Kenya & Tanzania Trails - 13 days

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SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI : Explore six of East Africa's finest national parks on a wildlife extravaganza. From Nairobi visit the flamingos at Lake Nakuru and go wild in Kenya's Masai Mara before winging your way to Tanzania to go in search of the Big Five across the vast open plains of the Serengeti and down into Ngorongoro Crater. Topped off with game drives...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Serengeti National Park - Spot all of Africa's Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) on safari in one of the world's most famous national parks
    • Ngorongoro Crater - Traverse the floor of the UNESCO-listed volcanic caldera, one of the best places in Africa for spotting wildlife
    • Masai Mara - Spend two full days exploring the famous national park on safari and opt for a hot air balloon ride over the Mara
    • Nairobi - Game drive in Nairobi National Park, meet orphaned baby elephants at the Daphne Sheldrick Centre and visit the Karen Blixen Museum
    • Tarangire National Park - Search for iconic African species on safari in the reserve, which is known for its large number of elephants
    • Lake Nakuru - Game drive through wildlife-rich Lake Nakuru National Park, looking out for leopards, lions and a healthy population of rhinos
    • Lake Manyara National Park - Visit one final national park on the last morning of your tour, where you might be able to spot the famous tree-climbing lions

What's this trip about?

    SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI : Explore six of East Africa's finest national parks on a wildlife extravaganza. From Nairobi visit the flamingos at Lake Nakuru and go wild in Kenya's Masai Mara before winging your way to Tanzania to go in search of the Big Five across the vast open plains of the Serengeti and down into Ngorongoro Crater. Topped off with game drives in Tarangire and Lake Manyara Natioal Park, famous for its tree climbing lions.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 7 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityNairobi
End CityLake Manyara National Park

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Attractions

  • Arusha
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Nairobi
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Tarangire National Park

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 7

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 7

Trip includes

    • 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners
    • Nairobi airport arrival transfer on days 1 and Arusha airport departure transfer on day 13 (should you wish to depart via Kilimanjaro Airport, transfers can be arranged for an additional cost, please contact us for more details)
    • 12 nights mid range lodges, chalets and tented camps
    • Transportation and game drives in a 4x4 safari land cruiser
    • Escorted by a professional local guide/driver
    • Game drives in Nairobi NP, Nakuru NP, Masai Mara, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara NP
    • Park entrance fees
    • Excursion to the Daphne Sheldrick Centre and Karen Blixen Museum
    • 1 litre of water per person per day while in our safari vehicle
    • House wine, local beer and spirits and soft drinks included at Honeyguide Tarangire Camp
    • Flying doctor’s medical evacuation cover in Tanzania
    • Economy flight from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania - max. luggage allowance 15kgs

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Nairobi

On arrival into Nairobi airport you will be met and given a short brief on your safari before being transferred to our hotel in the Karen suburbs.

Day : 2 Lake Nakuru

Nairobi - Nairobi National Park - Nakuru. This morning we travel to Nairobi National Park with a picnic breakfast and enjoy a game drive in the park, looking out for resident wildlife. Then we travel to the Daphne Sheldrick’s Centre and visit the many baby elephants t...

Day : 3 Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru is situated in the middle of the national park to which it gives its name and we spend the day exploring this remarkable park, on a morning and afternoon game drive. Teeming with wildlife the park has so much to offer. Sometimes, when the water levels are ...

Day : 4 Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara. Today you make your way by road to the Masai Mara National Reserve. You will arrive for lunch at your camp and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing by the pool and waiting for the late afternoon when the temperature cools to head out on y...

Day : 5-6 Masai Mara

Over the next two days enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara. The early mornings are one of the best times to view the animals as this is when they are their most active before the heat of the day sets in. Then head out into the reserve again late ...

Day : 7 Nairobi

Masai Mara - Nairobi - Arusha (Tanzania). This morning we enjoy our last sunrise in the Masai Mara with tea or coffee on the veranda. After a great final breakfast we drive back to Nairobi stopping at the Great Rift Valley for one last photo opportunity before you fly...

Day : 8 Tarangire National Park

Arusha - Tarangire National Park. This morning, wake to the views of Mt Meru before heading down to breakfast. We will then be collected by our driver guide and will traverse the floor of the Great Rift Valley as we head to Tarangire National Park for a full day game ...

Day : 9 Serengeti National Park

Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park. Today we have a long drive through arguably the best game park in the world. We will head to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and then descend into the endless plains of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s olde...

Day : 10 Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti at sunrise is a beautiful sight and one not to be missed. This is also the best time for spotting animals so take advantage of the morning hours for the first game drive of the day. After a morning out, the smell of a cooked breakfast is welcomed as we e...

Day : 11 Serengeti National Park

Serengeti - Karatu. Leaving our Serengeti camp we drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping enroute to visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most important prehistoric sites. Here, we learn how the gorge earned its name 'Cradle of Mankind'. On arrival...

Day : 12 Ngorongoro Crater

Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu. This morning the Ngorongoro Crater awaits us. The Crater is a conservation area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated 180km west of Arusha in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania. After an early breakfast, we will head out tow...

Day : 13 Lake Manyara National Park

Karatu - Lake Manyara - Arusha. This morning we visit Lake Manyara National Park whose shores are a shimmer of pink, due to the large flamingo population and it was once dubbed as the ‘loveliest lake in Africa’ by Ernest Hemingway. We have a morning in the park on a g...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,795
Price per day$215
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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11 May 2025
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$6,005
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$6,435
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Departure dates are guaranteed to run with a minimum of 2 persons. This safari has a maximum group size of 7. The 'Twin/Double' price is per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. The 'Single' price is applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room. On this tour the minimum age is 8. Child pricing is applicable to children aged 8 to 11 years.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Kenya and Tanzania visas

Accommodation

Mid Range lodges and permanent tented camps
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Albatros Age Policy: Min 8 years old
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