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12 Days Kenya and Tanzania Group Joining Safari

Kenya Tanzania Safaris

12 Days / 11 Nights

$2,185 / Per Person

Travel with like-minded adventurers on the ultimate East African expedition! Our 12 Days Kenya and Tanzania Group Joining Safari is the perfect balance of budget-friendly travel and bucket-list wildlife exploration. Shared with a small group, you will experience the region’s most iconic national parks from a custom safari vehicle with a guaranteed window seat for everyone and an open-roof design for pristine wildlife viewing

From the endless plains of the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti to walking alongside wild game on Crescent Island, this group safari is a fantastic way to make new friends while tracking the Big Five.

Note: While this is designed as a scheduled group-joining tour, Topma Tours and Safaris can easily customize this entire itinerary into a private safari just for your party upon request.

Safari Highlights

12 Days Budget-Friendly Kenya and Tanzania Group Joining Safari
Guaranteed Window Seat in Custom Open-Roof Safari Vehicles
Unmatched Big Five Game Drives in Maasai Mara and Serengeti
Unique Walking Safari with Wild Animals on Crescent Island
Geological Hiking or Cycling Adventure in Hell's Gate Gorge
Scenic Lunch and Jumbo Elephant Viewing at the Base of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Exclusive 6-Hour Safari Exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater Floor
Fully Customizable to a Private Safari Upon Request

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Nairobi to Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transfer to our central office to meet your expert safari driver-guide and your fellow group members before departing for the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Drive via the spectacular Great Rift Valley viewpoint—where you will pause for panoramic photos—and Narok Town for a local lunch and vehicle refueling. Arrive at the Maasai Mara in the afternoon, check into camp for a brief rest, and head out on your first group afternoon game drive to track local wildlife and bird species. Stay: Manyatta Campsite (or similar)

Maasai Mara Game Reserve (Full Day)

Following breakfast, set out with your group for a thrilling full-day game-viewing drive in the Maasai Mara. This reserve is famous for its rolling savannah plains and extensive track network, allowing your guide to position the vehicle for close-up wildlife photography. Stop for a scenic picnic lunch at the Mara River hippo pool, watching for crocodiles and hippos basking along the banks. Continue the game drive into the late afternoon, followed by a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai Village before returning to camp. Stay: Manyatta Campsite (or similar)

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast, say goodbye to the Mara and journey toward Lake Nakuru. Enjoy a scenic lunch en route as you spot dormant volcanoes like Mt. Longonot and the shimmering waters of Lake Naivasha and Lake Elementaita from the main highway. Arrive in Nakuru town in the evening to settle in, relax, and have dinner with your group. Stay: Eldurado Hotel or similar

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

Embark on a fresh 4-hour morning game drive inside Lake Nakuru National Park, a vital sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and a vibrant array of birdlife. Afterward, check out and head south to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch at your accommodation. In the afternoon, enjoy optional group-joining activities, such as a scenic boat ride across the lake or an incredible walking safari among zebras and wildebeests at Crescent Island. Stay: Chambai Hotel / Similar

Hell's Gate National Park to Amboseli National Park

Start the morning with an active excursion to Hell's Gate National Park. At the gate, you can choose to rent a bicycle and ride through the towering cliffs or join a guided hike into the deep gorges. At approximately 11:00 AM, regroup and depart for Amboseli National Park, stop for lunch en route, and travel along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa highway. Arrive at Amboseli in time for dinner and a evening under the stars. Stay: Osutua Rafiki Camp / Similar

Amboseli National Park (Full Day)

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before taking off with a packed picnic lunch for a full day of wilderness exploration. Sit down for your picnic lunch at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro—Africa’s tallest peak—which provides a breathtaking backdrop for the day. Amboseli is internationally renowned for its massive "Jumbo" elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and abundant wetlands. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and optional activities. Stay: Osutua Rafiki Camp / Similar

Amboseli to Arusha via Namanga Border

Rise early for a sunrise game drive, capturing the spectacular morning light reflecting off Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peaks. After checking out, drive to the Namanga border post, clear customs with your guide's assistance, and board the tourist shuttle to Arusha, Tanzania. Our Tanzanian transfer team will meet you upon arrival and take you to your booked hotel. Stay: Charity Hotel/ Similar (Bed & Breakfast basis) Entering Tanzania's Wilderness Circuit

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

After a morning safari briefing by the Topma Tours and Safaris team, meet your Tanzanian driver-guide and your fellow group members. Depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, checking in upon arrival. Choose between a warm lunch at camp or diving straight into the park with a picnic lunch. Lake Manyara is a jewel nestled against the Great Rift Valley wall, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions, giant baboon troops, and flamingo-filled alkaline shores. Stay: Panorama Campsite (or similar)

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for the legendary Serengeti National Park, traveling through the beautiful Ngorongoro agricultural highlands. Famous for hosting the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, the Serengeti offers unparalleled big cat sightings and endless horizons. Arrive in time for lunch and a short siesta, followed by an afternoon game drive across the central Seronera plains until sunset. Stay: Seronera Campsite (or similar)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Set off at 6:30 AM for a dawn game drive to witness predators active on the morning hunt, or enjoy a relaxed breakfast before taking a final game drive through the Serengeti. Between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, exit the park and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Make an optional stop at the historical Olduvai Gorge Museum to view famous hominid fossils. Arrive at the crater rim in the evening for dinner at your campsite. Stay: Simba Campsite (or similar)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an immersive 6-hour game drive. This volcanic caldera hosts over 30,000 animals in a self-contained ecosystem, including some of Africa’s last remaining wild black rhinos, predators, and massive bull elephants. Enjoy a scenic group picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending the rim in the afternoon. Return to Arusha for your final drop-off at your hotel. Stay: Arusha Hotel

Arusha to Nairobi or Zanzibar

Following breakfast, we will organize your transfer to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for a beach extension flight to Zanzibar, or coordinate your shuttle bus transfer back to Nairobi to catch your flight home.

What's Included & Excluded

Included

Shared safari road transport in custom safari vehicles with pop-up game-viewing roofs (open-roof 4x4 Land Cruisers utilized in Tanzania)
Full Board Basis: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner while on safari (except Arusha hotel nights)
Services of a dedicated, highly knowledgeable, and professional English-speaking driver-guide
All national park admission permits, camping entry fees, and Ngorongoro Crater descent fees
All scheduled game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Arrival and departure airport/shuttle transfers
Bottled drinking water provided daily per person in the vehicle
Accommodations as listed in the itinerary on a shared/double basis

Not Included

International flights to Nairobi and departing flights from Arusha/Kilimanjaro/Zanzibar
Entry visa or eTA registration fees for both Kenya and Tanzania
Overnight hotel dinners during your stay in Arusha (Day 7 and Day 11)
Optional activities (Crescent Island walking safari, Hell's Gate bicycle rentals, boat rides, Maasai Village visits, Olduvai Gorge entry)
Personal medical, travel, and baggage loss insurance policies
Tips and gratuities for your professional guides, safari cooks, and camp staff

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