Kenya & Tanzania - 11 Nights / 12 Days

Trip Itinerary

Itineraries

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Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi

Morning: Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya. Meet and greet by a representative at the airport & transfer to your hotel in Nairobi.

Afternoon: Settle into your hotel, relax, and prepare for your adventure.

Evening: Explore the vibrant city or enjoy the amenities at your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Nairobi.

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Day 2 – Nairobi: Giraffe Manor Experience

Morning: Wake up at Giraffe Manor to find the resident Rothschild’s giraffes grazing outside. Enjoy a unique breakfast as the giraffes join you in the dining room.

Afternoon: Relax at Giraffe Manor or explore nearby attractions, such as the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Karen Blixen Museum, or local markets.

Evening: Unwind at the manor, enjoying the scenic surroundings.

Overnight: Giraffe Manor, Nairobi.

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Day 3 – Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Morning: After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park.

Afternoon: Arrive at Amboseli, check into your lodge, and enjoy lunch.

Evening: Set out on an introductory game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and watch for elephants, zebras, and other wildlife.

Overnight: Lodge in Amboseli National Park with Lunch & Dinner included.

The distance from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park is approximately 240 kilometers (150 miles) by road. The drive typically takes around 4-5 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Alternatively, you can also fly from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Amboseli’s airstrip, which takes about 45 minutes by air, followed by a short transfer to your lodge or camp.

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Day 4 – Amboseli National Park Safari

Morning: Enjoy a morning game drive, watching for leopards, hyenas, and other wildlife against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Afternoon: Lunch at the lodge, followed by a visit to the Amboseli Elephant Research Project to learn about elephant family structures and behavior.

Evening: Relax at your lodge after a fulfilling day of wildlife exploration.

Overnight: Lodge in Amboseli National Park with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

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Day 5 – Amboseli to Tarangire National Park

Morning: After breakfast, you will be driven to Tarangire National Park on the border of Tanzania (5-6 hrs of travel time)

Afternoon: Check into & Lunch at the camp.

Evening: Take an introductory game drive to spot some of the wildlife around the flood plains.

Overnight: Lodge in Tarangire National Park inclusive of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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Day 6 – Tarangire National Park

Morning: Begin your day exploring Tarangire National Park with the scenic backdrop of the Great Rift Valley.

Afternoon: Continue game drives to see herds of elephants, impalas, zebras, and perhaps spot leopards or pythons in the trees.

Evening: Enjoy a relaxing evening at your camp with dinner.

Overnight: Lodge in Tarangire National Park inclusive of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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Day 7 – Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Morning: After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park (4-5 hrs of travel time)

Afternoon: Arrive in Serengeti, check into your lodge, and have lunch.

Evening: Head out for a game drive across the vast Serengeti plains to witness the annual Great Migration if timed right, with predators awaiting the migrating herbivores.

Overnight: Lodge in Serengeti National Park inclusive of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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Day 8 – Serengeti National Park: Game Viewing and Hot Air Ballooning

Morning: Start the day with a hot air balloon ride across the Serengeti, capturing panoramic views of the landscape and wildlife below.

Afternoon: Continue on your game drive to spot giraffes, wildebeests, elephants, and more.

Evening: Relax back at the lodge with a delicious dinner.

Overnight: Lodge in Serengeti National Park inclusive of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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Day 9 – Serengeti to Masai Mara

Morning: After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to the Masai Mara (1.5 - 2 hours flight)

Afternoon: Arrive in Masai Mara, check into your camp or lodge, and enjoy lunch.

Evening: Head out for a game drive across the open savannah, guided by Maasai guides who share insights into their homeland and culture.

Overnight: Camp or lodge in Masai Mara with Lunch & Dinner included.

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Day 10 – Masai Mara: Great Migration

Morning: Set out on a morning game drive to witness the breathtaking Great Migration if traveling during migration season, with massive herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Afternoon: Lunch at your camp or lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Evening: Return to camp for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Camp or lodge in Masai Mara with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

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Day 11 – Masai Mara: Game Drive and Optional Hot Air Balloon

Morning: Morning game drive with a chance to see unique wildlife encounters, like leopards and elephants. Optional: Experience a hot air balloon safari for stunning aerial views of the Mara and the migrating herds (optional, advance booking recommended).

Afternoon: Lunch, followed by more game viewing or relaxation at the camp.

Evening: Dinner and unwind at your camp.

Overnight: Camp or lodge in Masai Mara with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

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Day 12 – Departure from Kenya

Morning: Enjoy a final breakfast at your camp. Check-Out: Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi.

Afternoon: Private transfer to the airport in Nairobi for your onward flight home.

Departure: Bid farewell to Kenya with unforgettable memories.

Recommended Hotels

Super Luxury

NAIROBI

  • Giraffe Manor – Langata
  • Hemingways Nairobi – Karen
  • The Boma Nairobi – South C
  • The Emakoko – Nairobi National Park
  • Villa Rosa Kempinski – Westlands

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

  • Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge – Within Amboseli National Park
  • Elewana Tortilis Camp – Near Kitirua Conservancy
  • Ol Tukai Lodge – Inside Amboseli National Park
  • Satao Elerai Camp – Elerai Conservancy
  • Tawi Lodge – Amboseli

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

  • Elewana Tarangire Treetops – Boundary Hill
  • Sanctuary Swala Camp – Gurusi Flood Plains
  • Tarangire Safari Lodge – Near Tarangire River

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

  • &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas – Mobile Camp, Serengeti Plains
  • Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti – Central Serengeti
  • Meliá Serengeti Lodge, member of Meliá Collection – Central Serengeti
  • Mwiba Lodge – Southern Serengeti
  • Singita Sasakwa Lodge – Grumeti Reserve
  • Serengeti Bushtops Camp – Northern Serengeti
  • Serengeti Migration Camp – Northern Serengeti

MASAI MARA

  • Angama Mara – Oloololo Escarpment
  • Great Plains Mara Expedition Camp – Olare Motorogi Conservancy
  • Great Plains Mara Plains Camp – Olare Motorogi Conservancy
  • JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge – Masai Mara Reserve
  • Mahali Mzuri – Olare Motorogi Conservancy
  • Sanctuary Olonana – Mara River

Luxury

NAIROBI

  • Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport – Embakasi
  • Fairmont The Norfolk – Central Nairobi
  • Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi – Upper Hill
  • Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection – Westlands
  • Tribe Hotel – Gigiri
  • The Social House – Lavington

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

  • AA Lodge Amboseli – Near Kimana Gate
  • Amboseli Sopa Lodge – Near Kimana Gate
  • Kibo Safari Camp – Near Amboseli National Park
  • Sentrim Amboseli Lodge – Near Kimana Gate
  • Satao Elerai Camp – Elerai Conservancy

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

  • Kuro Tarangire Camp – Near Tarangire River
  • Little Oliver’s Camp – Southern Tarangire
  • Tarangire Sopa Lodge – Near Tarangire National Park Entrance

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

  • Elewana Pioneer Camp – Central Serengeti
  • Kubu Kubu Tented Camp – Central Serengeti
  • Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp – Central Serengeti
  • Serengeti Sopa Lodge – Western Serengeti
  • Tortilis Camp Serengeti – Western Serengeti

MASAI MARA

  • Ashnil Mara Camp – Masai Mara Reserve
  • Basecamp Masai Mara – Talek River
  • Fairmont Mara Safari Club – Mara River
  • Governors’ Camp – Mara River
  • Sarova Mara Game Camp – Masai Mara Reserve

Standard

NAIROBI

  • Eka Hotel Nairobi – Mombasa Road
  • Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport – Embakasi
  • Glee Hotel – Kilimani
  • Ibis Styles Nairobi – Westlands
  • Sarova Panafric – Central Nairobi
  • Tamarind Tree Hotel – Langata

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

  • Amboseli Eco Camp – Near Amboseli National Park
  • Kimana Amboseli Camp – Kimana Gate
  • Kilima Safari Camp – Near Kimana Gate
  • Porini Amboseli Camp – Selenkay Conservancy
  • Sentrim Amboseli – Near Kimana Gate

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

  • Lake Burunge Tented Camp – Near Tarangire National Park
  • Roika Tarangire Tented Lodge – Near Tarangire National Park
  • Whistling Thorn Tented Camp – Near Tarangire National Park Entrance

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

  • Embalakai Authentic Camp – Central Serengeti
  • Kisura Serengeti Camp – Central Serengeti
  • Nyumbani Camp – Central Serengeti
  • Serengeti Acacia Camps – Central Serengeti
  • Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti

MASAI MARA

  • AA Lodge Mara – Sekenani Gate
  • Enkorok Mara Camp – Near Ololaimutiek Gate
  • Mara Sopa Lodge – Oloolaimutia Hills
  • Miti Mingi Eco Camp – Near Talek Gate
  • Rhino Tourist Camp – Near Talek Gate

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