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Your 13-day itinerary, day by day
This is the exact 13-day route shown on the original trip page, with Nairobi, the Maasai Mara, northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire connected by light aircraft and private road transfers.
Duration13 days
Guide price$13,635
RouteNairobi to Kilimanjaro
Where you stay5 lodges & camps
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
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Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your cottage. The following day includes the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum.
OvernightKaren Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages (2 nights)
- Day 3-6
Maasai Mara
Fly from Wilson Airport into the Maasai Mara and settle into camp in Mara North Conservancy. Spend two full days on shared morning and afternoon game drives, with options for a guided walk and community visit.
OvernightKicheche Mara (3 nights)
- Day 6-9
Northern Serengeti
Fly across the Kenya–Tanzania border via Migori and Tarime into the northern Serengeti. Transfer to camp with game viewing en route, then enjoy two full days of shared morning and afternoon game drives.
OvernightLemala Mara (3 nights)
- Day 9-11
Ngorongoro Highlands and crater
Fly south to the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping for a cultural visit in Mto wa Mbu. The next day, descend to the crater floor for a game drive and picnic lunch.
OvernightThe Plantation Lodge (2 nights)
- Day 11-13
Tarangire National Park
Drive from the highlands into Tarangire with game viewing en route to camp. Spend the following day exploring the park in a private vehicle with your guide.
OvernightTarangire Elephant Springs Camp (2 nights)
- Day 13
Return to Kilimanjaro
Enjoy a final game drive as you leave Tarangire, stop in Arusha for lunch and souvenir shopping, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for flights booked after 5pm.
Your classic Kenya and Tanzania route
The journey starts in Nairobi, flies into the Maasai Mara, crosses into the northern Serengeti, then continues through Ngorongoro and Tarangire before ending at Kilimanjaro.
- 1Nairobi
- 2Mara North Conservancy
- 3Northern Serengeti
- 4Ngorongoro Crater
- 5Tarangire National Park
- 6Kilimanjaro International Airport
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. Light aircraft connect the Maasai Mara, northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro region; the final Tarangire leg is by private vehicle.
Where you'll stay
Five bases carry the route from Nairobi into Kenya and Tanzania's best-known wildlife regions. Verified first-party galleries are shown where the current property page is available; unavailable legacy lodge pages remain text-only rather than using guessed imagery.
Nairobi
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
A boutique garden retreat in Karen for two nights, well placed for the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum.
Mara North Conservancy
Kicheche Mara
A classic tented camp in a private conservancy, giving the Kenya section uncrowded wildlife viewing and access to walking and community activities.
Northern Serengeti
Lemala Mara
A tented camp in the northern Serengeti, positioned for three nights of morning and afternoon game drives across this celebrated wildlife area.
Karatu, Ngorongoro Highlands
The Plantation Lodge
A two-night highlands base used for the Mto wa Mbu cultural visit and an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp
The final two-night tented camp, used as a base for private game drives through Tarangire before the return to Kilimanjaro.
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Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our East Africa specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation charges
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during high season from July to October. Travel outside this period generally costs less.
Your questions answered
How much does the Classic Kenya & Tanzania Safari cost?
The 13-day itinerary starts from $13,635 per person based on two people travelling together during the July to October high season. Final pricing depends on dates, flight availability and camp choices.
How do you cross from Kenya into Tanzania?
The itinerary uses light aircraft via Migori and Tarime. Immigration is completed at the border before the onward flight into the northern Serengeti.
How much time is spent on safari?
The trip includes three nights in Mara North Conservancy, three nights in the northern Serengeti, a Ngorongoro Crater game drive and two nights in Tarangire.
Are the game drives private?
Game drives in the Maasai Mara and northern Serengeti are shared. In Tarangire, you have a private vehicle and guide. We can tailor the guiding around your preferences.
Can the camps or route be changed?
Yes. This itinerary is a tailor-made starting point. We can change the camp level, add nights, adjust the pace or extend the trip to Zanzibar.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
Cross-border safaris depend on the right camp locations and flight sequence. Our East Africa specialists will coordinate the Kenya–Tanzania crossing and tailor the balance between the Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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