Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Combo Big Five Safari

12 Days Round trip from Narok Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore top safari destinations across Kenya and Tanzania in one trip
  • 02 Enjoy game drives in Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Amboseli
  • 03 Look out for the Big Five and a wide variety of birdlife
  • 04 Stop at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment for scenic views
  • 05 Experience the vast plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti
  • 06 See large elephant herds in Tarangire and Amboseli
  • 07 Take in views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park

Discover some of East Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes on this 12-day journey through Kenya and Tanzania. Travel from Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara, then continue across the border to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire before returning to Kenya for Amboseli National Park.

Along the way, enjoy multiple game drives in search of the Big Five and other remarkable wildlife, with opportunities to see birdlife, vast savannahs, crater landscapes, elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. With accommodation, park fees, meals during safari and professional driver-guides included, this itinerary offers a comprehensive safari experience across two countries.

Along the way, enjoy multiple game drives in search of the Big Five and other remarkable wildlife, with opportunities to see birdlife, vast savannahs, crater landscapes, elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Naivasha, Narok, Nairobi, Namanga, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

PICK UP NAIROBI / TRANSFER LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

This day, you will begin your 12 days Kenya and Tanzania safari with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport by our guide, then depart to Lake Nakuru National Park. You will have a short stopover at Great Rift Valley Escarpment to get an overview and a little information about how the rift valley was formed. Later after 30 minutes, proceed to Lake Nakuru to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. Refresh, take lunch, and relax for about one hour. Afternoon game drive will follow until sunset. You will get a great chance to explore the shore lake of Lake Nakuru which is bound with a lot of bird species, lion climbing trees and you will also spot black and white rhino. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge/camp.

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Day 02

LEAVE LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK / TRANSFER LAKE NAIVASHA

Wake up this morning early to catch up sunrise from the hills of Aberdare as you enjoy your hot buffet breakfast. After breakfast, check-out of the lodge with game viewing en-route to Lake Naivasha. Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for a hot buffet lunch. Check-in at your room, have lunch, and refresh. This afternoon, fill yourself with a beautiful walk around the lodge as you enjoy the serenity. There will be an optional boat ride at the lake and also visit crescent island at an extra cost. Spend your beautiful afternoon at Lake Naivasha then later dine yourself for a hot dinner. Overnight at the lodge/camp 

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Day 03

LEAVE LAKE NAIVASHA / TRANSFER MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Wake up early for a cool breeze from the lake. Have your hot breakfast then check-out to proceed to Masai Mara National Reserve. Drive through the floor of Great Rift Valley with a magnificent view of Mount Longonot then via Narok town to arrive at your camp in time for lunch. Check-in, enjoy your hot buffet lunch then refresh as you await your afternoon game drive at 1500hrs. After a short rest, start the first introduction game drive in the afternoon, tracking the various animal species and birds that inhabit here with your driver-guide until sunset. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge/camp 

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Day 04

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

The Mara reserve is 1510 km² of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers in Kenya. One glimpse is enough to explain its appeal; it is typical open savannah, with a mass of amazing wildlife. Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara you will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos are also found in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal or surveying the plains for their next meal. The ultimate action here is, without doubt, the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in July and August when millions of these grass eaters move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October.

A full-day game drive with picnic lunch until sunset. Dinner and Overnight at lodge/camp

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Day 05

LEAVE MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE / TRANSFER SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK VIA ISEBANIA BORDER

Today is an early wake-up. Enjoy your breakfast then depart from Masai Mara to the Isebania border. You will arrive at the Kenya-Tanzania border in time for a hot lunch. At this point, if you did not have an entry visa, you can fill it at the border with assistance from our guide. After lunch and clearance formalities, your guide at the Kenya side, will handover you to our Tanzania guide to proceed with him at the Tanzania side safari. Leave the Isebania border to Serengeti to arrive in the late afternoon with a game drive on the way to your lodge. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge/camp

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Day 06

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

This whole day, have breakfast then depart for a full-day game drive carrying parked lunch with you. You will marvel at what Serengeti has to offer regarding wild game hence famously known as the World’s largest wildlife sanctuary. Serengeti National park has beautiful views of the endless plains with over 500 recorded bird species. The park is home to the big seven including; lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, rhino, and African hunting dog. The Serengeti stretches 14,763 (5,700 sq miles) stretching North to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the West. Serengeti has the highest concentration of large mammals on this planet and it's famously known for its 2,500 Lions the largest concentration found anywhere. The park also has over 518 identified bird species where some of them are Eurasian migrants who are present in the European winter months from October to April. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp

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Day 07

LEAVE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK / TRANSFER NGORONGORO CRATER

Enjoy your final morning breakfast at Serengeti National Park. Refresh and check-out of the lodge to depart to Ngorongoro Crater. You will arrive at Ngorongoro Crater in time for lunch at your lodge. After lunch, embark for an afternoon game drive on these landscapes that range from dense mountain forests and woodlands to grasslands, lakes, and swamps. Huge herds of ungulates dominate the crater floor with zebras, wildebeests, elands, Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles being the species most commonly seen. But the crater is also home to the “big five” and elephants, lions, and buffaloes are often spotted. The almost extinct black rhino can also be found in the crate and sightings aren’t rare either. Serval cats, spotted hyenas, and jackals are also often seen while cheetahs are more difficult to spot. Later in the evening, return to your lodge/camp for dinner and Overnight.

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Day 08

LEAVE NGORONGORO CRATER / TRANSFER LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Early morning breakfast with a great view of Ngorongoro crater as you prepare to leave for Lake Manyara. After breakfast, you will depart to Lake Manyara to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. After lunch, you will go for an afternoon game drive until late evening. Dinner and Overnight at your lodge/camp

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Day 09

LEAVE LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK/ TRANSFER TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After an early breakfast, we head to Tarangire National Park. You will arrive at the park in time for lunch then embark for an afternoon game drive. The park is home to one of the largest elephant populations in the north of Tanzania but is also home to many other wild animals. With some luck, you can spot lions, cheetahs or leopards. The landscape of the park is very diverse. Especially the huge baobab trees, which are located close together in the north-eastern sector of the park, are particularly impressive. Dinner and Overnight at your lodge/camp

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Day 10

LEAVE TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK / TRANSFER AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK VIA NAMANGA BORDER

After your hot buffet breakfast, you will leave with packed lunch to Amboseli National Park via the Namanga border. Upon arrival at the border, your Kenya guide who dropped you at the Isebania border will pick you and head to Amboseli. You will have a beautiful time as you enter the park to enjoy your game drive as you head to your camp/lodge. Arrive in time for dinner and overnight at your Amboseli lodge/camp

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Day 11

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Wake up time will be 0630am, go for the main breakfast and then proceed for the full day game drive at the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. You will be in the Park and a picnic lunch will be served at the viewpoint. Amboseli Park has become one of the most visited Park in Kenya for its serenity as well as the view of the peak of Kilimanjaro during the sunrise and sunset in the evening. Here to be spotted are the big cats as well as the herds of the African Elephants. Explore this amazing Kenya pride for the whole day and then return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

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Day 12

LEAVE AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK / TRANSFER AND DROP OFF IN NAIROBI

Today, you will wake up for your hot buffet breakfast, refresh then check-out from your lodge/camp with packed lunch. Have a morning final game drive then head to Nairobi. Arrive in the City of Nairobi in time for drop off at your Nairobi hotel or Airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Narok 12 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Ground transport whilst on safari in a comfortable 4×4 safari Land cruiser
  • Full board accommodation whilst on safari and meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
  • Accommodation in double room/Private tent
  • All park entrance fees to include government taxes
  • Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
  • Complementary bottled water whilst on safari

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Beverages/Drinks
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Items of personal nature
  • Any other extras not mentioned on Itinerary

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Narok, KE
Tour start
Narok, KE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 days finish where they began, in Narok.

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