Kenya & Tanzania Safari
15 day Holiday Idea – from £4729
With flights from £5655
Combine two of East Africa’s great safari destinations into one holiday taking in magnificent scenery and amazing wildlife as you go.
Highlights:
- Visit the stunning Ngorongoro Crater
- Enjoy trips to the famous Serengeti and Masai Mara
- Soak in Amboseli’s views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Spot the unmissable Big 5
- Travel through the superb Great Rift Valley
Your Itinerary
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On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel with the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy your surroundings.
African Tulip Hotel: A charming boutique hotel within walking distance of Arusha town centre. The 29 guest rooms are individually decorated using African materials and local art.
The African Tulip, Arusha
Day 2 – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast travel to Tarangire, a journey of approximately 3.5 hours. Take a game drive in the National Park where you can see the ancient baobab trees and the resident elephant population.
Your lodge is tucked away in the trees and the grounds are home to over 400 bird species. Take some time to enjoy your surroundings, the lush forest is a complete contrast to the arid plains elsewhere.
Sopa Tarangire offers 16 classic tents under thatch, located near the Sangaiwe Gate of Tarangire National Park. During the dry season groups of elephant, giraffe and zebra come to a small waterhole located in front of the lodge, whilst guests can also watch wildlife from the elevated viewing platform near the pool.
Sopa Tarangire
Day 3 – Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a game drive en route out of the park as you head towards the Ngorongoro in time for lunch. Pass through areas that are home to a whole array of big game and a wild unkempt beauty. In the afternoon continue into the Serengeti watching out for the wide variety of game and predators, before arriving at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Tortilis Camp is located in the Seronera Valley of Serengeti National Park and offers spacious tented accommodation with en suite facilities.
Tortilis Camp
Day 4 – Serengeti National Park
Spend the whole day on a game drive in the fabled Serengeti with its wide open spaces and seemingly endless game it not hard to see why it is a favourite with wildlife enthusiasts from around the world. Return to your lodge in the evening to share your big game adventures with your fellow travellers.
Tortilis Camp
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater
After an early morning game drive in the Serengeti head towards Ngorongoro Crater a place of diverse scenery and rich in wildlife. On arrival the afternoon is free to enjoy the amazing scenery and lodge facilities.
Retreat Ngorongoro is an eco-friendly lodge offering well appointed cottages located on the lower slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater. The drive to the Crater Rim travels through lush rain forest where you may be able to spot monkeys and larger animals like buffalo en route.
Retreat Ngorongoro
Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crater
Spend the day exploring this enormous volcanic crater which is probably one of the most visually stunning places in Africa. It is home to an amazingly rich mix of wildlife including lion, elephant and the very rare black rhino. Take in the diversity of the landscape with grasslands, lakes, forests and swamps. It’s not hard to see why this is considered to be one of the wonders of the natural world.
Retreat Ngorongoro
Day 7 – Nairobi
Today your Tanzanian safari comes to an end as you take a short flight to Nairobi, capital of Kenya. Transfer to the Sarova Panafric Hotel for a night where you can enjoy the hotel facilities.
Sarova Panafric Hotel
Day 8 – Nairobi
Enjoy a further night in Nairobi as part of the Kenya Favourites, allowing a full day to explore the city. You may like to add a visit to the famous Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or other attractions.
Sarova Panafric Hotel: A welcoming hotel located on the edge of the city centre and set in attractive gardens with a swimming pool, ideal for some pre-safari relaxation.
Sarova Panafric Hotel
Day 9 to 10 – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast drive to the impressive Amboseli National Park in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Morning and afternoon game drives will offer the chance to see the park’s famous elephant herds, whilst the shaded gardens of the resort offer a great place to relax during free time.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge: A traditional style lodge sitting beneath the towering Mt Kilimanjaro, 20 minutes from the gate of Amboseli National Park. The 83 cottage style rooms are spread amongst beautiful gardens which are home to numerous species of birds as well as monkeys, mongooses, duikers and gazelle.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 11 to 12 – Lake Nakuru and Naivasha
After breakfast travel into the Rift Valley as you head towards the beautiful Lake Naivasha for a two night stay. You will stop en route at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi and arrive at the lodge in time to enjoy the beautiful lake side grounds.
The next day enjoy a boat trip on the lake and then head for Lake Nakuru National Park to seek out the amazing rhino, leopard and maybe some flamingos. Lunch will be taken at a lodge which enjoys views overlooking the lake with a further short game drive, before heading back to your hotel.
Naivasha Sopa Lodge: Set in 150 acres of grassland studded with Acacia trees and home to resident giraffe, waterbuck and Vervet monkeys. Each of the characterful stone and thatch cottages contains four rooms spread over two floors, all overlooking the serene gardens.
Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 13 to 14 – Masai Mara National Reserve
Today drive to the famous Masai Mara for two great days of game spotting. So many of Africa’s iconic animal species are here from elegant antelope to the fearsome black rhino, as well as some 500 species of birdlife, but there should still be time to enjoy the excellent facilities of your lodge.
Mara Sopa Lodge: Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Sopa Lodge offers magnificent views across the eastern reaches of the Masai Mara. The lodge is set in expansive and mature wooded gardens and follows the design of traditional African round houses. Facilities include a lounge-bar with an inviting fire place and a swimming pool taking in the magnificent views.
Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 15 – Farewell
Today return to Nairobi for your flight home or alternatively why not head for a spot of relaxation on one of Kenya’s beaches.
Your Itinerary
If you would like to add a Mombasa or Zanzibar beach stay after your Kenya safari just let us know.
Day 1
| Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel with the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy your surroundings.
African Tulip Hotel: A charming boutique hotel within walking distance of Arusha town centre. The 29 guest rooms are individually decorated using African materials and local art.
The African Tulip, Arusha
Day 2
| Tarangire National Park
After breakfast travel to Tarangire, a journey of approximately 3.5 hours. Take a game drive in the National Park where you can see the ancient baobab trees and the resident elephant population.
Your lodge is tucked away in the trees and the grounds are home to over 400 bird species. Take some time to enjoy your surroundings, the lush forest is a complete contrast to the arid plains elsewhere.
Sopa Tarangire offers 16 classic tents under thatch, located near the Sangaiwe Gate of Tarangire National Park. During the dry season groups of elephant, giraffe and zebra come to a small waterhole located in front of the lodge, whilst guests can also watch wildlife from the elevated viewing platform near the pool.
Sopa Tarangire
Day 3
| Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a game drive en route out of the park as you head towards the Ngorongoro in time for lunch. Pass through areas that are home to a whole array of big game and a wild unkempt beauty. In the afternoon continue into the Serengeti watching out for the wide variety of game and predators, before arriving at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Tortilis Camp is located in the Seronera Valley of Serengeti National Park and offers spacious tented accommodation with en suite facilities.
Tortilis Camp
Day 4
| Serengeti National Park
Spend the whole day on a game drive in the fabled Serengeti with its wide open spaces and seemingly endless game it not hard to see why it is a favourite with wildlife enthusiasts from around the world. Return to your lodge in the evening to share your big game adventures with your fellow travellers.
Tortilis Camp
Day 5
| Ngorongoro Crater
After an early morning game drive in the Serengeti head towards Ngorongoro Crater a place of diverse scenery and rich in wildlife. On arrival the afternoon is free to enjoy the amazing scenery and lodge facilities.
Retreat Ngorongoro is an eco-friendly lodge offering well appointed cottages located on the lower slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater. The drive to the Crater Rim travels through lush rain forest where you may be able to spot monkeys and larger animals like buffalo en route.
Retreat Ngorongoro
Day 6
| Ngorongoro Crater
Spend the day exploring this enormous volcanic crater which is probably one of the most visually stunning places in Africa. It is home to an amazingly rich mix of wildlife including lion, elephant and the very rare black rhino. Take in the diversity of the landscape with grasslands, lakes, forests and swamps. It’s not hard to see why this is considered to be one of the wonders of the natural world.
Retreat Ngorongoro
Day 7
| Nairobi
Today your Tanzanian safari comes to an end as you take a short flight to Nairobi, capital of Kenya. Transfer to the Sarova Panafric Hotel for a night where you can enjoy the hotel facilities.
Sarova Panafric Hotel
Day 8
| Nairobi
Enjoy a further night in Nairobi as part of the Kenya Favourites, allowing a full day to explore the city. You may like to add a visit to the famous Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or other attractions.
Sarova Panafric Hotel: A welcoming hotel located on the edge of the city centre and set in attractive gardens with a swimming pool, ideal for some pre-safari relaxation.
Sarova Panafric Hotel
Day 9 to 10
| Amboseli National Park
After breakfast drive to the impressive Amboseli National Park in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Morning and afternoon game drives will offer the chance to see the park’s famous elephant herds, whilst the shaded gardens of the resort offer a great place to relax during free time.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge: A traditional style lodge sitting beneath the towering Mt Kilimanjaro, 20 minutes from the gate of Amboseli National Park. The 83 cottage style rooms are spread amongst beautiful gardens which are home to numerous species of birds as well as monkeys, mongooses, duikers and gazelle.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 11 to 12
| Lake Nakuru and Naivasha
After breakfast travel into the Rift Valley as you head towards the beautiful Lake Naivasha for a two night stay. You will stop en route at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi and arrive at the lodge in time to enjoy the beautiful lake side grounds.
The next day enjoy a boat trip on the lake and then head for Lake Nakuru National Park to seek out the amazing rhino, leopard and maybe some flamingos. Lunch will be taken at a lodge which enjoys views overlooking the lake with a further short game drive, before heading back to your hotel.
Naivasha Sopa Lodge: Set in 150 acres of grassland studded with Acacia trees and home to resident giraffe, waterbuck and Vervet monkeys. Each of the characterful stone and thatch cottages contains four rooms spread over two floors, all overlooking the serene gardens.
Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 13 to 14
| Masai Mara National Reserve
Today drive to the famous Masai Mara for two great days of game spotting. So many of Africa’s iconic animal species are here from elegant antelope to the fearsome black rhino, as well as some 500 species of birdlife, but there should still be time to enjoy the excellent facilities of your lodge.
Mara Sopa Lodge: Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Sopa Lodge offers magnificent views across the eastern reaches of the Masai Mara. The lodge is set in expansive and mature wooded gardens and follows the design of traditional African round houses. Facilities include a lounge-bar with an inviting fire place and a swimming pool taking in the magnificent views.
Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 15
| Farewell
Today return to Nairobi for your flight home or alternatively why not head for a spot of relaxation on one of Kenya’s beaches.
Meals & Inclusions
Flights & More
Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.
They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for. Popular options include:
- A few nights at your choice of Kenya beach resort after your safari
- A stopover in Dubai on your way home
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Kenya & Tanzania Safari
15 day Holiday Idea – from £4729
With flights from £5655
Price typical for travel in April or May, flying from London. Please note, prices can vary throughout the year and are higher during peak seasons. Prices are per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room and include en suite accommodation, game drives and most meals.
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