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This 12-day safari is the ultimate adventure, blending Kenya’s legendary Maasai Mara, Naivasha, and Amboseli with Tanzania’s Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Discover diverse landscapes, authentic cultures, and unmatched wildlife encounters across East Africa’s most famous national parks.

Begin your journey in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, renowned for its rolling plains and the Great Migration between July and October. Continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat and walking safari, before heading to Amboseli National Park, home to large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Crossing into Tanzania, you’ll explore Tarangire with its ancient baobabs and diverse wildlife, before immersing yourself in the vast plains of the Serengeti — the stage for the Great Migration from November to July. Conclude with the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” where wildlife thrives in one of the most unique ecosystems on earth. With expertly guided game drives, cultural experiences, and carefully selected lodges and camps, this safari delivers the very best of East Africa.

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Itineraries

Day 1

Nairobi Airport-Maasai Mara

Morning

Pick-up from Nairobi Airport or hotel by your safari driver-guide

Drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley with stunning

Continue the scenic journey past rural villages and rolling hills en route to Maasai Mara.

Afternoon

Enter Maasai Mara and enjoy your first thrilling game drive

Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park.

Continue game viewing as you head deeper into the reserve.

Evening

Arrive at Enkorok Mara Camp for check-in and relaxation.

Enjoy a warm welcome and settle into your tented camp.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 2

Maasai Mara-Full Day Game Drive

Morning

Early breakfast to maximize your chances of spotting wildlife at sunrise.

Head out for a morning game drive in search of predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

Witness wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles grazing the endless plains.

Afternoon

Picnic lunch under a shaded tree inside the park.

Explore the Mara River area, looking out for crocodiles and hippos.

During July–October, witness the Great Migration as wildebeest cross from Serengeti to Maasai Mara.

Evening

Return to Enkorok Mara Camp after a rewarding safari day.

Relax by the campfire, sharing stories with fellow travelers.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

 

Day 3

Maasai Mara-Lake Naivasha

Morning

Breakfast at the camp before check-out.

Drive from Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha with scenic stops along the Great Rift Valley.

Arrive at Naivasha, famous for its birdlife and freshwater ecosystem.

Afternoon

Enjoy a relaxing boat safari to spot hippos, pelicans, and kingfishers.

Take a guided walking safari at Crescent Island, where giraffes and zebras roam freely.

Picnic lunch by the lakeside with picturesque views.

Evening

Check-in at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.

Relax in the peaceful gardens overlooking the lake.

Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

 

Day 4

Lake Naivasha-Amboseli

Morning

Breakfast at the lodge, followed by departure to Amboseli National Park.

Drive through scenic highlands and rural communities.

Afternoon

Arrive in Amboseli and visit a Maasai village to learn about their traditions and way of life.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the open plains of Amboseli.

Continue with a short introductory game drive en route to your resort.

Evening

Check-in at Penety Amboseli Resort.

Relax with views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.

Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Day 5

Amboseli National Park-Full Day Game Drive

Morning

Begin your day with an early breakfast before setting off for a morning game drive.

Explore Amboseli’s swamps and plains, home to elephants, buffalo, and countless bird species.

Capture stunning photos of animals against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Afternoon

Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park with views of Amboseli’s vast landscapes.

Continue with a guided safari focusing on predator tracking and rare sightings.

Visit Amboseli’s Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park.

Evening

Return to Penety Amboseli Resort for relaxation.

Unwind with a drink around the campfire as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 6

Amboseli- Namanga- Arusha

Morning

Breakfast at the resort before check-out.

Drive to Namanga Border for customs and immigration procedures.

Cross into Tanzania and meet your Tanzanian safari guide.

Afternoon

Continue to Arusha with beautiful views of Mount Meru.

Arrive at Mount Meru Hotel and check in for relaxation.

Evening

Rest and unwind in the hotel’s serene garden setting.

Enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Overnight stay at Mount Meru Hotel.

Day 7

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel before departure.

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its baobab trees and elephants.

Enter the park and begin your safari adventure.

Afternoon

Picnic lunch inside the park under a shaded spot.

Continue with a half-day game drive exploring the Tarangire River, which attracts many animals.

Spot elephants, wildebeest, giraffes, and predators along the riverbanks.

Evening

Drive to Ngorongoro Farm House for check-in.

Relax with views of the coffee plantations surrounding the lodge.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge

Day 8

Central Serengeti – Half Day Game Drive

Morning

Breakfast at the lodge before departure.

Scenic drive to Serengeti National Park with wildlife viewing en route.

Arrive at Central Serengeti by late morning.

Afternoon

Picnic lunch in the heart of the Serengeti.

Half-day game drive across the endless plains searching for lions, cheetahs, and elephants.

Capture stunning photos of Serengeti’s landscapes and wildlife.

Evening

Check-in at Embalakai Authentic Camps.

Relax in your luxury tented camp surrounded by nature.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 9

Central Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive

Morning

Early breakfast followed by a morning game drive.

Track predators on the hunt and herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Visit key Serengeti hotspots such as Seronera Valley.

Afternoon

Picnic lunch inside the park.

Continue with a guided safari focusing on seasonal wildlife movements.

Spot leopards resting in acacia trees and herds migrating across the plains.

Evening

Return to Embalakai Authentic Camps for relaxation.

Share safari highlights around the campfire.

Dinner and overnight at Embalakai Authentic Camp.

Day 10

Central Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive

Morning

Begin with a hearty breakfast before heading out.

Explore new areas of the Serengeti ecosystem for different wildlife experiences.

Witness the incredible diversity of animals across the park.

Afternoon

Picnic lunch in the wild surrounded by sweeping plains.

Visit hippo pools and riverine areas to spot more wildlife.

Evening

Return to Embalakai Authentic Camps for leisure time.

Freshen up before dinner.

Overnight at Embalakai Authentic Camp.

Day 11

Ngorongoro Crater – Half Day Game Drive

Morning

Breakfast at the camp and check-out.

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the world’s largest unbroken caldera.

Morning game drive inside the crater floor with excellent chances of spotting rhinos.

Afternoon

Picnic lunch at a designated site.

Continue with crater exploration, spotting lions, hyenas, elephants, and flamingos.

Drive back to your lodge in the highlands.

Evening

Check-in at Ngorongoro Farm House.

Relax in the beautiful farm surroundings

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House

Day 12

Departure– Kilimanjaro Airport

Morning

Breakfast at the lodge and check-out.

Drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

Final scenic views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro en route.

Afternoon

Transfer assistance at the airport.

End of the safari adventure.

Wishing you safe travels and wonderful memories of Kenya & Tanzania

Airport transfers and cross-border transfers.

All park entry fees

Crater fee

Full-board accommodation

4x4 safari vehicle

Professional English-speaking safari guide

All meals during the safari

Bottled drinking water throughout the trip

Government taxes and conservation fees

Maasai Village visit( Amboseli)

Guided boat safari and walking safari at Lake Naivasha.

 

International and domestic flights

Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania

Alcoholic and soft drinks

Hot Air Balloon safari (599$pp)

Guide Tip($15pp per day )

Items of Personal Nature 

Laundry Services

Travel insurance and medical coverage

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