13-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Safari is a favourite pick for guests booking with Eastern Voyage Safaris, combining strong wildlife viewing with a manageable pace and sensible logistics.
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Why Choose This 13-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Safari
What makes a 13-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Safari work is the balance between coverage and pace: enough time in each location for a proper game drive, without the trip feeling rushed. Your driver-guide and vehicle stay with you throughout, and lodges are chosen for their location near the parks visited.
Best Time for a 13-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Safari
This 13-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Safari can be booked in any season, with the dry months typically offering the most predictable game viewing and the wetter months offering quieter parks and better rates. Let us know your travel dates and we will advise on what to expect for a 13-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Safari at that time of year.
For travellers who want to see nearly everything East Africa’s safari circuit has to offer, this 13-day ultimate itinerary combines the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu and Tsavo in Kenya with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, finishing with several days on Zanzibar’s beaches.
Itinerary
This is our longest standard itinerary, built for travellers who would rather take one comprehensive trip than return multiple times.
Day 1 – Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi and drive to the Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Day 2 – Full Day Maasai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives across the reserve.
Day 3 – Maasai Mara to Nairobi (Fly to Samburu)
Drive back to Nairobi and fly to Samburu, arriving for an afternoon game drive.
Day 4 – Full Day Samburu
A full day exploring Samburu’s riverine habitat and northern species.
Day 5 – Samburu to Nairobi (Fly to Amboseli)
Fly back to Nairobi and connect onward to Amboseli, arriving for an afternoon game drive.
Day 6 – Full Day Amboseli
A full day of game drives around Amboseli’s elephant herds, with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Day 7 – Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park
Drive to Tsavo West, stopping at Mzima Springs, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Day 8 – Tsavo West to Arusha, Tanzania
Travel onward to Arusha, Tanzania, by the route agreed for your trip, arriving in the evening.
Day 9 – Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Drive to the Serengeti, arriving for an evening game drive.
Day 10 – Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
A full day of game drives across the Serengeti’s plains.
Day 11 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Depart after a final morning game drive and head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 12 – Ngorongoro Crater Floor & Fly to Zanzibar
A morning game drive on the crater floor, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
Day 13 – Zanzibar Beach Day & Departure
A final relaxed day on the beach before transferring to the airport for your onward or international flight.
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Important Information
Price Includes
- Private 4×4 safari vehicles (Kenya and Tanzania sections) with driver-guides
- Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
- Border crossing assistance
- Park entry and conservation fees
- 12 nights’ accommodation on a full-board/half-board basis as specified
- Game drives as per the itinerary
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees for both countries
- Travel insurance
- Optional Zanzibar excursions
- Tips for your driver-guides and camp staff
Terms & Conditions
Rates are per person sharing and vary by lodge/hotel category, season and group size; a single supplement applies for solo travellers. A deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due before departure.
This 13-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Safari can also be shortened, extended or combined with a beach stay depending on your schedule. Contact Eastern Voyage Safaris and we will put together an itinerary around what you want to see and how much time you have.
Browse our other Kenya and Tanzania safari packages if you would like to compare options before booking.
