuary - The Great Rift valley escarpment - Awesome scenery
- Amboseli National Park - Mount Kilimanjaro, highest mountain in Africa - Swamps below observation hill hosting large herds of elephants, buffalo, hippo and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose. - A glimpse of African homesteads & cultures
- Tsavo West National Park - Scenic hills and valleys - Game viewing drives - Crocodile, hippo, exotic fish and migratory birds at the Mzima springs - Africa's limitless expanses of the wild. - Lava flows - Recent Volcanoes
- Lake Naivasha - Boat ride - Guided walking safari at Crescent Island - Bird watching (A few flamingoes, pelicans and other bird species -season permitting)
- Hot air balloon ride at Masai Mara = $ 450 per person; at Serengeti = from about $ 600 per person (enquire with us) - Optional
- Masai village visit at Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person - Optional
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi Arusha- Lake Manyara
0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport
Proceed on the cross border drive into Tanzania.
There shall be a stop for immigration formalities at the Namanga (Kenya / Tanzania) border town.
The scenic drive is via Masai country, distinct climatic zones and social regions.
Lunch shall be at the Arusha town of Tanzania.
Proceed to the Lake Manyara for game viewing in search of the famous tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos.
The Lake Manyara national park is small and scenic
Overnight at your Lake Manyara safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day2
Lake Manyara- Ngorongoro Crater
We depart Lake Manyara with picnic lunches for the Ngorongoro crater
Later descend (670M) into the floors of the crater in 4 wheel cruisers.
It shall be a full day of unsurpassed game viewing with only a lunch break at Ngoitoktok springs picnic site.
Game volume and variety is left to your imagination.
Later ascend to the crater rim for awesome sunset views.
Overnight at your Ngorongoro crater lodge or tented camp.
- Day3
Ngorongoro – Serengeti
Awesome sunrise views from the crater rim
Leave the Ngorongoro after and proceed to the Olduvai Gorge.
Here, we visit various sites of the gorge to see where the remains of pre-historic man were discovered.
Later proceed to the vast Serengeti plains with afternoon game viewing
Overnight at your Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day4
Serengeti Game Reserve
Day spent at the Serengeti on game viewing drives.
Serengeti is large, the variety and concentration of game is mind boggling
This we encounter as we traverse the reserve on rewarding game viewing drives.
Overnight at your Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day5
Serengeti- Masai Mara game reserve
Depart Serengeti with game viewing en-route.
Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve via the isebania Tanzania / Kenya border town.
The Mara shares the same ecosystem with the Serengeti game reserve.
Ideally it is the smaller extension of the Serengeti.
It is well located for game viewing drives together with optional activities including balloon safari excursions and guided nature / bird walks
Afternoon game viewing drive at the Masai Mara
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day6
Masai Mara game reserve
Today shall be spent at the Masai Mara game reserve on a full day of game viewing drives.
Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river with views of hippos and crocodiles
Game viewing drives are dictated on by the location and concentration of animals at specific times.
The Mara hosts the highest concentration of wild animals per sq km than any other game reserve in East Africa
Simply stated the Mara is a one stop shop for game viewing activities in Kenya.Overnight shall be at your Masai Mara safari lodge / tented camp.
- Day7
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
A short morning Game drive today, time permitting.
Later proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park.
There Shall be stops at scenic points along the route.
Afternoon Game viewing drive.
Overnight at Lake Nakuru Safari lodge / Tented camp.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru National ParkZebra, Black and white rhino, over 550 different plant and tree species, view points of Lion Hill, Baboon Cliff and Out Of Africa.
- Day8
Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
Morning bird and game viewing drives around the Lake Nakuru.
After breakfast proceed to Lake Naivasha.
Afternoon boat ride at lake Naivasha, where you view exotic birdlife and hippos amid the serenity of this fresh water lake.
Overnight at your lake Naivasha lodge/resort / tented camp.
What you may see at Lake NaivashaBoat ride, bird watching, nature walks, a visit to Hell’s gate – optional at a cost.
- Day9
Lake Naivasha – Amboseli
A long and easy drive to the Amboseli awaits you today.
Depart Lake Naivasha after late breakfast for the Amboseli.
There shall be stops to view the scenic Rift valley escarpment along the Nakuru Nairobi highway.
Lunch stop at the Carnivore restaurant in Nairobi.
Short game viewing drive with possible views of the Mount Kilimanjaro peaks.(Weather permitting)Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at Amboseli national parkLeopard, Elephant Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Plain game, crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax, Lesser Kudu, prolific birdlife featuring 600 species.
- Day10
Amboseli – Tsavo west
Short morning game viewing drive is scheduled at the Amboseli.
Weather permitting, there shall be awesome views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow capped peaks.
The Amboseli is open and relatively small.
Game viewing drives are concentrated and wildlife easy to spot.
Mount Kilimanjaro provides wonderful back grounds for awesome photography moments.
Later proceed to the Tsavo West National Park.
The Tsavo west is hilly and craggy with scenic terrain
Overnight shall be at your Tsavo west safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see / do at Tsavo West National ParkRhino, Leopard, Wild dogs, Buffalo Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Mongoose, Hyrax, Lesser Kudu, Mzima springs, underwater hippo and fish watching with prolific birdlife.
- Day11
Tsavo West – Nairobi or Kenya coast beaches
Game viewing drive at the Tsavo West National Park.
You shall have your packed lunch boxes as you head to the Mzima springs where you view hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish and bird life.
Later depart Tsavo west for Nairobi or the Kenya coast.
Drop off at your Nairobi hotel, Jomo Kenyatta airport or the Mombasa, Diani, Watamu & Malindi beach resorts
What you could see on a Kenya Tanzania Safari Tour
- elephant
- Lions
- Cheetah
- Zebra
- Hippopotamus
- Hartebeest
- Thomson's Gazelle
- Giraffe
- Topi
- Country side views
- Nile Crocodile
- Local cultures
- Black-backed Jackal
- Underwater Hippo and Fish watching
- Prolific Birdlife (up to 600 species)
- Mzima Springs
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Luxury
- Royal Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Mara Naserian, Ashnil Mara Camp, Mara Siria Camp, Karen Blixen, Mara Sarova Game Camp, Kandili Camp, Mara Engai camp
- Superior Comfort
- Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Mara River Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Sekenani Camp, Matira Camp, Emayian Luxury Camp Mara Simba Lodge, Zebra Plains Mara, Ilkeliani Camp, Base Camp Explorer, Loyk Mara Camp, Olengoti Eco Safari Camp
Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru National Park
- Economy
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Amboseli National Park
- Comfort
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp
- Economy
- AA Lodge/camp, Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Tsavo West National Park
- Luxury
- Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Severin Safari Camp, Ziwani Tented Camp, Sarova Saltlick Lodge, Lions Bluff Lodge
- Comfort
- Rhino Valley Lodge
- Economy
- Ngulia Safari Lodge
Lake Manyara Accommodation
- Economy
- Twiga Camp, Nsya Lodge / Camp
Serengeti Game Reserve
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tour price includes
- Nairobi Border Transfers
- Safari transport in a private pop up top safari minivan (a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost).
- Services of English / other language speaking driver/ guides.
- Accommodation in Luxury, Standard, and Economy lodges/ tented camps.
- Park entry and conservation fees.
- All meals on safari.
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
Not included in the tour price
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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