12 Days Amboseli, Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

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12 days
Max People
100
Min Age
2+
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Overview

Legends of the Land: 12 Days of Cross-Border Safari Through Kenya & Tanzania

From Kenya’s Crown Jewels to Tanzania’s Timeless Wilds!

Embark on a spectacular cross-border safari with Seneiya Expeditions, weaving through Kenya and Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes and legendary wildlife havens. Your adventure begins in Nairobi, the heart of East Africa, before journeying to Amboseli National Park, where majestic elephants roam beneath the towering shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.

From there, soar into the world-famous Masai Mara, a land of sweeping savannahs, rich wildlife, and the dramatic backdrop of the Great Migration. Cross seamlessly into Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, home to endless plains teeming with life, and then descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater and UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its incredible biodiversity.

Thoughtfully crafted for wildlife lovers, photographers, and those in search of authentic African experiences, this itinerary blends thrilling game drives, luxury stays, and warm cultural encounters—all delivered with the expertise and care of the Seneiya Expeditions team.

Day Place Highlight Accommodation
1 Nairobi Arrival and transfer to your hotel Argyle Grand hotel
2 Nairobi – Amboseli Afternoon game viewing Ol Tukai Lodge
3 Amboseli National Park Full day game viewing Ol Tukai Lodge
4 Amboseli – Masai Mara Afternoon game viewing Soroi Mara Bush Camp
5&6 Masai Mara Full day game viewing Soroi Mara Bush Camp
7 Masai Mara – Serengeti Afternoon viewing Ikoma Tented Camp
8&9 Serengeti Full day game viewing Ikoma Tented Camp
10 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Morning and afternoon game viewing Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
11 Ngorongoro Full day game viewing Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
12 Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to the airport / hotel N/A
What's Included
  • Park and conservancy entrance fees
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
  • Step back in time and venture through medieval castles
  • A professional driver/guide
  • Gamedrive in a private 4x4 safari jeep
  • Vehicle & driver guide’s park entry fees
  • Taxes & Levies included in the package.
  • Free airport transfers
  • Meals (as specified in the itinerary)
  • Bottled mineral water while on safari

What’s Excluded

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 per person per day)
  • Kenya Visa fees
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our Seneiya Expeditions representative will welcome and transfer you to the hotel.

Take this opportunity to relax and recoup from your flight. If time permits, we can arrange a visit to the Giraffe Centre. Nairobi offers a wide array of restaurants and gift shops to explore. Overnight hotel as per our selection or a hotel of your choice.

Accommodation
Argyle Grand Hotel

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2 Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, your safari guide will brief you before driving through a spectacular scenery to Amboseli National Park. Nestled at the foot of Africa's most iconic landmark, Mount Kilimanjaro, which stands tall at 19,341 feet, making it the highest freestanding mountain on the planet. On a clear day, view the snow-capped peak while you marvel at the wildlife and scenery.

Amboseli National Park is famous for its massive elephant herds, and among them are the "tuskers" - the big, older bulls with their impressive tusks. Other variety of wildlife‚ and a number of rare species including wild dogs‚ lesser kudu and nocturnal porcupine. The 600 species of birdlife recorded here include waterfowls such as pelicans‚ kingfishers‚ crakes‚ hammerkops and Egyptian geese.

Arrive at the lodge, check in and have lunch. In the afternoon enjoy unlimited game drives in the park till 6pm. After an action-packed day in the bush, your guide drops you back at your accommodation inside the national park, in time for a gourmet dinner and a comfortable overnight.

Accommodation
Ol Tukai Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 Full day in Amboseli National Park

Rise with the sun for an invigorating game drive, seeking out wildlife awakening on the Amboseli plains with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Return to your lodge for a hearty breakfast to energize your full-day adventure.

During the day you will have an option to visit the Masai Cultural Village to experience firsthand their unique way of life. You can opt to have your lunch at the hotel or have it packed, allowing you to spend more time in the park and truly connect with the serene environment.

Amboseli is known to be salty and dusty region, although there are extraordinary ranges of habitats found in this ecosystem‚ from the arid areas of the dry lake bed to the lush oases around the swamp, underground streams from Kilimanjaro surface in the centre of Amboseli creating swamps that attract and support a rich diversity of wild animals and birdlife. The observation hill gives a panoramic view of the park‚ and overlooks a swamp that attracts high numbers of elephants‚ buffalos and hippos.

Optional activities in Amboseli:

  • Balloon Safari over the Amboseli plains followed by a champagne breakfast
  • A visit to a traditional Maasai homestead, where you’ll meet the Maasai people, experience their unique way of life, customs, and traditions.

Drive back to your lodge and cosy around the campfire while you share stories of the day’s wildlife sightings, conclude your day with a delightful dinner and a restful overnight.

Accommodation
Ol Tukai Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Amboseli– Masai Mara Game Reserve

Early breakfast at your lodge and drive to the airstrip in time for your flight to Masai Mara. Upon arrival in Masai Mara, you will meet your guide at the airstrip and transfer to the camp while game viewing enroute. Check in and have hot lunch, then depart for an afternoon game drive.

The Masai Mara National Reserve, renowned as one of Africa's most distinguished parks, features vast plains that provide a sanctuary for an abundant variety of wildlife,

Separated by the Mara River along with its tributaries, marshes, and forests, this 1510 km² reserve boasts the highest concentration of wildlife found anywhere. As one of Africa's last true game strongholds the opportunities for game viewing here are unparalleled, making it nearly impossible to miss the chance to observe the Big Five.

During the seasonal migrations – from early July to late September, the Masai Mara accommodates nearly a million wildebeest, alongside Thomson’s gazelles, zebras, and elands migrating from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara game reserves. This natural event represents the largest Great Migration in the world.

As the sun slowly drops below the horizon, it leaves the sky streaked in shades of lilac, pink and gold, you will return to the camp where you can share stories of the days magical adventure over dinner.

Accommodation
Soroi Mara Bush Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - 6 Full Days in Masai Mara Game Reserve

Awake to the natural sounds of Mara’s birdlife, leave the camp soon after dawn to explore the Masai Mara, followed by a satisfying breakfast back at your camp.

Today is a full day dedicated to exploring the wonders of the park, proceed on a full day game viewing deep into the Masai Mara with vast plains teeming with a variety of animals like zebras, impalas, topis, giraffes, Thomson’s gazelles, leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, and even bat-eared foxes spotted throughout the year.

Traverse the park's diverse terrain from expansive savannahs to picturesque riverbanks, you will be treated to stunning views and numerous opportunities for photography. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch in the heart of African wilderness allowing you to truly connect with the serene environment.

Keep an eye out for the elusive black rhino, and be awestruck by the abundance of hippos and massive Nile crocodiles in the Mara River. Consider a guided walk with a ranger - optional tip recommended, along the river for an even closer look at the popular residents. Return to your camp carrying memories of this unforgettable day in the Masai Mara.

As the day wraps up, it’s the perfect moment to relax, enjoy a cocktail, and take in the sunset over the Rift Valley from the amazing view at the Sundowner back at your camp. Treat yourself to a gin and tonic, or a Kenyan Tusker beer along with some tasty snacks as you soak in the sights and sounds of a Maasai warrior show featuring traditional singing, dancing, and jumping - or feel free to join in.

Optional activities on this day:

  • Balloon Safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne breakfast
  • A visit to a traditional Maasai homestead, where you’ll meet the Maasai, experience their unique way of life, customs, and traditions

Accommodation
Mara Bush Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 Masai Mara Game Reserve – Serengeti National Park

Start your day with breakfast at the camp, then head to the airstrip to catch your flight to Migori Airstrip in Kenya. After that, take a brief drive to the Isebania border between Kenya and Tanzania to complete customs and immigration. Next, board your flight from Tarime Airstrip to Serengeti National Park. Once you arrive, you will be greeted at Seronera Airstrip and taken to your tented camp for lunch.

After lunch, continue on scenic game drive in The Great Serengeti -Tanzania’s oldest park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may have seen Serengeti featured in well-known documentaries like Surviving in Serengeti, Serengeti Shall Never Die, Tales of the Serengeti, Great Natural Wonders of the World, Lions of Serengeti, Kings of the Serengeti... the list goes on! But today, the park is set to be revealed right before you.

After an exhilarating game drive, return to your camp for delectable dinner and comfortable night, surrounded by the captivating wilderness and sounds of the Serengeti!

Accommodation
Ikoma Tented Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8-9 : Full days in Serengeti National Park

Arise with the sun and have breakfast, ready for an exciting day ahead. After breakfast, check out with packed lunch and embark on a full-day game drive in this remarkable Serengeti National Park - renowned as one of Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations.

Serengeti National Park spans nearly 15,000 km² and is recognized as a World Heritage Site filled with wildlife throughout the year. You can see millions of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and elands as they embark on a massive journey in search of water and grass. This great migration follows a seasonal rhythm influenced by rainfall and the nutrients in the grass. Even when the migration slows down, the Serengeti still provides some of the most exciting game viewing experiences in Africa.

The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates Tanzania’s greatest park. Golden-manned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt in the acacia trees lining the river banks, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the south-eastern plains. Almost uniquely, all three African jackal species occur here, alongside the spotted hyena and a host of more elusive small predators, ranging from the insectivorous aardwolf to the beautiful serval cat.

As the evening unfolds, you will have the opportunity to exit the vehicle and immerse yourself in the wilderness, reminiscing about the day's adventures with your cherished companions over a sundowner. Seek out an idyllic vantage point to witness the sun gracefully descend beyond the horizon, drink in hand, chilled to perfection. Observe the hues transform as the golden light cascades over the African bush. This experience stands as one of the most unforgettable highlights of any African safari!

Accommodation
Ikoma Tented Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Rise and shine, and savor your breakfast while taking in the stunning natural beauty of the Serengeti. As we embark on our journey, indulge in game viewing enroute to the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Along the way, stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting with a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of the ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution.

Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure. Finally, conclude your day with a delightful dinner and a restful overnight.

Rise and shine, and savor your breakfast while taking in the stunning natural beauty of the Serengeti. As we embark on our journey, indulge in game viewing enroute to the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Along the way, stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting with a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of the ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution.

Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure. Finally, conclude your day with a delightful dinner and a restful overnight.

Accommodation
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 Full day in Ngorongoro Consecration Area

Awake to the natural sounds of the Ngorongoro’s birdlife and have an early morning breakfast preparing for an enriching adventure ahead. After breakfast, descend down the inactive Caldera – The Ngorongoro Crater where you will be free to enjoy the game drive until late afternoon.

The Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as "Africa's Eden," is a massive volcanic caldera that hosts an incredible ecosystem supporting a wide variety of wildlife, including the famous "Big Five" (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo), along with many other species. With a remarkable depth of 600 meters and a diameter of 20 kilometres, the crater is alive with activity, showcasing vibrant ponds and pools that contribute to its ecological diversity.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often hailed as the “8th wonder of the world,” Ngorongoro Crater offers a captivating glimpse into the natural world’s splendor.

After an eventful game viewing day, ascend to your lodge where you will indulge in a delectable dinner and spend the night, surrounded by breathtaking views of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.

Accommodation
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12 Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Arusha

Savor a hearty breakfast in the heart of Africa’s wilderness, check out of the lodge and drive to Arusha. You might consider stopping by a local school on the way to see a bit of Africa’s education system.

Arrive Arusha in good time for lunch at Arusha Coffee lodge, thereafter explore a gift shop in town. Finally, relax and unwind as you’re conveniently dropped off at the Kilimanjaro airport concluding your unforgettable adventure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

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