13 Days East Africa grand safari combining Kenya & Tanzania

13-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari

Experience East Africa’s premier safari destinations with boat rides, walking safaris, the Great Migration (seasonal), Big Five game viewing, and cultural interactions across Kenya and Tanzania.

Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Naivasha (115km, approx. 2 – 2.5hrs)

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Pick-up from JKIA or your Nairobi hotel. Drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving mid-morning for a boat ride to see hippos and birds, followed by a guided walking safari on Crescent Island. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon visit to Hell’s Gate National Park for cycling or game drives among giraffes, zebras, and dramatic gorges.

Overnight: Lodge at Lake Naivasha

Day 2: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park (80km, approx. 1.5hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for rhinos, flamingos, and acacia woodland wildlife. Enjoy a game drive in search of rhinos, lions, Rothschild’s giraffes, and birdlife along the lake shores.

Overnight: Lodge in Lake Nakuru

Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve (280km, approx. 5 – 6 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive through the scenic Rift Valley to Masai Mara, arriving for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and more in the iconic savannah landscape.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Masai Mara

Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. If timed during the migration, witness river crossings or vast herds grazing. Optional hot air balloon safari available (at extra cost).

Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Masai Mara

Day 5: Masai Mara – Lake Victoria – (270km, approx. 6 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart Masai Mara for Lake Victoria, crossing the Sirare/Isebania border into Tanzania. Complete immigration formalities and proceed to Speke Bay Lodge on the shores of Lake Victoria, arriving in the afternoon.

Upon arrival, enjoy optional activities:

Canoeing on Lake Victoria to explore fishing areas and watch birds
Village Walk to interact with local communities and learn about their fishing and farming lifestyle
Fishing experience with local fishermen on traditional canoes

Relax in the evening with sunset views over Africa’s largest lake.

Overnight: Speke Bay Lodge (or equivalent at Lake Victoria)

Day 6: Lake Victoria – Serengeti National Park (140km, approx. 3 – 3.5 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast on the lakeshore, you may enjoy an optional early morning activity (short canoe or bird walk). Later, depart for Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch.

Enter the Serengeti, enjoying an en-route game drive as you proceed to your lodge or camp inside the park. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, and predators in the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Serengeti National Park

Day 7: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend a full day in Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives. Explore the Seronera area for predators and enjoy witnessing the endless plains, wildlife interactions, and seasonal migration herds.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Serengeti

Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area (150km 3.5 – 4 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a morning game drive in Serengeti, depart with a picnic lunch to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the afternoon with time to relax and enjoy panoramic views.

Overnight: Lodge on the Crater Rim

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Full Day

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Spot black rhinos, lions, hyenas, elephants, flamingos, hippos, and more within this world-renowned caldera. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before continuing your game drive.

Overnight: Lodge on the Crater Rim

Day 10: Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park (155km, approx. 3 – 4hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, spotting wildlife in this beautiful landscape.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Tarangire

Day 11: Tarangire – Amboseli National Park (via Namanga Border) – 31okm, 6 -7 hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive toward Namanga Border for immigration, then proceed to Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Amboseli

Day 12: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness elephants, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and birdlife across the swamps and plains with Kilimanjaro in the background. Optional Maasai village visit available.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp in Amboseli

Day 13: Amboseli – Nairobi – Departure (230km, approx. 4 – 5hrs)

Meal Plan: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a final en-route game drive as you exit Amboseli and drive back to Nairobi (JKIA) for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable East Africa safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Safari Highlights:

✅ Boat rides & Crescent Island walking safari at Lake Naivasha
✅ Flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru
✅ Masai Mara’s wildlife and optional balloon safari
✅ Cultural experiences at Lake Victoria
✅ Serengeti’s endless plains and migration (seasonal)
✅ Full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari
✅ Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
✅ Amboseli’s elephants with Kilimanjaro backdrop
✅ Professional driver-guide throughout in a 4×4 Land Cruiser

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