Maasai Village Visit
A Maasai village visit may be requested separately during the Masai Mara section. Any fee and timing must be confirmed before travel.
12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari
12 Days Combined Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Travel through seven major Kenya and Tanzania wildlife areas over twelve days, beginning with the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli before continuing across the border to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire.
Safari Overview
This twelve-day Kenya and Tanzania itinerary begins with two nights in the Masai Mara before continuing to Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Park.
A full Amboseli wildlife-viewing day is followed by the cross-border journey through Namanga to Arusha.
The Tanzania section continues through Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before travelling onward to Serengeti National Park.
The route then continues from the Serengeti to Tarangire National Park and later returns to Arusha.
The final day provides the planned road journey back to Nairobi, while a flight to Zanzibar may be requested as a separately quoted alternative.
Wildlife sightings, predator encounters, flamingo numbers, rhino sightings, mountain visibility and migration movements remain natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Safari Highlights
- Begin with two nights in the Masai Mara.
- Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park.
- Travel from Lake Nakuru to Amboseli.
- Spend a full wildlife-viewing day in Amboseli.
- Cross into Tanzania through Namanga and continue to Arusha.
- Explore Lake Manyara National Park.
- Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Travel from Ngorongoro into Serengeti National Park.
- Continue from the Serengeti to Tarangire National Park.
- Return from Tarangire to Arusha.
- Finish the planned road journey in Nairobi on Day 12.
- Combine seven wildlife destinations across two countries.
Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi → Masai Mara
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Depart Nairobi and travel toward the Masai Mara.
The journey may include a Rift Valley viewpoint stop and lunch according to the confirmed programme.
After arrival and check-in, continue with an afternoon or evening wildlife-viewing drive if timing permits.
- Meals
- Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp or similar
- Day 2
Masai Mara
Full-Day Masai Mara Wildlife Viewing
Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara with your driver-guide and picnic lunch.
The exact game-drive route depends on wildlife movements and current conditions.
An optional Maasai village visit may be requested separately at an additional cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp or similar
The Masai Mara opens the Kenya wildlife section of this twelve-day route before the journey continues to Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. - Day 3
Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Begin with an early wildlife-viewing opportunity if timing allows before leaving the Masai Mara.
Return for breakfast and continue toward Lake Nakuru with lunch during the journey.
Arrive later for the confirmed overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- CityMax Hotel or similar
- Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park → Amboseli
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli
After breakfast, enter Lake Nakuru National Park for the planned wildlife-viewing programme.
The park is important for rhino conservation and birdlife, but individual rhino sightings and flamingo numbers cannot be guaranteed.
Later, leave Nakuru and continue toward Amboseli for the confirmed overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Kimana Campsite or similar
The route moves from Lake Nakuru toward Amboseli before a full wildlife-viewing day in the park. - Day 5
Amboseli National Park
Full-Day Amboseli Wildlife Viewing
Spend the day wildlife viewing in Amboseli National Park with a picnic lunch according to the confirmed programme.
Elephant sightings remain natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Views of Mount Kilimanjaro depend on weather, cloud and visibility conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Kimana Campsite or similar
Amboseli provides a full wildlife-viewing day before the safari crosses into Tanzania through Namanga, while mountain visibility always depends on conditions. - Day 6
Amboseli → Namanga → Arusha
Amboseli to Arusha
Leave the Amboseli area and travel toward the Namanga border.
Complete the required immigration procedures before continuing into Tanzania.
Travel onward to Arusha and proceed to your confirmed accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch; Dinner Arrangements Confirmed Separately
- Overnight
- Arusha hotel as confirmed
- Day 7
Arusha → Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, leave Arusha and travel toward Lake Manyara National Park.
Spend the day wildlife viewing according to current conditions and the driver's route.
Flamingos, predators and tree-climbing lion behaviour cannot be guaranteed.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- Panorama Campsite or similar
- Day 8
Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro
Leave the Lake Manyara area and continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Proceed with the confirmed crater-area programme according to timing and current access arrangements.
Later, continue to your confirmed accommodation.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- Simba Campsite or similar
The Tanzania route continues from Lake Manyara into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before travelling onward to the Serengeti. - Day 9
Ngorongoro Conservation Area → Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro to Serengeti
After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro area and travel toward Serengeti National Park.
Enter the Serengeti and continue with wildlife viewing as timing and conditions permit.
Proceed later to your confirmed accommodation.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- Seronera Campsite or similar
- Day 10
Serengeti National Park → Tarangire National Park
Serengeti to Tarangire
After breakfast, leave the Serengeti and travel toward Tarangire National Park.
Continue with the planned Tarangire wildlife-viewing programme as timing and current conditions allow.
Proceed later to your confirmed accommodation.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- Panorama Campsite or similar accommodation as confirmed
Tarangire forms the final major wildlife stage of Package 25 before the journey returns through Arusha to Nairobi. - Day 11
Tarangire National Park → Arusha
Tarangire to Arusha
Begin with another Tarangire wildlife-viewing opportunity if timing and park conditions allow.
Later, leave the park and travel toward Arusha.
Proceed to the confirmed Arusha accommodation.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- Arusha hotel as confirmed
- Day 12
Arusha → Nairobi
Arusha to Nairobi
After breakfast, begin the planned road journey from Arusha toward Nairobi.
Complete the required border procedures during the journey.
Arrival and final drop-off in Nairobi are arranged according to the confirmed booking.
A flight from Arusha to Zanzibar may be requested as a separately quoted alternative to the road return.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- None
Accommodation
The approved catalogue describes Package 25 as a budget-camping programme.
The legacy itinerary uses a mixture of budget safari camps, city hotels and campsites across Kenya and Tanzania.
Properties identified in the historical programme include Miti Mingi Eco Camp, CityMax Hotel, Kimana Campsite, an Arusha hotel, Panorama Campsite, Simba Campsite and Seronera Campsite or similar accommodation.
All properties remain subject to availability and must be reconfirmed before travel.
Pricing
The approved catalogue publishes a Camp / Budget range for this twelve-day package. Lodge / Mid-range remains On Request.
- Camp / Budget
- USD 2,000–2,250
- Lodge / Mid-range
- On Request
The approved catalogue does not establish a per-person charging basis, room occupancy basis, child rate or precise seasonal date bands for this range.
What's Included
- Safari transport arrangements specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Kenya safari van and Tanzania 4×4 arrangements as confirmed.
- Park and conservation-area entrance fees for the included route.
- Accommodation specified in the final programme.
- Wildlife-viewing drives described in the itinerary.
- Meals specifically included in the confirmed booking.
- Professional driver-guide services.
- Cross-border travel arrangements stated in the final programme.
- Applicable statutory charges included in the package.
What's Not Included
- Visa and immigration costs.
- International or regional flights unless specifically quoted.
- Personal travel or medical insurance.
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks unless specifically included.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Balloon safari unless quoted.
- Maasai village visit unless specifically included.
- Personal purchases.
- Any service not specifically listed as included.
Optional Experiences
Alternative Arusha-to-Zanzibar Flight
The historical programme mentions a flight to Zanzibar as an alternative to returning to Nairobi on Day 12. Any such flight must be quoted and confirmed separately.
Important Notes
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
- Masai Mara predator sightings, migration events and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
- Lake Nakuru rhino sightings and flamingo numbers cannot be guaranteed.
- Amboseli elephant sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Mount Kilimanjaro visibility cannot be guaranteed.
- Lake Manyara flamingos, predators and tree-climbing lion behaviour cannot be guaranteed.
- Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Do not call Ngorongoro a national park.
- Serengeti migration activity cannot be guaranteed.
- Tarangire elephant or predator sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- The legacy Tarangire-to-Arusha text contains Serengeti-specific wording that has not been carried into this rebuilt itinerary.
- Camp / Budget is USD 2,000–2,250.
- Lodge / Mid-range is On Request.
- The numeric range must not be described as per person unless the charging basis is separately confirmed.
- Final operating format must be confirmed before booking.
Who This Safari Is Best For
This itinerary suits travellers who want a broad Kenya and Tanzania circuit covering seven wildlife areas within twelve days.
It adds Tarangire after the Serengeti while retaining Kenya stages in the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli.
Why Choose This 12-Day Combined Safari?
Package 25 covers a broader route than the shorter cross-border programmes.
The journey combines three Kenya wildlife stages with Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire in Tanzania before the return through Arusha.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which destinations are included?
The itinerary includes the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Tarangire.
How do we travel from Kenya to Tanzania?
The itinerary travels from Amboseli through Namanga toward Arusha. Final vehicle and border arrangements must be confirmed before travel.
Are rhinos guaranteed at Lake Nakuru?
No. Individual wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Are Kilimanjaro views guaranteed in Amboseli?
No. Visibility depends on weather and cloud conditions.
Will we definitely see tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara?
No. Wildlife behaviour cannot be guaranteed.
Is Ngorongoro a national park?
No. Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Is the Great Migration guaranteed?
No. Serengeti migration movements vary naturally with season and conditions.
Does this itinerary include Tarangire?
Yes. The locked itinerary travels from the Serengeti to Tarangire before returning to Arusha.
What is the Camp / Budget price?
The approved catalogue range is USD 2,000–2,250.
Can we finish in Zanzibar?
A flight from Arusha to Zanzibar may be requested as a separately quoted alternative to returning to Nairobi.
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