12-Day Kenya & Tanzania African Safari – Starts & Ends at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

A remarkable 12-day African safari adventure is offered across Kenya and Tanzania, beginning and ending at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. This unforgettable journey has been carefully curated to immerse travelers in East Africa’s most iconic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and fascinating cultures. From the sweeping savannas of the Masai Mara to the dramatic plains of the Serengeti, the towering presence of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the ancient traditions of the Hadzabe people, every moment of this safari reveals Africa’s unparalleled natural beauty.

Throughout this once in a lifetime experience, the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration may be witnessed (seasonal), the Big Five may be spotted up close, and protected ecosystems such as the Ngorongoro Crater and Amboseli National Park may be explored in depth. With expert guides, seamless cross-border logistics, comfortable accommodations, and exceptional wildlife encounters, this safari delivers the perfect blend of wilderness, culture, and adventure.

Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Transfer to Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a professional Freundlich Safaris representative will warmly welcome you and assist with your airport formalities. A smooth transfer will be provided to your hotel in Nairobi for relaxation after your flight.

Meal Plan: Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 2: Drive to Masai Mara National Game Reserve – Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, a scenic road transfer will be undertaken toward the world famous Masai Mara National Game Reserve. Panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley will be enjoyed along the way. After check in and lunch at your lodge or tented camp, your first thrilling evening game drive will be conducted.

Lion prides, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and several antelope species are commonly observed here, while the reserve’s thriving leopard population offers special photographic moments.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 3: Full Day Masai Mara Exploration – Great Migration Experience (Seasonal)

An early start will allow a full day of uninterrupted game viewing across the Masai Mara’s rolling plains. With a packed picnic lunch, this extended exploration increases the chance of encountering the Big Five, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, jackals, hippos, and crocodiles along the Mara River.

Between July and November, the Great Wildebeest Migration may be witnessed, with millions of wildebeests and zebras crossing into the Mara in search of fresh pastures. This dramatic natural event is regarded as one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife spectacles.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 4: Cross into Tanzania – Transfer to Serengeti National Park (via Isebania Border)

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in the Masai Mara as you travel toward the Isebania border. Immigration procedures will be completed before you meet your Tanzanian guide. Your journey continues into Serengeti National Park through its northern sector, offering incredible en-route game viewing.

Curve through vast plains, rocky kopjes, and wildlife-rich valleys as you approach your lodge or luxury tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

A full day will be dedicated to exploring the legendary Serengeti, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Predator sightings are some of the best in Africa, with lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas thriving here.

Seasonally, the Serengeti hosts the central movement of the Great Migration, with immense herds of herbivores traversing its plains in a dramatic survival driven cycle. The park’s endless horizons provide unforgettable photographic opportunities and serene moments immersed in wilderness.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 6: Morning Serengeti Game Drive – Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A final game drive will be enjoyed in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, an optional stop may be made at a Maasai village, where insights into traditional pastoral life, cultural rituals, and unique social structures may be experienced.

Arrive at the crater rim in time for dinner, with breathtaking views overlooking the world’s largest intact caldera.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Continue to Lake Eyasi

An early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater will introduce you to an incredible natural sanctuary that hosts over 25,000 large animals. Black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, hippos, and a large concentration of flamingos and raptors thrive within this unique ecosystem.

Following your picnic lunch by a hippo pool, proceed to Lake Eyasi, an area renowned for its cultural diversity and indigenous tribes.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 8: Cultural Experience with Hadzabe & Datoga Tribes – Drive to Arusha

A rare cultural encounter awaits as you spend the morning with the Hadzabe people, one of the last remaining hunter gatherer tribes in East Africa. Participate in traditional activities, short foraging walks, and community interaction.

A second cultural experience will be offered with the Datoga tribe, known for their skilled metalwork and cattle-keeping traditions. Afterward, journey onward to Arusha for an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 9: Drive to Amboseli National Park (via Namanga Border)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Namanga border for immigration assistance. Upon re-entering Kenya, your Kenyan driver-guide will continue the journey into Amboseli National Park. An afternoon game drive will introduce you to the park’s famed elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 10: Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park

Today, Amboseli will be explored extensively. This park is celebrated for its photogenic landscapes, as grazing wildlife is often framed by the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. Elephant families, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, hyenas, and abundant birdlife are frequently sighted around the wetlands and open plains.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 11: Return to Nairobi – Optional City Activities

A leisurely breakfast will be enjoyed before departing for Nairobi. Upon arrival, the remainder of the day may be spent relaxing or taking part in optional excursions such as:

• Giraffe Centre visit

• David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage experience

• Karen Blixen Museum tour

• Dinner at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: To be Confirmed

Day 12: Departure – Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Your memorable 12 day Kenya and Tanzania safari will conclude with a timely transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure. Incredible wildlife sightings, rich cultural insights, and unforgettable landscapes will mark this safari as one of your life’s greatest travel experiences.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Safari Package Includes

• Meet-and-greet service on arrival

• All airport transfers

• Accommodation in lodges and tented camps as per itinerary

• Full-board meals during the safari

• Park entrance fees and conservation charges

• Game drives in 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs

• Professional English-speaking driver-guides

• Bottled drinking water during game drives

• Border crossing assistance and ground handling

• Cultural visits (Maasai, Hadzabe & Datoga experiences)

Safari Package Excludes

• International and domestic flights

• Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania

• Travel and medical insurance

• Tips and gratuities

• Optional activities not included in the itinerary

• Alcoholic drinks, laundry, souvenirs, and personal items