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Worth it if you book with confidence in their wildlife-spotting expertise and timing. Think twice if you need transparency, consistency, or peace of mind about logistics.

  • About £326/day across 12 days
  • At its lowest in the 90 days we've tracked it (£3,866)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£344/day)
  • 4.3 from 36 traveller reviews

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Length12 days
RouteRound-trip · Nairobi
Group sizeMax 6
Ages18–35s
Nights11 nights
Runs19 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

Twelve days across Kenya and Tanzania, moving through some of Africa's best-known safari country in a 4WD, staying in lodges rather than camping.

You cover a lot of ground — the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire — with a strong focus on wildlife spotting at each stop.

It suits anyone who wants a comfortable, well-trodden introduction to East African safari without giving up creature comforts at the end of the day.

What you'll do

  • Look for lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino in the Masai Mara
  • Watch the zebra and wildebeest migration if you're travelling July to October
  • See flamingos and other birdlife at Lake Nakuru
  • Spot large elephant herds against Mt Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
  • Game drive through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • Visit Tarangire National Park
Good to know
  • The migration is only visible from July to October, so timing your dates matters if that's the draw
  • This is a lodge-based safari, not camping, with driving between parks in a 4WD
  • Covers both Kenya and Tanzania, so expect a fair amount of ground to cover across the 12 days

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

NairobiMaasai Mara National ReserveLake Nakuru National ParkAmboseli National ParkArushaTarangire National ParkSerengeti National ParkNgorongoro Conservation AreaArusha
Route map for Best of Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Lodge Safari
  1. Nairobi to Masai Mara — Nairobi

    Hotel pickup in Nairobi, then drive through the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before lunch. Continue to Masai Mara National Reserve, settle into Mara Sopa Lodge, then head out on your first afternoon game drive to see African wildlife.

  2. Full day game viewing across Masai Mara's plains, spotting herds of grazing animals, cheetahs and leopards among acacia trees. Optional afternoon visit to a Maasai village (15 USD entrance not included) to see local homes and watch traditional singing and dancing.

  3. Early morning game drive before breakfast, then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley. The lake's shores turn pink with lesser and greater flamingos; you'll also spot over 400 bird species, white and black rhinos, and rare Rothschild's giraffes.

  4. Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park — Lake Nakuru National Park

    Early morning game drive at Lake Nakuru, then drive to Amboseli National Park. Stay at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

  5. Early start to catch Mount Kilimanjaro's view before clouds build, followed by extensive game drive spotting wildebeest, giraffes and baboons. Optional post-breakfast visit to a Maasai village to learn about the warrior tribe's history and traditions.

  6. Early morning game drive at Amboseli, then drive through Namanga border to Arusha. Overnight in Arusha town.

  7. Arusha to Tarangire National park — Arusha

    Drive to Tarangire National Park and spend the full day on game drive with picnic lunch. The park's acacia woodland and giant baobabs surround the river and swamps that attract some of Africa's largest elephant herds, plus rare greater kudu and fringed-eared oryx. Stay at Tarangire Simba Lodge.

  8. Tarangire to Serengeti National Park — Tarangire National Park

    Head towards Serengeti National Park via Karatu's farmland and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending into endless plains. Arrive at the central Seronera area—a wildlife hub fed by the Seronera River—in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.

  9. Full day game drive across Serengeti's endless plains, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, wildebeest migration, wild dogs, gazelles and crocodiles alongside diverse birdlife. Stay at Seronera Wildlife Lodge.

  10. Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater — Serengeti National Park

    Early breakfast and morning game drive, then game drive en route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stay at Marera Mountain Lodge.

  11. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive in one of Africa's most densely populated wildlife areas. See around 30,000 animals including Tanzania's last black rhinos, plus wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, elephants, lions, hyenas and leopards.

  12. After breakfast, hotel pickup for a morning or afternoon shuttle back to Nairobi, where the tour ends.

What's included

  • Guide: Services of professional English Guide Guide languages other than English are available at an extra cost of 50.00 USD per day and are subject to availability
  • Meals: Meals as per itinerary
  • Activities: Accomodation on Fullboard while on safari Game drives Goverment taxes and levies Transportation in our 4x4 Landcruiser Jeep Mineral water for drinking
  • Transport: Transportation in our safari vehicles
  • Accommodation: Accommodation is included: Mara Sopa Lodge Lake Nakuru Lodge Amboseli Sopa Lodge Tarangire Simba Lodge Seronera Wildlife Lodge Ngorongoro Mountain view lodge Ilboru safari inn
What's extra
  • Activities: Masai village visit Park Fees Ballon rides Boat rides Tips Alcohol
  • Flights: International flights are not included.
  • Optional: Other activities and services are not included.
  • Insurance: Insurance is not included.

How travellers rate it

4.3from 36 real reviews
Guide4.5
Itinerary4.5
Transport4.1
Accommodation4.4
Food4.2
Operator4.5
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 11 days · 152 checks
Today
£3,905
Typical
builds at 21 days (now 11)
Lowest
£3,865
on 19 Jul
Highest
£3,905
£3,749£3,885£4,02118 Jultoday
Spots left · 31 Jul departure

Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 18 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

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What travellers actually say

Worth it if you book with confidence in their wildlife-spotting expertise and timing. Think twice if you need transparency, consistency, or peace of mind about logistics.

  • Wildebeest crossing timing and positioning were exceptional; guides knew exact spots without rushing.
  • Wildlife sightings across Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli were genuine and diverse; plains felt vast.
  • Driver and guide names withheld; tour company and lodge changes happened without notice or accountability.
  • Last-minute date changes, mixed tours in same van, vague transport arrangements, and airport logistics left guests stranded and unsafe.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

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Getting there

Nairobi· one-way, arrive 30 Jul 26

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Common questions

How long is Best of Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Lodge Safari?

It's a 12-day trip. It starts and ends in Nairobi.

How much does Best of Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Lodge Safari cost?

The land price starts from £3,909 per person for the 12-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 6 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Best of Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Lodge Safari run?

It runs across roughly 19 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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