11-Day Kenya & Tanzania Unforgetable Trip

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, meet your guide in Nairobi and begin your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, a 2-3 hour drive. Upon arrival, your guide will assist with park entry formalities, and you'll embark on an exciting game drive. Look out for wildlife such as rhinos, lions, giraffes, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, then continue your exploration before heading back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

WildebeestVery Rare

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara National Reserve, with a journey of approximately 5-6 hours. Upon arrival, enter the reserve and embark on thrilling game drives. Keep an eye out for the Big Five and other wildlife as you explore the stunning landscapes. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue your wildlife encounters throughout the day. In the evening, drive to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, continue your exploration of Masai Mara National Reserve with game drives led by your guide, venturing deeper into the reserve’s diverse landscapes. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes as you traverse the savannahs and riverine forests. Your guide will share insights into the animals' behavior and the unique ecosystem of the reserve. Enjoy thrilling close-up encounters with wildlife and capture memorable moments throughout the day, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Masai Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast in Masai Mara, depart for Serengeti National Park, crossing the Isbania border. Enjoy the scenic drive as you make your way to Serengeti, famous for its vast plains and abundant wildlife. Upon arrival, embark on thrilling game drives, spotting animals such as lions, elephants, and cheetahs. Overnight accommodation will be arranged within or near the park. The following days will be spent exploring Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems and immersing yourself in its natural beauty.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Baobab Serengeti Camp - Central

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National park

After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, one of the world’s most famous wildlife destinations. Your experienced guide will lead you through the park's vast plains and woodlands, in search of iconic animals such as lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. You’ll have the chance to see these creatures up close in their natural habitat and may even witness a hunt or a wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic spot, then continue your game drive in the afternoon, returning to your lodge in the evening.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Baobab Serengeti Camp - Central

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National park to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart Serengeti National Park for Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most unique wildlife destinations. The journey takes about 4 hours and 27 minutes, covering 213 km, passing through the Maasai Steppe and the Great Rift Valley. You may spot wildlife like giraffes, zebras, and elephants along the way. Upon arrival, enjoy a thrilling game drive inside the crater, where you can see all of the Big Five. After lunch in the crater, head to Eileens for dinner and overnight. A full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater offers the chance to witness iconic animals in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful and diverse park located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 145 km. Upon arrival, meet your ranger and embark on a walking safari, a unique way to explore the park and get up close to the wildlife. Your ranger will guide you through acacia woodlands, water forests, and along the lake. You may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalos, monkeys, and birds. Your ranger will also teach you about the park's flora and fauna and help identify the animals you see. Walking safaris can be done in the morning or afternoon, depending on your preference.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)

• Budget tented camp located just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park

The drive to Tarangire takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, covering 181 km through the Maasai Steppe, a vast and arid landscape dotted with acacia trees and Maasai villages. Upon arrival at Tarangire National Park, start your safari and enjoy lunch before heading to the camp. Tarangire is known for its large herds of elephants, often seen around the Tarangire River, the park's only permanent water source. Other wildlife includes lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and various bird species. The park's stunning landscape features acacia woodlands, baobab trees, and the Tarangire River. After your day’s exploration, drive to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotelin Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

From Arusha to Londorossi to Shira

The journey to Cathedral Point on the Shira Plateau, at 3962m, offers a unique glimpse into Kilimanjaro’s geological history. The plateau, shaped by ancient lava flows, features ridges, moors, and diverse ecosystems, with views of the snow-capped peak, the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. Begin your day early in Arusha (6:00 am) for the 3-hour drive to Londorossi Gate. After completing necessary paperwork, take a 30-45 minute drive to Murrum Barrier to start your hike. The 2-3 hour hike to Shira Plateau ascends from 3,400m to 3,700m. For a challenge, hike 4 km to Cathedral Point, reaching 3,800m. After enjoying the views, return to Shira Camp for the night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Shira 1 Camp to Arusha

Spend the morning exploring the Shira Plateau, known for its unique landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and stunning panoramic views. As you traverse the plateau, enjoy the opportunity to observe the area’s distinctive flora and fauna. Afterward, return to camp for a brief rest and lunch. Later, you'll begin your journey back to Arusha, where you'll arrive in the evening for an overnight stay, reflecting on the incredible experiences and landscapes of the Shira Plateau.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotelin Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Today, you will be picked up from your hotel at 12:00 and transferred to Arusha Airport (ARK) for your flight to Zanzibar. The drive from Tulia Hotel to ARK takes approximately 30 minutes.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.