12 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildebeest Safari – Maasai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Experience the ultimate 12 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildebeest Safari combining the best of Kenya and Tanzania’s wildlife destinations. This safari covers Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Kenya’s iconic parks like Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, and Nairobi National Park. Witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration while staying in comfortable lodges and tented camps.

This itinerary is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and travelers seeking the Big Five safari experience in East Africa.

Safari Overview – Kenya & Tanzania Wildebeest Adventure

Start your journey at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and embark on an unforgettable safari through Kenya and Tanzania. Highlights include:

• 1 Night at Lake Nakuru National Park – rhinos, flamingos, and scenic views

• 2 Nights in Maasai Mara National Reserve – witness wildebeest migration and Big Five

• 3 Nights in Serengeti National Park – explore Tanzania’s iconic plains and migration routes

• 1 Night in Ngorongoro Crater – crater wildlife viewing and stunning landscapes

• 1 Night in Lake Manyara National Park – tree-climbing lions and flamingos

• 1 Night in Tarangire National Park – large elephant herds and baobab trees

• 1 Night in Arusha – cultural experiences and city tour

• 1 Night in Amboseli National Park – elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop

• 1 Night in Nairobi – safari city experience

This 12-day safari provides a perfect combination of Kenya and Tanzania’s top safari destinations, giving you a chance to see wildlife at its peak during migration season.

Detailed 12 Days Itinerary

 Day 1 – Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi

Upon arrival in Nairobi, meet your safari guide and transfer to your hotel. Rest and prepare for the exciting safari ahead.

 Activities

• Arrival transfer

• Overnight in Nairobi

• Optional Nairobi National Park visit

 Day 2 – Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos and rhino sanctuary. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Activities

• Game drives in Lake Nakuru

• Spot rhinos, lions, and flamingos

• Scenic photography

ACCOMODATION: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

 Day 3 & 4 – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Travel to Maasai Mara, staying in a lodge or tented camp. Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration if visiting between July and October.

 Activities

• Morning and afternoon game drives

• Wildebeest migration crossings (seasonal)

• Optional Maasai village visit

ACCOMODATION: Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge

 Day 5 to 7 – Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Cross into Tanzania to explore Northern Kogatende Serengeti National Park, home to vast savannahs and abundant wildlife.

 Activities

• Full-day game drives

• Witness wildebeest, zebras, and predators

• Optional hot air balloon safari

Accomodation  Kontiki Kogatende Camp

Accomodation:  Kontiki Central Serengeti Camp

 Day 8 – Ngorongoro Crater

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a unique safari experience in the world’s largest volcanic crater.

Activities

• Crater wildlife viewing

• See lions, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo

• Scenic photography

Accomodation Karatu Acacia Farm Lodge 

 Day 9 – Lake Manyara National Park

Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingos.

H4: Activities

• Afternoon game drive

• Bird watching and scenic lakeside views

Accomodation: Lake Manyara Heritage camp

 Day 10 – Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.

Activities

• Game drives in Tarangire

• Elephant herds and wildlife photography

Accomodation : Korongo Luxury Camp

 Day 11 – Arusha and Amboseli National Park

Visit Arusha for a city tour, then cross back to Kenya for a night in Amboseli National Park, famous for elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro views.

Accomodation: Amboseli sopa lodge 

 Activities

• Amboseli evening game drive

• Photography of elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro

 Day 12 – Nairobi Departure

Return to Nairobi for your departure or optional overnight stay.

 Activities

• Transfer to airport

• Optional souvenir shopping or city tour

Accomodation :Panari Nairobi

Safari Accommodation – Lodges and Tented Camps

This safari includes comfortable mid-range lodges and Sopa tented camps, offering convenient locations inside parks with excellent wildlife access.

Best Time for the Kenya-Tanzania Wildebeest Safari

The best months for the Great Wildebeest Migration are July to October in Kenya and December to March in Tanzania’s Serengeti.

VALIDITY 30TH JUNE

1ST JULY TO 31ST DEC