On this comprehensive introduction to East Africa, witness abundant and diverse wildlife roaming vast, sun-drenched panoramas, and stay in comfortable, spacious lodges with ideal locations in the region’s greatest parks and reserves.
Discover Africa’s astounding diversity, including the iconic Big Five, in custom-made vehicles with an unobstructed view from every seatExperience incredible up-close encounters with East Africa’s diverse wildlife thanks to the in-depth tracking skills of our handpicked safari guides
Stay on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a privileged location that affords you early access to the crater floor for a quieter, less-crowded safari experience.Privately visit Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakey family discovered fossils linking man to his distant ancestors.Visit a Maasai village to learn about the customs and traditions of these nomadic herders
Highlight
Day 1: arrive nairobi, kenya
Day 2: amboseli national park | game and mountain vistas
Day 3: amboseli national park | mountainside sightings
Day 4: lake manyara national park, tanzania | rift valley
Day 5: ngorongoro crater | spot the tree-climbing lions
Day 6: ngorongoro crater | explore a natural wildlife haven
Day 7: serengeti national park | in ancient footsteps
Day 8:serengeti national park | iconic safari quarry
Day 9: masai mara game reserve, kenya | into the wild
Day 10: masai mara game reserve | endless discovery
Day 11masai mara game reserve | design your day
Day 12: depart nairobi
Itenerary
12 days luxury Kenya and Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Arrive in Nairobi, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. A microcosm of the African continent, this capital city is your gateway to a dramatic procession of natural spectacles in Kenya and Tanzania, among the most thrilling destinations in the world.
Accommodation:
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Meals:
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast.
Drive to amboseli national park, known for its thriving big-game population, especially elephants, more than 1,000 of which live in the park. from a distance, take in views of the highest mountain in africa, the snowcapped mount kilimanjaro, with its impressive uhuru peak soaring to 19,341 feet. arrive at your lodge set beneath acacia trees in the shadow of kilimanjaro. after lunch, explore the acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush and open plains in search of wildlife. part of the park is composed of a dried-up lake bed, where mirages rise from the shimmering heat. this evening, share in a special welcome dinner with your fellow guests
Accommodation:
amboseli serena safari lodge
Meals Planed:
B.L & D
Set out on early morning and afternoon game drives, crisscrossing the landscape in search of the park’s large herds of elephants, as well as zebras and wildebeests, along the salt pan trails. Prepare for predator sightings, as opportunistic animals begin roaming the plains in search of prey. Return to your lodge for dinner followed by a relaxing evening under African skies.
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Meals Planed:
Full Board Basis
After crossing the border into Tanzania, stop for lunch in Arusha. Then, continue to your lodge, located in a picturesque spot above the Great Rift Valley. On arrival, settle in, freshen up and relax a bit before venturing to a nearby escarpment for stunning views of the valley below. Here, enjoy a refreshing Scenic Sundowner as the equatorial sun slips toward the horizon. This evening, gather with fellow guests for a hearty dinner
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Planed:
B.L & D
Set out this morning on a game drive in Lake Manyara in search of nonchalant baboons; dik-diks, which forage for food beneath acacia trees; and large herds of buffalo, wildebeests and zebras, which gather on the grassy, sun-drenched plains. Along a narrow belt of acacia woodland, you may even spot the region’s storied tree-climbing lions, which ascend branches for a cool breeze. After a farm-fresh lunch, travel to the Ngorongoro Crater, ascending its outer wall through dense vegetation. Ngorongoro is the largest unbroken ancient caldera in the world and a likely place to view lions, elephants, hyenas and gazelles. This afternoon, participate in a Chef’s Table demonstration in the hotel kitchen, where you prepare and sample local dishes.
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Planed:
B.L & D
This morning, descend into the crater, arriving ahead of most visitors — thanks to the ideal location of your accommodations on the crater’s rim — to view the resident wildlife at its most active time of day. The prairies of this “Lost World” are great spots for watching buffalo and elephants as well as the countless other species that roam the crater’s 100-square-mile floor. You may even sight flamingos (when in season) or the rare black rhino. Following lunch, visit a Maasai village to gain a better understanding of the nomadic cattle-herders’ daily life and culture.
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Planed:
B.L & D
Drive to vast, wildlife-rich Serengeti National Park and through its spectacular mix of savanna grassland and volcanic hills, stopping en route for a privately guided tour of Olduvai Gorge, one of the key sources of prehuman hominid fossils. Renowned paleontologists Mary and Louis Leakey made many notable finds here, including “Nutcracker Man,” who lived approximately 1.75 million years ago. Visit the on-site museum, take in views from the lookout point and examine the excavations, which revealed 3.7-million-year-old footprints and the 1.8-million-year-old skull of a human. Continue to your lodge, which is framed by commanding views of this land of lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, giraffes and topi. The park also serves as a setting for the Great Migration when it passes through each year. Enjoy your rondavel room with private balcony and unique decor styled to showcase cultural heritage and traditional art.
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Planed:
B.L
Today, revel in true safari country, as you Ride Like a Local, searching for the Big Five (lions, leopards, Cape buffalo, elephants and rhinos), along with giraffes, gazelles and zebras. Along the rivers, plains and rocky outcroppings, you may also spot some of the Serengeti’s more diminutive denizens, such as leopard tortoises and rhinoceros beetles.
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Planed:
B.L
Fly to the vast Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s finest wildlife spectacle, offering excellent game viewing year-round. The unending landscape hosts some 450 bird species, 95 animal species and all of the great predators, including the country’s largest lion population. After familiarizing yourself with your luxurious tented accommodations, ideally situated at the confluence of the Mara’s four game-viewing regions, drive through the famed reserve.
Accommodation:
Mara Intrepids
Meals Planed:
Breakfast
Explore a region bestowed with over 500 square miles of savannas, woodlands and tree-fringed rivers on morning and afternoon game drives. You may observe crocodiles basking in the sun, see ever-alert hippos wallowing in muddy water and catch the antics of mischievous monkeys overhead. Watch, too, as African elephants rumble along the forest edge and giraffes snatch leaves from branches high above.
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals Planed:
B.L
Venture forth on a morning game drive. After lunch, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities:
Set Out on a Guided Bird Walk for the opportunity to spot some of the nearly 500 species of birds in the region.Make Beads with the Maasai, learning the craft of beading from tribal members and creating your own jewelry.Throw the Rungu with Maasai Warriors, testing your skills with their traditional wooden hunting club.
Then, go on a late-afternoon game drive for a final look at the Mara’s treasures. Later, enjoy a Scenic Sundowner, sipping traditional cocktails while marveling at the incredible open plains just before dusk — a relaxing prelude to a memorable farewell dinner with your fellow guests.
Accommodation:
Mara Intrepids
Meals Planed:
Breakfast,lunch,dinner
Return to Nairobi. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in a reserved dayroom before your international departure flight home.
Accommodation:
Nairobi Serena Hotel (dayroom)
Meals Planed:
B.L
Cancelation Procedure
10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 30 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 30 days of departure..
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Payment Procedure
A deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 30 days prior departure. For any bookings within 30days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
Include
Park fees
Conservation Fees
All activities (unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
A professional driver/guide.
All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
Roundtrip airport transfer
All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water on all days.
Exclude
International flights
Increases in park fees where applicable
Visa and passport fees
Personal items
(tipping guideline
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
