Essence of Kenya and Tanzania

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Kenya and Tanzania, as top destinations for authentic game safaris, draw travelers from all over the world, particularly wildlife enthusiasts. This 11-day trip from Nairobi to Arusha will reveal the essence of Kenya and Tanzania.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy Bird watching in Lake Nakuru and Lake Manyara
    • Seek out the Big Five footprints inside Maasai Mara and Serengeti
    • Explore Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch

What's this trip about?

    Kenya and Tanzania, as top destinations for authentic game safaris, draw travelers from all over the world, particularly wildlife enthusiasts. This 11-day trip from Nairobi to Arusha will reveal the essence of Kenya and Tanzania.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNairobi
End CityArusha

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Photography

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • Entrance fees for the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
    • Accommodation
    • Transfers and guides for sightseeing as listed in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival - Nairobi

Overnight: Nairobi

Welcome to Kenya, one of the best safari destinations in the world for getting up close with a wide range of wildlife!

After meeting your representative at Jomo Kenyatta International, take a private transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy some free time.

Day 2 Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park (B, L, D)

Overnight: Lake Nakuru National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park this morning, about 3 hours away. Take a break along the way at the designated viewpoint to take in the panoramic views of the Eastern arm of the Great Rif...

Day 3 Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara National Reserve (B, L, D)

Overnight: Maasai Mara National Reserve Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue your journey to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Maasai Mara, along with the neighboring Serengeti, is where the spectacular Great Migration takes place yearly.

Arrive abou...

Day 4 Maasai Mara National Reserve (B, L, D)

Overnight: Maasai Mara National Reserve Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A full-day safari inside the reserve will bring you into a true Animal Kingdom. You may find herds of wildebeest eating grass at leisure, a leopard's head appearing in the grass, an elephant family splashed by the river, and so on. Just keep an eye out for the grounds, trees, and shrubs ahead of you.

Day 5 Maasai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi (B)

Overnight: Nairobi Meal: Breakfast

Embark on a return drive to Nairobi. The rest of the day is at leisure - whether you’d like to lounge by the pool or go out to explore some top attractions like the National Museum of Kenya.

Day 6 Nairobi - Arusha - Lake Manyara (B, L, D)

Overnight: Lake Manyara Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Namanga Border Town to clear customs and immigration formalities. Meet your tour guide in Tanzania and then proceed to Arusha Town for lunch. Later, drive another two hours to your lodge in the Lake Manyara Area.

Day 7 Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park (B, L, D)

Overnight: Serengeti National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise early to do a morning game drive in the Lake Manyara National Park. It's a popular tourist destination in Tanzania because of its large flocks of flamingos, rare tree- climbing lions, and v...

Day 8 Serengeti National Park (B, L, D)

Overnight: Serengeti National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A full-day safari within the park will provide you with a unique experience not found in the Maasai Mara. Despite being part of the Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem, the Serengeti is larger and less visited, with more diverse landscapes and habitats.

Day 9 Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area (B, L, D)

Overnight: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Get up for the final morning game viewing drive, followed by lunch at the lodge. Afterward, head to Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area for the night. Stop along the way to see the Olduvai Gorge, a rich archaeological site where the earliest known evidence of the human species is said to have been discovered.

Day 10 Ngorongoro Conservation Area (B, L, D)

Overnight: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ngorongoro Crater, formed around two and a half million years ago when large volcanoes erupted and collapsed on their own, is now "the Garden of Eden" for approximately 30,000 animals. It i...

Day 11 Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Arusha, Departure (B, L)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Embark on the 4-hour drive back to Arusha for lunch. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Time to say goodbye to Africa.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,092
Price per day$736
Last Updated: 2/19/2025

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flight arrival in Nairobi or departure from Arusha
    • Visa Application & Visa Fee
    • Payment Transaction Fee
    • Gratuities to the guides and drivers
    • Travel Insurance
    • Personal Expenses or any other item not listed in the itinerary
    • Excess Baggage Charge for flight
    • Optional Activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests

Accommodation

  • Nairobi: Eka Hotel Nairobi or similar
  • Lake Nakuru National Park: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
  • Lake Manyara: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge or similar
  • Serengeti National Park: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or similar
  • Ngorongoro Crater: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or similar
Note: is shared in double/twin room. Single supplement applies.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
TS-TS-AF-002

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