11 Days Combined Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Arrive in Nairobi where a representative from AA Safaris & Tours Ltd will greet you and transfer you north to the forested slopes of Mount Kenya. Settle in at Serena Mountain Lodge, perched on stilts above a wildlife-rich waterhole. Watch buffalo, antelope, and even leopards as they come to drink beneath your balcony, all while enjoying views of Africa’s second-highest peak.

Overnight: Serena Mountain Lodge

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru, set in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park, famed for its flamingo-lined shores and dramatic escarpments. Lake Nakuru is home to black and white rhinos, tree-climbing lions, Rothschild giraffes, and a variety of birdlife.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Travel across the Loita Plains to the world-renowned Maasai Mara. Along the way, encounter pastoral Maasai communities herding their livestock through open savannah. Arrive in time for lunch, then head out on a game drive in the late afternoon. The Mara is a haven for predators and grazing animals, and during the migration season, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebra crossing the plains.

Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge / Keekorok Lodge / Olonana Lodge

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara, where open plains teem with wildlife. Look for prides of lions, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and elephants marching in the distance. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue on to the hippo pools of the Mara River, where crocodiles sunbathe and hippos grunt their displeasure at your approach. Later, visit a nearby Maasai community for insight into their vibrant traditions and semi-nomadic lifestyle.

Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge / Keekorok Lodge / Olonana Lodge

Begin the day with an early morning game drive to catch any last-minute sightings. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then depart for Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. Check into your hotel and relax for the evening.

Overnight: Panafric Hotel / Jacaranda Hotel / Hilton Hotel /

Cross into Tanzania today as you travel from Nairobi to Arusha. Arrive in the afternoon and check into your hotel. Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s northern circuit and offers views of Mount Meru on a clear day.

Overnight: Arusha Crown Hotel

After breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage site protects the world’s largest intact caldera and hosts a dense concentration of wildlife within its 600-meter-deep walls. The crater floor is teeming with animals—elephants, black rhinos, lions, cheetahs, flamingos, and grazing herds. En route, you’ll pass traditional Maasai “enkangs,” gaining insight into the lives of the semi-nomadic herders who share this land with wildlife.

Overnight: Lodge within Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Journey to Serengeti National Park, stopping at Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Mankind. This archaeological site has yielded some of the earliest human remains ever discovered. Continue into the Serengeti, arriving for a late afternoon game drive through the iconic savannah, where predators roam and herds graze beneath acacia-studded skies.

Overnight: Lodge in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the vast Serengeti plains, the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles—the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra. Predators follow closely behind, creating unforgettable wildlife drama. Birdlife is abundant, and sightings may include eagles, vultures, storks, and secretary birds.

Overnight: Lodge in Serengeti National Park

Leave Serengeti behind as you drive toward Lake Manyara, stopping for lunch en route. In the afternoon, set out on a game drive through the park’s varied landscapes—from groundwater forests to open plains and acacia woodland. Search for the famous tree-climbing lions, large herds of elephants, and pink-hued flamingos that crowd the lake’s edge.

Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge / Lake Manyara Tree Lodge / Gibbs Farm / Kirurumu Tented Lodge

Enjoy a final morning game drive as you return to Arusha. Arrive in time for your shuttle transfer to Nairobi or continue to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward international flight. Optional overnight in Nairobi available depending on your schedule.