14 Days Kenya and Tanzania Wildlife Safari : Indulge in the unspoilt Kenya and Tanzania, from the beautiful rift valley lakes of Kenya (Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha) to the Maasai Mara’s endless landscapes filled with abundant wildlife. Thereafter cross the Isebania border to Tanzania, explore the exquisite Serengeti scenery and wildlife-filled Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire and finally end your trip at Mount Kilimanjaro – the tallest mountain in Africa.
Highlights of 14 Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari
- Day 1: Arrival.
- Day 2: Lake Naivasha.
- Day 3&4: Lake Nakuru.
- Day 5: Maasai Mara.
- Day 6: Maasai Mara Village Tours.
- Day 7: Transfer to Serengeti National Park.
- Day 8&9: Full Day in Serengeti.
- Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater.
Ngorongoro Crater - Day 11: Lake Manyara National Park.
- Day 12: Tarangire National Park.
- Day 13: Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Day 14: Departure.
Detailed itinerary of 14 Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive in Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your driver guide and transferred to your city hotel.
Overnight at Sarova Panafric Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Lake Naivasha
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet your guide and drive to Lake Naivasha, a large freshwater lake situated just outside of the town of Naivasha. Also, it is also the highest lake within the Great Rift Valley at an elevation of 1,884m.
When you arrive, you will check in at your lodge for a short rest and in the afternoon, go for a boat cruise on the calm waters of the lake. The cruise leads you to Crescent Island for a guided walk giving you a close encounter with several wildlife including impalas zebras, giraffes, elands and several bird species such as flamingoes. At sunset, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3&4: Transfer to Lake Nakuru
On Day 3After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha for Lake Nakuru National Park. When you arrive in the park, you will have a short game drive as you head to your lodge for check-in, lunch and a short rest. Lake Nakuru National Park is found in the Great Rift Valley, boasting an abundance of wildlife and spectacular landscapes. The park is renowned for its vast flamingo population (sometimes more than 1.5 million of them at one time), which covers the lake in a blanket of pink hues.
In the afternoon you will go for a game drive searching for various animals calling the park home, keep an eye out for rhinos, waterbucks, reedbuck, lions, buffaloes, baboons and many species of plains game.
Day 4 will be spent exploring the Lake Nakuru National Park and visiting the areas of the park you might have missed the previous and enjoying sighting of more animals.
Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Maasai Mara
After breakfast depart to Masai Mara National Reserve, the drive offers scenic views of Kenya’s diverse landscapes, with opportunities to stop and take photos. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and have some time to relax and settle in.
In the afternoon, go for your first game drive seeking out the Big Five and other wildlife, some of the animals to lookout for include lions, elephants, leopards, wildebeests, zebras , giraffes among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening under the starts, recounting on the day’s adventures.
Overnight at Julia’s River Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Maasai Mara Village Tour
Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Masai Mara, wake up early for breakfast and head out for a morning game drive which offers the chance to witness predators like lions and cheetahs hunting as well as herbivores such as zebras and giraffes grazing. The Masai Mara is known for its rich biodiversity, and each game drive offers something new and exciting.
Enjoy lunch at your lodge and in the afternoon, visit a traditional Maasai Village to learn about their culture and traditions. Interact with the locals, watch their traditional dances, visit the medicine man, take part in livestock rearing among others giving you a deeper insight into their way of life, tradition and cultures. At sunset, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Julia’s River Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park with border crossing at Isebania Border. After you complete all the formalities, change into Tanzania safari vehicle and embark on a scenic drive as you continue to Serengeti with en-route lunch.
When you arrive in the park in the late afternoon, you will have a short game drive as you head to your lodge, check in for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Julia’s River Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8&9: Full Day in Serengeti
Spend these two days exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park on game drives. Discover the park’s diverse habitats and specie, from prides of lions to herds of elephants. The vast endless savannah plains of Serengeti offer excellent photography opportunities and incredible sighting of wildlife including the Big 5 and the Great Migration.
During the game drives, you will also visit the kopjes, rocky outcrops that shelter predators like lions and leopards. These unique geological formations provide excellent vantage points for observing wildlife. As the sunset, enjoy a magical sunset over the Serengeti plains, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Julia’s River Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views along the way. The journey offers stunning views of the landscape, arrive at the crater rim in time for a picnic lunch. Enjoy the breathtaking sight of the crater from above which is truly awe-inspiring.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game drive, the crater hosts a unique ecosystems supporting a dense population of wildlife including elephants, rhinos, and large prides of lions. As the day ends, ascend back to the rim of the crater and drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, known for the rare tree climbing lions and army of baboons. Enjoy a game drive in the park with picnic, keep an eye out for several animals like elephants, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, hippos, baboons, and various bird species like flamingoes.
At sunset, you will head to your lodge in Tarangire for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Ang’ata Tarangire Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Tarangire National Park
Start you day with breakfast and go for a morning game drive the savannahs, ancient baobab trees and the thriving wildlife habitats. During the drive you will encounter large herds of elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests and elands roaming near seasonal swamps. Tarangire has a rich birdlife, from colorful lilac-breasted rollers and towering ostriches among others.
You will enjoy pick lunch and continue exploring the park as you depart for Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Kili Villa
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13: Mount Kilimanjaro
Enjoy breakfast, meet your guide and head to the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in Africa. After briefing by a senior ranger about what to expect on the hike, proceed to embark on a hike of the Marangu Route which will take you 6 hours to ascend and descend. After you will head back to your lodge for an evening of rest, have dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Kili Villa
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, you will have a delicious breakfast, check out of the lodge and be transferred to Arusha Airport to catch your international flight back home bringing your combined Kenya and Tanzania Safari to an end.
End of 14 Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari
