13 Day Best of Kenya & Tanzania Safari

Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy breakfast overlooking the plains. You’ll then drive toward Lake Nakuru National Park, breaking for lunch en route. As you descend from the highlands into the Rift Valley, the landscape transforms dramatically.

Lake Nakuru is renowned for its flamingo-covered shoreline and abundant wildlife. The park is also a stronghold for both white and black rhinos, and offers sightings of Rothschild’s giraffes, waterbucks, and large buffalo herds. During your afternoon game drive, keep your eyes open for tree-climbing lions and elusive leopards. The park’s forested areas, cliffs, and lakefront make it a haven for birdwatchers and photographers alike.

Accommodation: Flamingo Hill Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Today’s journey takes you from the Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Masai Mara. Along the way, you’ll pass through rural towns and Maasai homesteads, catching glimpses of traditional life.

Upon arriving in Masai Mara, you’ll enjoy lunch at your lodge before heading out for your first thrilling game drive. The reserve is home to one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa. Herds of elephants and giraffes stroll across the plains, and prides of lions rest under acacia trees. This is the beginning of your adventure in one of the most celebrated safari destinations on the continent.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara’s diverse ecosystems. Begin with an early morning game drive—often the best time to spot big cats hunting or returning from a night of activity. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast or enjoy a packed picnic to maximize your time in the bush.

Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross from the Serengeti into the Mara in search of fresh grazing. Even without the migration, the wildlife is exceptional year-round. In the afternoon, you may choose to visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about their ancient customs, dance rituals, and daily life. It’s an enriching cultural experience that adds depth to your safari.

Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Enjoy breakfast and a final morning game drive in Masai Mara, then begin your cross-border journey into Tanzania. You’ll drive south through rolling hills and enter Tanzania near the town of Isebania.

Arrive at Musoma on the shores of Lake Victoria—Africa’s largest freshwater lake. Relax at your lakeside lodge, where the cool breeze and serene waters offer a perfect evening ambiance. Explore the nearby village or take a walk along the shoreline to watch local fishermen at work and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere.

Accommodation: Musoma Serenity Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Start your day with a beautiful sunrise over Lake Victoria and enjoy breakfast before departing for Serengeti National Park. You’ll enter via the western corridor, where wildlife sightings begin almost immediately.

Game drive en route to your lodge, passing through acacia woodlands and river valleys. The Serengeti is famous for its vast open plains, abundant predators, and annual migration of wildebeest. Keep an eye out for large elephant herds, lazy lions sprawled in the shade, and curious cheetahs perched on termite mounds.

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Today is dedicated to uncovering the magic of the Serengeti. Begin with a sunrise game drive to catch predators in action during their most active hours. Return to the lodge for breakfast or enjoy a packed bush breakfast to stay out longer.

Throughout the day, you’ll track animals across different habitats—grasslands, riverbanks, and rocky kopjes. The park is a paradise for photographers and nature lovers. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of an acacia tree, then continue your search for leopards, jackals, hyenas, and an astonishing array of birdlife.

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast, you’ll drive toward Ngorongoro, stopping at fascinating landmarks along the way. Visit the Retima Hippo Pool to observe hippos lounging in the water and marvel at the density of wildlife around this natural oasis.

Next, stop at Olduvai Gorge, where some of the earliest human remains were discovered. Learn about the significance of this site in the story of human evolution. Arrive at your lodge perched on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, offering jaw-dropping views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive like no other. This natural amphitheater teems with life—elephants, hippos, lions, zebras, and the endangered black rhino all thrive here.

After a picnic lunch by the crater’s lake, you’ll ascend back to the rim and drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, take in the dramatic changes in landscape as you transition from lush highlands to dry savannah.

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Spend a full day exploring Tarangire, one of Tanzania’s most underrated parks. It’s known for its huge elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. The Tarangire River is a lifeline for animals, especially during the dry season, and provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.

You’ll have the chance to spot lions, leopards, buffalo, impalas, zebras, and wildebeest, as well as the more elusive kudu and oryx. This park is a true gem for those seeking fewer crowds and authentic safari experiences.

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Tarangire before heading north toward Lake Manyara. Nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, this compact yet diverse park offers forest, savannah, and lake habitats.

Arrive in time for an evening game drive. Look out for tree-climbing lions, flocks of flamingos, hippos wallowing in the lake, and baboons playing along the forest trails.

Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Explore Lake Manyara National Park in depth today. Begin with a morning game drive to catch the park’s lively wildlife before the heat of the day sets in. The park is a birdwatcher’s paradise, home to over 400 species, including pelicans, hornbills, and bee-eaters.

In the afternoon, enjoy a short nature walk or opt for a cultural visit to nearby Mto wa Mbu village, where you can interact with local artisans and taste regional cuisine. The views of the Rift Valley escarpment are breathtaking, especially during sunset.

Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board