Discover Africa’s Premier Wildlife Destinations in One Epic Adventure
Experience the ultimate East African safari adventure with this immersive 12-day tour, where the wonders of Kenya and Tanzania come alive. Starting in Nairobi, you’ll cross the border to explore the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Descend into the crater for an unforgettable day of game viewing amidst its rich flora and fauna. Continue your journey to the Serengeti, renowned for its vast plains and incredible wildlife encounters, where you’ll spend days witnessing the raw beauty of the animal kingdom.
Your adventure continues with visits to Lake Manyara and Amboseli National Parks, each offering unique landscapes and wildlife experiences. Marvel at the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara and enjoy the majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli, home to Africa’s largest elephants. Conclude your journey in the Maasai Mara, renowned for its abundant wildlife and rich cultural heritage. This tour promises a blend of thrilling safari experiences and serene moments in some of East Africa’s most spectacular locations.
Our 12-day itinerary for this Tanzania and Kenya tour is an example and fully customisable. Contact us(opens in a new tab) directly if you are interested in a personalised Tanzania or Kenya safari, or other East Africa tour packages(opens in a new tab).
Highlights of This Tour
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Trip Details & Logistics
Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Availability
Year round, all days of the week
Duration
12 days
Group size
Minimum 1 traveller, maximum 14 travellers ⓘ
Included
- Traditional meet and greet service at the airport
- Transfers in Nairobi on arrival and departure. These may be done in a saloon car, a minibus, Landcruiser or an 18 seater coach and is on seat-in vehicle basis
- Transportation on safari: custom built 4X4 safari cruisers ⓘ
- Experienced English speaking driver / guides who are keen naturalists and people-oriented professionals
- Guide books on East Africa’s animals, birds, reptiles, trees & shrubs
- A pair of binoculars per vehicle
- Accommodation in high-standard lodges and permanent camps, all with en suite bathrooms and all meals daily while on safari
- Welcome dinner at the Oasis restaurant
- All park entrance fees
- Bottled water daily in our safari vehicle
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- All government taxes
Not inlcuded
- International flights and visas
- Personal travel, medical and baggage insurance
- Any items and services not featured on the itinerary
- All services and items of a personal nature such as drinks, telephone calls and laundry
- Tips, gratuity to driver/guides and porterage
What to bring
Click HERE to view our recommended packing list for your trip to Kenya and Tanzania.
About our guides
- Our specially trained team double as experienced guides and drivers
- We can also provide a translator depending on availability for different languages
- We also provide female guides for single female travellers.
- All guides have a minimum experience of 5 years in guiding, and we mostly employ senior guides
Discover Our Rates & Accommodations for This Tour
Luxury Class
All of our tours can be personalised. For most safari itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions upon request. To find out more, contact us directly(opens in a new tab).
| Dates | Price | Single supplement ⓘ |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan–28 Feb 2025 | $5,324 per person | $752 |
| 01 Mar–31 Mar 2025 | $5,203 per person | $733 |
| 01 Apr–19 May 2025 | $4,744 per person | $133 |
| 20 May–31 Oct 2025 | $5,445 per person | $790 |
| 01 Nov–15 Dec 2025 | $5,212 per person | $733 |
| 16 Dec–31 Dec 2025 | $5,462 per person | $800 |
Prices indicated are per person (p/p).
Additional pricing:
- Easter Suppl. Good Friday to Easter Monday: $40 per person
- Christmas Suppl. 24 Dec to 01 Jan: $45 per person
Your 12-Day Tanzania and Kenya Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Southern Sun Mayfair for a welcome dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Southern Sun Mayfair or similar (B)
Day 2: Nairobi to Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up and transfer you across the Kenya/Tanzania border to Arusha for lunch. Following lunch, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and check in at your lodge in Karatu.
Dinner and Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House (Full Board)
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a day tour. Explore the forested areas, lake region with flamingos, and open savannah where lions hunt. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater. Return to the lodge in the afternoon.
Dinner and Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House (Full Board)
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, check out and drive to Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park.
Dinner and Overnight: Serengeti Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring Serengeti National Park. To maximise game viewing, consider a picnic lunch and spend the full day in the park, home to a wide variety of African wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and their prey.
Dinner and Overnight: Serengeti Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Day 6: Serengeti to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast and check-out, drive to Lake Manyara, a soda lake in the Rift Valley. Enjoy lunch at Kirurumu Tented Lodge, then take an afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Explore diverse landscapes and spot wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, elephants, and tree-climbing lions.
Dinner and Overnight: Kirurumu Tented Lodge (Full Board)
Day 7: Lake Manyara to Amboseli National Park
Drive to Arusha for lunch, then continue to the Kenya/Tanzania border at Namanga. After clearing border formalities, proceed to Amboseli National Park. Check in at your lodge and enjoy an en route game drive.
Dinner and Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Day 8: Amboseli National Park
Admire stunning views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro from the park. Amboseli is known for its large herds of elephants and offers excellent game drives to spot lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, and the rare black rhino.
All Meals and Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Day 9: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, with a picnic lunch provided en route. Check in and enjoy an evening game drive in the park.
Dinner and Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar (Full Board)
Day 10: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Drive via Narok to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive in the reserve.
Dinner and Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Day 11: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Spend a full day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five and numerous other species such as cheetahs, giraffes, and wildebeests.
Dinner and Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Day 12: Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, arriving around midday. Transfer to your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Before Booking, Please Read the Following Carefully
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- Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes.
- The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request.
- Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
- By booking this safari, the client accepts Manya Africa Tours Terms and Conditions(opens in a new tab) of business.
