14 Days Kenya and Tanzania Camping Safari from Nairobi

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival In Nairobi⌄

   Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you are met by your safari representative and transferred to your campsite or guesthouse in Nairobi. After settling in, you receive a detailed safari briefing and have time to relax or explore the city before the adventure begins.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Best western Plus meridian Hotel or similar

2. 2Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve⌄

   Depart Nairobi early and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with photo stops en route. Upon arrival in the Masai Mara, enjoy lunch before heading out on your first afternoon game drive. Settle into your campsite inside or near the reserve and enjoy dinner under the African night sky.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Rhino Tourist Camp or similar

3. 3Full Day in Masai Mara⌄

   Spend the entire day exploring Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve. With a picnic lunch packed, you cover different areas of the Mara in search of the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, and vast herds of herbivores. An optional cultural visit to a Maasai village offers insight into traditional lifestyles.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Rhino Tourist Camp or similar

4. 4Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru National Park⌄

   After an early morning game drive, depart the Mara and travel to Lake Nakuru. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon safari known for its rhino population, tree-climbing lions, and rich birdlife. Camp near the park and enjoy a peaceful evening.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Buraha zenoni Hotel or similar

5. 5Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha⌄

   Explore more of Lake Nakuru’s wildlife before driving to the tranquil Lake Naivasha region. Optional activities include a boat trip to see hippos and waterbirds or a guided walking safari on Crescent Island. Overnight at a scenic lakeside campsite.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Aloe Park Hotel or Similar

6. 6Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park⌄

   After breakfast, travel south to Amboseli National Park, famous for its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy an afternoon game drive where elephants dominate the landscape. Set up camp and relax as the mountain glows during sunset.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Amboseli Wildebeest Cmp or similar

7. 7Full Day in Amboseli⌄

   Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s swamps, plains, and observation points. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views and watch wildlife gather around the wetlands. After a rewarding day of sightings, return to camp for dinner and stargazing.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Amboseli Wildebeest Cmp or similar

8. 8Amboseli → Namanga Border → Arusha⌄

   Take a leisurely drive out of Amboseli toward the Namanga border crossing. After border formalities, meet your Tanzanian guide and continue to Arusha. Spend the afternoon resting, stocking up on supplies, or exploring the town before overnight camping.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Arusha Tulia House or similar

9. 9Arusha → Tarangire National Park⌄

   Depart Arusha for Tarangire, a park known for its giant baobab trees and large concentration of elephants. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through varied habitats including riverbeds and woodlands. Camp inside or near the park surrounded by natural sounds.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Sangaiwe Tented Camp or similar

10. 10Tarangire → Serengeti National Park⌄

    Leave Tarangire after breakfast and journey through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands on your way to the Serengeti. Game viewing begins at the park’s entrance as you drive toward your campsite. Spend the evening enjoying the vastness and tranquility of the Serengeti plains.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Osinon Tented Camp or similar

11. 11Full Day in Serengeti⌄

    Enjoy a full day of game drives across the Serengeti. Depending on wildlife movements, explore areas rich in lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and migrating herds. The endless savannahs and dramatic wildlife encounters make this one of the most memorable days of the safari.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Osinon Tented Camp or similar

12. 12Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area⌄

    Begin with an early morning game drive, then travel toward Ngorongoro, with an optional visit to the historic Olduvai Gorge. By late afternoon, reach the crater rim campsite offering breathtaking views of the world’s largest intact caldera.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Farm of dreams or similar

13. 13Ngorongoro Crater Tour → Arusha⌄

    Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-rich haven with lions, hyenas, elephants, buffalo, and rare black rhinos. After a half- or full-day crater tour, ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha, where you spend your final night.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Arusha Mount Meru Hotel or similar

14. 14Arusha → Departure to Nairobi⌄

    Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy free time in Arusha for shopping or relaxation. Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable 14-day Kenya & Tanzania camping safari.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch