11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari | Amboseli, Tarangire, Manyara & Serengeti

7 Parks in 10 Nights • No Need To Choose • One Guide One 4x4

See All Big Five Across 7 Parks in One Kenya Tanzania Safari Package

No need to choose between Kenya or Tanzania. This private Kenya Tanzania Safari Package covers Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. One guide, one 4x4, all parks included. Start in Nairobi, end in Arusha with zero border stress.

Your private guide handles all border formalities, park fees and lodge check-ins. We start in Amboseli with Kilimanjaro views, then Lake Nakuru for rhinos and flamingos, Naivasha for boat ride, Tarangire for baobabs and elephants, Manyara for tree-climbing lions, Serengeti for endless plains, and 600m descent into Ngorongoro Crater - a UNESCO World Heritage Site with year-round game viewing. Your guide listens to your interests and builds the drive around you.

11 Days • Nakuru • Naivasha • Amboseli • Tarangire • Manyara • Serengeti • Crater • No Border Stress

Kenya Tanzania Combo

All months

11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari – A wonderful time to be in Kenya National Parks and northern Tanzania! Enjoy pleasant weather and tranquility at Lake Nakuru National Park, the peaceful boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and the clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli. In northern Tanzania, the green wilderness, the presence of predators, and the migration of herds to the southern Serengeti create a truly captivating natural spectacle. Tarangire’s resident game population and the abundant wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater offer unique opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts. The moderate number of visitors at this time ensures a more peaceful and immersive experience with nature.

11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari in February – A wonderful time to be in Kenya National Parks and northern Tanzania! Enjoy pleasant weather and tranquility at Lake Nakuru National Park, the peaceful boat safari on Lake Naivasha, and clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli. In northern Tanzania, February brings the green wilderness, the presence of predators, and the migration of herds to the southern Serengeti for calving season – a truly captivating natural spectacle. Tarangire’s resident game population and the abundant wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater offer unique opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts. The moderate number of visitors at this time ensures a more peaceful and immersive experience with nature.

11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari in April – A wonderful time to be in Kenya National Parks and northern Tanzania! Enjoy pleasant weather and tranquility at Lake Nakuru National Park, the peaceful boat safari on Lake Naivasha, and dramatic views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli with fewer visitors. Exploring the eastern Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater during April is truly breathtaking with the vibrant greens and abundant wildlife. The fewer safari vehicles contribute to a more intimate and immersive experience in nature.

11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari in May – A wonderful time to explore the beauty of Kenya National Parks and Tanzania’s wilderness, with more rain adding to the lush greenery of the landscape. Enjoy pleasant weather and tranquility at Lake Nakuru National Park, the peaceful boat safari on Lake Naivasha, and clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli. The lower number of safari vehicles during this time allows for a more peaceful and less crowded safari experience. Exploring the eastern Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater during May is particularly rewarding, as these areas are rich in wildlife and offer spectacular views. The green wilderness provides a stunning backdrop for observing the diverse flora and fauna.

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11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari in June – A fantastic time to visit Kenya National Parks and northern Tanzania! Enjoy pleasant weather and tranquility at Lake Nakuru National Park, the peaceful boat safari on Lake Naivasha, and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli. June is a fantastic time to visit Tarangire National Park with an abundance of wildlife and the chance to witness the Serengeti Wildebeest Migration – truly awe-inspiring. The Ngorongoro Crater is a must-see destination with incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. Since the number of vehicles is moderate in June, visitors can enjoy a more intimate and immersive experience with nature.

11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari in July – Dry Season in Kenya and Tanzania, which is when wildlife congregates around water sources like rivers and ponds in places like Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks. The Ngorongoro Crater also teems with wildlife during this time, while Lake Naivasha offers tranquil boat safaris. If you are planning to visit during this busy season, it’s a good idea to book your safari vacation in advance to ensure availability.

11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari in October – A great time to visit Kenya National Parks and northern Tanzania! The landscape is parched and wildlife congregates around water sources to quench their thirst in Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. This offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities as animals gather in close proximity to water, including peaceful moments at Lake Naivasha. With a medium number of visitors in the parks during this time, it is a great time to experience the beauty and wildlife of the region without overwhelming crowds.

11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari in November – A beautiful and fascinating time to visit parks in Kenya and Tanzania during the season of short rains. The weather is relatively mild with warm temperatures during the day and cooler nights in Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. The sight of the first thunder showers over the Serengeti rolling plains is a breathtaking experience, especially for the wildebeest herds. The diversity of animals in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire are sights to behold, and with a moderate number of visitors in the parks in November, it allows for a more peaceful and enjoyable safari experience.

Detailed Itinerary

Accommodation Level: Mid range-Tented Camp and Lodges.

DAY 01 • ARRIVAL NAIROBI

Arrival Nairobi – Start Your 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), meet your professional driver-guide. Transfer to your hotel in Nairobi as your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package begins. Rest and prepare for your Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari adventure starting tomorrow. Briefing about your safari will be done at the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel 67
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Transfer: JKIA to Hotel

DAY 02 • NAIROBI TO LAKE NAKURU – 160KM / 2.5HRS

Lake Nakuru National Park on Your 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (160km, 2.5hrs) as your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package adventure begins. Famous for its thousands of flamingos and over 400 species of birds, Lake Nakuru offers a spectacular birding experience.

The park’s Rhino Sanctuary is a must-visit on your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package. Wildlife at Lake Nakuru includes the endangered Black Rhino, White Rhino, Rothschild Giraffe, Buffalo, Waterbuck, and Baboon. On a good day, leopards and lions can be seen during your game drives.

You will spend the rest of the day enjoying wildlife viewing across the lake and savannah. As evening sets in, you will enter your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Distance: 160KM / 2.5HRS
Highlight: Rhino Sanctuary & Flamingos

DAY 03 • LAKE NAKURU TO LAKE NAIVASHA – 60KM / 1HR

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Part of Your 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

After breakfast, set off for a final morning game drive at Lake Nakuru, then drive to Lake Naivasha (60km, 1hr) on your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package, arriving at the hotel for lunch.

After lunch, head out for a boat ride. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake with an average depth of 6 meters, surrounded by papyrus and a true birdwatcher’s paradise on your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package. Diverse waterfowl species like Fish Eagles, Ospreys, Herons, Egrets, and Lily-trotters are seen.

The lake is also a refuge for hippopotamus and sport fish including Nile Perch and Tilapia. After a remarkable boat ride experience, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Crescent Tented Camp
Distance: 60KM / 1HR
Activity: Boat Ride & Birding

DAY 04 • LAKE NAIVASHA TO AMBOSELI – 350KM

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park on Your 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

After an early breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi (350km) on your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package. You will stop for lunch en route in Nairobi before continuing to the park.

After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive. The park offers chances to see large herds of elephants, giraffes, buffalo, gazelles, impala, lions, and the rare leopard and cheetah. Amboseli is famous for free-ranging elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop.

On a clear day, Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest peak – can be seen from a distance during your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package. As the sun sets, you will enter the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Amboseli Kibo Safari Camp / Zebra Plains
Distance: 350KM
Highlight: Elephants & Kilimanjaro Views

DAY 05 • AMBOSELI TO TARANGIRE – 317KM / 5H 44M – CROSS-BORDER

Amboseli to Tarangire – Cross-Border 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari

We depart after breakfast, heading to the Kenya-Tanzania border via Namanga as part of your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package (317km, 5h 44m). After completing Customs and Immigration formalities at the border, you’ll switch vehicles and meet your Tanzanian driver-guide.

Continue to Tarangire National Park via Arusha. This cross-border transfer is a key highlight of your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package, connecting Kenya’s Amboseli with Tanzania’s elephant paradise.

Arrive at Maramboi Tented Camp by sunset for dinner. The camp overlooks the Tarangire ecosystem with views of Lake Manyara escarpment. Overnight stay and preparation for Tarangire game drive tomorrow.

Overnight: Maramboi Tented Camp
Distance: 317KM / 5H44M
Border: Namanga – Vehicle Switch

DAY 06 • TARANGIRE GAME DRIVE – 135KM / 2H 30M

Tarangire Game Drive on Your 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Departure is after breakfast for a full game drive in Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its large herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees on your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package (135km, 2h 30m around the park).

Tarangire supports many wild animals including buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and elands. On a good day, one can see lions, leopards, and cheetahs during this 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package. The Tarangire River is the lifeline that draws wildlife in dry season.

Picnic lunch will be served inside the park before continuing with our game drive. As evening sets in, you will drive to your lodge in Karatu area for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
Park: Tarangire National Park
Highlight: Elephant Herds & Baobabs

DAY 07 • LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Lake Manyara National Park Game Viewing – 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Your day starts with breakfast, then we venture out for a full game drive at Lake Manyara National Park on your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package. The park offers a variety of habitats: from the groundwater forest with giant fig and acacia trees, to the alkaline lake, grasslands, and hillside.

A home to more than 470 bird species, most of them waterfowl, including beautiful flamingos that encrust the lake shores. The park is inhabited by large baboon troops, buffalo, elephants, giraffes, waterbuck, impala, and dik-dik antelope.

On a lucky day, the famous tree-climbing lions and leopards can be seen on your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package. Picnic lunch will be served at the park. Thereafter, continue game driving. By sunset, we return to the lodge for overnight stay.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
Highlight: Tree-Climbing Lions & 470 Bird Species
Habitat: Forest, Lake & Savannah

DAY 08 • LAKE MANYARA TO SERENGETI – 347.6KM / 2H 57M

Lake Manyara to Serengeti on Your 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

We depart after breakfast for an awesome game drive en route via the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater on your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package (347.6km, 2h 57m). You will stop at a Maasai village to learn and understand their traditional ways of life.

Then continue past the Olduvai woodland and gorge – the cradle of mankind – before entering the open endless grasslands of the Serengeti National Park. This is a major highlight of your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package.

As the afternoon sets in, you will stop for picnic lunch. Then we continue game viewing towards the center of the park, Seronera, famous for big cats. In the evening, you will enter the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Serengeti Hippo Trail Tented Camp
Distance: 347.6KM / 2H57M
En Route: Ngorongoro Rim & Maasai Village

DAY 09 • FULL DAY SERENGETI GAME DRIVE

Full Day Serengeti Game Drive – Your 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Another day of exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti on your 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari. A paradise to both predator and prey, Serengeti is Tanzania’s most famous park and the heart of the Great Migration.

Among them are lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and the elusive leopard. Rivers host large pods of Hippopotamus and giant Crocodiles. The woodlands support elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, waterbuck, and impala herds.

This full day in the Serengeti is the core of your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package. Picnic lunch will be served in the bush under acacia trees. Thereafter, we will continue game driving. After a remarkable afternoon, you will return to the camp at sunset for dinner.

Overnight: Serengeti Hippo Trail Tented Camp
Highlight: Full Day Big Cats & Migration
Meal: Bush Picnic Lunch

DAY 10 • SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO – 110KM / 2HRS

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro – 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

After breakfast, you will leave the camp and head for a final morning game drive in the endless Serengeti plains on your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package (110km, 2hrs to Ngorongoro).

As afternoon sets in, you will stop for picnic lunch before exiting the park via Naabi Hill Gate. We’ll then drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for your overnight stay, arriving at the crater rim with breathtaking views.

This transition from Serengeti to Ngorongoro is an important part of your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package. Evening at leisure on the crater rim. Dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Distance: 110KM / 2HRS
View: Crater Rim Sunset

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DAY 11 • NGORONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA – 185KM / 3H 46M – FINALE

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha – Finale of Your 11-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari

The game drive begins after breakfast. We descend 600m to the crater floor on your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package (185km, 3h 46m total to Arusha), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to abundant wildlife year-round.

Among them are hippos, buffalo, wildebeest, hartebeest, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles. The crater floor holds the highest density of hyena clans on earth and healthy prides of lions. The rare endangered Black Rhino is also present – completing your Big Five.

This is the grand finale of your 11-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari Package. Lunch will be served at the picnic site on the crater floor near the hippo pool. In the afternoon, you will ascend the crater wall. You will then be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to fly out, or to Arusha Airport to fly to Zanzibar, or join another safari extension.

End: JRO / Arusha Airport
Distance: 185KM / 3H46M
Highlight: Big Five in Crater – Grand Finale

✅ 11-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Complete

Nairobi → Nakuru → Naivasha → Amboseli → Tarangire → Manyara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha

MORE THAN A SAFARI, IT'S A MIND THERAPY ROAD TRIP

Crafted to give you a wider East Africa experience - without rushing

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170 Tribes, One Safari Language

Kenya and Tanzania are home to more than 170 ethnic groups. Yet when it comes to a safari, we speak one language - ensuring your safari goals come true. You will encounter Maasai of Amboseli, Maasai of Longido and Maasai of Ngorongoro along the route - same heritage, same warm welcome across both countries. Different landscapes, but one shared hospitality culture that unites us in this work.

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One Rift Valley, Three Lakes

The Great Rift Valley is the thread that connects your journey. You will experience it as a flamingo-filled soda lake in Lake Nakuru, as a tranquil fresh-water lake with boat safari in Lake Naivasha, and as a dramatic escarpment backdrop in Lake Manyara. The same geological wonder, three completely different faces. A true road trip through cities, towns, villages and untouched nature.

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Wider Experience, Zero Rush

This itinerary is crafted in the right order for a deeper experience. You sleep in Nairobi and wake up in Lake Nakuru, unwind in Lake Naivasha, then wake up in Amboseli with an awesome view of Mount Kilimanjaro. From there you cross via Namanga into Tanzania for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, two full nights in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, finishing in Arusha. Designed for learning and enjoyment - culture, landscapes and wildlife at a comfortable pace, a journey that feels like mind therapy.

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