- Duration
- 14 days · 13 nights
- From
- USD 11,200 per person sharing
- Best time
- January to December
Worth knowing
What makes this one different.
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Explore the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
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Search for rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes and other wildlife in Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Enjoy exceptional elephant viewing in Amboseli National Park.
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Discover Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and iconic baobab trees.
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Experience the endless plains and big cats of Serengeti National Park.
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Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive.
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Travel through Kenya and Tanzania with planned cross-border arrangements.
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Kenya and Tanzania
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Big Five, elephants, big cats and seasonal migration
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14 days / 13 nights
Accommodation
Where you sleep, night by night.
Camps and lodges of this standard, named where we have a firm allocation. We will confirm the exact property before anything is booked.
Option 1: Private Midrange Road Safari
A great choice for travellers who want a comprehensive safari at a more accessible price. Travel in private 4x4 safari vehicles with professional guides in each country and stay in comfortable lodges or tented camps. This option follows the road itinerary above and includes longer transfer days between key destinations.
Option 2: Luxury Fly-in Safari
Designed for travellers seeking premium comfort and more time for wildlife viewing. Selected flights between safari destinations can reduce lengthy road journeys, subject to flight schedules and suitable airstrips. Stay in luxury lodges and tented camps with elevated service, fine dining and opportunities to arrange private experiences.
Day by day.
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Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be welcomed by a Duma Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Settle in and relax after your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short orientation of Nairobi or simply unwind at your hotel before the safari begins. Your guide will brief you on the journey, wildlife viewing and travel arrangements for Kenya and Tanzania. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Nairobi. Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: Dinner, depending on arrival time
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Lake Nakuru
Day 2: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Stop at a viewpoint along the way to admire the dramatic escarpment and surrounding countryside. Arrive in the Lake Nakuru area and enjoy lunch before heading into the park for an afternoon game drive. The park is known for its rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks and a variety of birdlife. Explore the lakeshore and woodland habitats with your guide, looking for wildlife along the way. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Lake Nakuru area | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Maasai Mara
Day 3: Lake Nakuru to the Masai Mara
Enjoy breakfast before departing for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Travel through the Great Rift Valley landscapes and rural communities of Kenya, arriving in the Mara in time for lunch, depending on road conditions. After check-in, set out for your first afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara is famous for its lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes and vast herds of grazing animals. Watch the changing light across the savannah as your guide searches for wildlife. Return to camp for dinner and overnight in the African wilderness. Overnight: Masai Mara | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Maasai Mara
Day 4: Full-day safari in the Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara's spectacular wildlife habitats. Depart after an early breakfast to search for predators while they may still be active and enjoy the cool morning air across the plains. Your guide will follow promising wildlife areas and look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and other animals. During the Great Migration season, large herds of wildebeest and zebra may be present in the reserve. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive through the afternoon. Return to camp for dinner and relaxation. The Masai Mara offers exceptional wildlife photography opportunities, although sightings and migration movements vary with season and weather. Overnight: Masai Mara | Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
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Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi
After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and drive back towards Nairobi. Enjoy views of Kenya's countryside and rural settlements along the way, with a stop for refreshments or lunch as required. Arrive in Nairobi later in the day and check in at your hotel. The overnight stop breaks up the journey before continuing south to Amboseli National Park the following morning. The afternoon is free to relax or enjoy an optional Nairobi excursion, subject to your arrival time. Overnight: Nairobi | Meals: Breakfast and lunch
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Amboseli
Day 6: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, leave Nairobi and travel south towards Amboseli National Park. On arrival, check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch before setting out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds and magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather conditions are clear. Explore open plains, swamps and seasonal wetlands that attract a variety of wildlife. Keep watch for elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes and other animals. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Amboseli
Day 7: Full-day safari in Amboseli
Enjoy an early breakfast before a full day of wildlife viewing in Amboseli. The park's combination of open plains and marshland provides a rewarding setting for observing elephants and other wildlife. Explore the park with your guide and look for elephant families, lions, hyenas, buffaloes, zebras and a wide variety of birdlife. If the mountain is visible, enjoy opportunities to photograph elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the background. A picnic lunch can be arranged during your game drive, allowing more time in the park. Continue exploring through the afternoon before returning to camp for dinner. Overnight: Amboseli | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 8: Amboseli to Arusha, Tanzania
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel towards the Namanga border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania. Complete the required immigration formalities before continuing to Arusha. Your safari arrangements will include coordination of the Kenyan and Tanzanian vehicles and guides where required. Border procedures and road conditions can affect arrival time, so this day is planned primarily as a transfer. Arrive in Arusha and check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and prepare for the Tanzania safari portion of your journey. Overnight: Arusha | Meals: Breakfast and dinner
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Tarangire
Day 9: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Known for its giant baobab trees, seasonal swamps and large elephant populations, Tarangire offers a distinctive safari experience. Enjoy a game drive through the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and predators. The Tarangire River and surrounding vegetation attract wildlife, particularly during drier periods. Stop for a picnic lunch during your game drive before continuing wildlife viewing into the afternoon. Later, leave the park and transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
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Serengeti
Day 10: Tarangire area to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive crosses changing landscapes and can take several hours, depending on your accommodation location, route and road conditions. Enter the Serengeti and enjoy wildlife viewing along the way as you travel towards your camp. The park's broad plains are home to large herds of grazing animals and predators including lions, cheetahs and leopards. Arrive at your camp in time for dinner, depending on the day's route and wildlife stops. Your camp location should be selected to match the season and planned game drives. Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Serengeti
Day 11: Full-day Serengeti wildlife safari
Spend a full day discovering the Serengeti's rich wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Depart after breakfast with your guide to explore the most promising areas around your camp. Search for lion prides, leopards resting in trees, cheetahs on open plains, elephants and herds of wildebeest and zebra. Depending on your travel month, the guide may focus on central, northern or southern Serengeti to follow seasonal wildlife movements. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and an opportunity to enjoy the peace of the African wilderness. Overnight: Serengeti | Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
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Ngorongoro
Day 12: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy breakfast before a morning game drive in the Serengeti, depending on your camp location and transfer schedule. Later, travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in the dramatic transition from open grasslands to the cooler highlands. Along the way, your guide may stop at selected viewpoints or arrange an optional visit to Olduvai Gorge if time and access permit. This archaeological site is associated with important discoveries about early human history and may require an additional fee. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim or in the highlands and relax before dinner. An overnight nearby prepares you for the next day's crater safari. Overnight: Ngorongoro highlands or crater rim | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater safari and return to Arusha
Rise early for breakfast before descending into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. This remarkable natural landscape supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife within its crater floor habitats. Enjoy a game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and other species. The crater is also one of Tanzania's important areas for black rhino sightings, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your visit before ascending from the crater. Continue to Arusha, arriving later in the day for dinner and your final overnight stay. Overnight: Arusha | Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
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Day 14: Departure from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. At the agreed time, transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. If you have a later departure, you may have time to relax at the hotel or arrange an optional short activity, subject to your flight schedule. Your 14-day East Africa Grand Safari concludes with memorable experiences across Kenya and Tanzania, from the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti to the elephants of Amboseli and the extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater. Meals: Breakfast, depending on flight time
Before you book
Per person sharing
| Season | When | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Midrange road safari | Midrange accommodation, road transfers, safari vehicles and guides in both countries, planned game drives, meals and applicable park fees. | USD 11,200 |
| Luxury fly-in safari | Luxury accommodation, selected light-aircraft transfers, premium safari experiences, guides, meals and applicable park fees. | USD 18,200 |
Subject to availability when you book. A single supplement applies to solo travellers.
What is included
Your safari includes
- Thirteen nights of accommodation in the selected category.
- Meals as specified in the final itinerary.
- Private safari vehicles and professional English-speaking driver-guides in Kenya and Tanzania.
- Game drives in Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- Applicable park entry and conservation fees for the included activities.
- Nairobi, Arusha and agreed airport transfers.
- Cross-border transfer coordination and planned guide/vehicle handovers.
- Bottled drinking water during safari drives.
- Scheduled domestic or regional flights only if specified in the confirmed luxury package.
Not included
- International flights and applicable airline taxes.
- Kenya and Tanzania visas or other required travel documents.
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation cover.
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff.
- Optional activities such as hot-air balloon safaris or cultural visits.
- Alcoholic drinks, premium beverages and personal expenses.
- Extra nights or services not specified in the final quotation.
- Flight costs for the road-based package unless explicitly included.
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