15 Days Samburu Aberdares Nakuru Mara Naivasha Amboseli Lake Manyara Serengeti Ngorongoro Kenya Tanzania Safari Africa
This is the most popular safari combining Kenya and Tanzania Safari. The Safari covers all the major National Game Parks and National Reserves .
Day 1. Nairobi/Samburu
we will pick you from your Nairobi hotel or Airport upon arrival early morning. To begin with the Combined Kenya Tanzania safari and after depart from Nairobi for Samburu. This is a 5 Hrs drive, round Mt. Kenya and a brief stop at the Equator line at Nanyuki town near Mt. Kenya.
Ordinarily on a good clear day the Mt. Kenya peaks with a snow caps are visible. Then proceed to arrive Samburu Game Reserve with enroute game, check in and have lunch at Samburu Lodge or Ashnil Samburu camp.
In the afternoon, a game drive inside the game Reserve search for the Big Five except the Rhino. Similarly, other unique wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich are within sight.
Later, Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Lodge /Ashnil Samburu camp
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Samburu
To begin with an early morning game drive game and then return to the lodge for breakfast. As from mid day, at leisure or visit Samburu village. Later in the afternoon game drive followed by dinner and over night at the Samburu Lodge /Ashnil Samburu camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3. Samburu National Reserve/ Aberdare National Park
To begin with an early morning Samburu safari game drive, then return to the lodge for breakfast. Later depart from Samburu for the Aberdares National Park. Generally, this is a 3 hours scenic drive around Mt. Kenya, and through the equator crossing again. Ordinarily on a good clear day the Mt. Kenya snow caps are visible.
Eventually arriving in good time for lunch at Aberdare Country Club Hotel. Afterwards take a nature walk within the Club. This is while you wait for the Ark Captain to transfer to the Aberdares National Park for overnight stay at The Ark lodge. The Ark lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick hence this attracts huge herds of Elephants, Buffaloes and other wildlife throughout the day and night.
The lodge has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges. This provides superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge during the Aberdares tour.
Later Dinner and overnight at the Ark.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4. Aberdare – Lake Nakuru
To begin with an early morning breakfast and then an en-route game drive. This as we depart Aberdares for Lake Nakuru National Park. This a 4 hrs scenic drive passing through Thompson falls and the equator crossing as we proceed to the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Then to arrive in time for lunch and check in at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
During the afternoon game drive within the shores of the Pink Lake. This is often referred so due to it’s Great masses of Flamingos but currently due to climate change and high water level only few flamingos. Within sight are the Lion, Buffaloes, Hippo, Leopard including the famous White and Black Rhino.
Later, dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
Day 5:Nakuru – Maasai Mara;
To begin with an early morning breakfast. Then Depart Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara a 5 Hrs drive. Eventually to arrive in Masai Mara in good time for lunch and check in at the Sarova Mara game camp/similar. An afternoon game drive in search for the Big Five namely, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino. Other rich game include Cheetah, Wildbeast, Zebra, amongst many.
Later drive back to the Sarova Mara game Camp, or Similar for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 6: Masai Mara
To begin with an early morning breakfast and leave for a full day game drive with picnic lunch box to explore the Magic Mara. The Masai Mara plains are full of wildebeest during migration season early July to end September. Subsequently, searching for the Big Five Lion, Elephants, Buffalo, Leopard and the Black Rhino is very fulfilling and exciting.
Others also include zebra, impala, topi, giraffe, Thomson’s gazelle, Hyenas, Cheetah, Jackal and Bat-eared Foxes, which are regularly easily seen. Otherwise, an extended drive to the Mara River where schools of Hippos and Nile crocodile are abundant in river. These lay in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross on their annual quest to find new pastures.
Later to return to Sarova Mara game camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 7: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
After the morning breakfast, then depart from Mara for Lake Naivasha. This is a 4 hour drive to eventually check in at Naivasha Sopa lodge and have lunch. Afternoon game drive with a visit to Hells Gate National Park which allows walking safari, Hiking, Bicycling ride, or optional boat ride.Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan :Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner.
Day 8: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
Starting with an early morning breakfast and then depart from Lake Naivasha for Amboseli National Park. This is a 5 hours scenic drive consequently leaving the Great rift valley to the Savannah. Hence proceeding to Amboseli National Park which lies at the floors of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Mount Kilimanjaro offers scenic backgrounds for photography and rich with African jungle wildlife. The Big five namely Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Cheetah less the Rhino, can be seen easily at the swampy area.
Eventually to arrive in good time for lunch and check inn at Oltukai Lodge.
During the afternoon another game drive, which is to be followed by dinner and overnight stay at Oltukai Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 9: Amboseli
To begin with an early morning game drive, then return to the lodge for breakfast. As from mid day at leisure or visit Maasai villages in Amboseli and then return to the lodge for lunch.
During the afternoon game drive in search for the big five. This is both a fulfilling and an exciting adventure. Later in the evening dinner and over night stay at the Oltukai lodge/similar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 10. Lake Manyara
To begin with early morning breakfast and then depart Amboseli for Lake Manyara. This is a 6 hrs drive through the Namanga town Kenya/Tanzania border. After going through custom and visa formalities, we subsequently change vehicle and driver/guide.
And after completion, proceed to Arusha for lunch at Arusha Hotel. Later drive on in good time to Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and overnight stay at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 11. Serengeti
To start with an early morning breakfast followed then by game drive in Manyara Park. This is a park dotted with exotic trees such as the giant fig, baobab, mahogany and famous for lions that sprawl on trees.
Then after lunch depart for Serengeti National Park. Eventually, arriving at Serengeti Serena Lodge in good time for dinner and overnight. This is a 4 hours scenic drive.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 12. Serengeti
This is a full day in Serengeti National Park. To begin with a morning and afternoon game drives in the rolling grasslands studded with wildlife for as far as the eye can see.
All meals and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 13. Ngorongoro
Morning breakfast followed by another morning game drive in Serengeti. Departing after lunch for Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge for a brief visit of the museum. The scenic drive takes 3 hours.
Later dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 14. Ngorongoro
After breakfast descend down to the crater floor for ½ day crater tour. Later returning to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for lunch.
Usually, the afternoon is open and at leisure with optional visit to a local Maasai village.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Please note: Only ½ day tours may be allowed at the crater.
Day 15. Back to Arusha/Nairobi/Out
This being the last day of the combined Kenya Tanzania Safari, depart from Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive to Arusha. Consequently, lunch will be at Arusha Hotel and transfer to Namanga border to connect back to Nairobi.
The drive takes 8 hours from Arusha to Nairobi. Flight option available from Arusha to Nairobi upon request.
Eventually, drop off at respectful hotel or at the airport for onward flight.
Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Included in the package
- Transport with safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
- All park entrance fees
- Accommodations in the Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Full board accommodation
- Pick up from you hotel
- Drop off the same place the last day
- Game drives
- drinking water
- Small towel
- Sunscreen and lip-balm
- Flash light
- Binoculars
- Camera with zoom lenses
- Spare film or memory card and batteries or battery pack
- Sun glass and sun hat
- Long sleeved shirt and long trousers
- Warm sweater
- Day pack
What to bring
