11 Days Kenya and Tanzania Premier Parks Safari

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Overview

11 Days – Kenya & Tanzania Premier Parks Safari

This 11-day safari is designed for travelers seeking an immersive and comprehensive East African adventure, combining Kenya’s iconic savannahs with Tanzania’s legendary northern parks. The journey offers a blend of thrilling wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural experiences while providing comfort in luxury lodges and tented camps.

Highlights of the Safari

  • Maasai Mara National Reserve (Kenya): Witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebras, predators in action, and the Big Five in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Optional hot air balloon rides offer panoramic views of the Mara plains.
  • Amboseli National Park (Kenya): Famous for large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers a picturesque setting for game drives and photography.
  • Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania): Explore this smaller yet diverse park, known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and abundant birdlife.
  • Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania): Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, home to a dense concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, zebras, and hippos.
  • Serengeti National Park (Tanzania): Discover endless plains teeming with wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and, seasonally, the spectacular Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.
  • Cultural Encounters: Interact with Maasai communities along the way to learn about local traditions, dress, and lifestyles.

Additional Experiences

  • Expert-Guided Game Drives: Morning and afternoon drives maximize wildlife sightings and photographic opportunities.
  • Luxury & Comfort: Stay in handpicked lodges and tented camps that offer comfort, stunning views, and an authentic safari experience.
  • Photography & Wildlife Observation: Ideal for wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts, with opportunities to capture Africa’s iconic animals in their natural habitats.

Included/Excluded

  • Transport on custom made 8 seater tour van ideal for game viewing and photography
  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
  • Bottled water during game drives
  • Full board accommodation whilst on safari
  • Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing
  • All applicable Game Park Entrance Fees
  • Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
  • Round trip transport
  • Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver
  • Optional activities
  • Gratuities and tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
  • Personal and Luggage insurance
  • Accommodations in Nairobi
  • Personal Expenses
  • Drinks
  • Laundry
  • Tips
  • International Airfare

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Arrival Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • Activities:

    • Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel.

    • Safari briefing and discussion of itinerary with your guide.

    • Optional visit to the Giraffe Centre or David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see baby elephants.

  • Accommodation: Luxury lodge/hotel in Nairobi.

  • Highlight: Introduction to Kenya’s wildlife and culture.

Day 02 Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
  • Travel: 4–5 hours’ drive or optional light aircraft transfer.

  • Activities:

    • Afternoon game drive in Amboseli, renowned for its large elephant herds.

    • Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

    • Wildlife spotting: elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and buffalo.

  • Accommodation: Luxury lodge or tented camp with views of Kilimanjaro.

  • Highlight: Iconic African scenery with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop.

Day 03 Amboseli National Park
  • Activities:

    • Full-day game drives, including early morning and late afternoon sessions.

    • Optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about Maasai traditions.

    • Photography opportunities in golden sunrise and sunset lighting.

  • Accommodation: Same lodge or camp.

  • Highlight: Immersive wildlife experience and cultural interaction.

Day 04 - 06 Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • ravel: 5–6 hours’ drive or light aircraft to Maasai Mara.

  • Activities:

    • Morning and evening game drives in the world-famous Maasai Mara.

    • Look out for the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos.

    • Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast.

    • Visit a local Maasai village for cultural exchange.

  • Accommodation: Luxury tented camp or lodge within or near the reserve.

  • Highlight: Unmatched wildlife diversity and potential sightings of the Great Migration (July–October).

Day 07 Maasai Mara – Crossing into Tanzania / Serengeti National Park
  • Travel: Drive to the border (Isebania/Namanga) and enter Tanzania, continuing to Serengeti National Park.

  • Activities:

    • Afternoon game drive en route.

    • Scenic views of the Serengeti plains.

  • Accommodation: Luxury lodge or mobile tented camp in central Serengeti.

  • Highlight: Entering Tanzania and experiencing Serengeti’s vast, wildlife-rich landscapes.

Day 08 - 09 Serengeti National Park
  • Activities:

    • Morning and evening game drives in Serengeti’s central and southern regions.

    • Wildlife viewing: lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, wildebeests, and zebras.

    • Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise for a bird’s-eye view of the savannah.

    • Guided walking safaris near the camp for photography and nature appreciation.

  • Accommodation: Luxury tented camp or lodge.

  • Highlight: Epic wildlife encounters and endless plains of the Serengeti.

Day 10 Ngorongoro Crater
  • Travel: 3–4 hours’ drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Activities:

    • Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive.

    • Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.

    • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater.

    • Optional visit to a local Maasai village on the crater rim.

  • Accommodation: Lodge or luxury camp overlooking the crater.

  • Highlight: UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the densest wildlife habitats in Africa.

Day 11 Lake Manyara – Return to Arusha
  • Travel: 2–3 hours’ drive to Lake Manyara, followed by transfer to Arusha.

  • Activities:

    • Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos.

    • Optional bird-watching and photography.

    • Afternoon return to Arusha, with transfer to hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

  • Highlight: Conclude the safari with scenic lake and wildlife experiences.

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