Extraordinary Safari Through Kenya Tanzania
A Magical Safari Experience
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What's included
- A professional driver guide
- Airstrip transfers
- All meals included
- All park fees
- Drinking water during safari
- Full board Accommodation
- Game drives in a 4X4 safari land cruiser
- Start and finish Nairobi
- Unlimited bottled water
- Items of personal nature
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips to guide and driver
- Visa arrangements
12-Day Kenya-Tanzania Signature Safari Overview
Experience the ultimate East African adventure on this unforgettable 12-Day Kenya-Tanzania Signature Safari. Journey through some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations as you explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli National Park.
Travel in a comfortable 4×4 safari Land Cruiser and discover the remarkable diversity of Kenya and Tanzania’s landscapes, wildlife, and cultures. Witness the legendary Big Five, encounter endangered species, explore the world-famous Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and marvel at the magnificent elephant herds of Amboseli beneath the towering backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
This safari perfectly combines thrilling wildlife encounters, spectacular scenery, cultural experiences, and unforgettable photography opportunities, making it one of the most rewarding safari adventures in East Africa.
Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, birdwatcher, photographer, or first-time safari traveler, this journey promises memories that will last a lifetime.
Why This Safari
Exceptional Wildlife Encounters
This carefully crafted safari takes you through some of Africa’s most wildlife-rich destinations.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Located in the foothills of Mount Kenya, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a leading wildlife conservation area and home to the Big Five. It is famous for protecting endangered black rhinos and the world’s last remaining northern white rhinos. Ol Pejeta is also the only place in Kenya where visitors can see rescued chimpanzees at a dedicated sanctuary.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Widely regarded as Kenya’s premier safari destination, the Maasai Mara boasts abundant wildlife throughout the year. Its vast plains support elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and countless antelope species. Between July and October, the reserve hosts the world-famous Great Migration, one of nature’s most spectacular wildlife events.
Serengeti National Park
The legendary Serengeti is renowned for its endless plains and extraordinary wildlife concentrations. Covering over 14,000 square kilometers, it supports more than three million large mammals and offers exceptional game viewing year-round. Large predator populations, migrating herds, and breathtaking landscapes make the Serengeti one of Africa’s greatest safari destinations.
Ngorongoro Crater
Known as Africa’s Garden of Eden, the Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Its wildlife-rich floor supports an incredible concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino. The crater is also rich in birdlife and archaeological significance.
Amboseli National Park
Famous for its large elephant herds and iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers one of Africa’s most photogenic safari settings. The park is home to lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, gazelles, and over 400 bird species.
Spectacular Landscapes
This safari showcases some of East Africa’s most breathtaking scenery.
- The rolling savannahs of the Maasai Mara.
- The endless plains of the Serengeti.
- The dramatic Ngorongoro Crater.
- The freshwater beauty of Lake Naivasha.
- The spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
- The scenic Great Rift Valley and its escarpments.
Each destination offers a unique landscape and unforgettable photographic opportunities.
Authentic Cultural Experiences
Discover the rich traditions of the Maasai people in both Kenya and Tanzania. Visit local communities and learn about their customs, history, livestock-based lifestyle, and deep connection with the surrounding wildlife and environment.
These cultural encounters provide valuable insight into one of East Africa’s most iconic communities.
Diverse Safari Activities
This safari offers a wide variety of experiences designed to maximize your adventure.
Activities may include:
- Guided game drives
- Bird watching
- Boat rides on Lake Naivasha
- Guided nature walks
- Cultural village visits
- Chimpanzee sanctuary visit at Ol Pejeta
- Optional hot-air balloon safari in Maasai Mara
- Wildlife photography experiences
A Photographer’s Paradise
From dramatic landscapes and golden sunsets to intimate wildlife encounters and vibrant cultural moments, this safari offers endless opportunities for stunning photography.
Capture elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, lions roaming the Serengeti, rhinos in Ngorongoro, and spectacular scenes from the Great Migration.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- See the last remaining northern white rhinos
- Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Experience the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Witness the Great Migration (seasonal)
- Unlimited game viewing in Serengeti National Park
- Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
- Discover Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
- Spot the Big Five across Kenya and Tanzania
- Guided game drives with professional safari guides
- Bird watching opportunities throughout the safari
- Optional hot-air balloon safari
- Authentic Maasai cultural experiences
- Luxury lodges and tented camps
- Incredible wildlife and landscape photography opportunities
- Travel in a customized 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
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Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or pickup from your Nairobi hotel, you will meet your Shanjoy Tours & Safaris guide and begin your journey north towards the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, nestled at the foothills of Mount Kenya.
The drive takes you through Kenya's beautiful central highlands with scenic views of coffee plantations, rolling hills, and rural landscapes. Arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch and check-in.
After some relaxation, head out for your first afternoon game drive in one of Kenya's most important wildlife conservation areas. Ol Pejeta is home to the Big Five and is internationally recognized for its successful rhino conservation efforts. Visit the famous chimpanzee sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where rescued chimpanzees can be seen.
Look out for black and white rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Full-Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari
After breakfast, depart for a full day of exploration within Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Spend the day traversing diverse habitats ranging from open grasslands and acacia woodlands to riverine forests. Enjoy exceptional opportunities to spot endangered black rhinos, elephants, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, Grevy's zebras, and various antelope species.
A highlight of the day is visiting the northern white rhino enclosure, home to the world's last remaining northern white rhinos, and learning about ongoing conservation efforts.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness while taking in spectacular views of Mount Kenya before continuing your game drives.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart for the beautiful Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Great Rift Valley.
The journey offers spectacular scenery as you travel through fertile farmlands, escarpments, and dramatic Rift Valley landscapes. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, one of East Africa's most beautiful freshwater lakes. Cruise among pods of hippos while observing fish eagles, kingfishers, cormorants, pelicans, and numerous other bird species.
Optional activities include a guided nature walk on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart for the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Travel through scenic landscapes and traditional Maasai homesteads before arriving at your lodge or camp in time for lunch.
Following some relaxation, embark on your first game drive in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. The Maasai Mara is home to vast populations of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and countless plains game.
Bird enthusiasts will also enjoy spotting some of the reserve's nearly 500 recorded bird species, including eagles, vultures, secretary birds, storks, and the impressive Kori Bustard.
Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
After an early breakfast, depart with packed picnic lunches for a full day exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara.
This is one of the best places in Africa to search for the Big Five. Large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, topis, and buffaloes roam the grasslands while predators patrol nearby.
Depending on the season, you may witness portions of the Great Migration, often described as the Eighth Wonder of the Natural World.
Your guide will take you to some of the reserve's most productive wildlife-viewing areas while sharing insights into animal behavior and the Mara ecosystem.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drives.
Dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge.
Overnight: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari & Cultural Experience
oday offers another full day to explore the incredible Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with opportunities to photograph wildlife against the reserve's iconic golden grasslands and acacia-dotted landscapes.
Look out for lions resting beneath trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, elephants moving in family groups, hippos wallowing in rivers, and colorful birdlife throughout the reserve.
An optional visit to a traditional Maasai village can be arranged, allowing you to learn about Maasai culture, traditions, livestock practices, and their deep connection with the wildlife that surrounds them.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive en route to the Isebania border crossing.
Following immigration formalities, meet your Tanzanian safari guide and continue into the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy picnic lunch boxes during the journey as you travel across landscapes that form part of the greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem.
Upon entering the Serengeti, begin your first game drive through the endless plains that have made this park one of the most famous wildlife destinations on Earth.
Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and predators that thrive in this wildlife-rich ecosystem.
Dinner and overnight at your camp.
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Serengeti.
Home to more than three million large mammals, the Serengeti offers some of Africa's finest game viewing opportunities. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hyenas, jackals, giraffes, and enormous herds of wildebeests and zebras.
The park's spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife make it a paradise for photographers and nature lovers alike.
Your guide will take you through different sections of the park in search of wildlife activity while maximizing photographic opportunities.
Dinner and overnight at your camp.
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart for the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth and one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife habitats.
The crater floor supports nearly 30,000 animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, wildebeests, zebras, and one of the best opportunities in East Africa to spot the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by spectacular scenery before continuing your exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Proceed to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Area
Ngorongoro – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, travel towards the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga.
Following immigration formalities, reconnect with your Kenyan guide and continue to Amboseli National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch before relaxing ahead of an afternoon game drive.
Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore the park's open plains, wetlands, and acacia woodlands while searching for elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Amboseli National Park
Full-Day Amboseli Safari
Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives.
The park offers some of Africa's most iconic safari photography opportunities, particularly the sight of large elephant herds walking beneath the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Visit marshes fed by underground springs where hippos, waterbirds, and numerous animals gather throughout the day.
Bird enthusiasts can enjoy sightings of over 400 bird species recorded within the park.
As the sun begins to set, capture unforgettable photographs of Amboseli's stunning landscapes before returning to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Amboseli National Park
Amboseli – Nairobi
Depending on your departure schedule, an optional early morning game drive may be arranged.
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi.
Enjoy final views of the African wilderness as you travel through the Kenyan countryside.
Arrive in Nairobi in time for lunch (at own expense) before being transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your hotel.
Depart with unforgettable memories of East Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations, extraordinary landscapes, diverse cultures, and remarkable safari experiences.
End of Safari
This 12-Day Kenya-Tanzania Signature Safari combines the conservation success of Ol Pejeta, the beauty of Lake Naivasha, the legendary Maasai Mara, the endless Serengeti plains, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and the spectacular elephant country of Amboseli into one unforgettable East African adventure.
More about this tour
A Kenya-Tanzania safari is the way to go if you are looking for an extraordinary experience through East Africa's most iconic landscapes and wildlife havens. The adventure encompasses diverse ecosystems of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where you encounter endangered species like black rhinos; the serene waters of Lake Naivasha, teeming with hippos and vibrant birdlife; the world-famous Masai Mara, renowned for the Great Migration and its dense predator population; the expansive Serengeti, where endless plains host vast herds of wildebeest and zebras; the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a volcanic caldera rich in wildlife and stunning scenery; and Amboseli National Park, famed for its large elephant herds set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
