20-Day Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari – Tailor-Made by Local Specialists

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park if included in your confirmed schedule. Continue exploring suitable areas while looking for rhinoceroses, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and birdlife. The morning provides additional opportunities for wildlife observation and photography before you leave the park. Later, travel toward Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake located within Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Enjoy views of the surrounding countryside, escarpments and changing landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation and enjoy time to relax. Lake Naivasha is known for its birdlife, lakeside scenery and habitats that support wildlife including hippos. Depending on your interests and arrival time, you may arrange an optional boat excursion on the lake. Additional activities should be confirmed in advance if they are not included in your package. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp.

Lake Naivasha National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart from Lake Naivasha and travel toward the famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you through the Great Rift Valley and Kenya's countryside before reaching the Mara region. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch according to your package arrangements. If time permits, begin an afternoon game drive across the reserve's open grasslands. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and other wildlife. The Masai Mara is renowned for its diverse wildlife and large populations of plains animals and predators. Your guide will select suitable viewing areas according to current animal movements and road conditions Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Full-Day Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, set out for a full day of wildlife viewing in Masai Mara National Reserve. Explore the reserve's grasslands and riverine habitats with your experienced safari guide. Look for lions resting in the shade, elephants moving across the plains, giraffes browsing on trees and herds of zebras and wildebeest grazing in the savannah. Depending on wildlife movements, you may also encounter cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and other predators. Your guide will adjust the day's route according to current conditions and the area’s most suitable for wildlife viewing. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your exploration through the afternoon. Take advantage of opportunities for wildlife photography and learn more about the Mara ecosystem from your guide. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Full-Day Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy another full day exploring the remarkable wildlife of Masai Mara National Reserve. After breakfast, depart with your guide to discover additional areas of the reserve. Spending another full day in the Mara allows you to observe different habitats and search for wildlife in areas not covered on previous game drives. Look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes and other plains wildlife. With good fortune, you may also encounter lions, cheetahs or leopards. Your guide will select suitable routes according to wildlife movements, road conditions and the time available. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your exploration through the afternoon. Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Full-Day Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, continue your safari with another full day of game drives in the Masai Mara. Explore different wildlife-viewing areas while observing the interactions between predators, herbivores and other animals. The reserve's open grasslands and riverine environments support a variety of wildlife habitats. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and numerous bird species. Cheetahs and leopards may also be encountered, although sightings depend on natural conditions. Your safari guide will help identify animals, explain their behavior and select appropriate locations for wildlife observation and photography. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your wildlife experience through the afternoon. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Full-Day Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend another full day exploring Masai Mara National Reserve, giving you additional time to enjoy its wildlife and scenery.

After breakfast, set out with your guide and explore areas selected according to wildlife movements and the day's conditions. Search for large herbivore herds, including zebras and wildebeest, as well as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and antelopes. The Mara is also famous for its big cats. Depending on the areas visited, you may encounter lions, cheetahs or leopards in their natural habitats. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive and continue your wildlife exploration through the afternoon. The extended stay provides more opportunities for observation, photography and learning about the ecosystem. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Masai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi

After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and depart from Masai Mara National Reserve toward Nairobi. Travel through Kenya's countryside, enjoying the changing scenery as you return to the capital. The journey can take several hours, depending on your accommodation location, traffic and road conditions. Upon arrival in Nairobi, transfer to your hotel or agreed drop-off point. The remainder of the day can be used to relax and prepare for the journey to Tanzania. Your local safari specialist will confirm the following day's departure time and cross-border transportation arrangements.

Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania

After breakfast, depart from Nairobi and travel toward Arusha in northern Tanzania using the cross-border transportation arrangement confirmed for your booking. The journey involves crossing the Kenya–Tanzania border, so carry the necessary travel documents and allow sufficient time for immigration procedures. The total travel time depends on the selected transportation service, traffic, road conditions and border processing.

Upon arrival in Arusha, meet your Tanzania safari representative if arranged and transfer to your accommodation. The remainder of the day is available for relaxation and preparation for your Tanzania safari. Your local specialist can confirm the next day's pickup time and arrangements for visiting Tarangire National Park.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and travel toward Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most distinctive northern safari destinations.

Upon arrival, begin a game drive through the park's open savannah, woodland and seasonal wildlife areas. Tarangire is particularly known for its elephants and iconic baobab trees. Other wildlife may include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes and lions. Your experienced safari guide will select suitable areas for wildlife viewing according to current conditions and animal movements. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your exploration through the afternoon. Later, leave the park and continue to your confirmed accommodation in the Tarangire, Karatu or Mto wa Mbu area. The exact overnight location should be selected to support the following day's journey toward Serengeti National Park.

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Full-Day Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. Explore the park's vast grasslands, woodlands and other wildlife habitats with your experienced safari guide. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hyenas and numerous bird species. Serengeti is also famous for the Great Migration, when wildebeest and zebras move through the wider ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water. The location of the herds changes throughout the year, so the areas visited will depend on your travel dates and current wildlife information. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your wildlife exploration through the afternoon. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Spend another full day exploring Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, set out with your guide to discover additional areas of the park and search for wildlife in its natural habitats. Your guide will consider animal movements, weather and road conditions when selecting the day's route. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hyenas and other wildlife. Depending on the season and locations visited, you may also encounter cheetahs, leopards and large herds of herbivores. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing through the afternoon. Take time for photography and observe the changing landscapes of the Serengeti. Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Full-Day Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, continue your Serengeti adventure with another full day of guided game drives. Explore suitable wildlife-viewing areas and search for predators and plains wildlife. The park supports a diverse range of animals, and each day's sightings depend on natural movements and the habitats visited. Your guide will help you identify animals and explain their behavior and ecological roles. Enjoy the open landscapes, scattered trees and expansive plains while making time for photography and wildlife observation. A picnic lunch allows you to remain in the park during the middle of the day. Continue your game drive through the afternoon before returning to your accommodation. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another full day of wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, head out with your guide to explore additional parts of the park. Having several full days in Serengeti provides time to explore different habitats and respond to wildlife movements, depending on the season and road conditions. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hyenas and other wildlife. If the Great Migration is relevant to your travel dates, your guide may focus on areas where the herds are expected to be present, based on the latest available information. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive and continue your exploration through the afternoon. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Enjoy your final full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, explore additional wildlife-viewing areas with your experienced safari guide. The extra day provides more opportunities to observe wildlife, photograph the landscapes and enjoy the park at a comfortable pace. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hyenas and other wildlife. The areas visited will depend on your accommodation location, seasonal conditions and current animal movements. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your wildlife exploration through the afternoon. Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight, preparing for the journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area the following day.

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park if time permits. Later, leave the Serengeti plains and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through changing landscapes as you approach the Ngorongoro highlands. Depending on the route, park regulations and accommodation location, there may be opportunities for additional wildlife viewing along the way. Your guide will coordinate the journey with the following day's crater visit. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the Ngorongoro or Karatu area. Enjoy dinner and rest overnight.

Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu

After an early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater and descend to the crater floor for a guided game drive. Explore the crater's grasslands, wetlands and other habitats while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and other wildlife. The crater is one of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations, offering a distinctive landscape surrounded by steep volcanic walls. Your guide will select suitable areas for wildlife viewing according to the day's conditions and park regulations. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater visit before beginning the ascent from the crater floor. After completing the crater experience, continue toward Mto wa Mbu. Arrive at your accommodation later in the day, enjoy dinner and spend the night.

Mto wa Mbu to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart from Mto wa Mbu and travel to Lake Manyara National Park for a dedicated game-drive experience. Explore the park's varied habitats, which include groundwater forest, woodland, open areas and lakeside environments. Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, monkeys and numerous bird species. Lake Manyara is also known for its opportunities to see tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed. Your guide will select suitable routes according to wildlife movements, weather and road conditions. Enjoy opportunities for wildlife photography and learn about the park's ecosystem during the game drive. After your wildlife experience, leave the park and return to your accommodation in the Mto wa Mbu area, or continue to Arusha if the confirmed schedule allows.

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, complete any remaining arrangements in the Lake Manyara or Mto wa Mbu area before traveling toward Arusha. If the previous day's game drive was shortened, additional time in Lake Manyara may be arranged according to the final schedule. Otherwise, depart for Arusha after breakfast and enjoy the changing scenery along the way. Upon arrival in Arusha, your 20-Day Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari – Tailor-Made by Local Specialists comes to an end. From Arusha, you can continue with your onward travel arrangements, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport if scheduled, or extend your stay with additional wildlife, cultural or beach experiences.