14-day Kenya and Tanzania Safari Expedition

Trip Highlights:

• Explore diverse ecosystems, from Samburu’s arid savannahs to the lush plains of Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
• Stay in midrange lodges and camps for comfort and authentic safari experiences.
• Witness the Big Five and other incredible wildlife in iconic national parks of Kenya and Tanzania.
• Enjoy cultural encounters with the Maasai people and a chance to relax at Hell’s Gate Geothermal Spa.
• Seamless road transfers in 4×4 vehicles, perfect for game viewing and group travel.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Your safari adventure begins with a morning departure from Nairobi in a 4×4 Jeep. Travel north through scenic landscapes to Samburu National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. After checking into your midrange lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive to spot unique wildlife, including Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, and the Samburu special five.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge in Samburu
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the arid landscapes of Samburu. With morning and afternoon game drives, you’ll have the chance to photograph elephants, lions, and leopards in this less-crowded park. Between game drives, relax at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge in Samburu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Samburu to Aberdare National Park

After breakfast, depart for Aberdare National Park, a lush, mountainous region teeming with wildlife. Arrive at The Ark Lodge, famous for its treehouse-style architecture overlooking a floodlit waterhole, where animals such as elephants and buffaloes come to drink at night.

Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park

Leave Aberdare in the morning and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its flamingos (seasonal), rhinos, and other wildlife. Capture the incredible scenery of the lake fringed by pink birds and dotted with acacia trees.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge at Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, head south to Kenya’s famous Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. Settle into your lodge before heading out on an afternoon game drive in the Mara’s iconic savannahs. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five and, depending on the season, witness the Great Migration.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Masai Mara. The Mara is known for its big cat populations, and you might spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch by the Mara River and return to your lodge in the evening.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge in Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Depart Masai Mara and drive to Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake. Check in at your lodge and spend the afternoon relaxing. Optionally, visit Hell’s Gate National Park for a dip in the geothermal spa or take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha for close-up views of hippos and waterbirds.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge at Lake Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, embark on a road journey to Amboseli National Park, via Nairobi. Arrive in Amboseli in the afternoon and head out for a game drive in the park, renowned for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge in Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli

Spend the day tracking wildlife in Amboseli, where you’ll have the opportunity to photograph elephants, lions, zebras, and more, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to your lodge for dinner after a rewarding day of game viewing.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge in Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Amboseli to Lake Manyara via Arusha (Tanzania)

After breakfast, cross the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga and continue your journey to Lake Manyara National Park, passing through Arusha. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in this lush park, home to tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse bird species.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge at Lake Manyara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive where you may witness the great plains teeming with wildlife, including lions, leopards, wildebeest, and zebras.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti’s endless plains. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic scenes of the Great Migration, or spot predators such as cheetahs and hyenas on the hunt. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact calderas and a UNESCO World Heritage site. After descending into the crater in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in this unique ecosystem, where you can see rhinos, elephants, and flamingos.

Accommodation: Midrange Lodge at Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Ngorongoro to Kilimanjaro Airport via Arusha

On your final day, depart Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast and head to Kilimanjaro International Airport. En route, stop for lunch in Arusha before catching your onward flight, marking the end of your incredible safari expedition.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch