12 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Experience
- 12Days
- LuxuryComfort
- $11,800From, per person
A 12-day private journey through Nairobi- ( Kenya ), Nairobi - ( Kenya), Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Arusha, planned and guided by our team in Arusha. Every Rioba itinerary is a starting point — we can adjust the pace, lodges and activities around you.
Day by day
Day 1Arrival in Nairobi, KenyaNairobi- ( Kenya )
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where your private safari guide will meet you and provide a warm welcome to Kenya.
Transfer to your luxury Nairobi hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or enjoy an optional city experience.
Day 2Nairobi → Amboseli National ParkNairobi- ( Kenya )
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive south toward Amboseli National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive at your luxury lodge for lunch and some relaxation before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.
Enjoy the dramatic scenery as elephants move across the plains with Africa's highest mountain forming the backdrop.
Day 3Full-Day Amboseli SafariNairobi - ( Kenya)
Wake early for a spectacular game drive, when wildlife is most active and Mount Kilimanjaro can provide an incredible photographic backdrop.
Explore Amboseli's swamps, open plains and acacia woodland in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and abundant birdlife.
Return to camp for lunch and relaxation before an afternoon game drive and sundowner experience.
Day 4Amboseli → Maasai Mara National ReserveNairobi - ( Kenya)
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scenic flight to the Maasai Mara, saving valuable safari time compared with a long road journey.
Upon arrival, meet your Maasai Mara safari guide and enjoy a game drive en route to your luxury camp.
Settle into your accommodation and enjoy the evening surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Day 5Full-Day Maasai Mara SafariNairobi - ( Kenya)
Spend a full day exploring the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Enjoy private morning and afternoon game drives searching for the Big Five, including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and, with luck, rhino.
Depending on the season, the Mara can also offer spectacular opportunities to witness the Great Migration and dramatic river crossings. The Mara is particularly renowned for migration activity around July–October.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness or return to camp for a relaxed lunch before continuing your safari.
Day 6Maasai Mara → Serengeti National Park, TanzaniaSerengeti
Enjoy an early morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your flight toward Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
After arriving in the Serengeti, meet your private Tanzanian guide and begin your safari with an en-route game drive.
The landscape changes dramatically as you enter the endless plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife ecosystems.
Arrive at your luxury camp in time to relax and enjoy an unforgettable African sunset.
Day 7Full-Day Serengeti SafariSerengeti
Today is dedicated entirely to the Serengeti.
Set out early with your private guide to search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo and large herds of plains game.
Enjoy a private picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive into the afternoon.
As the sun begins to set, return to camp for dinner and an evening beneath the African sky.
Day 8Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation AreaNgorongoro Crater
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before travelling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery from the open Serengeti plains to the lush highlands.
Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site associated with some of the earliest evidence of human ancestry.
Arrive at your luxury lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim and enjoy breathtaking views across the caldera.
Day 9Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day SafariNgorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari.
The crater provides exceptional opportunities to see large concentrations of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a private picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing your exploration.
Later, ascend the crater and return to your luxury lodge for a relaxing evening.
Day 10Ngorongoro → Tarangire National ParkTarangire
After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro Highlands and continue toward Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and beautiful landscapes.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you explore the Tarangire River ecosystem, where wildlife gathers, particularly during the dry season.
Day 11Full-Day Tarangire Safari → Arusha
Enjoy an early morning game drive through Tarangire, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is particularly active.
After breakfast or a morning game drive, continue toward Arusha.
Arrive at your luxury hotel and enjoy a relaxed final evening in Tanzania.
This evening provides an opportunity to celebrate your safari journey with a special dinner.
Day 12Arusha → DepartureArusha
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel.
Depending on your departure flight, you may have time for a short Arusha experience, shopping for souvenirs or simply relaxing at the hotel.
Your private driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
What’s included
Included
- 11 nights luxury accommodation
- Private luxury 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Kenya and Tanzania park/conservation fees
- All meals as indicated
- Domestic/scenic safari flights specified in the itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Cross-border safari arrangements
- Game drives in all listed parks
- Crater service and applicable conservation fees
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- All scheduled activities mentioned in the itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya and Tanzania visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal purchases
- Optional activities not specifically listed
- Single-room supplement
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