12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Embark on an incredible 12-day Kenya and Tanzania safari, starting in Nairobi and exploring the best parks for a wildlife-rich experience. This budget-friendly package covers Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, offering a blend of thrilling game drives, stunning landscapes, and cultural encounters. Tailored for individual travelers, you’ll join others on the same itinerary, creating shared memories across two nations’ iconic wildernesses.

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
Pickup between 7:00 AM and 7:20 AM from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your hotel, with introductions to fellow tourists and the safari driver guide. Depart with stopovers at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Narok town, arriving at Masai Mara Game Reserve for a hot lunch and check-in at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. Enjoy a late afternoon introductory game drive until sunset, then return for dinner and overnight on a lunch-and-dinner plan. Included: Transport, accommodation, lunch, dinner, game drive, park fees.

Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
After an African breakfast at the camp, depart for a full-day game viewing with multiple stopovers for up-close wildlife encounters. Explore the Mara River, a highlight of the great migration (July to October), with a guided nature walk to see hippos and crocodiles. Break for a picnic lunch in the wilderness, continuing game drives until late evening. Return to Masai Mara Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight on a full-board basis. Included: Accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Start with an optional Maasai village visit to interact with warriors, children, and women, enjoying cultural dances and survival stories (0900–1000 hrs departure). Drive via Narok town, with a hot lunch en route and an optional stop at Lake Naivasha for a boat ride or nature walk ($20 extra). Arrive at Nakuru Sopa Lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight on a full-board basis. Included: Transport, accommodation, all meals, park fees.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive, spotting pink flamingos, black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and more along the alkaline lake shore. Exit by 10:00 AM, drive to Amboseli via Nairobi with a lunch stopover, arriving before sunset at Amboseli Sopa Lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight on a full-board basis. Included: Transport, accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 5: Amboseli National Park
Breakfast followed by a short nature walk to view giraffes and Mount Kilimanjaro. Depart before 9:00 AM with packed picnic lunches for a full-day game drive, visiting observation points and swamp areas where elephants bathe. Return to Amboseli Sopa Lodge in the late evening for dinner and overnight on a full-board basis. Included: Accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 6: Amboseli to Namanga to Arusha
Early breakfast and check-out for a morning game drive en route to Namanga border, aiming for at least 2 hours of viewing (exit time depends on Day 5 entry). After immigration, take a shuttle to Arusha, arriving before 2:00 PM. Transfer to Charity Hotel for dinner and overnight on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Included: Transport, accommodation, breakfast, lunch.

Day 7: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Pickup from Charity Hotel to begin the Tanzania leg, driving 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, spotting large elephant herds and baobab trees, with a picnic lunch break. Exit and drive to Tarangire Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight on a full-board basis. Included: Transport, accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 8: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Breakfast and check-out around 9:00 AM, driving to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservancy gate for registration. Pass through changing vegetation and Masai grazing areas, arriving at Serengeti gate for lunch. Continue with a game drive en route to Serengeti Simba Lodge for dinner and overnight on a full-board basis. Included: Transport, accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 9: Serengeti Safari Experience
Explore Serengeti’s endless plains, tracking the wildebeest and zebra migration followed by lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Visit the Serengeti Kopjes for pride sightings, breaking for a picnic lunch. Continue game drives until late evening, returning to Serengeti Simba Lodge for dinner and overnight on a full-board basis. Included: Accommodation, all meals, game drive, park fees.

Day 10: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservancy Area
Early morning game drive until 11:00 AM, return for brunch, check out, and enjoy a game drive en route. Exit Serengeti by 3:00 PM, with an optional Olduvai Gorge museum visit or stopover. Arrive at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp in the late evening for dinner and overnight on a brunch-and-dinner plan. Included: Accommodation, brunch, dinner, game drive, park fees.

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Early breakfast at 6:00 AM, departing by 6:30 AM to descend the Ngorongoro Crater rim for a relaxed safari, spotting black rhinos, elephants, and flamingos. Ascend around noon, drive to Simba Campsite for a hot lunch, then continue to Arusha, arriving between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM at a hotel for dinner and overnight on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Included: Transport, accommodation, breakfast, lunch, game drive, park fees.

Day 12: Departure
After breakfast, choose a transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport, Arusha Airport, or a 5–6-hour drive to Nairobi via Namanga. In Nairobi, arrange a drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or a hotel, concluding your safari with memories of East Africa’s wild beauty. Included: Transport, accommodation, breakfast.

Pricing Per Person Sharing From:

• 1 Pax: USD 6,650

• 2 Pax: USD 4,450

• 4 Pax: USD 3,800

• 6 Pax: USD 3,550

Validity

• 1st June 2025 to 31st December 2025 (High Season)

• Note: Low season rates (1st Jan 2026 to 31st May 2026) are not specified in the document.

What’s Included

• Transport on a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

• Entrance fees for above-mentioned safari destinations

• Meals as mentioned by itinerary

• Professional and knowledgeable driver guide

• Bottled drinking water while on safari

• Game drives as per the itinerary

• Transfer upon arrival and after safari

• Accommodations on camps/lodges as mentioned

What’s Excluded

• Tipping to safari crews, the guide, the cook or chef, and porters

• Documentation required for entrance in Kenya and Tanzania

• Things of personal nature use and personal travel insurance

• Any activity not mentioned on the above itinerary

• Pocket money for purchase of souvenirs

• Drinks such as alcoholics and soft drinks

Contact for Bookings & Inquiries

• WhatsApp: +254732259003

• Call: +254793822433

• Email: bookings@evaratravelescapes.com

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