Discover the rich diversity of East Africa on this 15 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari Holiday, a carefully planned tour that explores the iconic wildlife regions of Kenya and Tanzania. This safari takes you to renowned locations including Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East and West, Lake Naivasha, and the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve—where the annual wildebeest migration unfolds between July and November.
As the adventure continues into Tanzania, you’ll traverse celebrated territories such as Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Beginning in Nairobi and concluding in Arusha, this East Africa safari offers opportunities to personalize your trip, including extensions to Zanzibar for a beach retreat. Summary Itinerary – 15 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari Holiday
Day 1: Nairobi to Tsavo East National Park
Day 2: Tsavo East to Tsavo West National Park Day
3: Drive to Amboseli National Park
Day 4: Explore Amboseli National Park
Day 5: Head to Lake Naivasha
Day 6: Journey to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 7 & 8: Explore Masai Mara and Maasai cultural visit
Day 9: Cross into Tanzania, drive to Serengeti
Day 10 & 11: Safari in Serengeti National Park
Day 12: Transfer to Ngorongoro, crater rim walk
Day 13: Safari in Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai visit
Day 14: Game viewing in Lake Manyara National Park
Day 15: Local tour in Mto wa Mbu & Departure Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo East National Park
Begin your Kenya safari holiday with a morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel. You’ll travel to Tsavo East National Park, arriving in time for lunch. After settling in at your lodge, take your first game drive through this wildlife-rich area, famous for elephants, hippos, rhinos, lions, and a wide range of birdlife. Overnight at Voi Wildlife Lodge.
Day 2: Tsavo East – Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast, continue your Kenya tour with a transfer to Tsavo West. Enjoy en-route wildlife viewing, stopping for lunch at your next lodge. In the afternoon, visit Mzima Springs where hippos, fish, crocodiles, and monkeys thrive in the spring-fed pools. Dinner and overnight at Man Eaters Lodge.
Day 3: Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park
Head to Amboseli, located near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. After lunch at your lodge, spend your afternoon spotting wildlife in the swamps and open plains. Look out for buffalo, cheetahs, elephants, and more. Overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Camp.
Day 4: Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Your Tanzania and Kenya safari continues with a full day in Amboseli. Begin with a morning drive, return for breakfast, then head out again with a packed lunch. Enjoy views of Kilimanjaro while watching herds of zebra, wildebeest, giraffes, lions, and hippos. Return to camp for dinner.
Day 5: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha
Depart for Lake Naivasha with scenic views of the Great Rift Valley en route. After lunch, explore Hells Gate National Park—by foot or by bike—for a chance to see zebra, buffalo, and unique rock formations. Dinner and overnight at Ziwa Bush Lodge.
Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast, proceed to Masai Mara. Following lunch at your lodge, venture into the reserve for an afternoon game drive. Look out for elephants, cheetahs, and lions among others. Overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp.
Day 7 & 8: Full Days in Masai Mara with Cultural Visit
Spend two days on extensive game drives across the plains. Between July and September, the area becomes the stage for the annual migration of wildebeest and zebras. You’ll also visit a local Maasai village to learn about traditional ways of life. Overnight stays at Sentrim Mara Camp.
Day 9: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, cross into Tanzania through the Isebania border and continue your safari holiday in Serengeti. En route, watch for more game. Dinner and overnight at Heritage Mara Camp or similar.
Day 10 & 11: Explore Serengeti National Park
Enjoy full days of game drives in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife areas. Lions, giraffes, hyenas, elephants, wildebeest, and zebras roam the vast plains. Timing your visit during the migration season increases your chances of seeing large herds on the move. Overnight as before.
Day 12: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive out of Serengeti toward Ngorongoro. Pause for lunch before enjoying a guided walk along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. This highland setting offers dramatic views and the chance to see varied flora and fauna. Overnight at Karatu Tented Lodge.
Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater – Maasai Boma Visit
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a wildlife drive. This location boasts all of the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and black rhino – plus flamingos and many other animals. After lunch, visit a Maasai village to see local customs firsthand. Return to lodge for dinner.
Day 14: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara for a game drive through forests, grasslands, and lakeside settings. This park is known for its tree-climbing lions, baboons, buffalo, giraffes, and flamingos. Overnight at Twiga Lodge. Day 15: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour – Departure
Enjoy a relaxed morning exploring the village of Mto wa Mbu with optional cycling through banana plantations. Afterward, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight out.
