13 Days safari Kenya and Tanzania package – Big Adventure
13 Days safari Kenya and Tanzania package is the perfect way to witness the mind-blowing Wildebeest Migration when thundering across the vast plains of Serengeti & Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.
Serengeti Masai Mara ecosystem is probably the oldest ecosystem on earth, we offer best & affordable safari in Kenya & Tanzania. This package will include other Iconic East African safari Parks of Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania & Amboseli National Park in Kenya. 10 Days safari Kenya and Tanzania
Itinerary Highlight
- Day 1: Nairobi To Lake Bogoria
- Day 2: Lake Bogoria To Lake Naivasha
- Day 3: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Day 4: Full Day Masai Mara Game Reserve Safari
- Day 5 – 6: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
- Day 7: Full Day Game Drive in the vast Serengeti Plains
- Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Day 9: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Tarangire National Park
- Day 10: Full Day Game View In Tarangire National Park
- Day 11: Arusha – Amboseli National Park Safari
- Day 12: Full Day Game Drive at Amboseli National Park
- Day 13: Amboseli – back to Nairobi
Day 1: Nairobi To Lake Bogoria
After Arrival, leave Nairobi en route to Lake Bogoria, this is a saline, alkaline lake that lies in a volcanic in a half-graben basin south of Kenya, the lake had been known in the past as the jewel of Rift Valley, the most beautiful view in Africa which is set in the acacia surroundings of the floor of the great rift valley, view the lesser flamingoes which are of the larger population in this lake. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort
Day 2: Lake Bogoria To Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha with your lunch being served en route. Your arrival in Naivasha will be in the early afternoon when you will proceed for an afternoon game drive in Hell’s Gate National Park. Lake Naivasha is the perfect place for an amazing boat safari in between groups of hippos and flamingos! On the shores, you might see zebras, wildebeests and giraffes. After that, you experience walking amongst them as you take a guided walking safari on Crescent Island (the ‘hidden gem of Naivasha’) in the middle of the lake. It is a truly atmospheric place, where you might find some familiar settings as it was the primary filming location for the 1985 romantic drama Out of Africa.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Day 3: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara Game Reserve
On this day we pick you up at your hotel drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve. The driving is across Great East African Rift Valley & across many villages all the way to the main gate. Arrive at Masai Mara Game Reserve in early afternoon & check in at Zebra Pains Mara Camp then hot lunch & some rest before start your afternoon game viewing in the vast Masai Mara plains search for big cats & Great wildebeest Migration (depending on traveling dates). Other animal to be seen are herds of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, warthog & many more. Late afternoon returns back to your camp for dinner & overnight.
Meals Plan: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast included
Overnight at Zebra Plains Mara Camp in Masai Mara
Day 4: Full Day Masai Mara Game Reserve Safari
After breakfast at the camp as early as 06:30 am depart the camp for an early morning game drive which can allow you to spot cat family on the road as they try to avoid morning mist. Famous Masai Mara Game Reserve is home to many animal species which include herds of buffalo, zebra, giraffe, warthog, topi, hartebeest and others. You may also expect to see rich many including lion, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals & the ever-mysterious leopard in which Masai Mara is also famous for.
Serengeti Masai Mara ecosystem is probably the oldest ecosystem of all in the world & here is where the Great Wildebeest Migration start crossing Mara River in middle July to September & spend the months of October before starting their way back to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Mara River crossing can also be observed if traveling at this time however, this is by share lucky as the crossing days are quite unpredictable.
Masai Mara Game Reserve is still worth a visit with or without The Great Wildebeest Migration as it is rich in other wildlife. In the afternoon you will break for lunch & some rest before embark on your sunset game drive. Late afternoon before or during sunset return back to your camp for diner & later campfire & overnight,
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Overnight at Zebra Plains Mara Camp in Masai Mara
Apart from game viewing in the vast plains of the Great Masai Mara Game Reserve you have (options at extra cost) a walking safari or Masai village visit where you can mingle with this indigenous tribe in Africa & share their life experience around this area. Hot air balloon safari over the vast Masai Mara plains can also be done at extra cost.
Day 5 – 6: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast depart for Serengeti National Park with en-route game all the way to Isebania border where you will make a brief stop for visa processing before entering Tanzania side. On Tanzania side border known as Sirare you will change safari vehicle and proceed from here with a Tanzanian registered safari vehicle and a safari guide from the Tanzania side this is according to the new laws.
The driving from here is through Nyamongo mining villages & Mugumu township towards the Serengeti National Park enter the park through Fort Ikoma Ranger post or Ikoma Gate depending on where your camp is located in the Serengeti. You will start your en-route game drive toward north Serengeti in search of Great wildebeest migration (if they are on this side), the big cats & many more. Late afternoon drive to HeritageTented Camp in north Serengeti for dinner & overnight.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Overnight at Serengeti heritage camp in north Serengeti.
Day 7: Full Day Game Drive in the vast Serengeti Plains
Spend 2 magical days in Serengeti! On these 2 days as early as 06:30 am with packed breakfast box & lunch box depart the camp for an early morning game drive in the vast plains of Serengeti. Early morning game drive can allow you to spot cat family on the road as they try to avoid morning mist. You can also see other nocturnal predators returning back from their long night of hunting or a group of lionesses organizing morning ambush. If the Great wildebeest will be on this side in this early morning you will go straight to where they are packed & spend much time with the herd while anticipating to see animal actions like fighting, hunting, eating even killing. Serengeti is still the best just as much as always with or without the migration herds.
Apart from wildebeest Migration you may also expect to spot herds of African elephant, buffalo, hippos, eland, warthog, topi, giraffe, leopard, serval cats, jackals, hyenas & others. Serengeti is also home to more than 500 bird species which include Ostrich, heron, secretary bird, stocks & many more. All our safari jeeps are equipped with VHF high frequency radio to easily locate the animals. Late afternoon before or during sunset return back to your camp for dinner, campfire & overnight.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Camp camp in north Serengeti,
Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast check out at the camp & depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), Start with a last game drive in Serengeti & en-route game drive toward Naabi Hills Gate & check into Ngorongoro side. Then drive across Malanja depression all the way to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge at the Crater rim. After check in you will spend your precious afternoon just relaxing & enjoying the great views of the crater floor from the rim. Or you can go for a guided nature walk at the Crater rim. (Please tell us when booking this trip so that we can include a Guided nature walk at the Crater rim in your package). Late afternoon is a sunset watch, dinner, campfire & overnight.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Overnight at the Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge at the Crater Rim or Ngorongoro Totillis camp
Day 9: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Tarangire National Park
On this day as early as 06:30 am leave the lodge & descent of 600 meters into the Crater floor for a wonderful game viewing. Ngorongoro Crater UNESCO’S World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Was formed some 3 million years ago due to eternal forces under the earth crust, the middle sunk down & left over 600 meters walls to form a larger Caldera mistakenly called Crater.
Supported by early around water supply & fodder Ngorongoro crater supports a larger number of wildlife which include herd’s wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, African elephant, warthog, eland, hippos, the rare black rhino & many more.
Another big play card in this picturesque Caldera is a denser population of predators which include lion, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals & the ever-elusive leopard which sometimes require binoculars eye to spot. Later you will drive to Lake Magadi a shallow but larger alkaline lake located at the Southwest corner of the Crater frequently visited by hippos & some aquatic birds which include colorful flamingos. Later in the afternoon ascend up the Crater rim & drive to Tarangire national park for overnight at Roika Tented Lodge
Day 10: Full Day Game View In Tarangire National Park
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and you will travel to the Tarangire National Park. This park with its huge baobab trees, the perennial Tarangire River and seasonal swamps is home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Animals gather at the river and you should be able to see elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, dik-diks, waterbucks, warthogs and reedbucks all year round. Furthermore, the park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen every once in a while, but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. After an extensive game drive, you will leave the park in the late afternoon and drive to Arusha for overnight at Golden Crest Hotel in Arusha bed and breakfast included
Day 11: Arusha – Amboseli National Park Safari
After breakfast on this day, you will depart for Amboseli National Park in Kenya and drive along beautiful landscapes, many masai village all the way to Namanga border where you will make a brief stop for passport stamping, then change the jeep & the driver just like in Isebania border before proceed to the Amboseli National Park & arrive at the Amboseli Serena Lodge during lunch time. After hot lunch and some rest, you will go for an afternoon game drive until late afternoon.
Then return back to your lodge during sunset for dinner, campfire & overnight.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge inside the Park
Day 12: Full Day Game Drive at Amboseli National Park
On this day we take you for an early morning game drive in this beautiful park at the base of Kilimanjaro Mountain. Then return back to the lodge for full breakfast & some rest before set out for an afternoon game viewing with packed lunch. Alternatively, you can do morning & sunset game with a break at midday for lunch and some relaxation at your lodge.
Amboseli National Park is home to the largest herds of giraffe, African elephant, buffalo, zebra, warthog & others. Predators can also be seen in this park which include lion, cheetahs, hyenas, Jackals and many bird species including the colorful flamingos. The scenic Kilimanjaro Mountain can be viewed in early morning or late afternoon.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Overnight Amboseli Serena Lodge inside the Park
Day 13: Amboseli – back to Nairobi
After breakfast transfer to Nairobi and dropped at Jomo Kenyatta international airport for your international flight back home.
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13 Days Safari Kenya and Tanzania Prices
The prices below are quoted based on staying in mid-range lodges and tented camps subject to customization with upgraded accommodation or even cheaper lodging options for this 10 Days safari Kenya and Tanzania.
- A Group of 2 Persons – US$ 5621 per person sharing (Double room or Twin room)
- A Group of 4 Persons – US$ 4456 per person sharing (2 double rooms or Twin rooms)
- A Group of 6 Persons – US$ 4175 per person sharing (3 double rooms or Twin rooms)
- Single Traveler – Ask for price
- Group of more than 6 Travelers – Ask for price
- 10 Days safari Kenya and Tanzania – Children Prices depend on Age of the child and room configuration.
Included
- Pick up/drop off in Nairobi Kenya
- Private 13 Days safari Kanya & Tanzania for 02 – 06 persons
- Transportation & wildlife game viewing in well maintained 4 x 4 Safari Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch (change cars at Isebania border). window seat for everyone!
- Services of a professional, well experienced English speaking safari driver guide
- All park fees in Kenya & Tanzania (including concession fees in Tanzania)
- All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary (can be customized)
- Bottles water during game drives in all parks
- 09 x FB at safari lodges or tented camps as per itinerary (can be customized)
- Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
- Concession fees for lodges & camps in Tanzania
- Wildlife Management Area fees in Tanzania (where applicable)
- Tourism Development Levy in Tanzania lodges & camps
Excluded
- International Air Fare
- Regional flight from Masai Mara to Serengeti (can be included – ask for price)
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip separately)
- Travel insurance if needed
- Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
- Visa fee for Kenya (50 US$ per person – to be paid upon arrival or online – Kenya E – Visa)
- Drinks and beverages in lodges and tented camps
- Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (589 US$ per person), including concession fees
- Hot Air Balloon Safari at Masai Mara Game Reserve (485 US$ per person).
- Accommodation at Nairobi on arrival or on the last day if needed
- Airport transfer on arrival at Nairobi if you need (only if staying a night at Nairobi on arrival)
If you may also be interested in visiting Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar beach. Please let us know as 13Days safari Kenya and Tanzania can be twisted a little bit to include Zanzibar beach holidays.
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