13D10N BEST OF KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI TOUR

Assemble in Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Nairobi - capital city of Kenya. 

Upon arrival at the airport, head to the hotel for rest and rejuvenation before embarking on an exciting journey. Kenya is known as a natural kingdom of wild animals and is also one of the cradles of humankind, having unearthed fossils of human skull caps dating back about 2.5 million years.

Accommodation: Radison BLU Upperhill or similar

After breakfast, proceed to Aberdare National Park. Upon arrival, dine at the hotel and later visit the Aberdare Country Club for a jungle trek. Here, you can find many herbivores such as zebras, antelopes, and wildebeests. This is also the only activity where you can safely stroll within the national park. If lucky, you might even get up close with adorable wildlife.

Accommodation: Aberdare Country Club or similar

After breakfast, head to Lake Naivasha. Check into the hotel upon arrival and after some rest, enter Lake Naivasha National Park. Lake Naivasha is Kenya's most beautiful and only freshwater lake. It is home to bass and African carp, hippos, and various waterfowls. Taking a speedboat tour allows you to explore parts of the lake with the highest concentration of waterbirds and witness groups of hippos soaking in the water, offering a truly wild experience.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge or similar

After breakfast, proceed to Maasai Mara National Park. Check into the hotel upon arrival and after some rest, explore Maasai Mara. This is one of the world's most famous wildlife reserves, spanning 1,672 square kilometers of open plains, woodlands, and riverine forests. Established in 1961, Maasai Mara National Park is home to 95 species of mammals and 450 bird species.

NOTE: If you are interested in learning more about the Masai culture, you can choose to visit a Masai village along the way to the reserve. Masai villages are typically located on the outskirts of the reserve and are a great place to see how the Maasai live.The cost of visiting a Masai village is USD35 per person. This includes transportation to and from the village, as well as a guided tour.

Accommodation: Maasai Mara National Park Keekerok Lodge or similar

Drive across the vast grasslands of Maasai Mara and head to the Mara River area to observe various wildlife within the park. The Africa Mara River flows through Kenya and Tanzania, stretching 395 kilometers with a basin area of 13,504 square kilometers, 60% located in Kenya and 40% in Tanzania. The river originates from Kenya's rainy mountains, and the Great Migration occurs daily with wildlife crossing the Mara River, moving between Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, playing a significant role in the world's spectacular wildlife migration. The Mara River crossing, known as the "Crossing of the Heavens," involves navigating rapid currents and crocodile ambushes, presenting a challenging yet magnificent scene.

NOTE: The Masai Mara early morning hot air balloon flight needs to be booked in advance at your own expense, USD550 per person.

Accommodation: Maasai Mara National Park Keekerok Lodge or similar

Depart Maasai Mara for Serengeti, passing through the border post. After clearance, a Tanzanian driver will escort you to Serengeti. Check into the hotel upon arrival and after some rest, enjoy a private afternoon trek within the reserve. In the evening, a special arrangement: enjoy dinner under the sunset.

Accommodation: Serenethi Safari Lodge or similar

Early morning is the prime time to observe active wildlife, especially predators like lions and leopards during their morning hunts. Embark on an adventure in a 4x4 vehicle, with the guide choosing the route based on your interests and animal activities. This is the best time to spot grazers like wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, and their predators.

By noon, when it's hot and animals are more subdued, it's a good time to rest and have lunch.

The afternoon safari offers more observation opportunities. This is when vultures, hyenas, and other scavengers come out to feed.

Dusk is the perfect time to capture the sunset. The blood-red dusk and colorful sky resemble a fairyland on earth, while animals become very active before nightfall. This is not just a trip but a dialogue with the soul of nature.

Today, we head to Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtaking natural wonder known as the eighth wonder of the world. It has a diameter of about 19 kilometers (12 miles), depth over 600 meters (2000 feet), and covers an area of 264 square kilometers (102 square miles). This vibrant caldera harbors everything from dense forests to open grasslands to serene lakes, each corner hiding surprises. You'll have the chance to spot black rhinos, endangered white storks, and Africa's "Big Five" (lions, African elephants, African buffalos, leopards, and black rhinos) along with many other rare species.

Accommodation: Oldeani Mountaini Lodge or similar

Depart Ngorongoro early in the morning, driving across the border to Kenya. Enjoy lunch and rest at a suitable location midday. Arrive at Amboseli National Park in the afternoon and check into your booked hotel or tented camp.

Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge or similar

Set out early in the morning, which is when wildlife is most active. Led by professional guides, start your adventure in a 4x4 vehicle. In the morning light, watch predators like cheetahs and lions begin their hunting or see herds like zebras and antelopes grazing on the grasslands. Amboseli is renowned for its large population of elephants; during this time, you have a great chance to observe these massive creatures up close. Visit watering holes within the park like Amboseli Lake to watch animals drink and interact.

Rest for lunch at a scenic spot within the park and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty while having a picnic lunch. The afternoon safari resumes; temperatures may be hotter now, and some animals might be resting under shade, offering a good opportunity to observe lazy lion prides or resting rhinoceroses.

Head back to Nairobi and transfer to the airport according to flight schedules. the driver will take you to the airport. Thank you for choosing Namho Travel.  We hope to see you again soon for your next destination with us. 

NOTE: Please schedule your flight to depart after 3:00 PM.