13 Days / 12 Nights

Countries: Tanzania & Kenya

Style: Safari • Landscapes • Conservation

Best for: Repeat safari travelers, nature lovers, active couples

Comfort level: Midrange (upgradeable)

Trip Overview

This cross-border safari links Tanzania’s classic Northern Circuit with the lesser-visited, conservation-focused landscapes of Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau.

The journey begins in Tanzania with elephant-rich savannas, Rift Valley lakes, and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater before crossing into Kenya. The second half of the trip slows down in Laikipia, where wildlife experiences extend beyond traditional game drives to include walking safaris, night drives, and community-based conservation areas.

Designed with extended stays and carefully balanced driving distances, this itinerary offers a deeper, more varied safari experience — without the pace feeling rushed or overly intensive.

Highlights

• Elephant herds and baobab landscapes in Tarangire National Park
  
  
• Full-day crater safari in the Ngorongoro Crater
  
  
• Rift Valley scenery and diverse habitats in Lake Manyara National Park
  
  
• Conservation-led safari experiences in Laikipia Plateau
  
  
• Walking safaris and night drives (Laikipia)
  
  
• Seamless transition from Tanzania to Kenya
  
  

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha (Tanzania)

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet & greet by your private guide and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Arusha | Lodge/Hotel

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park. Afternoon game drive among elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.

Overnight: Tarangire area | Safari lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Tarangire National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives exploring Tarangire’s river system and open plains.

Overnight: Tarangire area | Safari lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive beneath the Rift Valley escarpment.

Overnight: Lake Manyara area | Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning at leisure or optional cultural visit. Drive into the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Overnight: Ngorongoro area | Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Early descent into the crater for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Late afternoon return to the lodge.

Overnight: Ngorongoro area | Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Ngorongoro → Arusha

Morning drive back to Arusha. Afternoon at leisure to rest and prepare for the cross-border journey.

Overnight: Arusha | Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 – Arusha → Laikipia Plateau (Kenya)

Early departure toward the Kenya–Tanzania border. After border formalities, continue north to Laikipia.

Overnight: Laikipia | Safari lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 – Laikipia Plateau

Morning and afternoon safari activities within a private conservancy, including game drives and optional guided walks.

Overnight: Laikipia | Safari lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 – Laikipia Plateau

Full day in Laikipia with varied activities such as walking safaris, night drives, and visits to community projects.

Overnight: Laikipia | Safari lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 – Laikipia Plateau

Another day to explore Laikipia’s diverse landscapes and rare wildlife, including Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe.

Overnight: Laikipia | Safari lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 – Laikipia → Nairobi

Drive south to Nairobi. Afternoon at leisure or optional city experience.

Overnight: Nairobi | Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13 – Nairobi Departure

Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for onward travel.

Meals: Breakfast

Pricing (USD per person)

Based on midrange lodges & camps, private guide & vehicle

Prices are indicative and subject to seasonal lodge availability.

Price Includes

• All accommodation (12 nights, midrange)
  
  
• All meals as specified
  
  
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional guide
  
  
• All park and conservation fees
  
  
• Ngorongoro Crater entry & service fees
  
  
• Conservancy fees and guided activities in Laikipia
  
  
• Cross-border logistics and assistance
  
  
• Airport transfers
  
  

Price Excludes

• International flights
  
  
• Visa fees (Tanzania & Kenya)
  
  
• Travel insurance
  
  
• Drinks & personal expenses
  
  
• Optional activities
  
  
• Tips & gratuities