12-Day Tanzania and Kenya Big Five Safari
The 12-Day Tanzania and Kenya Big Five Safari offers an extraordinary journey through East Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations. Explore Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before crossing into Kenya to experience the Maasai Mara and Amboseli National Park. This safari focuses on spotting the Big Five lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos while enjoying luxury lodges, tented camps, and expert-guided game drives. It’s perfect for wildlife enthusiasts seeking a complete East African safari experience.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private driver-guide will meet you. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha to rest and enjoy a briefing on the upcoming safari. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and baobab trees. Spend the day on game drives spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. Conduct morning and afternoon game drives along the lake and in the surrounding forested areas. Transfer to a lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot rhinos, elephants, lions, and hippos in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Drive to the Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop for lunch along the way and enjoy an afternoon game drive upon arrival. Watch for predators, wildebeest, and zebra herds before checking into your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the central Serengeti, observing wildlife in their natural habitats. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Serengeti – Isebania Border – Maasai Mara
After breakfast, drive to the Isebania border and complete immigration formalities before entering Kenya. Continue to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and check into your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Spend the day on safari in Maasai Mara, home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, and other wildlife. Between July and October, witness the dramatic Great Migration river crossings. Picnic lunch during the game drive and evening return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake teeming with wildlife. Take a boat ride to view hippos and water birds, and enjoy a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes and antelopes. Dinner and overnight stay at a lakeside lodge.
Day 10: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
Travel to Amboseli National Park at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Afternoon game drive with panoramic views of elephants against the snow-capped mountain backdrop. Dinner and overnight stay in a luxury lodge or tented camp.
Day 11: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli
Spend a full day in Amboseli, capturing stunning wildlife photography and enjoying close encounters with elephants, lions, and giraffes. Afternoon and evening game drives offer perfect opportunities to spot the Big Five. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12: Amboseli – Nairobi Departure
After breakfast and a final morning game drive, transfer to Nairobi for your onward flight or hotel drop-off. Your 12-Day Tanzania and Kenya Big Five Safari concludes with unforgettable memories of East Africa’s wildlife and landscapes.
Trip Includes
- Airport transfers in Arusha and Nairobi
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation in lodges and luxury tented camps
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner during safari
- National park entrance and conservation fees
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- All government taxes and service charges
Trip Excludes
- International flights
- Tanzania and Kenya visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs, and laundry
Book Your 12-Day Tanzania and Kenya Big Five Safari
Experience the ultimate East African safari, from Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro to Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Amboseli. Luxury accommodations, expert guides, and thrilling game drives make this the perfect Big Five adventure.
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