Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Amboseli
From / to Nairobi, Kenya
Starts Nairobi/Ends Nairobi – We’ll pick you up from the airport or your hotel. Travel comfortably in your own pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep. Switch in Tanzania to a private pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep.
You will see, feel and learn so much about Africa’s wildlife, land and culture in this very complete 13-day safari adventure. We will explore 8 of Kenya’s and Tanzania’s finest parks, with their stunning diversity of vistas and animals – beautiful lakes, towering cliffs, sweeping grasslands and the multitude of wild game filling these panoramas.
Tanzania will be no less spectacular with its vast Serengeti plains, hosting wildlife in the millions. The great Ngorongoro Crater is the most spectacular volcanic caldera in the world. Its sunrises and sunsets at the crater rim burst with colour. This is the best of Africa and Natural World Safaris is ready to share it with you!
13 days will provide you with plenty of time to absorb the many parks and reserves of our safari, so the pace will be relaxed but thorough. We start off in the north of Kenya at Samburu National Reserve with its rugged, pristine landscape. Most of our game viewing will be along the Ewaso Nyiro River with its life nourishing waters. The game here is varied with notably lion, cheetah and leopard taking top billing along with gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe.
If you wish you can also explore the nearby Shaba and Buffalo Springs Reserves. Then the temperature cools off as we move on to the Mt. Kenya/Laikipia region, arriving at the OlPejeta Conservancy. The Conservancy hosts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Don’t miss the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary also located here. It’s home to orphaned and rescued chimps – the only place in Kenya where you can see them.
We move on to the Rift Valley lake country with a visit to Lake Nakuru National Park. This beautiful park features dramatic escarpments and acacia forest. The lake itself shows off stunning pink flamingos that gather here. At the shore you’ll take in waterbuck, zebra, gazelle and buffalo. The park is also famous for its population of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
There’s wonderful bird watching at nearby Lake Naivasha National Park. We’ll take a water safari here and then a guided walking safari at nearby Crescent Island to view grazing giraffe, zebra, impala and a myriad of bird species. And how about a bicycle safari? We’ll take an afternoon hike at Hell’s Gate National Park and if you wish you can even bicycle past the wildlife along the way.
Then we travel to Kenya’s most famous wildlife habitat – the Maasai Mara Game Reserve – home to the big cats and its significant population of lion. The Mara is a majestic habitat and you’ll be on the lookout for leopard, cheetah plus large herds of elephant and buffalo.
The Mara is also home to the great migration of wildebeest and zebra pouring in from the Serengeti, crossing the Mara River. There, the drama is all about the animals crossing the river and the crocodiles awaiting them. If you wish you can partake in an optional guided nature walk and a visit to a Masai village to meet these herdsmen and learn about their lives.
We now cross the border into Tanzania and Serengeti National Park, the lands from which the great migration begins. The endless grasslands of the Serengeti boast millions of wildlife, especially wildebeest and zebra. But the Big Five are here, as well as gazelle, impala, hartebeest and cheetah.
A not-to-be-missed feature of the Serengeti is the World Heritage Site of Ngorongoro Crater. This is the world’s largest fully intact volcanic caldera. From the crater’s rim you will marvel at the most awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets. But even more impressive, traveling down to the crater floor you’ll enter a world of intense wildlife. Here you’ll be amongst the highest density of lion and predators in Africa! But not to worry, they’ll keep their distance plus your experienced guide knows his way around this amazing eco-system.
Our next Tanzania park is smaller but contains its own colourful drama. Lake Manyara National Park hosts millions of vibrant flamingos and other bird life. The park also features great herds of elephant and the very unique tree climbing lion.
Now it’s time to cross back into Kenya and pay a visit to our final animal habitat, Amboseli National Park. Seated near the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the park is a blend of savannah plains and deep green swampland. You’ll have many opportunities to view elephant here, but there’s also lion, cheetah, hyena and hundreds of bird species. And don’t forget to enjoy the magnificent views of nearby Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Finally, after 13 days, 8 parks and countless animals, it’s time to head back to Nairobi.
All-Inclusive. Your 13-Day Discovery Safari includes park entrance fees, accommodations and meals. Natural World Safaris always offers a wide choice of accommodations. Depending on your budget and style choose from economy, comfort, superior comfort or luxury safari lodges or tented camps.
Your Guide. For your entire 13-day journey you’ll be guided, hosted and looked after by your own experienced driver/guide.
Kenya and Tanzania travel between parks and game viewing will be in a private pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep. Option of a safari minivan in Kenya is available at a lesser cost.
Customize Your Holiday
If you’d like to customize your safari or have any special desires, please let us know. We’re here to make your safari wishes come true.
- Safari tour departs daily
- Set and advise on your preferred safari tour dates
- Safari tour prices are indicated in USD.
- Driving times during safari in Kenya/Tanzania are estimates and can vary due to narrow roads, density of traffic and general road conditions
- Safari is private per booking in own tour vehicle and your dedicated driver/ guide-not a group sharing tour
- Safari can be extended to include more days if you prefer
- Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
- 2 Nights at Samburu National Reserve - Kenya
- Rare species – Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx, gerenuk, Somali ostrich
- Experience local cultures
- Views of snow-capped Mt. Kenya
- Experience multiple climate zones
- Visit with local Samburu tribes, view their homes & culture
- 1 Night at Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Kenya
- Unique species viewing - tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, black-fronted duiker & more
- Game drives to see elephants, chimpanzees, bushbuck, waterbuck, elands
- Opportunities to view rhino and chimpanzee
- 1 Night at Lake Nakuru National Park
- Kenya Rhino sanctuary – guaranteed viewings of black and white rhinos
- View the magnificent expanse of the Great Rift Valley
- Rothchild’s giraffes
- Flamingos and other birdlife
- 1 Night at Lake Naivasha National Park
- Discovery boat ride – view wildlife on the shore
- Glide by hippos
- Walking safari on Crescent Island amongst the giraffes, zebras & more
- Extensive bird species
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- Walking and Biking Safari at Hell’s Gate National Park
- 2 Nights Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Iconic world-famous game park – unlimited game viewing drives
- View the Big Five and numerous other wildlife
- Beautiful vast savannah dotted with acacia trees
- Masai culture and tribes’ people
- 2 nights Serengeti National Park
- The great migration – vast herds of wildebeest & zebra moving on to Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya
- Famous for its dense and varied wildlife
- The Big Five – largest population of lions in Africa
- 1 Night at Ngorongoro Crater
- World’s largest intact volcanic caldera
- 8th Wonder of the World & UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Dense concentration of easily accessible wildlife
- Olduvai Gorge – site of pre-historic man
- 1 Night at Lake Manyara National Park - Tanzania
- Tree climbing lions
- Varied landscape and wildlife
- Over 300 migratory birds – flamingo & long-crested eagle
- Rift Valley escarpment – dramatic landforms and spectacular backdrop to your visit
- 1 Nights at Amboseli National Park - Kenya
- Views of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro – highest peak in Africa
- Observation Hill – view marshes with herds of elephants, buffalo, hippo & many waterfowl such as pelicans and Egyptian goose
- Possible lion, cheetah and hyena sightings
- Experience local villages and culture
- Astounding Wildlife & Scenery Throughout
- Lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe, buffalo, warthog, ostrich, pelican
- Many other species as well.
- Local Tribes and Cultures – Maasai, Samburu and Rendille
- We offer an optional visit to a Masai village at Masai Mara. Please arrange this with your driver/guide. Cost: $20 per person.
- Hot air balloon ride at Masai Mara. See vast wildlife herds and landforms below. An unforgettable experience. Please enquire with us. Cost: $420 per person.
