12 Days Best Of Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Overview
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- A professional driver/guide
- Private transportation
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Drinking water (On all days)
- 12x Breakfast
- 10x Dinner
- 11x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 12 nights
- Entry/Admission - Ngorongoro Crater
What to expect
Day 1: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Nairobi
Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
> You'll be collected from the airport.
> Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver guides, ready to greet and escort you to Nairobi and your chosen hotel. He will introduce you to this wonderful city and country.
Main Destination: Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Accommodation: Eka Hotel Nairobi
> Mid-range hotel located in or near Nairobi
Meals & Drinks: > Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation included: Eka Hotel Nairobi - Mid-range hotel located in or near Nairobi
Day 2: Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
Stop At: Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Rift Valley Province
Today your adventure begins after being picked up from your hotel in Nairobi at 8 am. We’re driving north and west introducing you to the wonders of the Kenya landscapes as you head for Lake Naivasha in the heart of the Great Rift Valley for 2 hours of boat ride in the vast lake and later evening walking safari. End of the afternoon drive back to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.
Journey time and Distance 3-4 hours 155 km from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru.
Main Destination: Lake Naivasha (Lake, Kenya)
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
> Mid-range hotel located in or near Lake Naivasha
Meals & Drinks: > All meals included
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort - Mid-range hotel located in or near Lake Naivasha
Day 3: Lae Naivasaha - Masai Mara National Reserve
Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast in the resort, drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, arrived for hot lunch in the lodge, then afternoon game drive till African sunset, later end of afternoon drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Journey time and Distance 6.3 hours 297 km from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve(Kenya)
Accommodation: Masai Mara Serena Lodge
> Luxury Lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks: > All meals included
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Masai Mara serena Lodge
Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve
Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous Masai Mara. With packed lunch, we start today with the morning section of our game drive emphasis on wildebeest migration and the perfect spot for river crossing or predators all explained to you by your expert driver guide, after the African sunset drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve(Kenya)
Accommodation: Masai Mara serena Lodge
> Luxury Lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks: > All meals included
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Masai Mara serena Lodge
Day 5: More Game Viewing in Maasai Mara
Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast in the lodge, continue with a morning game drive in Masai Mara, afternoon hot lunch in the lodge, later depart for an evening game drive and sunset viewing, and later end of afternoon drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve(Kenya)
Accommodation: Masai Mara Serena Lodge
> Luxury Lodge located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks: > All meals included
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Masai Mara Serena Lodge
Day 6: Masai Mara - Serengeti National Park
Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Today our journey continues as we head from the edge of the Serengeti in Tanzania, with packed lunch, First, you will have a quick stop at Isebania/Serare Border Towns for visa registration and exchange vehicle, it’s time to say goodbye to Kenya guide, you will meet him again in the final part of the safari.
Enjoy an en-route game drive as you enter Serengeti national, and arrived at the lodge perfect time for dinner and an overnight stay.
Journey time and Distance 6 hours 280 km from Masai Mara to Central Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park(Tanzania)
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
> Luxury Lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: > All meals included
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 7: Serengeti National Park
Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Waking up in the Serengeti is something really special. The sights, sounds, and smells of Africa are all around us, and ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous national park. Pick your packed breakfast and lunch with your morning section of game drive in Serengeti National Park, marveling at the stunning scenery ever-changing light, and always entertaining wildlife.
After our picnic lunch, we set off again searching for wildlife in this awe-inspiring park. At the end of the afternoon, we return to the camp for dinner and some much-needed rest.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park(Tanzania)
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
> Luxury Lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: > All meals included
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 8: Serengeti Nationa Park
Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
After breakfast in the lodge, continue with a game drive in Serengeti, afternoon hot lunch in the lodge, later depart for evening game drive and sunset viewing with a sundowner, later end of afternoon drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park(Tanzania)
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
> Luxury Lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: > All meals included
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 9: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater Floor
Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
After breakfast in the Lodge, drive to Ngorongoro Crater floor for a game drive, lunch served on the Crater floor, later end of the afternoon drive to the lodge in the Crater rim for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater(Tanzania)
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
> Luxury Lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks: > All meals included
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge - Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater - Amboseli National Park
Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast in the Lodge, drive to the Namanga border and Kenya to Amboseli National Park arrived for an afternoon game drive, then drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Journey time and Distance 5.4 hours 295 km from Arusha to Amboseli.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park(Kenya)
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge
> Luxury Lodge located inisde Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks: > All meals included
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 11: Amboseli National Park
Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast in the lodge, continue with a game drive in Amboseli, afternoon hot lunch in the lodge, later depart for evening game drive till African sunset, later end of afternoon drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park(Kenya)
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge
> Luxury Lodge located inside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks: > All meals included
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Amboseli Kibo Safari Camp
Day 12: Amboseli - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Stop At: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
If time permits after breakfast - morning game drive till midday when you will have lunch at your lodge and say farewell to Best of East Africa Safari, pm proceed to Nairobi and drop at Nairobi Airport for your onward journey back home.
End of Safari.
Main Destination: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi, Kenya)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
> Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Meals & Drinks: > Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
> Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: No accommodation (End of tour) - Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This trip I took, was a trip of a lifetime! My dream since I was five! Jackson at Bush2cityadventure, made that dream come true for me! I booked a 12 day trip to Kenya. There were many emails going back-and-forth between me & Jackson. I’m sure I drove him crazy! But he was very patient with me, a...
This trip I took, was a trip of a lifetime! My dream since I was five! Jackson at Bush2cityadventure, made that dream come true for me! I booked a 12 day trip to Kenya. There were many emails going back-and-forth between me & Jackson. I’m sure I drove him crazy! But he was very patient with me, and took care of all my needs and answered any questions that I had. He helped me with any Covid forms, passport forms that needed to be filled out. Jackson put together my itinerary. If there was something that I wanted to change, he would do it, no questions asked. He was very accommodating to my needs. He met me at the airport and brought me to Tamarind Tree Hotel in Nairobi. Every lodge, and tented camp I stayed at was absolutely amazing with breathtaking views! Every meal I had was absolutely delicious! My guide James was The Best! He met me in Nairobi and took me to my first lodge at Serena Sweetwater, in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The place was magical! I spent 2 to 3 days at each Location. From there we went to Lake Nukuru. It was So beautiful there! Then, onto the Maasai Mara! Words cannot explain what it felt like being there! Each Safari drive I went on with James, was awesome! The first day, we saw a pair of lions mating! James went above & beyond to find animals. He knew exactly where to go and had such knowledge of the bush & all the animals. He was spot on. He even quiz me on animal behavior! We saw Leopards, Cheetahs, Elephants, Rhinos, Giraffes, Hippos, Bushbucks, and much more! To see animals in their natural habitat, is beautiful! Amboseli was our last stop b4 going back to Nairobi. 😔 Choosing this vacation was very difficult for me, seeing that I went alone. I felt safe everywhere I went, and I wouldn’t hesitated at all, booking again with Jackson at Bush2cityadventure and wouldn’t have any other guide but James! It will be your dream of a lifetime too!4 osobowa grupa po 5 dniowym safarii nadal szeroko się uśmiecha na wspomnienie tej niesamowitej przygody. Biuro podróży jak najbardziej godne polecenia. Doskonała współpraca zarówno korespondencyjna jak i osobista na miejscu w Tanzanii zasługuje na najlepszą ocenę. Wszystko zgrane perfekcyjnie w ...
4 osobowa grupa po 5 dniowym safarii nadal szeroko się uśmiecha na wspomnienie tej niesamowitej przygody. Biuro podróży jak najbardziej godne polecenia. Doskonała współpraca zarówno korespondencyjna jak i osobista na miejscu w Tanzanii zasługuje na najlepszą ocenę. Wszystko zgrane perfekcyjnie w czasie i dopracowane pod względem atrakcji. Miło dawkowano nam emocję podczas całej wyprawy. Zapoznanie z Kilimandżaro - pokonaliśmy jedynie pewien odcinek "Marangu route" pieszczotliwie zwanej coca-cola ponieważ jest najłagodniejszym podejściem - obudziło ochotę na więcej. Wysiłek wędrówki, fantastyczny las deszczowy, czystość powietrza, radość zdobycia zamierzonego celu oraz widok zapierający dech skutkowały planem dotarcia na szczyt Kili. Mamy nadzieję w niedalekiej przyszłości. Samo safarii dla nas miało przebieg idealny (odwiedziliśmy Lake Manyara, Krater Ngorongoro oraz Tarangire) Każde miejsce noclegowe było inne, wszystkie spełniały nasze wymagania. Jedzenie proste, tradycyjne, bardzo dobre - serwowane w Parkach smakowało jak w najlepszej restauracji. Samochód - cudo tanzańskiej techniki - nieustannie zachwycał naszych panów, naprawdę wygodny a jazda nim nie była męcząca. A najważniejsze to nasz przewodnik - Ally - super gość, uwielbia swoją pracę, zawsze wiedział gdzie są zwierzęta i na jak długo się zatrzymać, parzył pyszną herbatę i śpiewał nam piosenki:)I arrived at Mount Killamanjaeo International at 1am. And didn't meet my guide till about 2 in the morning. After greeting me he next asked if I ate. That might sound like a small thing, but it just shows the care this company gives it's guests. I got three hours sleep and he was there to get me...
I arrived at Mount Killamanjaeo International at 1am. And didn't meet my guide till about 2 in the morning. After greeting me he next asked if I ate. That might sound like a small thing, but it just shows the care this company gives it's guests. I got three hours sleep and he was there to get me on with my safari. He was thorough with his explanation of flora and fauna and everything else about Tanzania. The next day I was picked up for my Killamanjaeo climb and the two new guides again asked if I ate after my flight. That was a big concern of theirs . They too gave me mor than just a hike up the mountain, they gave me much more in history, language, music, ect. I made a few new friends.My husband, brother and I did the trek up Kilimanjaro last December. We had a great time! Kilimanjaro has such diverse ecosystems at every stage of the mountain, so bring many layers of clothes. I was amazed by the number of different trees and plants you will never see anywhere else. Day-to-day ...
My husband, brother and I did the trek up Kilimanjaro last December. We had a great time! Kilimanjaro has such diverse ecosystems at every stage of the mountain, so bring many layers of clothes. I was amazed by the number of different trees and plants you will never see anywhere else. Day-to-day climbing was fun with snacks and tasty meals provided in between. The cabins were surprisingly comfortable with mattresses and bunkbeds. We had all types of weather, so I was glad I brought waterproof boots and raingear as well as winter-ready gear for the top. I found it fun visiting with other climbers at meal times. People come from all over the world to climb Kili, so it's great to hear other people's life experiences. The last day was definitely the most intense and exciting. Hitting the Uhuru peak was magical like another world! My heart felt full seeing many people kneel and pray at the top. It's such a great feeling of accomplishment to reach the summit of the world’s tallest free standing mountain and Africa's highest point! I am so thankful for our wonderful guides, cooks and porters that encouraged us every step of the way and made us feel comfortable. I also appreciated learning about them and life in Tanzania. After we descended we had a nice sit-down bbq and beer lunch in Moshi with our tour crew. We raised our glasses and cheered for the summit- everyone was so happy and excited. We were also interested in some shopping in Moshi for Tanzanite, so our guys found us a great spot with good prices. They escorted us back to our hotel where we visited some more, reminisced about the climb and had the best sleep of our lives! I would recommend Bush 2 City Adventure and the Kilimanjaro trek to anyone looking for a fun and challenging (but attainable) adventure. We also had a chance to do some medical volunteering, see the Maasai Mara Game Reserve and the Island of Zanzibar to make the entire East African experience complete- all amazing options to add to your Kili trip!This trip was a great experience for me and my friends.We decided to go to Tanzania or four friends from Turkey.We wanted to do a safari. We made plans for it. Dear friend, we met with Jackson Bus2city company from the internet. Jackson talked with everything on the internet and we have a deal. O...
This trip was a great experience for me and my friends.We decided to go to Tanzania or four friends from Turkey.We wanted to do a safari. We made plans for it. Dear friend, we met with Jackson Bus2city company from the internet. Jackson talked with everything on the internet and we have a deal. October 5th, we met at our hotel in Arusha. 6 talked face to face with Jackson for the tour will be in October. Jackson was doing everything by extremely professional. October 6 in the morning took us from our hotel, exactly 5 hours. Jackson, the trip began with our trip, our guide and my friends. We were also at 9 Ngorongoro. the park was incredibly nice. We saw a lot of animals there. We were very happy. I want to thank the company buss2 city. We walked around for a long time in the park and in the afternoon we ate our dinner on the edge of a beautiful lake. Everything was very nice for us. I will definitely visit again if I go with Jakson. https://www.facebook.com/ykpdlklcI worked with Jackson and Ismail form Bush2City to put together a 12 day safari for my wife and I over a year ago. I indicated that there were some specific criteria that were important to me which was to see the migration and river crossings, see and photograph the big 5 and observe some animal ...
I worked with Jackson and Ismail form Bush2City to put together a 12 day safari for my wife and I over a year ago. I indicated that there were some specific criteria that were important to me which was to see the migration and river crossings, see and photograph the big 5 and observe some animal hunts. They were very helpful in providing suggestions of parks to spend more time and where to spend less. So finally after all the emails and chats our plan came to fruition in mid September. Ismail met us at our Hotel in Nairobi to go over details of our Safari and introduces us to our driver and guide James. The first part of our journey took us through the Kenyan countryside along the great Rift valley to our first stop at Lake Nakuru NP (2 nights) and then to Maasai Mara triangle (3 nights) at the beautifully appointed Serena Lodge. Our guide James knowledgeable, attentive and was amazing at spotting animals. By the end of the 5 days we saw up close and personal the big 5 (elephant, the critically endangered black rhino, buffalo, lion and the elusive leopard) with the addition of a pack of 5 cheetahs and all the other wildlife and birds. To top it off we were front and center at the Mara river to watch the drama of the wildebeest crossing with massive Nile crocodiles, lions and hyenas showing the realities of nature. At this point, the team from Bush2City had put check marks in all my criteria boxes and fulfilled my expectations. Very good since this was only half way through our Safari was only half done The second part of our Safari was to cover the Serengeti in Tanzania. We had to make the long drive to Isibania to officially exit Kenya and enter Tanzania. Instructions from Ismail made this a simple process. Within 45 mins we were introduced to Danford, our new guide and driver on the Tanzanian side. James had done such a great job on the Kenyan side, Danford had huge shoes to fill. The Tanzanian side of our safari would bring us fromh the northern Serengeti to central Serengeti, then off to Ngorongoro NP before ending in Arusha. I would say that Danford did not disappoint us. We were able to spot the big 5 in a different environment, watch how lions hunt and also observe a larger river crossing of the wildebeest. The additional touch that made this such a memorable experience for my wife and I was the hot meal that Danford put together for a wonderful lunch with tables, chairs under an Acacia tree on the open Serengeti plains. Ngorongoro also brought other unique experiences with incredible views for the crater from the Sopa Lodge. The team at Bush2City, Ismail, Jackson, James and Danford were amazing and made my bucket list adventure an unforgettable and memorable experience. Thank you very much. PS I had booked a short stay in Zanzibar on my own. Even though Bush2City's obligation ended at the Arusha airport, Ismail was helpful to put me in touch with their Zanzibar counterparts to arrange transportation. This helped me tremendously with getting around Zanzibar. Ismail even followed up to see if everything was ok. These are the small touches that makes working with companies like Bush2City so pleasant and will keep us coming back. Other notes: I had 2 cameras. Sony a77ii with a 150-600mm lens (80% of my photos) and a Sony A7iii with a 24-240mm lens. A pair of binoculars and pillow cases to cover the gear from all the dust. Be prepared for dust. We used Icaridin repellent which was very effective against mosquitoes and flies. We saw mosquitoes only in Nairobi, Arusha and Zanzibar. Could be due to all the dust.