12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Experience the ultimate East African adventure on this 12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Safari, an extraordinary journey through the most famous wildlife destinations in Kenya and Tanzania
Safari Overview
Experience the ultimate East African adventure on this 12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Safari, an extraordinary journey through the most famous wildlife destinations in Kenya and Tanzania. This comprehensive safari combines spectacular landscapes, abundant wildlife, vibrant cultures, and unforgettable game-viewing experiences across East Africa’s premier national parks and reserves.
Explore the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli National Park, the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara National Park, the endless wilderness of Serengeti National Park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This safari offers exceptional opportunities to spot the Big Five, witness the Great Migration (seasonal), and experience the very best of African wildlife.
Safari Highlights
- Explore Kenya and Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
- Visit Masai Mara National Reserve, home to abundant wildlife and the Great Migration.
- Discover Lake Nakuru National Park, renowned for rhinos and birdlife.
- Experience Amboseli National Park with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Enjoy game drives in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions.
- Explore the vast plains of Serengeti National Park.
- Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Excellent opportunities to spot the legendary Big Five.
- Professional safari guides and customized 4×4 safari vehicles.
- Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventure travelers.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi.
Relax and recover from your journey while receiving a detailed safari briefing in preparation for the adventure ahead.
Meals:
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Hotel in Nairobi
Day 2: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve via the scenic Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and numerous antelope species.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Masai Mara
Day 3: Full-Day Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend the day exploring the spectacular Masai Mara ecosystem.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to encounter the Big Five and, depending on the season, witness the incredible Great Wildebeest Migration crossing the Mara River.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Picnic Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Masai Mara
Day 4: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. The park is renowned for its thriving populations of black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, and diverse birdlife.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Safari Camp in Lake Nakuru
Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, travel south to Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most scenic wildlife destinations.
Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a game drive while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Amboseli
Day 6: Full-Day Amboseli National Park
Enjoy a full day of game drives in Amboseli National Park.
The park’s swamps and open plains support large elephant herds, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hyenas, and numerous bird species, providing excellent photography opportunities.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Picnic Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Amboseli
Day 7: Amboseli – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, cross into Tanzania via the Namanga Border.
Proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, arriving in the afternoon for a game drive. Explore the park’s forests and lakeshore habitats while searching for tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, baboons, flamingos, and other wildlife.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp near Lake Manyara
Day 8: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the world-renowned Serengeti National Park.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive and begin exploring the endless wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 9: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the incredible Serengeti ecosystem.
Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, hyenas, and many other wildlife species. Depending on the season, witness the spectacular Great Migration.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Picnic Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 10: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
Enjoy another full day of wildlife viewing in different regions of the Serengeti.
The extra day allows for more extensive exploration and increased chances of witnessing unique wildlife interactions and predator activity.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Picnic Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 11: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive before departing for the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrive at the crater rim in the afternoon and enjoy breathtaking views over the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Camp at Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
The crater floor hosts one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable East African safari.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Picnic Lunch
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation in customized 4×4 safari vehicles
- Professional English-speaking safari guides
- Masai Mara National Reserve entry fees
- Lake Nakuru National Park entry fees
- Amboseli National Park entry fees
- Lake Manyara National Park entry fees
- Serengeti National Park entry fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- All scheduled game drives
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Cross-border transfer assistance
- Government taxes and park levies
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya and Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Optional Maasai village visits
- Optional balloon safaris
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry services
- Items of personal nature
- Any services not specifically mentioned
Why Choose Simian Safaris?
- Professional and experienced safari guides
- Customized and private safari options
- Comfortable and well-maintained safari vehicles
- Competitive rates with excellent service
- Reliable airport and hotel transfers
- Memorable wildlife experiences tailored to your interests