14 Day 13 Nights Magical Kenya & Tanzania Safari

You'll recognize your arrival in Amboseli Park not just by the majestic snow-capped peak of nearby Mt. Kilimanjaro but also by the impressive procession of elephant families parading before you – a sight so abundant that we guarantee sightings!Samburu Reserve, a less frequented destination, offers ample space for exploration and boasts generous populations of lions and elephants. Unique to this region, the "Samburu Five" are a special attraction, featuring uncommon species such as the gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, and beisa oryx.
At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Kenya while encountering lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. Remarkably, this is the sole location in Kenya where you can witness playful chimpanzees at the Sweetwaters Sanctuary.
Ever considered a sailing safari or, for that matter, a bicycle safari? Lake Naivasha offers a sailing experience where you'll cruise past grazing antelope and buffalo on the shores. Optionally, a visit to nearby Hell's Gate Park invites you to explore on bicycles, pedaling by zebra, giraffe, and antelope. Now, which is more awe-inspiring – the legendary Masai Mara with its countless lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wildebeests, or the world-renowned Serengeti with its myriad of lions, leopards, and wildebeests? You won't have to choose; you'll visit both. The decision is yours!
Our next descent takes us into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a lush haven of wildlife. This volcanic caldera is teeming with lions, elephants, buffalo, rhino, zebra, hippos, and even pink flamingoes, creating a setting reminiscent of an adventure movie.
As mentioned, the following park is your preference. Tarangire Park hosts its own mini-wildlife migration, and by "mini," we mean around 250,000 animals! The charming Lake Manyara Park is a vibrant world of colorful birdlife, featuring a sea of pink flamingoes and a beautiful acacia forest inhabited by monkeys, baboons, and lions at rest in the trees!
Embark on a two-week safari, exploring the most dazzling parks of Kenya and Tanzania, surrounded by lions, giraffes, flamingoes, and much more. Can you envision yourself on this ultimate adventure?

Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
At 7:30 am, your adventure begins! Get ready for a continuous two-week safari as your Grayton Expeditions driver/guide picks you up in a private 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep. We'll journey through the Nairobi – Mombasa Highway, passing local homesteads, and entering Maasai country. Keep an eye out for herders in vibrant plaid wraps. The snowy peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro signals our arrival at Amboseli National Park. After settling into your safari lodge or tented camp, we'll have lunch and embark on our first game drive. Elephants, both solitary and in families, are a common sight. As evening falls, watch for the clouds covering Kilimanjaro to lift, offering an iconic image. Relax and share stories over dinner at your Amboseli accommodation.

Day 2: Full Day at Amboseli National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Welcome to your first morning on safari! Experience the serene morning light as we kick off one of the special discovery days with a full day of game drives. After breakfast, explore Amboseli Park in the 4 x 4, seeking buffalo, rhino, zebra, monkeys, baboons, lions, and cheetahs.
On Observation Hill, stretch your legs and absorb the park's diverse habitats. The marshes are teeming with birdlife—herons, falcons, eagles, egrets, pelicans, crakes, and Egyptian geese.
Lunch is followed by more drives, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the park and your guide. In the late afternoon, enjoy more photo opportunities of Kilimanjaro before returning to your accommodation for dinner.

Day 3: Amboseli National Park – Aberdare National Park

6 Hour Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After one last spin through Amboseli, we head to Aberdare Park. Unlike the warm golden savannahs, Aberdare offers an alpine landscape with cool lush forests and mountain lakes. Spot buffalo, giant antelope, forest hogs, hyenas, warthogs, and monkeys. You may even glimpse wildlife from your "tree hotel" balcony.
Choose to stay at the Treetops Lodge or The Ark at Aberdare, with only overnight bags allowed at the tree hotel.

Day 4: Aberdare National Park – Samburu National Reserve

4 Hour Drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Descending from our tree hotel, we leave the cool mountain climate for the sunlit plains of Samburu National Reserve. Encounter big cats and elephants with fewer tourists. Optionally, explore the neighboring Shaba and Buffalo Springs reserves for a woodland contrast.
Spend the evening at our Samburu lodge or tented camp.

Day 5: Full Day at Samburu National Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Enjoy another full day of game drives, exploring the Ewaso Ngiro River's lifeline and observing thirsty lions and elephants. Seek Samburu's unique species—the beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, and Grevy’s zebra. Optionally, visit a Samburu village for a cultural experience.

Day 6: Samburu National Reserve – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

3 Hour Drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Take one more spin around Samburu before heading to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in the cooler Laikipia region. Ol Pejeta is famous for spotting the "Big Five" and rare African wild dogs. It's the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees in a natural setting.
Relax and share stories over dinner at our Ol Pejeta accommodation.

Day 7: Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Lake Naivasha

4 Hour Drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Travel to the cool shores of Lake Naivasha, hosting hippos, zebras, giraffes, and antelope. Optionally, visit Hell’s Gate Park for a unique bicycle safari. Picture pedaling past buffalo, antelope, and giraffes. Dine at our Lake Naivasha safari lodge or tented camp.

Day 8: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara National Reserve

5 - 6 Hour Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Begin your day with a sailing safari on Lake Naivasha, cruising past hippos and buffalo. Visit Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for close-up views of wildlife. Head to the Masai Mara National Reserve, home to big cats, elephants, and the Great Migration.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive over the reserve's iconic rolling hills. Spend the night at our Masai Mara lodge or tented camp.

Day 9: Full Day at Masai Mara National Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Enjoy a day of unlimited game drives in the vast Masai Mara, known for its big cat populations, especially lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Picnic at the Mara River, witnessing the Great Migration's wildlife crossing.
Optional activities include visiting a Maasai village or a sunrise hot air balloon safari. Relax at our Mara accommodation in the evening.

Day 10: Masai Mara National Reserve – Serengeti Game Reserve

6 Hour Drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On our third day in the Masai Mara, visit a favorite spot before crossing to Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. Witness the immense wildlife populations, including over 4,000 lions and 1,000 leopards.
Experience the first game drive of our three-day safari in Serengeti. Unwind at our Serengeti lodge or tented camp.

Day 11: Full-Day Serengeti Game Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Explore the Serengeti's wildlife, including big cats, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and more. Witness different aspects of the wildebeest migration, depending on the season. Spend the second evening at our Serengeti accommodation.

Day 12: Serengeti Game Reserve – Ngorongoro Conservancy

4 - 5 Hour Drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Take a final drive through the Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge for anthropological treasures and reach the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera.
Descend into the crater for a day of dense wildlife encounters. Enjoy a spectacular Ngorongoro sunset at the crater’s rim before dinner at our Ngorongoro accommodation.

Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater -Tarangire National Park Or Lake Manyara

3 Hour Drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Experience a breathtaking sunrise at the crater’s rim before choosing your next destination—Tarangire or Lake Manyara Park. Tarangire hosts a smaller migration of around 250,000 animals and unique baobab trees.

Day 14: Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara – Arusha

2-Hour Drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Can you fathom that we've embarked on a safari for a complete two weeks? How many can assert they've witnessed and immersed themselves in everything you have—a remarkable spectrum of ecosystems, encompassing forests, savannahs, deserts, mountain lakes, and volcanic craters?

And the wildlife—countless species, numbering in the thousands. Let's not forget the extraordinary moments when we connected with the indigenous peoples of these lands. Drive back to Arusha where you will be dropped at your hotel or airport.

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