OVERVIEW
Increase your chances of spotting the “big five” game animals on this 12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari. Travel with our guide to the best tourist destinations within Kenya and Tanzania as you get introduced to local culture while you also search for gorgeous wildlife. With all national park fees inclusive, enjoy your way through Kenya and Tanzania spotting the big five
What’s included
- National Park entrance fees for all parks
- Professional Driver or Guide
- Airport Pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks though they are available for purchase
- Balloon Safari at Serengeti national park is optional but can be organized for you upon your request
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- a wheelchair is not available
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
WHAT TO EXPECT
Stop At: Nairobi
The pick-up from Nairobi is provided, this pick-up can be from the hotel, home, and airport. Our guide will provide you with an overview of the safari in brief with an optional city tour that all depends on you
Stop At: Lake Naivasha
Head to Lake Naivasha for that one perfect boat cruise on the freshwater rift valley lake as you enjoy scenic views
Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park
The tour shall also lead you to the best ornithological spectacle on Earth (Lake Nakuru National Park) by avid birders for an exploring game drive activity and birding exercise
Stop At: Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy active game drives at Masai Mara National Reserve taken by many as the best wildlife destination on the earth
Stop At: Serengeti National Park
Take advantage of another game drive activity at Serengeti National Park which is undoubtedly the oldest park and largest park in Tanzania
Stop At: the Ngorongoro conservation area
Spot more wildlife creatures at the Ngorongoro conservation area that was initially called “Ngoro Ngoro” by Maasai people who attributed the name to the sounds their cowbells produced
Stop At: Lake Manyara National Park
The tours shall power you for more experience in wildlife viewing at the renowned Lake Manyara National Park which was purposely set up to protect the elephant herds before being crowned a national park.
Stop At: Tarangire National Park
The last tour destination shall be Tarangire National Park for a last breathtaking game drive as its filled with diverse wildlife creatures.
Stop At: Nairobi
The tour will come to an end at Nairobi where you shall be dropped off at the airport for departure
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
- Boat cruise
- Extensive multiple-game drives
- Viewing the Big 5 animals
- City tour
Day 1: Arrival and pick from the airport
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Naivasha
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4: Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 5: Full-day game drive at Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 6: Transfer from Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
Day 7: Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Day 8: Transfer from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation area
Day 9: Game drive in Ngorongoro Conservation area followed by transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 10: Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park and a transfer to Tarangire National Park
Day 11: Game drive in Tarangire National Park followed by transfer to Arusha
Day 12: Transfer to the airport in Nairobi for departure
DETAILED ITINERARY.
Day 1: Arrival and pick from the airport
Our staff will pick you up from the airport, brief you about the tour and transfer you to your booked hotel for check-in. You may also decide to go for a city excursion around Nairobi city as you get introduced to a new Kenyan life. Return to the lodge for a rest as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Naivasha
Wake up, have a leisurely breakfast, and embark on a 2-hour drive to Lake Naivasha situated near Hell’s Gate National Park. Upon arrival, check in to the lodge and have a delicious lunch and proceed for a boat cruise on the freshwater rift valley lake where you will encounter various wildlife creatures like hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, and countless species of birds like Cormorants, Pink Backed Pelicans, Herons, Goliath Heron, Jacana, Great White Egret, White Fronted Bee-eater, Saddle-billed Stork, colorful Kingfishers, Fish Eagles among others. In the evening, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Meal plan; All meals included
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
On day 3 of the safari, you’ll have a leisurely morning breakfast and embark on a 155-kilometer transfer journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. the park is presumed to be among the best ornithological spectacle on Earth by avid birders. The Park is also famous for being an inhabitant to large flocks of flamingoes. Upon arriving at the park, you’ll check in to the lodge, have lunch and proceed for a game drive where you shall encounter various wildlife species like Leopard, Giraffe, Rhinoceros, Flamingo, White rhinoceros, Elephant, Zebra, Hippopotamus, Lion as well as bird species like Cliff Chat, Greater Flamingoes, Tawny Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, African fish Eagle, Great White, Pink Backed Pelicans including others. You shall return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and rest.
Meal plan; All meals included
Day 4: Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Take your delicious breakfast and proceed on a 4-hour transfer journey to Masai Mara National Reserve which is taken by many to be the best wildlife destination on the earth. Masai Mara is home to the Great Wildebeest Migration which is among the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa and the ten wonders of the World. The Masai Mara National Reserve is also home to one of Africa’s highest assemblies of lions, cheetahs, and leopards. You’ll arrive at the lodge in time for lunch then head in for an engaging game drive in Masai Mara. After the engaging drive, return to the lodge for dinner and a night stay.
Meal plan; All meals included
Day 5: Full-day game drive at Masai Mara National Reserve
Have an early morning breakfast at the lodge then you respectively embark on a full-day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve. Masai Mara is home to numerous populations of wildlife such as the Big 5 including rear mammal species like bat-eared foxes, Caracal, Jackals, cheetahs, Serval Cats, Honey badgers, and Roan antelope. The Great Wildebeest Migration happens from July to October with over two million, Zebra, Topi, Eland, Gazelle and Wildebeest migrate from Serengeti to Maasai Mara on a quest for fresh grass. You will return to the lodge, enjoy dinner and take a night’s rest.
Meal plan; All meals included
Day 6: Transfer from Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
Have an early breakfast and then depart for Serengeti national park through the Isebania border. You shall arrive at the border for visa processing. Upon completion, you shall continue with the journey to Serengeti for a new Tanzanian experience where you shall arrive, check in to the lodge, and have some relaxation as you await dinner and night’s rest
Meal plan; All meals included
Day 7; Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Take your leisurely breakfast and proceed for a full-day game drive at Serengeti National Park. The game drive animal viewing activity shall give you numerous opportunities as you gain interesting sights of the various wildlife and nature species parked filled the park. during the drive activity, expect to encounter animals like Cheetahs at the Barafu Kopjes, Lions at the Ngare Nanyuki River area, Giraffes, Buffalos, leopards, and many more. Also expect to see bird species like weavers, secretary birds, Kori bustard, Fischer’s lovebird, vultures, Southern ground hornbill, Grey-crested helmet-shrike, grey-breasted spurfowl, woodpeckers, Black-headed gonolek, Spur sterling, Black Eagles, Ostriches, rufous tailed and many more. There is also an optional hot air ballooning within the park, Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and rest.
Meal Plan: All meals Included
Day 8; Transfer from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation area
After a relaxing morning breakfast, you shall proceed for one more last game drive within the park to catch views of animals you could have missed the previous day. The morning game drive shall also reward you with views of wildlife animals as they move back to their places of rest after the busy hunting prey night. Return to the lodge, have lunch, check out, and embark on a transfer journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Upon arrival, you shall check in to the lodge and have some relaxation as you await dinner and night’s rest
Meal Plan: All meals Included
Day 9; Game drive in Ngorongoro Conservation area followed by transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
Have a morning breakfast ahead of your game drive animal viewing activity with the conservation. During the game drive, you shall navigate via the lower lush forests deep to the crater floor where you shall have dramatic great views of wildlife creatures like rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, wildebeest, warthogs, reedbucks, lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, cats and also several bird species. Return to the lodge for lunch and then proceed for a transfer journey to Lake Manyara National Park where you shall arrive at the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay
Meal Plan: All meals Included
Day 10; Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park and a transfer to Tarangire National Park
Have breakfast and commence on a full-day game drive within Manyara National Park. During the game drive, you will encounter animal creatures like buffalo, cheetahs, hippopotamus, impalas’ giraffes, zebra, and many more species. Lake Manyara National Park was purposely set up to specifically protect the elephant herds which in turn made the area renowned. Whereas elephants are not the only animals that Lake Manyara is well known for, the tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos that inhabit the lake shore are also of great diversity within the park. After the drive, you shall return to the lodge for lunch and set off for a drive to Tarangire National Park where you will be served dinner and have your night’s rest
Meal Plan: All meals Included
Day 11; Game drive in Tarangire National Park followed by transfer to Arusha
After breakfast, you will head into Tarangire National Park for a game drive as you enjoy breathtaking views of wildlife creatures. The Park which was formed in 1970 is home to diverse animals like impala, warthogs, elephants, waterbuck, zebra, wildebeest, giraffes, dik-dik, and dwarf mongoose including primates like monkeys and baboons. After the drive, return to the lodge for lunch, check out of the lodge, and embark on a drive to Arusha ahead of your transfer back to Nairobi the next day.
Meal plan; All meals included
Day 12; Transfer to the airport in Nairobi for departure
This will be the last day of your tour. Wake up, have breakfast, and set off for a transfer drive to Nairobi, Kenya where you will be dropped at the airport depending on your flight. This is where the tour ends.
Meal plan; Breakfast