12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari | Serengeti & Masai Mara

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12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater,
Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari

Kenya & Tanzania safari Overview:
This 12-day road Kenya & Tanzania safari is a cross-border adventure that showcases the best of Kenya and
Tanzania. Explore iconic destinations such as Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti,
Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. The tour begins in Nairobi and ends
in Arusha, combining rich wildlife viewing with stunning landscapes and cultural
immersion. With experienced driver-guides throughout, this journey promises
unforgettable safari experiences across East Africa.

Brief Itinerary
Day 1 – Nairobi to Lake Nakuru. Afternoon game drive
Day 2 – Transfer to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drive
Day 3 – Full day game drive in Masai Mara
Day 4 – Full day game drive in Masai Mara
Day 5 – Drive to Isbania Border. Cross into Tanzania and transfer to Central Serengeti
Day 6 – Full day game drives in Central Serengeti
Day 7 – Full day game drives in Central Serengeti
Day 8 – Morning game drive. Transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Day 9 – Ngorongoro Crater Tour. Transfer to Lake Manyara
Day 10 – Lake Manyara game drive. Transfer to Tarangire
Day 11 – Full day game drive in Tarangire
Day 12 – Morning game drive in Tarangire. Transfer to Arusha

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Included/Excluded

Transport safari jeep /Van 4x4- Kenya & Tanzania
11 nights Accommodation(tented camp lodge)
Meals( Lunch, breakfast,lunch,dinner,breakfast ,lunch)
Sundowner & Masai Village visit
Drinking water
Entry park ticket for all destinations
window seat for everyone
Transfers between destinations

taxes, Any of not mentioned
Travel insurance

Tour Plan

1 The Intro: Rift Valley Flamingos & Rhino Tracking

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Leave the bustling capital behind and descend into the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for lunch.
Spend your afternoon traversing the acacia woodlands and lakeshores, tracking rare black and white rhinos and spotting massive flocks of pink flamingos.
Dinner. Overnight

2 The Stage is Set: Journey into Big Cat Territory: .Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

Travel south across the valley floor into the endless, golden rolling hills of the Masai Mara. Check into your lodge, enjoy a fresh hot lunch, and head out for an afternoon game drive as the Mara's legendary lion prides begin to rouse for the night.
Dinner . Overnight

3 The Mara Stories: Unrestricted Savannah Exploration: Full Day in the Masai Mara

Early breakfast, then full-day game drives with packed lunch
Explore the vast savannahs and riverbanks—ideal for spotting lions, elephants,
cheetahs, and more
Optional sunrise or sunset drives
Return to camp/lodge by 6:00 PM for dinner and overnight stay

4 The Theatre of Wildlife: Deep Mara Game Tracking: Full Day in the Masai Mara

Early breakfast, then full-day game drives with packed lunch
Explore the vast savannahs and riverbanks—ideal for spotting lions, elephants,
cheetahs, and more
Optional sunrise or sunset drives
Return to camp/lodge by 6:00 PM for dinner and overnight stay

5 Crossing Borders: The Endless Plains Await: Masai Mara – Isbania Border – Central Serengeti

Early breakfast and departure for Isbania border (3.5–4 hours) with packed lunch or take hot lunch enroute
Cross into Tanzania and meet your Serengeti driver/guide
Continue journey to Central Serengeti via Ikoma Gate with en-route game drives
Arrive at accommodation by 5:00–5:30 PM
Dinner and overnight stay

6 The Serengeti Horizon: Tracking the Crossing: Full Day in Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart for full-day game drive with packed lunch
Explore the Seronera region—renowned for predators and year-round wildlife activity
Visit key spots such as the Seronera River, a magnet for wildlife
Return to camp by late afternoon for dinner and overnight

7 The Wilderness Untamed: Deep Secrets of the Seronera : Second Full Day in Central Serengeti

Option 1: Full-day game drive starting at 8:00 AM with picnic lunch
Option 2: Early morning game drive at 6:00 AM, return for breakfast, then afternoon game drive
Explore lion territories, cheetah plains, and leopard hotspots
Dinner and overnight stay

8 The Great Ascent: From Plains to the Highland Rim: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Karatu)

Early morning game drive in Serengeti
Around noon, depart with picnic lunch towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Optional picnic stop and short hike at Naabi Hill Gate
Scenic drive through the highlands with views of Maasai villages
Arrive at your lodge in Ngorongoro/Karatu for dinner and overnight

9 The Lost World: Descending into the Volcanic Caldera: Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Lake Manyara

Early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater by 6:30 AM
Enjoy a 5-hour game drive on the crater floor—home to black rhinos, lions, elephants and Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool
Ascend the crater and transfer to Lake Manyara
Dinner and overnight at your lodge

10 The Forest Canopy: Tree-Climbing Lions & Underground Springs: Lake Manyara National Park to Tarangire

Breakfast and full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Explore lush forests and the shores of the lake—watch for giraffes, elephants, baboons and tree-climbing lions
Optional activities: canoeing, treetop walk, or village tour
Late afternoon transfer to Tarangire
Dinner and overnight stay

11 The Giants of Tarangire: Elephants among Ancient Baobabs: Full Day in Tarangire National Park

Early breakfast followed by full-day safari in Tarangire National Park
Spot large elephant herds, baobab trees, and varied wildlife around Tarangire River
Return to lodge/camp by evening
Dinner and overnight stay

12 The Grand Finale: Last Looks & Departure: Tarangire to Arusha