12 Days Best of Kenya Tanzania safari

Upon arrival, you will be picked up at Jomo Kenyatta International airport and transfer to the hotel for check in and later depart for a half-day excursion to the Karen area, beginning with a visit to the Giraffe Centre, where you will have the opportunity to see and feed the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes from the elevated viewing platform while learning about conservation efforts. Continue to the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the renowned Danish author of Out of Africa, where you will enjoy a guided tour of the historic house, gardens, and surrounding grounds. Afterwards, proceed to Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens for a relaxed lunch in a beautiful garden setting, with time to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before departing for The Social House Nairobi. Accommodation: The Social House Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi and journey south towards Amboseli National Park, enjoying scenic views of the Kenyan countryside along the way. Arrive at Tulia Amboseli Lodge in time for lunch and check in. In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive in Amboseli National Park, famous for its vast open plains, seasonal swamps, and large herds of free ranging elephants. The Park is also home to lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and over 400 bird species. On a clear day, enjoy spectacular views of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Tulia Amboseli Meal Plan: Full Board

Spend the day exploring the magnificent Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The Park offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year and is regarded as one of the best places in Africa to observe elephants at close range. Your experienced driver-guide will help track a variety of wildlife while sharing insights into the park's unique ecosystem. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Accommodation: Tulia Amboseli Meal Plan: Full Board

Following breakfast, depart to the airstrip to fly to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, travelling through Kenya's scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Zebra Plains Mara Camp in time for lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive in one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations, home to the Big Five and abundant plains game. Return to camp for dinner and overnight. Later in the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive across the endless savannahs of the Masai Mara. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, topis, elands, and numerous antelope species as you experience one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations. Return to camp before sunset for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Meal Plan: Full Board

After an early breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives in the Masai Mara, searching for the Big Five and other wildlife. During September and October, there may also be opportunities to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Meal Plan: Full Board

After an early breakfast, depart for the Kenya-Tanzania border and complete immigration formalities before continuing into the legendary Serengeti National Park with Lunch enroute. Enjoy a game drive en route to Pamoja Migration Camp, where you'll arrive in time to settle in before dinner. The Serengeti's endless plains offer exceptional opportunities to spot predators and vast herds of wildlife. Accommodation: Pamoja Migration Meal Plan: Full Board

Enjoy a full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti with extensive game drives across its endless savannahs. Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and, depending on the season, the spectacular Great Migration. Return to Pamoja Migration Camp for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Pamoja Migration Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's best wildlife viewing destinations, where you may encounter the endangered black rhino alongside lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos. Later, proceed to Pamoja Farm Villa for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Pamoja Farm Villa  Meal Plan: Full Board

Following breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant populations, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park, where you'll have excellent chances of spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous antelope species. Return to Pamoja Farm Villa for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Pamoja Farm Villa  Meal Plan: Full Board

After an early breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic and diverse national parks. Enjoy a leisurely game drive through its lush forests, open grasslands, and the Momella Lakes, where you may spot giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, flamingos, colobus monkeys, and a variety of birdlife, with the majestic Mount Meru providing a stunning backdrop. Pause to enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your wildlife exploration. Later in the afternoon, drive to Maasai Land Lodge in Arusha, where you will check in for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the memorable experiences of your East African safari. Accommodation: Maasai Land Lodge Meal Plan: Half Board

Early morning departure from Arusha to Marangu Gate for a guided Mount Kilimanjaro day hike through the scenic rainforest to Mandara Hut, with an optional walk to Maundi Crater and a picnic lunch, followed by a descent back to Marangu Gate and transfer to Arusha in the evening. Accommodation: Maasai Land Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast at the hotel, you will bid farewell to the hotel and transfer to Kilimanjaro International airport to catch up for your flight back home