12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Safari Adventure

Arrive in Nairobi, the bustling capital of Kenya, often called the gateway to East Africa’s incredible wildlife. Depending on your arrival time, you can visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see orphaned baby elephants or explore the Giraffe Centre, home to Rothschild giraffes. Evening transfer to your hotel, where you can rest and prepare for the safari adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive through scenic landscapes towards Amboseli National Park. Famous for its spectacular backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, the park is home to large herds of elephants and numerous predators. Enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring swamps, acacia woodlands, and open plains. Capture your first African sunset and enjoy a welcome dinner at your lodge.
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Spend a full day on early morning and afternoon game drives. Observe elephants crossing the salt pans, spot prides of lions resting in the shade, and watch for leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeest. Amboseli is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, home to kingfishers, storks, and African fish eagles.
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Cross the border into Tanzania, journeying to a lodge on the scenic slopes of Mount Meru. Along the way, visit Kafika House, a philanthropic project supporting children with disabilities. Enjoy panoramic views, a relaxing sunset over Lake Duluti, and dinner at your lodge.
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. Spot tree-climbing lions, baboons, dik-diks, giraffes, and flamingos (seasonal). After lunch, ascend to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest unbroken caldera, home to elephants, lions, hyenas, and rare black rhinos. Participate in a hands-on cooking demonstration showcasing local cuisine.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Descend early into the crater for the best wildlife viewing. Observe large herds of herbivores, predators hunting, and flamingos along the lake edges. Afternoon visit to a Maasai village provides insight into the culture and traditions of nomadic pastoralists. Evening return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through dramatic landscapes of savanna and volcanic hills. Stop at Olduvai Gorge to learn about human ancestry through fossils discovered by Mary and Louis Leakey. Afternoon game drive in the Serengeti reveals lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.
Accommodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge

A full day of game drives across the Serengeti’s open plains, riverbanks, and rocky outcrops. Spot leopards resting on trees, crocodiles in the rivers, and flocks of colorful birds. Optional bush walks allow for close encounters with the park’s smaller wildlife and diverse flora.
Accommodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge

Fly back to Kenya to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, famous for its dense wildlife population and Big Five encounters. Check in to a tented camp or lodge, then enjoy an afternoon game drive, tracking lions, cheetahs, elephants, and buffalo across sweeping savannas.
Accommodation: Mara Intrepids

Spend the day exploring the Mara’s rich ecosystem. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal crocodiles along the Mara River, hippos wallowing in waterholes, and giraffes browsing treetops. Over 450 bird species can be observed in wetlands and riverine forests. Optional photography tips provided by guides.
Accommodation: Mara Intrepids

Morning game drive or optional hot air balloon ride offers a unique perspective over the Mara. After lunch, relax at the camp or take a short nature walk. Late afternoon game drive for one final chance to spot wildlife before a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Mara Intrepids

Return to Nairobi by road or air. Relax in a dayroom before private transfer to the airport for your departure. Reflect on your safari memories and the stunning landscapes of East Africa.
Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel