Tour Overview
This two-week Tanzania and Kenya safari offers a complete East African experience, combining world-class wildlife viewing with cultural encounters and tropical relaxation. You will explore Kenya’s iconic parks, Tanzania’s legendary savannahs, and finish with three days on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar.
Kenya Highlights
Amboseli National Park: Witness large herds of elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Open plains make wildlife viewing easy and photographic opportunities spectacular.
Lake Naivasha: Enjoy a scenic boat ride among hippos and abundant birdlife. Visit Crescent Island for a walking safari amid giraffes and antelopes.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Home to rhinos, lions, leopards, and flocks of flamingos along the lakeshore. Ideal for close wildlife encounters.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Experience the ultimate African safari with Big Cats, abundant plains game, and, seasonally, the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Optional Maasai village visits provide cultural insight.
Tanzania Highlights
Serengeti National Park: Explore vast plains teeming with wildlife. See lions, cheetahs, elephants, and migratory herds. The Serengeti is a highlight for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Ngorongoro Crater: Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Dense wildlife populations make spotting rhinos, lions, and elephants almost guaranteed.
Tarangire National Park: Famous for massive elephant herds and striking baobab trees. Birding enthusiasts will enjoy the park’s diversity of species.
Zanzibar Highlights
Stone Town: Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage Site with its narrow alleys, historic buildings, and bustling markets.
Spice Farms: Tour plantations to learn about the cultivation of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and other spices that made Zanzibar famous.
Beaches & Water Activities: Relax on white sandy beaches, swim in turquoise waters, and enjoy optional snorkeling, diving, or a traditional dhow sunset cruise.
Experience
This safari balances adventure, wildlife, culture, and relaxation. You will travel comfortably in 4×4 safari vehicles, stay in carefully selected lodges or tented camps, and enjoy guided game drives in each park. Zanzibar adds a tropical finale, letting you unwind after an exciting journey across East Africa.
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Why Combining Tanzania and kenya safari?
A combined Kenya and Tanzania safari offers the ultimate East African experience. Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti provide the best wildlife viewing, including big cats, elephants, and migratory herds. The trip covers diverse landscapes, from Rift Valley plains and Kilimanjaro views to the Ngorongoro Crater and baobab-studded Tarangire. Travelers also gain richer cultural experiences with Maasai and local communities. Logistically, the parks are conveniently connected, creating a seamless, efficient safari. Overall, it maximizes wildlife, scenery, and cultural exposure in a single journey.
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure as you prepare for your safari adventure.
Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, a journey of about four to five hours. Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive. The park is famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 3: Full Day in Amboseli
Spend the day exploring Amboseli on game drives. The open plains provide excellent opportunities to see predators and grazers, while birdlife is abundant around the swamps. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening.
Day 4: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
Drive north through Nairobi to reach Lake Naivasha. After lunch, enjoy a boat ride on the lake to spot hippos and water birds. You may also see giraffes and antelopes along the lakeshore.
Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
Continue to Lake Nakuru, a compact park that offers rich wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, go on a game drive in search of rhinos, lions, and the occasional leopard. Flamingos and pelicans are often found along the shores of the lake.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Depart early for the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous reserve. Arrive for lunch at your lodge or tented camp before heading out for an afternoon game drive. The Mara is home to abundant wildlife including elephants, lions, buffalo, and cheetahs.
Day 7: Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. During migration season (July to October), you will witness the spectacular movement of wildebeest and zebras. An optional visit to a Maasai village can also be arranged.
Day 8: Masai Mara to Serengeti (Tanzania)
Cross the border at Isebania and continue into the Serengeti. Arrive in the northern Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive. This area is known for predators and, depending on the season, migration herds.
Day 9: Full Day in Serengeti
Spend a full day on safari in the Serengeti. The vast plains are home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and giraffes. Seasonal movements of wildebeest and zebras make this park one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the world.
Day 10: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After a morning game drive, travel toward Ngorongoro. Descend into the crater for an afternoon game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to a dense concentration of wildlife including black rhinos.
Day 11: Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park
Leave the crater rim and drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire also supports lions, leopards, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a game drive before dinner at your lodge or camp.
Day 12: Tarangire to Arusha and Flight to Zanzibar
After a morning drive in Tarangire, transfer to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your beach resort where you can relax by the Indian Ocean.
Day 13: Zanzibar Spice Tour and Beach
In the morning, visit a spice plantation to learn about Zanzibar’s history as the Spice Island. you will also explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its winding alleys, historical sites, and lively markets. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dhow sunset cruise before returning to your hotel.
Day 14: Departure from Zanzibar
Spend your final morning relaxing at the beach or doing some last-minute shopping. Later, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.
Frequently Asked Questions
14–15 days for a full combined safari.
Yes, the parks are connected and can be visited in one trip.
June to October for dry season and best wildlife viewing.
Tanzania is generally slightly cheaper, but it depends on park and accommodation choices.
