11-Day Combined Tanzania & Kenya Safari
Overview
A Combined Tanzania & Kenya Safari is the ultimate East African adventure, taking you through some of the most famous wildlife destinations in both countries. This exciting 11-day journey combines the wildlife-rich plains of Kenya with the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania, giving you the opportunity to experience the very best of African safari travel. From the Big Five in the Masai Mara to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, every day brings new wildlife encounters and unforgettable scenery.
Your Combined Tanzania & Kenya Safari begins in Kenya’s famous Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Here, you enjoy incredible game drives while searching for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, and many other animals. The adventure continues to Lake Nakuru National Park, a sanctuary for endangered rhinos and a paradise for bird lovers.
The safari then takes you to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After exploring Kenya’s top wildlife parks, you cross into Tanzania through the Namanga border and continue to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
The Tanzanian section of your Combined Tanzania & Kenya Safari includes Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Lake Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions and birdlife, while the Serengeti offers some of the finest game viewing in Africa. The Ngorongoro Crater provides a unique wildlife experience within a collapsed volcanic caldera that supports an incredible concentration of animals.
This safari is perfect for travelers seeking diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, cultural experiences, and unforgettable safari moments. By the end of this Combined Tanzania & Kenya Safari, you will have explored two remarkable countries and witnessed some of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders.
Tour Plan
Your Combined Tanzania & Kenya Safari starts in Nairobi, where you meet your safari guide and begin the drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for spectacular views and photographs.
After lunch in Narok Town, continue to the reserve and arrive in the afternoon. Enjoy your first exciting game drive as you search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and many other animals.
Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
Spend the entire day exploring the famous Masai Mara. After breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full day of wildlife viewing.
The reserve offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five as well as cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. If visiting during the migration season, you may witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras moving across the plains.
Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp.
After breakfast, leave the Masai Mara and travel toward Lake Nakuru. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, and Mount Longonot.
Arrive in Nakuru in the evening and check in at City Max Hotel. Relax and prepare for the next day's adventure.
Dinner and overnight at City Max Hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famous for its rhino sanctuary and rich birdlife.
You may see black and white rhinos, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, baboons, and many bird species before continuing your journey to Amboseli National Park.
Arrive in Amboseli in the evening and check in at Nyati Safari Camp.
Dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari Camp.
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park. This destination is famous for its large elephant herds and incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
During your game drives, look out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, and many species of birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari Camp.
After breakfast, enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro before departing for the Namanga border crossing.
After completing immigration procedures, continue to Arusha in Tanzania. Upon arrival, transfer to Charity Hotel and enjoy some free time to relax.
Overnight at Charity Hotel.
After breakfast, begin the Tanzanian section of your Combined Tanzania & Kenya Safari with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy a game drive through the park as you search for tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, buffaloes, hippos, and flamingos. The park is also home to more than 350 bird species.
Dinner and overnight at Fanaka Campsite.
After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on your way to Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations and is known for its endless plains and large concentrations of animals. Enjoy a game drive upon arrival and search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and buffaloes.
Dinner and overnight at Seronera Camp.
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before continuing toward Ngorongoro.
As you travel through the park, continue spotting wildlife and enjoying the incredible landscapes. Arrive at the crater rim in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Simba Camp.
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
The crater is home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and the rare black rhino. The wildlife density here is among the highest in Africa, making it one of the highlights of any Combined Tanzania & Kenya Safari.
After lunch, return to Arusha for an overnight stay at Charity Hotel.
After breakfast, board the shuttle bus back to Nairobi. Enjoy views of the countryside as you cross the border and return to Kenya.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or evening and transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Combined Tanzania & Kenya Safari.
