The ultimate safari experience.
African Safari Kenya - Tanzania Safari
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What's included
- A professional driver guide
- 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
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks
- Masai village entrance fee
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips to guide and driver
11-Days Kenya-Tanzania Safari
Introduction
Craving adventure? This 11-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Odyssey Safari is designed for travelers seeking the ultimate East African safari experience. Journey through five of the region’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, from Kenya’s lush highlands and flamingo-lined lakes to the legendary plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti.
Experience thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and unforgettable wildlife encounters as you explore Kenya and Tanzania’s most iconic national parks and conservation areas. From rhinos and flamingos to elephants, lions, leopards, and the Great Migration herds, this safari showcases the very best of East Africa.
Why This Tour?
Wildlife Viewing
This safari offers exceptional opportunities to see the Big Five, large elephant herds, rhinos, flamingos, giraffes, predators, and the vast migratory herds of wildebeest and zebras that roam the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem.
Destination Highlights
- Aberdare National Park
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Amboseli National Park
- Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Thomson Falls
- Great Rift Valley landscapes
Cultural Experiences
Visit traditional Maasai communities and gain insight into their fascinating customs, dances, traditions, and harmonious coexistence with wildlife.
Unique Safari Experiences
- Cross-border Kenya-Tanzania safari
- Full-day game drives
- Sundowner game viewing
- Scenic mountain and crater landscapes
- Wildlife photography opportunities
- Flamingo viewing
- Optional Maasai village visits
- Balcony wildlife viewing at The Ark
Accommodation & Comfort
Stay in carefully selected safari lodges and tented camps located in prime wildlife areas, offering comfort, excellent hospitality, and immersive wilderness experiences.
Tour Highlights
- Transport in a luxury safari cruiser
- Daily guided game drives
- Big Five viewing opportunities
- Great Migration ecosystem experience
- Flamingo viewing at Lake Nakuru
- Serengeti wildlife encounters
- Ngorongoro Crater experience
- Amboseli elephant viewing
- Mount Kilimanjaro photography
- Maasai cultural experiences
- Full-board accommodation
- Unlimited wildlife photography
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- DAy 11
Nairobi – Aberdare National Park
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Shanjoy Tours & Safaris representative and briefed on your safari adventure.
Travel through Kenya's scenic central highlands, passing rolling tea and coffee plantations before arriving at Aberdare Country Club in time for lunch. After some relaxation, transfer to The Ark, a unique safari lodge overlooking a floodlit waterhole where wildlife frequently gathers throughout the day and night.
Spend the evening enjoying wildlife viewing directly from the lodge's observation decks and balconies.
Overnight: The Ark Lodge, Aberdare National Park
Aberdare National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, return to Aberdare Country Club where you will reconnect with your safari guide before departing for Lake Nakuru National Park.
En route, stop at the spectacular Thomson Falls in Nyahururu before continuing to Nakuru. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge before heading out on an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingos, rhino sanctuary, Rothschild's giraffes, and abundant birdlife. Later, enjoy breathtaking views from the famous Out of Africa viewpoint before returning to your lodge.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge or Similar
Lake Nakuru National Park – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Travel through the scenic Rift Valley landscapes and arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch. After some relaxation, head out for an afternoon game drive across the vast Mara plains.
The Maasai Mara is renowned for its extraordinary wildlife density and is home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and countless antelope species.
Overnight: Maasai Mara Safari Camp or Lodge
Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari Experience
Spend the entire day exploring one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
With picnic lunches provided, venture deep into the reserve in search of the Big Five and other iconic wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration as herds move across the Mara ecosystem.
The reserve offers outstanding photographic opportunities and some of the highest concentrations of predators in Africa.
Overnight: Maasai Mara Safari Camp or Lodge
Maasai Mara Exploration & Cultural Experiences
Today offers flexibility to tailor your experience.
Choose morning and evening game drives with leisure time at the lodge during midday, or visit a traditional Maasai village to experience local culture, dances, and traditions.
Your guide will help create a memorable day based on your interests and wildlife viewing goals.
Overnight: Maasai Mara Safari Camp or Lodge
Maasai Mara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through the Maasai Mara as you make your way toward the Kenya-Tanzania border.
After completing immigration formalities and changing vehicles, continue into Tanzania's legendary Serengeti National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a spectacular sundowner game drive across the endless plains.
Overnight: Serengeti Safari Camp or Lodge
Full-Day Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti ecosystem.
The Serengeti is home to enormous populations of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, and over 500 bird species. The seemingly endless plains create one of the world's most remarkable wildlife spectacles.
Enjoy extensive game drives throughout the day with excellent opportunities for photography.
Overnight: Serengeti Safari Camp or Lodge
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel towards the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth and one of Africa's greatest natural wonders. The crater floor supports an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, hippos, and numerous plains game species.
After your game drive, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge, Farm of Dreams Lodge, Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, or Similar
Ngorongoro – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, travel toward the Namanga border crossing and re-enter Kenya.
Continue to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Later, embark on an afternoon game drive through the park's diverse habitats of open plains, swamps, marshes, and acacia woodland.
Amboseli is world-famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Sentrim Amboseli or Similar
Full-Day Amboseli National Park Safari
Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli National Park.
The park offers outstanding opportunities to photograph elephants against the backdrop of Africa's highest mountain. Wildlife sightings may include lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and a variety of bird species.
You may choose a full-day game drive or morning and afternoon game drives with relaxation at the lodge during midday.
Overnight: Sentrim Amboseli or Similar
Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Nairobi.
Arrive later in the day and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
End of Safari
From the misty highlands of Aberdare and the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru to the legendary plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the elephant-rich landscapes of Amboseli, this safari delivers the very best of East Africa. It is a journey filled with extraordinary wildlife encounters, spectacular scenery, and memories that will last a lifetime.
More about this tour
Located southwest of Kenya, the Masai Mara National Reserve is considered one of the most beautiful and diverse wildlife reserves in East Africa. geographically connected, the Masai Mara -Serengeti eco-systems act as the stage for the intriguing Great Migration.
Likewise, the Serengeti National Park is well-known to host a large lion population. You can easily spot large prides of lions hunting or relaxing in their natural habitat. Serengeti has over 70 large mammal species including Buffalo, Elephants, Leopard, Easter Black Rhino, Hippo and more. The park also has over 500 resident and migratory bird species, making it a haven for bird watchers.
