12-Day Cross-Border Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Discover the best 12-day Kenya & Tanzania cross-border safari. Explore Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli & Tsavo with expert guides. Book your East Africa adventure with Annest Kenya Safaris.
12 Days Across Kenya & Tanzania – The Ultimate East African Safari
Step into a 12-day adventure across East Africa, where the golden savannahs of Kenya meet the endless plains of Tanzania. This cross-border safari takes you through eight world-renowned wildlife reserves, with each day designed to bring you closer to Africa’s heartbeat.
This is more than a holiday – it’s 12 days of awe-inspiring landscapes, close wildlife encounters, and unforgettable cultural moments.
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Detailed 12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to East Africa
Touch down at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where your private guide greets you with a warm smile and a briefing on the adventure ahead. Depending on arrival time, you may visit:
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage – see rescued baby elephants.
Giraffe Centre – feed giraffes from raised platforms.
Karen Blixen Museum – a glimpse into colonial Kenya.
Overnight: Luxury Nairobi hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi → Masai Mara Game Reserve
The drive to the Masai Mara takes you across the Great Rift Valley, with scenic escarpments and local homesteads. Arrive in time for your first game drive:
Lions stalking in the tall grass.
Zebras grazing peacefully.
Wildebeest herds in their thousands (seasonal migration).
As the sun sets, sip a drink at your lodge terrace as the Mara’s savannah glows golden.
Overnight: Luxury tented camp in Masai Mara.
Day 3: Masai Mara – Full Day of Safari Magic
Wake up to birdsong and distant roars. A full-day safari with picnic lunch brings you to the Mara River, where (July–October) wildebeest and zebra brave crocodile-filled waters in the world’s most dramatic wildlife show.
Highlights:
The Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino).
Optional hot air balloon safari (pre-booked).
Evening Maasai cultural visit.
Day 4: Masai Mara → Serengeti National Park
Cross into Tanzania via the Isebania border, switching to your Tanzanian guide. By afternoon, you’re surrounded by the vast Serengeti plains, where cheetahs chase gazelles and golden sunsets stretch forever.
Overnight: Serengeti safari lodge.
Days 5 & 6: Serengeti – Safari Paradise
Two full days to soak in one of the world’s greatest ecosystems.
Morning drives: predators on the hunt.
Afternoon drives: elephants, giraffes, wildebeest herds.
Evenings by the campfire, under endless stars.
Optional: Hot-air balloon flight over Serengeti’s plains at sunrise.
Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Descend 600m into a wildlife Eden.
Spot black rhinos grazing.
Watch hippos wallow in pools.
Pink flamingos line Lake Magadi.
Overnight: Lodge perched on the crater rim.
Day 8: Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara National Park
Explore the lush Lake Manyara, where elephants and baboons roam, and lions lounge in trees. The alkaline lake is home to thousands of flamingos.
Overnight: Manyara lodge.
Day 9: Lake Manyara → Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Cross back into Kenya at Namanga border. Arrive in Amboseli National Park, home to giant elephant herds and the most iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Amboseli lodge.
Day 10: Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Morning and evening game drives reveal:
Large elephant families crossing the plains.
Hyenas and lions prowling.
Over 400 bird species.
Between drives, relax with a poolside view of Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak.
Day 10: Travel to Lake Naivasha – Garden of the Great Rift Valley
Leave the savannah behind and drive to the serene shores of Lake Naivasha. Relax by the pool or explore the private garden filled with monkeys and giraffes.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
Optional: Bike ride to Hells Gate National Park
Day 11: Amboseli → Tsavo West National Park
Drive to Tsavo West, Kenya’s most dramatic park. Explore:
Mzima Springs – crystal-clear pools where hippos and crocodiles thrive.
Shetani Lava Flow – volcanic landscapes.
Evening safari across red-earth savannah.
Overnight: Tsavo West lodge.
Day 12: Tsavo West → Nairobi or Mombasa (Beach Option)
Your safari ends with a final morning drive. Choose:
Return to Nairobi by road/flight.
Continue to Mombasa or Diani Beach for a relaxing coastal holiday.
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What's Included
Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Nairobi Airport
Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Nairobi Hotel or Residence
Airport/airstrip transfers
All internal transfers & border crossings
Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking safari tour guide/driver.
Stay in comfort or luxury lodges / tented camps (your choice).
Park entrance fees
All meals on safari Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
The flying doctors’ emergency medical evacuation/ rescue insurance cover.
What's Excluded
International flightsTravel insuranceOptional excursions (balloon safari, Maasai village)Alcoholic and soft drinksTips and personal expenses
12-Day Cross-Border Safari across Kenya & Tanzania Safari Highlights
12-Day Cross-Border Safari across Kenya & Tanzania.
Visit Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli, Tsavo & More.
Game drives in private 4×4 safari vehicles.
Lodges & luxury camps selected for comfort & location.
Optional balloon safaris & cultural experiences.
Seamless Kenya–Tanzania border crossings.
Best time to visit Kenya, Tanzania & Top safari tour Destinations
FAQs: 12-day Kenya -Tanzania safari and beach package
Yes. We customize pacing, offer kid-friendly lodges, and flexible drives for families with children.
Yes, visas for both countries are required. Our team assists with the process.
Absolutely – we can design 8, 10, or 14-day versions.
July–October: Great Migration in Mara/Serengeti.
December–March: Calving season, excellent predator action.
Yes – choose Mombasa, Diani, or Zanzibar as a relaxing extension.
