13-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Safari — Masai Mara to Serengeti
Difficulty
easy
Duration
13 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in regular physical condition; expect long hours in vehicles and short walks during guided nature walks.
Overview
A 13-day loop through Kenya and Tanzania that pairs Masai Mara’s wide plains with Ngorongoro’s volcanic crater and the Serengeti’s sweeping migration grounds. Expect early mornings, long drives, close wildlife encounters, and practical guidance to help you pack and plan.
13-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Safari — Masai Mara to Serengeti
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Dawn comes like a slow drum across the plains: early light slants over low acacia, dust lifts in pale swirls, and a lion’s silhouette folds into a line of scrub. On a 13-day Kenya–Tanzania circuit from Nairobi to the Serengeti, that waking scene repeats and multiplies—each park a new stanza in the same wild score. Guests move by raised 4x4 across open savanna, descend into the volcanic bowl of Ngorongoro, watch Mount Kilimanjaro turn copper behind lumbering elephants, and cross borders where ecosystems ignore human lines.
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Adventure Tips
Rise for golden-hour game drives
Animals are most active at dawn and dusk—plan for 5:30–6:30am departures, layer warm clothing, and keep a small thermos of hot drink.
Pack binoculars and a telephoto
A 8–12x binocular and a 200mm+ lens will turn distant silhouettes into crisp subjects without disturbing animals.
Border and documentation
Carry printed and digital copies of passports, visas, and flight details—the Namanga border crossing requires straightforward immigration checks before you continue to Tanzania.
Hydrate and protect against sun
Highlands mornings are cool but mid-day sun is strong; drink bottled water supplied daily and apply reef-safe sunscreen.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- African elephant
- black rhino
History
The Ngorongoro caldera is a collapsed volcanic crater; Olduvai Gorge nearby holds some of the earliest evidence of human ancestors.
Conservation
Entrance fees and community programs support anti-poaching and local livelihoods; follow guide rules to minimize wildlife disturbance and support conservation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Binoculars (8–12x)
Bring binoculars to pick out distant cats and birds across the plains.
Telephoto camera lens (200mm+)
A long lens captures close-up wildlife behavior from the safety of the vehicle.
Lightweight layers and windbreaker
Mornings and nights can be cool, midday hot—layers help you adapt without bulk.
Daypack with hydration bladder
Keeps water, sunscreen, and essentials accessible during full-day game drives.