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Your 13-day itinerary, day by day
This is the exact 13-day scheduled route from the legacy page. The itinerary crosses Kenya and Tanzania by road, with a maximum of six passengers per 4x4 and a guaranteed window seat.
Duration13 days
Guide price$9,295
RouteNairobi round-trip
Where you stay8 hotels & lodges
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Make an Enquiry- Day 1-2
Arrive in Nairobi
Make your own flight arrangements to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Nairobi Serena Hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure.
OvernightNairobi Serena Hotel (1 night)
- Day 2-4
Maasai Mara
Drive from Nairobi through the Rift Valley and across the wheat and barley fields near Narok, reaching the Maasai Mara for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Day three includes morning and afternoon drives plus a Maasai village visit.
OvernightMara Serena Safari Lodge (2 nights)
- Day 4-5
Lake Nakuru and Soysambu Conservancy
Cross the Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park with a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive, looking for birdlife, rhino and Rothschild giraffe before continuing to Soysambu Conservancy.
OvernightLake Elmenteita Serena Camp (1 night)
- Day 5-7
Amboseli National Park
Return toward Nairobi for an early lunch, then continue south to Amboseli. The source itinerary also includes a naturalist-led bird walk at Soysambu before departure. Day six is devoted to morning and afternoon Amboseli game drives.
OvernightAmboseli Serena Safari Lodge (2 nights)
- Day 7-8
Cross into Tanzania and visit Tarangire
Drive to the Tanzania border, continue to Arusha for lunch and then travel through the Maasai Steppe to Tarangire. Enter the park for game viewing on the way to the lodge.
OvernightTarangire Sopa Lodge (1 night)
- Day 8-9
Lake Manyara
Game drive through Tarangire in search of lions and elephants, return for lunch, then drive north and climb the Rift Valley escarpment to Lake Manyara.
OvernightLake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (1 night)
- Day 9-11
Central Serengeti
Begin with a Lake Manyara game drive, then travel through the highlands and Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the Serengeti, game viewing en route to the lodge. Day ten includes morning and afternoon drives.
OvernightSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge (2 nights)
- Day 11-13
Ngorongoro Crater
Drive across the Serengeti toward Ngorongoro with a picnic lunch, then continue to the crater-rim lodge. Day twelve includes an early descent to the crater floor for a full safari and picnic lunch.
OvernightNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (2 nights)
- Day 13
Return to Nairobi
Drive from Ngorongoro to Arusha for lunch, then continue across the border to Nairobi. Dinner is served at a city-centre restaurant before transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Your scheduled route across Kenya and Tanzania
The journey starts in Nairobi, crosses the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, enters Tanzania for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, then returns to Nairobi.
- 1Nairobi
- 2Maasai Mara
- 3Lake Nakuru and Soysambu
- 4Amboseli National Park
- 5Tarangire National Park
- 6Lake Manyara National Park
- 7Central Serengeti
- 8Ngorongoro Crater
Each numbered stop follows the scheduled itinerary in order. The Kenya and Tanzania sectors are connected by road through the border, with the same group route continuing back to Nairobi.
Where you'll stay
Eight established hotels and lodges support the fixed cross-border route. Seven use verified first-party Brilliant Africa galleries; Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp remains intentionally text-only because its current property page exposes no usable imagery.
Nairobi
Nairobi Serena Hotel
A comfortable city hotel for the first night before the group departs for the Maasai Mara.
Maasai Mara Triangle
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
A well-established lodge in the Mara Triangle for two nights of scheduled game drives and the village visit.
Soysambu Conservancy
Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp
A one-night tented stay after Lake Nakuru, with a naturalist-led bird walk included in the source itinerary.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
A two-night base for morning and afternoon game drives beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
A one-night lodge reached after the Kenya-Tanzania border crossing and afternoon game viewing.
Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
An escarpment lodge for one night before the Serengeti section.
Central Serengeti
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
A two-night lodge with private balconies overlooking the Serengeti plains.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
A crater-rim lodge for two nights and an early descent to the crater floor.
Ready to plan your Kenya & Tanzania Group Tour?
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
- Meet-and-greet service in Nairobi
- Road transfers listed in the itinerary
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as indicated in the confirmed programme
- Experienced safari guide
- Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a maximum of six passengers
- Guaranteed window seat
- Scheduled game drives
- Required park fees
- Filtered water in the vehicle; bring a reusable bottle
- Backup and logistical support
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 sharing during high season from June to October. Solo-room supplements, scheduled departure availability and any pre-tour or post-tour arrangements affect the final price.
Your questions answered
How much does the Kenya & Tanzania Group Tour cost?
The 13-day scheduled tour starts from $9,295 per person based on two people sharing during the June to October high season. A single supplement applies for solo travellers who want their own room.
How many people share the vehicle?
The tour uses a shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a maximum of six passengers and a guaranteed window seat for every guest.
How do you cross between Kenya and Tanzania?
The itinerary crosses the border by road on day seven, continuing through Arusha to Tarangire. The group returns by road through Arusha to Nairobi on day thirteen.
Is the itinerary suitable for solo travellers?
Yes. It is designed for solo travellers and couples who want a scheduled small-group safari. We will confirm departure availability and the applicable single-room supplement.
Can the route be changed?
The group route and scheduled departure dates are fixed. We can add Nairobi nights, arrange flights or create a tailor-made Kenya and Tanzania journey if you want more flexibility.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
A cross-border group safari needs clear departure dates, rooming and border logistics. Our East Africa specialists will confirm the exact programme, single supplements and every included transfer before you book.
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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