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Prepare for an unforgettable journey where you'll witness the biggest stars of the East African savanna. This classic safari adventure takes you through Tanzania and Kenya's most celebrated national parks ensuring dreamlike views of the wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Africa.
Experience comfortable, authentic lodges like Springlands Hotel and Serengeti Safari Lodge. These locations offer swimming pools, beautiful dining areas with local and continental dishes, and completely en-suite rooms with modern amenities.
For an upgraded experience, we offer stays at premium luxury camps like Ole Serai Luxury Camp or Gran Melia Hotel. These feature five-star service, infinity pools, spa treatments, and the absolute best vantage points over the savanna.
Welcome to Nairobi, the gateway to your East African safari adventure. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. Spend the rest of the day at leisure recovering from your journey.
Optional visits to the Giraffe Centre and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust can be arranged for an introduction to Kenya's wildlife conservation efforts.
After breakfast, meet your driver-guide for a short safari briefing before departing for Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge and enjoy some time to relax. In the afternoon, visit a traditional Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience and insight into local traditions and daily life.
Later, enjoy an optional evening game drive in Amboseli, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli with extended morning and midday game drives, maximizing your chances of spotting elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, buffalo, zebras, and other plains game.
Enjoy a special bush lunch in the park surrounded by breathtaking wilderness and magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Return to camp between early afternoon and early evening for relaxation.
After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha via Nairobi with lunch en route.
Upon arrival, enjoy a one-hour boat ride on the freshwater lake where you can spot hippos, African fish eagles, and abundant birdlife.
Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, rhino sanctuary, and scenic lake views.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Enjoy a half-day game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's best wildlife sanctuaries.
Look out for black and white rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, flamingos, and many bird species across the acacia woodlands and open savannah.
Optional extension of the game drive or return to the lodge for relaxation.
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve through the fertile highlands and dramatic Great Rift Valley.
Arrive in time for lunch followed by your first exciting afternoon game drive across the sweeping savannah plains.
Begin your day with early morning tea or coffee before heading out for an early game drive with a packed bush breakfast. Explore one of Africa's richest wildlife ecosystems, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and countless plains game.
During migration season, witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration across the Mara River.
Optional Maasai village visit in the evening.
After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and return to Nairobi.
Depending on your safari arrangement, you will either take a short regional flight or scenic road transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha to begin the Tanzania section of your safari.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, and diverse ecosystems. Explore the groundwater forest, acacia woodlands, swamps, and soda lake while enjoying excellent wildlife viewing.
Optional visit to a traditional Maasai Boma after the safari.
After breakfast, begin your journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, the famous archaeological site known as the Cradle of Mankind.
Continue with a scenic game drive en route to camp.
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration and extraordinary predator sightings.
Watch lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, and massive herds of zebras and wildebeest.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive before traveling to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater floor, home to black rhinos, lions, elephants, zebras, flamingos, and over 20,000 animals.
Continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Travel to Tarangire National Park, famous for giant elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the life-giving Tarangire River.
Enjoy game viewing across the beautiful savannah landscapes.
Enjoy a relaxed day in Arusha for rest, shopping, optional cultural tours, coffee tours, or simply reflecting on your incredible safari experience.
This day also provides flexibility depending on international flight schedules.
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Your unforgettable Kenya and Tanzania Big Five safari adventure comes to an end, leaving you with lifelong memories of Africas wildlife, landscapes, and culture.
A Big Five safari across Kenya and Tanzania represents the pinnacle of African wildlife experiences. These two East African nations share the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, home to the legendary lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Combining both countries in a single itinerary offers travelers the most comprehensive safari adventure possible, maximizing wildlife sightings and landscape diversity.
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Alex
25 January, 2026The trip was just perfect, everything was spot on. The Big Five safari in Kenya and Tanzania was an unforgettable experience. The guides were knowledgeable and the accommodation was great.
Mark Wilson
25 January, 2026The Big Five safari was an incredible adventure. The guides were excellent and the wildlife sightings were amazing. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great safari experience.