12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari: Nakuru, Amboseli to Serengeti & Ngorongoro
This 12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari starts in Nairobi and journeys through the heart of the Great Rift Valley to the endless horizon plains of East Africa. Designed for scenery and wildlife, you will witness the spectacle view of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, enjoy the gorgeous view of Ngorongoro Crater from the rim, explore soda and freshwater lakes filled with flamingos and hippos, and experience vast savannahs teeming with diverse wildlife species across Kenya and Tanzania at a relaxed, mind-therapy pace.
WHEN TO GO – SEASONS
1st June to 31 December
12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private 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.
12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private 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.
12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private 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.
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12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private 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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12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private 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.
12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private 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.
12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private 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.
12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private 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.
12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private 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.
12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private 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 Lodges and Tented Camp
Arrive Nairobi – Start of Your Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your private driver-guide will meet you to begin this 12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari adventure.
You will be transferred to the hotel for check-in and a comprehensive briefing. Our representative will take you through a brief orientation covering the Rift Valley lakes, horizon plains, and iconic views of Kilimanjaro and the crater, before embarking on your Kenya Tanzania safari.
Meals: BB
Activity: Arrival & Briefing
Lake Nakuru Park – Kenya Tanzania Safari
Your 12-Day Kenya Tanzania safari adventure begins after breakfast as you depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park. The scenic drive covers 160km in about 2.5 hours through the Great Rift Valley escarpment. En route, you will stop for a hot lunch before entering the park for an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline soda lake famous for its vast flocks of flamingos and over 400 species of birds. The park is also a protected rhino sanctuary, a key highlight of your Kenya Tanzania safari. Wildlife in Lake Nakuru includes black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck, and baboon. On a lucky day, you may also spot leopard and lion.
You will spend the rest of the day enjoying wildlife viewing across the lake shores and acacia woodlands. As evening approaches, you will head to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Full Board
Highlight: Rhino Sanctuary & Flamingos
Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari – Lake Nakuru / Lake Naivasha
Continue your Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari after breakfast with a final morning game drive in Lake Nakuru, searching for rhinos and flamingos along the soda lake shores. Thereafter, enjoy a short scenic drive to Lake Naivasha (60km, 1 hour) arriving at your lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, head out for a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha. This freshwater Rift Valley lake has an average depth of 6 meters (20 feet) and a maximum depth of 30 meters (100 feet), surrounded by thick papyrus reeds. It is a true bird watcher paradise with diverse waterfowl species including fish eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, and lily-trotters.
The lake is also a refuge for large pods of hippopotamus and sport fish such as Nile perch, along with North American red swamp crayfish and rich aquatic vegetation. After this remarkable boat safari, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance: 60km / 1 Hr
Highlight: Boat Ride & Hippos
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli Park – Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari
After an early breakfast, continue your Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari with a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park (350 kilometers), passing via the outskirts of Nairobi. You will stop for lunch en route before entering the park for an afternoon game drive.
Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds and breathtaking spectacle view of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park offers excellent chances to see elephant, giraffe, buffalo, gazelle, impala, lion, and on a lucky day, the rare leopard and cheetah. On a clear day, Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the horizon with its snow-capped peak.
Enjoy game viewing across the swampy plains and open savannah until sunset, then head to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance: 350KM
Highlight: Kilimanjaro Views & Elephants
Amboseli to Lake Manyara – Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari
Depart Amboseli after breakfast, heading to the Kenya and Tanzania border at Namanga. After completing Customs and Immigration formalities, you will switch to your Tanzania safari vehicle with your new driver-guide and continue the journey to Lake Manyara via Arusha. This cross-border transfer is a key part of your Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari experience.
Drive through the scenic Maasai steppe and highlands, arriving at your lodge in the Lake Manyara – Karatu area by sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance: 317KM / 5H44M
Note: Border Crossing at Namanga
Lake Manyara Game Drive – Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari
Depart after breakfast for a full game drive in Lake Manyara National Park (135km, 2hrs 30 mins from your lodge). This compact yet diverse park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos along the soda lake.
The park hosts large numbers of birds, mostly waterfowl, and supports a rich wildlife population including buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and impala. On a lucky day, you may spot the iconic lion lounging in the acacia trees – a rare sight that defines Manyara.
A picnic lunch will be served inside the park, allowing you to continue with afternoon game viewing. As evening sets in, you will drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Full Board + Picnic Lunch
Highlight: Tree-Climbing Lions
Lake Manyara to Serengeti – Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari
Depart after breakfast for an incredible journey to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an awesome game drive en route, passing via the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater with breathtaking views of the caldera below.
En route, you will stop at a traditional Maasai village to learn about their ancient culture and way of life. Then continue past the Olduvai woodland and history into the endless open grasslands of the Serengeti. In the afternoon, pause for a picnic lunch in the wild before proceeding with game viewing towards the heart of the park – Seronera.
As evening approaches, you will arrive at your camp for dinner and overnight stay in the central Serengeti.
Distance: 347.6KM / 2H57M
Experience: Ngorongoro Rim + Maasai Village
Full Day Game Drive: Serengeti National Park
Another full day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti, the highlight of your Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari. The Serengeti is a paradise for both predator and prey, offering unmatched wildlife encounters.
Among the predators are lion, cheetah, hyena, and the elusive leopard. The rivers and hippo pools host large pods of hippopotamus and crocodiles, while the woodlands support elephant, giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck, and herds of impala.
A picnic lunch will be served in the bush, surrounded by the vast savannah. Thereafter, continue with afternoon game driving. After a remarkable day on the plains, you will return to your camp as the sun sets for dinner.
Meals: Full Board + Picnic Lunch
Highlight: Big Cats & Seronera Valley
Serengeti Game Drive – Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari
Enjoy yet another rewarding day in the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. With over 1.5 million wildebeest and vast open savannah, every game drive on your Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari brings new sightings.
Spend the day tracking the Big Five and the great migration herds. The Seronera River valley remains the best area for lion prides, cheetah, hyena, and the shy leopard resting in acacia trees. Hippo pools and Grumeti River sections reveal crocodiles and hippos, while woodlands shelter elephants, giraffes, and buffalo.
A bush picnic lunch is served under an acacia tree, followed by more game viewing until sunset when you return to camp for dinner.
Meals: Full Board
Focus: Big Five & Migration
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro – Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari
After breakfast, leave the camp for a final morning game drive in the Serengeti plains, capturing last sightings of your Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari in the Serengeti. This is your final chance to spot any species you may have missed.
As afternoon sets in, you will stop for lunch before exiting the park and driving to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (277km, 5hrs). Arrive at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay, overlooking the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
Distance: 277KM / 5HRS
Location: Crater Rim
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu – Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari
The highlight game drive begins after breakfast as you descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder. This 260 sq km caldera is home to abundant wildlife year-round.
On the crater floor, expect to see hippo, buffalo, wildebeest, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and Grant’s gazelle. The crater holds the highest density of hyena clans anywhere on earth, roaming and scavenging across the plains. Keep an eye out for the rare and endangered Black Rhino, one of the highlights of your Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari.
As afternoon sets in, you will stop for picnic lunch beside the hippo pool before continuing game driving. Later, ascend the crater wall and drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance: 185KM / 3H46M
Highlight: Big Five + Black Rhino
Tarangire to Arusha – Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari Ends
Depart after breakfast for your final game drive in Tarangire National Park (118km, 2hrs from Karatu). Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees – a perfect finale for your Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari.
The park supports abundant wildlife including buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, impala and eland. On a good day, you can spot predators like lion, leopard and cheetah lurking in the woodlands.
A picnic lunch will be served inside the park before continuing with your final game drive. Later, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your international flight out, or to Arusha Domestic Airport for a flight to Zanzibar or to join another extended safari excursion.
Drop-off: JRO / Arusha Airport
Extension: Zanzibar or More Safari
END OF 12 DAYS KENYA AND TANZANIA PRIVATE SAFARI
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NOT JUST A SAFARI, IT'S A JOURNEY FOR THE SOUL
Designed to show you more of East Africa - at an easy, comfortable pace
One Language of Hospitality
Across Kenya and Tanzania, there are over 170 different tribes. But on safari, we all understand the same goal - to make your trip unforgettable. Along this route you will meet Maasai communities in Amboseli, Longido, and Ngorongoro - sharing the same roots and the same welcoming spirit in both countries. Different scenery, one consistent culture of warmth.
Same Valley, Three Different Lakes
The Great Rift Valley links your entire adventure. In Lake Nakuru you will see it as a pink shoreline full of flamingos, in Lake Naivasha as a peaceful freshwater lake perfect for a boat safari, and in Lake Manyara as a towering escarpment wall. One ancient geological formation, three unique experiences. A real overland journey through cities, small towns, villages and wild nature.
More to See, No Hurry
The route is planned in the perfect sequence for a richer experience. Start with a night in Nairobi, then continue to Lake Nakuru, relax around Lake Naivasha, and wake up in Amboseli to the iconic view of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will then cross at Namanga into Tanzania to explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, enjoy two full nights in the Serengeti, visit Ngorongoro Crater, and end in Arusha. Built for discovery and relaxation - wildlife, landscapes, and local culture without feeling rushed, an experience that truly refreshes your mind.
- KENYA and TANZANIA PRIVATE SAFARI -COST
- ITEMS INCLUDED
- ITEMS EXCLUDED
- PRICE FROM: $6,516 per person
- All entry fees,
- Governments Taxes,
- Exclusive boat ride,
- Unlimited Mineral water while on safari.
- All accommodations while on safari in full board (FB) basis.
- Accommodation night upon your arrival in Nairobi and after a safari in bed and breakfast (bb) basis,
- Service of Professional English speaking driver guide. Option of French, Spanish and Germany speaking guide during your safari bookings.
- All transfers mentioned above, upon your arrival in Nairobi (NBO) and departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha domestic airport.
- 4WD Land-Cruiser equipped with (popup) opened roofed for safaris, window seats, seat belts, radio wave, fridge and multiple outlet for recharging battery and device.
- Gratuity
- All Personal Items (Example toiletries, cameras)
- Excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary