Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

13-Day Kenya and Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Maasai Mara to Serengeti

13 Days Round trip from Lake Naivasha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Masai Mara's savannah, famous for wildlife and big cat sightings
  • 02 Witness the spectacular wildebeest migration, a renowned wildlife spectacle
  • 03 Visit Lake Nakuru, home to flamingos, rhinos, and diverse bird species
  • 04 Experience Amboseli National Park with views of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • 05 Discover the rich biodiversity of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Embark on a 13-day safari adventure through Kenya and Tanzania, exploring iconic national parks and witnessing Africa's incredible wildlife. From the rolling savannahs of Maasai Mara to the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru and the vast plains of Serengeti, each day brings breathtaking landscapes and thrilling game drives. Experience the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, elephant-rich Amboseli with views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the untamed beauty of Tarangire.

Even during the 'down-time', vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle roam here, along with groups of elephant, giraffe, and buffalo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, 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, Hell's Gate National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and receive a full briefing on your safari.
  • You will depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve via the viewpoint at the Great Rift Valley.
  • You will enjoy lunch in Narok. On arrival in the park, you will proceed on a game drive, tracking various animal species and birds with your driver-guide. You will then arrive for dinner and your overnight stay at Lenchada Camp.

Main destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Lenchada Camp

Meals & drinks: Lunch and dinner included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

  • After breakfast, you will proceed on a full-day game drive within the reserve.
  • The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game viewing in Kenya, as it has an extensive road and track network that allows for close-range encounters.
  • You will break for your picnic lunch at Hippo Pool, looking out for hippos and crocodiles. You will return to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main destination: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Lenchada Camp

Meals & drinks: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

3
Day 03

Maasai Village Visit and Transfer to Lake Nakuru

  • After breakfast at the camp, you will have an opportunity for a cultural tour known as the Maasai village tour from 7:30 am to 9:00 am.
  • Then, you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for dinner and your overnight stay at Dove Nest Resort.

Main destination: Lake Nakuru National Park

Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Resort

Meals & drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

4
Day 04

Lake Nakuru Wildlife Viewing and Drive to Naivasha

  • After an early breakfast, proceed to the park, where you will see many flamingos among other birds.
  • About 350 species have been recorded here. This is also home to both the black and white rhinoceros.
  • The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the rhino, and it is also home to colobus monkeys, leopards, giraffes, and a variety of plains antelope.
  • Late in the afternoon, drive to Naivasha, arriving in the evening. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Hotel Chamabi.

Main destination: Hell's Gate National Park

Accommodation: Hotel Chamabi

Meals & drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

5
Day 05

Hell's Gate Exploration and Journey to Amboseli

  • After an early breakfast, depart the hotel and drive to Hell's Gate for registration.
  • Here, you can cycle or enjoy a drive. Lake Naivasha is the only park where you can enjoy a nature walk. Hell's Gate National Park has attractions such as Olkaria and Hobley's, two extinct volcanoes, and obsidian formed from cooled molten lava.
  • Within Hell's Gate is Hell's Gate Gorge, lined with red cliffs and containing two volcanic plugs: Fischer's Tower and Central Tower. There is also a smaller gorge that extends to the south, where a path descends into hot springs.
  • Later, with a picnic lunch on the way, depart for Amboseli via Nairobi.
  • Arrive and check in at Nyati Camp.

Main destination: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation: Nyati Camp

Meals & drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

6
Day 06

Full-Day Game Drives in Amboseli

  • Enjoy a day of game drives in this park, which contains swamp grounds where elephants and hippos bathe in abundance.
  • A variety of plains game, antelopes, and birds can also be seen, as well as Mt. Kilimanjaro's peak if weather conditions permit.
  • Picnic lunch will be provided, and you will return for your overnight stay at Nyati Camp.

Main destination: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation: Nyati Camp

Meals & drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

7
Day 07

Final Amboseli Game Drive and Transfer to Arusha

  • After breakfast, you will proceed on your final game drive in Amboseli National Park. If weather permits, you will see the spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • You will exit Amboseli National Park and depart for Arusha, passing through the Namanga border for immigration formalities.
  • You will board the shuttle bus to Arusha town and arrive in the afternoon. Our staff will pick you up from the bus stop and transfer you to the hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

Main destination: Arusha town

Accommodation: Charity Hotel

Meals & drinks: Breakfast included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

8
Day 08

Arusha to Lake Manyara Game Drive

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara with lunch en route.
  • You will proceed on a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos.
  • Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Fanaka Camp.

Main destination: Lake Manyara

Accommodation: Fanaka Camp

Meals & drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

9
Day 09

Through Ngorongoro to the Endless Plains of Serengeti

  • After breakfast, you will head to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro.
  • Afterward, you will visit the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world - Serengeti National Park. The word 'Serengeti' means 'endless plains', which describes the park's 5,600-square-mile boundary.
  • Yet for its sprawling area, the Serengeti does not disappoint when it comes to rich game viewing.
  • Annually, from May to December, millions of animals embark on a migration that brings them from central Serengeti to Kenya's Masai Mara and back again in an incredible spectacle.
  • Even during the 'down-time', vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle roam here, along with groups of elephant, giraffe, and buffalo.
  • As lions, leopard, cheetah, hyenas, and jackals stalk their meals, you will enjoy a picnic lunch in this open arena. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.

Main destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Seronera Camp

Meals & drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

10
Day 10

Morning in Serengeti and Drive to Ngorongoro

  • After breakfast, enjoy a short game drive in Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch until noon, when you will again have a game drive to see the beauty of this great park.
  • In the afternoon, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, arriving in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay at Simba Camp.

Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Simba Camp

Meals & drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

11
Day 11

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Onward to Tarangire

  • After an early breakfast around 05:50 am, descend into the crater at 06:00 am for a 6-7 hour game drive with a picnic lunch.
  • You will venture onto the crater floor for an up-close look at the residents of this World Heritage Site and enjoy a picnic lunch here. The Ngorongoro Crater provides great game viewing all year round. The wildlife here forms a permanent population because grazing and water supplies are plentiful throughout the seasons.
  • Later, depart for Tarangire, an area full of vegetation. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.

Main destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Fanaka Camp

Meals & drinks: All meals included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

12
Day 12

Final Tarangire Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, enjoy your final game drive in the park. This park has an extensive collection of exotic birds, antelopes, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and the supposedly tree-climbing pythons that can be seen around the swamps.
  • Later, you will leave for Arusha with lunch en route, arriving in the evening for your overnight stay at a budget hotel. Dinner will be on your own.

Main destination: Arusha town

Accommodation: Charity Hotel

Meals & drinks: Breakfast included. Drinking water included. Other drinks not included.

13
Day 13

Arusha to Nairobi Airport Transfer

  • After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel by a shuttle bus and drive back to Nairobi, arriving at 3:00 pm, where you will be dropped off at the airport.

Main destination: Airport

Accommodation: No accommodation

Meals & drinks: Breakfast included. Other drinks not included.

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara savannah, Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lake Naivasha 14 cities · 13 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a safari 4x4 jeep in Kenya and Tanzania
  • Pick up from the airport
  • Accommodation as per itinerary on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • All meals (B, L, D) while on safari
  • Professional safari guide-driver
  • All applicable game park entrance fees
  • Game drives in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Personal insurance
  • Items of personal use
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visit to Olduvai Gorge
  • Hot air balloon safari in Maasai Mara
  • Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti
  • Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
  • Visit to a Maasai village
  • Visa to Kenya and Tanzania
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

What to bring

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Know before you go

Apply for a Kenya visa before your travel dates.

Tanzania visa is available at the border.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) (NBO), Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 13 days finish where they began, in Lake Naivasha.

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