Best of Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Nairobi & the ultimate safari: 15 game drives in Ol Pejeta, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | September 2025 – December 2026 | Group Size | 16 travelers max |
| Themes | Active, Grand Tours, Nature & Wildlife | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, partially escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations, sometimes on bumpy unpaved roads and may have limited rest stops.Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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If you're looking for an African wildlife safari that you can afford, look no further. Savvy travelers and novices alike include Kenya & Tanzania on their list of safari tours for a very good reason. Both countries are blessed with an abundance of spectacular wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Everywhere you go, from the busy cities to the rolling plains of the Masai Mara, the people are always friendly and welcoming. With more than 50 parks from which to choose in Kenya alone, and almost 25% of Tanzania protected as nature reserves, it's hard to decide where to go, but everyone agrees that the Masai Mara and Samburu parks in Kenya and the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania are must-visit sites. Our Best of Kenya & Tanzania safari tour includes them all plus a lot more! And like all Friendly Planet tours, you'll enjoy the very best of Kenya and Tanzania at prices that are as amazing as the countries themselves.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip airfare from New York to Nairobi, including taxes & fees
- All intra-Africa flights, land transportation, & transfers
- 12 night accommodations at superior Nairobi hotels and safari lodges in Kenya and Tanzania
- 34 Meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches & 11 dinners, including a welcome dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and game-viewing drives by local English-speaking guide
- All-wheel drive (4x4) safari vehicles with guaranteed window seat and access to roof hatch, maximum 6 guests per vehicle
- Services of an experienced driver-guide
Optional add-ons
- Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast
Why you'll love it
- Set out on 15 game drives in search of the "Big 5".
- Enjoy dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant.
- Fall in love with the orphaned elephant babies of Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery and learn how these adorable creatures are nurtured before being released back into the wild.
- Learn about the production of handmade beads at the Kazuri Bead Factory, which employs local women and single mothers.
- Help in reforestation by seed bombing, a technique of introducing vegetation to land by throwing or dropping seedballs.
- Explore the Karen Blixen Museum, previously the home of the author whose memoir inspired the Oscar-winning film, Out of Africa.
- Hand-feed endangered giraffes at the Langata Giraffe Center.
- See the efforts to save chimpanzees from extinction at the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
- 3 Nairobi
- 4 Samburu Game Reserve
- 5 Samburu Game Reserve
- 6 Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- 7 Lake Nakuru National Park
- 8 Masai Mara National Reserve
- 9 Masai Mara National Reserve
- Optional Excursion: Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast , $470
- 10 Masai Mara National Reserve & Arusha, Tanzania via Nairobi
- 11 Arusha & Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
- 12 Lake Manyara National Park & Ngorongoro
- 13 Ngorongoro Crater
- 14 Ngorongoro, Arusha & Depart Nairobi
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Depart on your overnight flight to Kenya
Day 2 Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
- Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel
- This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant
Tamarind Tree Hotel or similarDinner
Day 3 Nairobi
- Drive to Nairobi National Park for game viewing
- Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Tour the Karen Blixen Museum
- See the endangered Rothschild's giraffe at the Langata Giraffe Center
Tamarind Tree Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Samburu Game Reserve
- Travel north to the remote Samburu Reserve arriving at the lodge for lunch
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive and dinner at the lodge
Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 Samburu Game Reserve
- Enjoy a morning game drive
- After lunch, spend time at leisure to relax
- Embark on an early evening game drive
Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy from Nanyuki
- Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at your Lodge
- In the afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservatory, including a visit to the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Maiyan Hotel or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 Lake Nakuru National Park
- Early this morning, travel to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Once in the park, enjoy a game drive followed by lunch at the lodge
- In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive prior to dinner
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Masai Mara National Reserve
- After breakfast, head out for the Masai Mara National Reserve
- Enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive at your camp
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Masai Mara National Reserve
- Enjoy morning and late afternoon game drives
- Join an optional early morning hot air balloon safari
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Masai Mara National Reserve & Arusha, Tanzania via Nairobi
- Board a late afternoon flight from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro Airport, in Tanzania
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11 Arusha & Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
- After breakfast, continue on to Tarangire National Park
- Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge in Tarangire National Park
- Lunch will be served at the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive
Tarangire Sopa Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 12 Lake Manyara National Park & Ngorongoro
- This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park
- After lunch, take a game drive in search of tree climbing lions and flamingos
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 13 Ngorongoro Crater
- This morning, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Taking along a picnic lunch, descend into the crater
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 14 Ngorongoro, Arusha & Depart Nairobi
- Heading southeast, travel back to Arusha through the scenic Rift Valley
- Enjoy lunch
- Bid farewell to Africa as you transfer to the airport for your return flight
- Your amazing adventures come to an end as you arrive in the USA tomorrow morning
Breakfast & lunch
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Kenya?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about Tanzania?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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