Splendors of Kenya & Tanzania

Splendors of Kenya & Tanzania

Can’t decide between Kenya and Tanzania? We don’t blame you. One of our most popular itineraries, this 13-day safari lets you experience majestic locations in both countries including Mount Kenya, Ngorongoro Crater, and plenty of time in both the Maasai Mara and Serengeti.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 | Nairobi / Welcome

Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival, you will be greeted
and escorted to your hotel, a serene escape in Kenya’s
bustling modern capital city.

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Days 2 & 3 | Sweetwaters / Ol Pejeta

Your first days on safari! Drive northwest to the luxurious Sweetwaters Tented Camp in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. A visit to the conservancy’s chimpanzee sanctuary compliments excellent game viewing.

Sweetwaters Tented Camp

(B/L/D)

Day 4 | Lake Elementeita

Tucked among golden-barked acacia trees, under the shadow of ancient volcanoes, Lake Elmenteita Serena
Camp is a truly magical holiday setting with a small,
immaculately maintained tented upscale safari camp
on the shores of Lake Elmenteita, a flamingo filled Lake

in Kenya’s Soysambu Conservancy.

Lake Elmenteita Serena
(B/L/D)

Days 5 & 6 | Maasai Mara

Spend two magnificent days in this wildlife paradise.
The northern portion of the larger Serengeti ecosystem,
the Mara is home to a breathtaking array of animals
of all descriptions. Though the grand spectacle of the
Great Migration reaches its apex from July through
early November, the Mara is a premier year-round safari
destination.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

(B/L/D)

Days 5 & 6 | Maasai Mara

Spend two magnificent days in this wildlife paradise.
The northern portion of the larger Serengeti ecosystem,
the Mara is home to a breathtaking array of animals
of all descriptions. Though the grand spectacle of the
Great Migration reaches its apex from July through
early November, the Mara is a premier year-round safari
destination.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

(B/L/D)

Days 7, 8 & 9 | Serengeti National Park

Lion, elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, cheetah, leopard, and giraffe are but some of the few animals that call the Serengeti home. Game drives conclude just before dusk as you return to your lodge, set on a ridge overlooking endless plains, offering comfort and relaxation in the heart of the African wilderness.

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

(B/L/D)

Day 10 | Olduvai Gorge / Ngorongoro Crater

A morning game drive in the park is followed by a visit
to Olduvai Gorge, the Cradle of Mankind, complete
with a lunchtime lecture on the history of the famous
excavations nearby. Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater in
time to relax before dinner, taking in the grand view of
the crater floor below.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

(B/L/D)

Day 11 | Ngorongoro Crater

Today, descend nearly 2,000 feet into the world’s largest
unbroken crater for a full day of game drives. This wildlife
paradise boasts one of the densest concentrations of animals anywhere in Africa and is a haven for many species, including the endangered black rhino.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari
Lodge

(B/L/D)

Day 12 | Arusha / Farewell

Return to Arusha for your farewell lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge before check in to your dayrooms which have been reserved for you to relax, pack, or swim before your flight home.

Arusha Coffee Lodge

(B/L)