12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari (Amazing Wildlife Adventure)
12 Days Kenya & Tanzania safari package allows for an exciting wildlife adventure to Kenya & Tanzania’s top most visited National Parks. The 12 days/11 nights safari in Kenya & Tanzania explores Olpejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha, Hells Gate National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, & Ngorongoro Crater. This detailed 12 day Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife safari offers great wildlife (Big Five) sights, cultures & Panoramic landscapes.
#Highlights Of the Exciting 12 days Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Nairobi-Move To Olpejeta Conservancy
Day 2: Full Day Exploration Of Olpejeta Conservation
Day 3: Move to Lake Naivasha
Day 4: Hells Gate Nationa Park – Transfer To Masai Mara national Reserve
Day 5:Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 6: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
Day 7: Explore Serengeti National Park
Day 8: Journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 9: Crater Tour (5 hours game drive)- transfer to Lake Manyara
Day 10: Lake Manyara to Amboseli national Park
Day 11: Full Day Amboseli Exploration
Day 12: Depart For Nairobi
Starting with Laikipia region, the complete 12 days Kenya & Tanzania safari heads to Olpegeta conservancy which is famous for its Vast Rhino numbers & Sweetwaters Chimpanzee sanctuary(the only place to see chimpanzees in Kenya). Thereafter, head through the great Rift valley into Lake Naivasha, where you will sail over the fresh waters, passing by antelopes & hippos by the Lakeshores, accompanied by a walking safari in the crescent island to catch sights of Zebras, giraffes, impalas, and a myriad of birdlife for which the Lake is famous. Hells gate National Park will the next spot for an exciting bicycle ride among Buffaloes, Zebras, Giraffes, impalas, warthogs among others.
Must Visit Destinations in Kenya
The excellent African safari across Kenya & Tanzania, proceeds to Masai Mara National Reserve, the most famous wildlife destination in Kenya which offers exciting sights of Lions, Leopards, Elephants, giraffe, gazelle, buffaloes, Rhinos, wildebeests among others. Masai Mara is also the best place to witness the best migration spectacle, when many wildebeests alongside zebras crossover the Mara river while the the crocodiles attack them. Besides, there is also a visit to the Maasai village for an incredible cultural experience.
Over to Tanzania, the adventure of the 12 days Kenya Tanzania safari, continues to the vast Serengeti plains which is composed of various animals including vast Wildebeest populations, zebras, gazelles, impalas, hartebeests, cheetahs & the Big Five.
Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro crater
Ngorongoro crater, is a must do, where you will enter a world of diverse wildlife including Lions plus other predators. The safari then ends in Amboseli National Park. A World of Elephants, and the maginificent view of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Detailed Itinerary of the 12 days Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Nairobi-Move To Olpejeta Conservancy
You will be transferred through the foothills of Mount Kenya to OlpeJeta Conservancy, where you will reach in perfect time for lunch, after checking into your accommodation. Head after that to the sweetwaters chimpanzee sanctuary to see the orphaned & chimpanzees.
OlpeJeta Conservancy is famed for its vast Rhino population, not forgetting the the 2 last remains white Rhinos. It is also a home to the Big Five(Leopards, African Elephants, Lions, Rhinos, Buffaloes)
Return later in the eving for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Full Day Exploration Of Olpejeta Conservation
Rise up for a delectable breakfast then proceed to enjoy game drive through the sanctuary. Animals to expect include the Big Five, Baboons, waterbucks, giraffes, elands, Jackals among others.
Lunch & Dinner will be served in the lodge.
Day 3: Move to Lake Naivasha
Have breakfast, and exit Olpejeta Conservancy with a private game drive enroute as you catch sight of the animals you will meet along your path. Then hit the wide open road down the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, with an enroute stop over at the Thompsons falls to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Landscapes.
After lunch in the hotel, head with a boat ride to the crescent island for a guide safari nature walk, You will spot different bird species, water bucks, giraffes, impalas, gazelles among others. along the shores and also inside crescent Island. Dinner and overnight in the Lodge
Day 4: Hells Gate Nationa Park – Transfer To Masai Mara national Reserve
After your hearty breakfast, head for a cycling adventure early in the morning, where you will enjoy the trill of riding among animals like: the grazing Zebras, giraffes, buffalos, warthogs, Rock hyrax. After here, engage in a brief nature walk through the Hells Gate gorge for 2 hours.
After here, board for lunch, and proceed to Masai Mara national Reserve, where you will reach in the evening for dinner and an overnight.
Day 5:Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve
Rise up early for a full game drive, and keep your eyes looking for prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Picnic lunch will be served down the Mara River area, where you can enjoy starting at the hippos. During the right season for the great migration, chances are high that you might encounter this natural activity-especially between July to October.
Return later in the evening to Mara safari lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight.
Day 6: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
Leave Masai Mara for Serengeti National Park., where you will arrive at your lodge to check in and unwind after a delicious lunch. In the Evening, embark on an afternoon game drive to find animals like resident zebras, giraffes, Elands, Impalas, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sightings among others.
Serengeti National Park is the most famous safari destination which famous for it remarkable population of lions and leopards. The center piece of the Serengeti – also known as the Seronera area is one of the wealthiest wildlife habitats in the park. It comprises of the Seronera River, which is the major water source where a number of wildlife converge to quench their thirst
Return in the evening for dinner & overnight rest.
Day 7: Explore Serengeti National Park
Detailed Guide of Serengeti National Park
Wake up to a hearty buffet breakfast and head out for a full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park. During the game drive, you will spot many wildlife including impalas, buffalos, crocodiles, hippos, not forgetting the great migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeests. The great migration of millions of wildebeest’s trek is determined by the rainfall and varies all year round. Between November and December, the animals trek from the northern region, surrounded by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south, whereas the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Besides the migrating herds, you may also have the chances to spot the resident predators like the leopards, cheetahs, and the lions, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
You will have picnic lunch, and by the end of the evident day, you will return to your reserved lodge for dinner and an overnight
Day 8: Journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Following your morning breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro Crater Rim with an enroute picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the widest collapsed volcanic crater in the world, measuring fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is covered by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, comprises of watering holes spreaded all over, and a home to about 30,000 animal species. Your 4th day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your reserved hotel.
Day 9: Crater Tour (5 hours game drive)- transfer to Lake Manyara
Wake up early for breakfast, after which you will be driven downwards to the crater floor for game drive. Expect to spot lions, elephants, Zebras, Hippos, Flamingos, Jackals, Rhinos Antelopes and a number of birds like eagles, vultures, and flamingos in the Crater Lake, stork, bats, giant vulture, sacred ibis, kori bustard, blacksmith plover, long necked heron and the cattle eagle. Enjoy your picnic lunch and head to the beautiful Hippo pool, where you will begin a steep ascent to the top then exit of the crater. From here you then drive Lake Manyara, reaching your lodge in the evening where your Freshly made delicious dinner is kept ready for you at your booked accommodation.
Overnight at the lodge.
Day 10: Lake Manyara to Amboseli national Park
after a delicious breakfast early in the morning. You will have a half day game drive enroute as you head to Arusha with a short lunch break in the wild. Expect to spot buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and the blue monkeys. Another spectacle of the Lake Manyara National park is the tree climbing lions, which can be spotted by luck. During the on season, you can see millions of flamingos flocking along the shoreline of Lake Manyara. After here you will exit the park and head to Arusha for border crossing and immigration formalities at Namanga border.
You will head to Amboseli National Park, (the Elephant capital of the World ). Amboseli National Park is offers the Impressive views of Africa’s highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro verses the active game sighting of large herds of roaming Elephants. Other animals to look out for include: Lions, lepards, cheetahs, Gazelles, Zebras. There is also plenty of bird including among others: boasting pelican, kingfisher, heron, and eagle.
Da 11: Full Day Amboseli Exploration
Take the morning game drive to enjoy early sightings of African elephants, buffaloes, impalas, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, Burchell’s zebra before they head to their hiding places.
Return to the lodge for your pre-breakfast, lunch and afternoon rest. At 3:30 pm, proceed for an afternoon game drive to find some wild animals, that are missing in your list, and return at dusk for dinner and overnight rest at the lodge.
Day 12: Depart For Nairobi
Wake up early for the Morning game drive, return for pre-morning breakfast, then proceed to the nearest Maasai village to have a one hour of cultural experience with the Masai (only if you have time). A guided Maasai cultural experience allows you to experience the daily activities of the Masai including: Visiting the Maasai Market, lighting fire naturally using dung and wood, learning their traditional dance plus their jumping habits.
Thereafter join your safari driver guide, to return to Nairobi with lunch enroute. Arrive at your accommodation in Nairobi town or proceed to the Airport for your flight back home
Included
Accommodation at the indicated lodges and camp on full board
Transport in a safari customized 4X4 Land Cruiser with pop up roof
All meals during the safari (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast)
All reserve/Park entrance fees
UNLIMITED game drives
UNLIMITED bottled water in the safari van
Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
Use of Binoculars ( 01 Pair)
Membership to the Flying doctors service (AMREF)
All relevant government taxes and levies.
Excluded
International or local Flights
Travel Insurance
Personal expenditures
Tips and gratuities to the guides
Balloon flight over the Serengeti ( 580 USD per person)
Balloon flight over the Masai Mara ( 450 USD per person).
