Kenya & Tanzania Combined
12 Days Lake Nakuru · Masai Mara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Tarangire · Amboseli
Overview
About this safari
The ultimate cross-border grand tour spanning Kenya's and Tanzania's greatest national parks — twelve days, six legendary destinations, two countries, one unforgettable journey.
From the flamingos of Lake Nakuru to the Big Five plains of the Maasai Mara, the endless Serengeti, the crater floor of Ngorongoro, the baobabs of Tarangire and the Kilimanjaro-framed elephants of Amboseli.
This is the East African safari at its fullest — every habitat, every flagship park, every iconic experience.
Highlights
What you'll experience
- Six iconic national parks in two countries
- Lake Nakuru flamingos and rhino
- Maasai Mara Big Five and migration
- Serengeti's endless plains
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Tarangire's elephant herds and baobabs
- Amboseli's elephants framed by Kilimanjaro
Day by Day
Itinerary
Day 1 - Nairobi → Lake Nakuru NP
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive into the Great Rift Valley. Afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru — flamingos, white rhino and Rothschild's giraffe.
Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Lake Nakuru area lodgeDay 2 - Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
Morning game drive in Nakuru, then transfer south-west to the Maasai Mara via Narok. Afternoon game drive on the Mara plains.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Maasai Mara lodge / campDay 3 - Maasai Mara — full day
A full day of game drives across the Mara with picnic lunch. Lion, cheetah, leopard and (in season) the wildebeest river crossings.
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Maasai Mara lodge / campDay 4 - Maasai Mara → Serengeti (via Isebania border)
Cross the border at Isebania into Tanzania and drive into the Serengeti via the western corridor. Afternoon game drive en route to camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Serengeti lodge / campDay 5 - Serengeti — central plains
Full day game drives in the Seronera region — kopjes, riverine forests and open plains.
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Serengeti lodge / campDay 6 - Serengeti continued
Another full day in the Serengeti. Optional dawn balloon safari (extra cost).
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Serengeti lodge / campDay 7 - Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater rim
Morning game drive, then transfer to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Stay on the crater rim with sweeping views.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Ngorongoro rim lodgeDay 8 - Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive
Descend into the crater for a full game drive. The crater floor holds one of the world's densest wildlife concentrations, including the endangered black rhino.
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Ngorongoro rim lodgeDay 9 - Ngorongoro → Tarangire National Park
Drive south to Tarangire, famous for huge elephant herds and ancient baobabs. Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Tarangire lodge / campDay 10 - Tarangire → Amboseli (Kenya, via Namanga border)
Long drive north, crossing back into Kenya at the Namanga border post. Continue to Amboseli National Park beneath Mt Kilimanjaro.
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Amboseli lodgeDay 11 - Amboseli — full day
Full day game drives in Amboseli, famous for its elephants framed against Mt Kilimanjaro. Excellent for photography in the clear morning light.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Amboseli lodgeDay 12 - Amboseli → Nairobi
Morning game drive, then drive back to Nairobi for afternoon drop-off or onward flight.
Breakfast
What's Included
- All park entrance fees
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle / van with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full board accommodation on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Cross-border transfer logistics
- All Tanzania and Kenya park fees
What's Excluded
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for guides, drivers and camp staff
- Personal items (laundry, phone, curios)
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits)
- Tanzania and Kenya visa fees
- Optional Serengeti balloon safari
Good to Know
Before you travel
Best time to travel
Jun–Oct for migration in the Mara and dry-season game-viewing across both countries.
What to pack
Soft duffel bag (no hard cases for charter weight limits), layered clothing, binoculars, camera with zoom.
Fitness level
Easy to moderate. Several long driving days between parks.
Frequently Asked
Questions about this safari
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