12 Days Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, Manyara, and Serengeti Safari in Kenya and Tanzania

DAY 1: NAIROBI - MAASAI MARA 3 HOURS GAME DRIVE, KENYA

Absolute Holiday Safaris will arrange your pick up either from airport or your Nairobi hotel and transfer you to our office, be introduced to the driver guide and other group members. By 08:00 am to 08:30 am depart for Maasai Mara game reserve with the first stop at the view point for the view of the Great Rift Valley escarpment wall.

Later descend the escarpment and travel on to Narok town for early lunch. You will arrive at Miti Mingi Eco Camp at around 15:00, check in followed by evening game drive till sunset. Dinner will be served at the camp from 19:00 followed by overnight.

DAY 2: MAASAI MARA, KENYA

Breakfast at the camp then before 08:00 am leave the camp with packed lunch for extensive 8 hours game viewing. Maasai Mara game reserve as the highest number of different species and you will be lucky to see hundreds of them. A game drive to Mara River is compulsory, if it will be migration time you will witness the same otherwise you will see crocodiles and hippos at the river. Picnic lunch inside the park then continue with the game drive till 17:00.

Leave the park for at least 2 hours optional activity. You will relax at the cam, Take a nature walk with Masai warriors or visit the Masai village. Dinner will be provided at the camp followed by overnight.

DAY 3: MAASAI MARA - LAKE NAKURU, KENYA

Early morning game drive from 06:30 am to 09:30 am, back to the camp for full breakfast. Check out and leave Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru with lunch en-rourte, View of Mount Longonot and optional activity at lake Naivasha if interested. You will arrive at Nakuru Town in the evening. Check in at Citymax Hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK, KENYA

After breakfast at the hotel drive to lake Nakuru which is famous for the endangered species (rhinos) and the flamingos. Sometime the flamingos are very few but you are guaranteed of seeing the rhinos among other Big Five. Lake Nakuru not a big park and within 4 hours you will have seen enough. Later leave the park with lunch en-route and drive back to Amboseli National Park. You will arrive at Amboseli late in the evening and check in at Amboseli Kimana Camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5: AMBOSELI, KENYA

After breakfast at the camp, leave with picnic lunch for the full day game viewing, you will have your picnic lunch at the base of the Mt. Kilimanjaro; continue with the game drive till 17:00. You will have seen the Jumbo elephants of Amboseli among other great animals. Back to the camp for optional activity either visit to the Maasai village or take a guided nature walk, later dinner and overnight.

DAY 6: AMBOSELI - NAMANGA BORDER - ARUSHA, TANZANIA

Early in the morning have a cup of tea / coffee then proceed for the morning game drive, enjoy the sunrise and take great pictures. For the 2 nights in Amboseli be sure you will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro which has the highest peak in Africa. By 08:30 am to 09:00 am back to the camp for full breakfast, check out and drive to Namanga border where you will catch the shuttle bus for Arusha. Upon arrival meet Absolute Holiday Safaris crew and be transferred to Arusha Stereo Hotel booked bed and breakfast. Kindly you will arrange dinner either at the Hotel or at a nearby Restaurant.

DAY 7: ARUSHA - TARANGIRE, TANZANIA

Pick up from your Arusha hotel, meet the driver guide for safari briefing then leave Arusha with picnic lunch for Tarangire National Park. The park runs along two rivers which act as a magnet for the wildlife and you will be happy to have a great game drive along. During dry season Tarangire normally host the largest number of elephants, it also hosts some unique species such as the greater kudus, ashy starlings and the fringed oryx. Later in the evening drive to Tarangire campsite for dinner and overnight.

DAY 8: TARANGIRE - NGORONGORO CRATER, TANZANIA

Breakfast at the camp, check out and leave Tarangire for Ngorongoro crater arriving before 10:00 am at the crater gate. Ngorongoro crater is one of the seven wonders which were named after a large volcanic caldera in the crater highlands area of Tanzania. Upon arrival descend the crater with picnic lunch. Enjoy the game drive as you drive round down the crater. Here are thousands of animals including the few black rhinos, the crater is well supplied with water and animals really enjoy. Have picnic lunch at the crater then ascend to Simba Camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 9: NGORONGORO CRATER - SERENGERTI, TANZANIA

Early in the morning immediately after breakfast leave for Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is located on the northern part of Tanzania and is widely known for the massive annual migration of the wildebeest and zebras which move from one point to another in search of a new grazing area. Some cross the Grumeti River while others veer northeast to Lobo Hill’s home for the black rhino and black eagles. You will be able to make a stopover at the Olduvai Gorge Museum if only you request your guide and show interest to visit. Arrive at Serengeti late afternoon, check in followed by evening game drive. Dinner will be provided at the camp followed by overnight.

DAY 10: SERENGETI - LAKE MANAYARA, TANZANIA

Early morning game drive from 06:30 am till 09:30 am, back to the camp for full breakfast. Check out and leave Serengeti area with the final game drive to the main gate and drive to Lake Manyara. You will arrive late in the evening at the camp for dinner and overnight.

DAY 11: LAKE MANYARA - ARUSHA, TANZANIA

Breakfast at the camp will be followed by morning to late afternoon game drive at Lake Manyara. The lake has good roads network for game viewing. You will enjoy the day with your guide spotting different types on animals that inhabit the park. Watch the flocks of flamingos to your satisfaction. Later leave Lake Manyara and drive to Arusha where your guide will drop you at the hotel.

DAY 12: ARUSHA - NAIROBI, KENYA

After breakfast you will be transferred by shuttle bus back to Nairobi, you will be given the option to either to catch the morning shuttle of afternoon shuttle. Upon arrival at Nairobi you will be dropped at the airport or at your hotel of choice.

This safari will take place in two countries: Kenya and Tanzania. You will explore several national parks that include Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara.

You have included in the price daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The meals will be served as per the clients dietary needs, be assured and guaranteed you will have enough to eat either vegan, Halal, or vegetarian.

Your additional time can be used for any optional activity that you will wish to undertake please. Either a visit to Maasai village, boat ride at Lake Naivasha, visit to Olduvai gorge, purchase of souvenirs and gratitudes to safari crew.

• Safari as per the itinerary
• Round transport from starting point back to finishing point
• Services of a professional and knowledgeable English speaking driver guide
• Meals each day while on safari
• All mentioned game drives
• All park admission fees
• Transfer from and back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
• 2 liters bottled water each day
• 11 nights accommodation as per the itinerary.

• Personal travel insurance
• Any optional activity such as visit to Maasai village, visit to Olduvai Gorge, Boat Ride at Naivasha etc.
• Beverages and alcoholic drinks
• Visa fees
• International or domestic flights
• Gratitude to safari crew
• Things of personal use

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.