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Best of Kenya & Tanzania

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Arusha, Tanzania → Nairobi, Kenya

Country: Kenya, Tanzania
Start: Arusha, Tanzania
End: Nairobi, Kenya
Date: Flexible
Duration: 16 days
Theme: Culture, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4x4 Land Cruiser, flight, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara.
Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and buffaloes in Kenya.
Spend multiple days tracking wildlife across different sectors of the Maasai Mara.
Cross from Kenya into Tanzania via the Isebania/Sirari border.
Relax on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Discover the western and central regions of Serengeti National Park.
Follow the route of the Great Migration ecosystem.
Search for the Big Five in the Serengeti.
Descend 600 metres into Ngorongoro Crater.
Spot endangered black rhinos on the crater floor.
Meet the Hadzabe hunter-gatherer community at Lake Eyasi.
Visit the Datoga people and learn about their metalworking traditions.
Explore Lake Manyara National Park and its tree-climbing lions.
Visit a Tanzanian coffee plantation near Arusha.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Meet-and-greet assistance upon arrival where applicable
All airport and hotel transfers in Nairobi and Arusha
Services of professional English-speaking driver-guides throughout
Transportation in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
All scheduled game drives as outlined in the itinerary
Full-board accommodation during the safari (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
National park, reserve, and conservation area entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
Government taxes and statutory levies
Driver-guide salaries and vehicle park fees
Drinking water provided in the safari vehicle
Flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara (if included in the booked package)

Exclusions

International flights
Visa fees and border crossing charges
Travel insurance
Medical and baggage insurance
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages unless specified
Laundry services
Telephone, internet, and personal communication expenses
Optional activities and excursions not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers, lodge staff, and porters
Personal purchases and souvenirs
Any increase in taxes, park fees, or government levies imposed after booking
Anything not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to experience both Kenya and Tanzania in one journey.
Interested in iconic wildlife destinations such as Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Want strong opportunities to see the Big Five.
Enjoy full-day game drives and wildlife-focused travel.
Interested in combining wildlife, culture, and landscapes.
Want to visit the Hadzabe and Datoga communities.
Appreciate having experienced driver-guides throughout the trip.
Want a comprehensive East African safari rather than a single-country experience.
Prefer shorter itineraries with fewer travel days.
Dislike long periods in safari vehicles.
Want luxury fly-in safaris between every destination.
Prefer beach holidays or resort-style experiences.
Have limited interest in wildlife viewing.
Require a highly active itinerary with extensive hiking or adventure sports.
Prefer spending multiple nights in one location rather than moving regularly.

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Best of Kenya & Tanzania

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi

Day 2: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 4: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 6: Maasai Mara National Reserve – Lake Victoria

Day 7: Lake Victoria

Day 8: Western Serengeti National Park

Day 9: Western Serengeti National Park

Day 10: Central Serengeti National Park

Day 11: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 13: Lake Eyasi

Day 14: Lake Manyara National Park

Day 15: Arusha

Day 16: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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