12 Days / 11 Nights Kenya & Tanzania High-End Safari Great Migration

12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari | Amboseli, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Masai Mara

An Unforgettable 12-Day High-End Safari Experience in Kenya & Tanzania

Safari Overview & Highlights

Explore East Africa’s Iconic Safari Destinations

Experience East Africa like never before on this unforgettable 12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari. Begin beneath the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park before continuing to Tarangire National Park, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and the legendary Serengeti National Park. Your journey ends in Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara, home to abundant wildlife and the world-famous Great Migration.

Designed for travellers seeking an immersive safari, this itinerary combines luxury game drives with exceptional wildlife viewing across Kenya and Tanzania. Stay in elegant tented camps and luxury lodges while exploring diverse ecosystems, from open savannahs to volcanic highlands.

Along the way, enjoy authentic Maasai cultural experiences, search for the Big Five, and witness the spectacular Great Migration in season. Every day offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and world-class safari experiences across East Africa’s most iconic national parks.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 12-day East African expedition.

Day 1 Arrival & Scenic Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart Nairobi in your custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, descending down the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a scenic stop at the panoramic viewpoint. Continue across the Narok plains to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Check in at your lodge or luxury tented camp, savor a hot buffet lunch, and set out on your inaugural afternoon game drive tracking pride lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras across the golden plains.

Accommodation: Angama Mara / Governors' IL Moran / Mara Bush Tops Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 2 Full Day Exploring Maasai Mara National Reserve – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara savannah. Head out at dawn when big cats are active on the hunt. Explore diverse ecosystems from the Talek and Mara riverbanks to open grasslands teeming with wildebeests, topis, and gazelles. Enjoy a scenic bush picnic lunch under an acacia canopy while watching hippos wallow in the river pools, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Angama Mara / Governors' IL Moran / Mara Bush Tops Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 3 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Another exhilarating day in the Mara. You may opt for an early morning sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne bush breakfast, or embark on a morning tracking drive. In the afternoon, visit an authentic Maasai cultural boma to experience traditional songs, rhythmic jumping dances, and ancient bushcraft.

Accommodation: Angama Mara / Governors' IL Moran / Mara Bush Tops Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 4 Transit Game Drive to Amboseli National Park

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Amboseli National Park. Depart for Amboseli National Park, situated at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. As you enter the park, the majestic snow-capped dome of Africa's highest peak creates an awe-inspiring backdrop. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the open savannah where massive elephant herds graze among yellow fever trees.

Accommodation: Tortilis Camp / Angama Amboseli Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 5 Full Day Exploring Amboseli National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Rise early to catch clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds veil the summit. Drive across the dry bed of Lake Amboseli and head up Observation Hill for a panoramic view of the vast Enkongo Narok swamps. Here, observe hundreds of elephants submerged waist-deep in green reed-beds alongside buffalos, hippos, and thousands of water birds like pelicans and Egyptian geese.

Accommodation: Tortilis Camp / Angama Amboseli Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 6 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Amboseli National Park

Enjoy morning and late afternoon game drives exploring Amboseli's varied habitats, from sulphur springs to thornbush scrub. Encounter cheetahs scanning the plains from termite mounds, bat-eared foxes, spotted hyenas, and reticulated giraffes gracefully traversing the landscape.

Accommodation: Tortilis Camp / Angama Amboseli Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 7 Cross-Border Transfer to Tarangire National Park (Kenya to Tanzania)

Depart after breakfast and travel to the border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania (Namanga or Isebania). After smooth customs and immigration clearance with the assistance of your guides, enter Tanzania and journey directly to Tarangire National Park, taking in magnificent scenery and en-route game viewing before checking into your lodge.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Swala Camp / Chem Chem Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 8 Full Day Exploring Tarangire National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Full day in Tarangire National Park. Witness massive congregations of elephants digging for water in sandy riverbeds, flanked by herds of oryx, wildebeests, zebras, and impalas. Keep your eyes trained on the branches of grand acacia trees for Tarangire's famous tree-climbing lions and leopards. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch overlooking the river valley.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Swala Camp / Chem Chem Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 9 Transit Game Drive to Serengeti National Park

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Serengeti National Park. Drive through the scenic highlands and enter the boundless golden plains of Serengeti National Park, "the place where the land moves on forever." Enjoy game viewing en route through the central Seronera Valley, home to large lion prides, cheetahs on the prowl, and sweeping herds of grazers. Arrive at your safari camp for sunset dinner around the campfire.

Accommodation: Singita Sasakwa Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge / Sayari Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 10 Full Day Exploring Serengeti National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Dedicate a full day to tracking the legendary wildlife of the Serengeti. Following the seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration or central predator territories, navigate through diverse ecosystems including riverine woodlands, open savannahs, and towering granite kopjes. Enjoy an open-air picnic lunch in the wild surrounded by untamed African wilderness.

Accommodation: Singita Sasakwa Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge / Sayari Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 11 Transit Game Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater. Ascend the slopes of the ancient Ngorongoro volcanic massif into the mist-shrouded highlands. Take in panoramic vistas from the crater rim overlook, gazing 600 meters down onto the caldera floor below. Settle into your lodge perched on the rim or in the nearby Karatu coffee estates, preparing for tomorrow's descent.

Accommodation: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / The Highlands Ngorongoro Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 12 Final Sunrise Game Drive & Departure from Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater

Ascend the crater walls and travel through the scenic highlands of Karatu, stopping at local artisan markets before transferring back to Arusha or onward to Tarangire National Park.

Accommodation: Drop-off at Airport or City Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch En Route

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Package

Exclusive transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and high-clearance suspension
Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide & driver
All national park conservation fees, concession fees, and government entry permits
Full-board accommodation at selected safari lodges and luxury tented camps as per itinerary
Daily game drives with unlimited mileage within statutory park hours
Unlimited chilled bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
AMREF Flying Doctors 24/7 Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover across East Africa
All government taxes, tourism development levies, and 18% VAT included
Complimentary airport meet-and-greet road transfers upon arrival and departure

Excluded in Package

International and intercontinental airfares to and from East Africa
Tourist entry visa fees (Kenya ETA $35 / Tanzania Single Entry Visa $50-$100)
Comprehensive international travel, baggage, and medical cancellation insurance
Discretionary gratuities and tips for your safari driver-guide ($15–$25 per car per day) and lodge staff
Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast ($599 per person)
Optional cultural visits to Maasai or Hadzabe tribal villages ($30–$50 per person)
Premium alcoholic beverages, vintage wines, and personal laundry services at lodges
Personal expenses, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, and excess baggage fees