This 12-day Kenya & Tanzania safari offers the ultimate East African adventure, combining the highlights of both countries. Starting from the Great Rift Valley lakes of Kenya.

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning drive from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha (approx. 2 hours, 90 km). Upon arrival, check in at the Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, a tranquil lakeside retreat offering luxury and relaxation.
After lunch, unwind at the resort before heading out for a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you’ll spot hippos and a variety of bird species such as fish eagles and cormorants. Continue with a guided nature walk at Crescent Island Sanctuary, walking among freely roaming giraffes, zebras, and antelopes an unforgettable experience in the wild.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge is a peaceful lakeside retreat set within beautiful, spacious grounds overlooking the scenic Lake Naivasha in Kenya. Surrounded by lush gardens and abundant birdlife, the lodge offers a relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy the natural beauty of the Great Rift Valley while staying in comfortable and well-appointed accommodation.
The lodge features spacious rooms and cottages, a swimming pool, a restaurant serving a variety of local and international dishes, and inviting outdoor spaces for relaxation. Guests can also enjoy the surrounding wildlife and lake experiences, including boat trips and birdwatching. Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge is an excellent choice for travelers looking for comfort, nature, and a tranquil stay as part of a Kenya safari itinerary.

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, a renowned sanctuary for both wildlife and birdlife. Upon arrival, enjoy a mid-morning game drive through the park, famous for its rhino population, tree-climbing lions, and flocks of flamingos along the lake’s shoreline. Continue exploring the diverse habitats of the park, from acacia woodlands to open grasslands, before heading to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive, soaking in the beauty of this Rift Valley gem.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is a luxury safari lodge located on Lion Hill inside Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, overlooking Lake Nakuru and the surrounding park. Its elevated position provides beautiful panoramic views, while its chalet-style rooms are designed to blend naturally with the landscape, with private terraces facing the lake and park.
The lodge is an excellent base for exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, particularly for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Guests can enjoy game drives to look for rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife, as well as the park's famous flamingos. After a game drive, guests can relax at the heated swimming pool, enjoy spa treatments at Tulia Wellness, or dine at the Flamingo Restaurant with views of the surrounding scenery.

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive across the scenic Rift Valley towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by some time to relax. In the afternoon, head out for your first thrilling game drive in the Mara. The reserve is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, and during this season, the dramatic wildebeest migration. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is a luxury safari lodge located on Lion Hill inside Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, overlooking Lake Nakuru and the surrounding park. Its elevated position provides beautiful panoramic views, while its chalet-style rooms are designed to blend naturally with the landscape, with private terraces facing the lake and park.
The lodge is an excellent base for exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, particularly for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Guests can enjoy game drives to look for rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife, as well as the park's famous flamingos. After a game drive, guests can relax at the heated swimming pool, enjoy spa treatments at Tulia Wellness, or dine at the Flamingo Restaurant with views of the surrounding scenery.

Spend a full day in the Maasai Mara allows you to explore new regions of the park, including the banks of the Mara River, where Nile crocodiles lie in wait for wildebeest crossings. This is one of nature’s greatest spectacles tens of thousands of wildebeest plunging into crocodile-filled waters while predators stalk from the banks. Optional night game drive is available in nearby private conservancies (extra cost).

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is a luxury safari lodge located on Lion Hill inside Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, overlooking Lake Nakuru and the surrounding park. Its elevated position provides beautiful panoramic views, while its chalet-style rooms are designed to blend naturally with the landscape, with private terraces facing the lake and park.
The lodge is an excellent base for exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, particularly for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Guests can enjoy game drives to look for rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife, as well as the park's famous flamingos. After a game drive, guests can relax at the heated swimming pool, enjoy spa treatments at Tulia Wellness, or dine at the Flamingo Restaurant with views of the surrounding scenery.

After breakfast, drive towards the Isebania border, where you will exit Kenya and enter Tanzania. Border crossing typically takes 1–2 hours. Here you’ll switch to Tanzanian guides and vehicles. Continue into the Northern Serengeti, an area less crowded but spectacular for migration viewing. Arrive for a game drive en route to your lodge, spotting elephants, giraffes, and perhaps your first Tanzanian lions.

Kenzani Migration Camp is a seasonal mobile tented camp in the Serengeti, positioned to keep guests close to the routes followed by the Great Wildebeest Migration. It is particularly suited to safari travelers exploring the Northern Serengeti and Mara River area, where the migration can create spectacular wildlife encounters during the season.
The camp offers an authentic safari atmosphere while providing comfortable tented accommodation with en-suite facilities. Its mobile nature allows it to follow wildlife movements, helping guests spend less time traveling between accommodation and migration areas and more time on game drives. From the camp, visitors can explore the surrounding plains in search of wildebeest, zebra, lions, leopards, elephants and other Serengeti wildlife.
