The best 11 days Kenya and Tanzania safari in 2026 and 2027

How much is 11 days safari in Kenya and Tanzania?

From $2300 to $6500 per traveler is the best affordable price for the classic 11 days Kenya and Tanzania safari, which enables tourists around the world to visit the most iconic national parks and game reserves in East Africa that contain more than 4 million animals. These 11 days Tanzania and Kenya safari fees and costs are paid in US dollars, Kenyan shillings, Tanzanian shillings, British pounds, and euros.

Which month is best for safaris in Kenya and Tanzania for 11 days?

The classic best time to go to Amboseli, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater for 10 days Tanzania and Kenya safaris are in the dry season of the months of June, July, August, September, and early October, as well as the short rainy season of January, February, and early March of 2026 and 2027, when wildlife viewing is generally at its best. Although Kenya in Africa has long rains from April to May and short rains from November to December, Kenya and Tanzania safaris are operated at a low cost. Discover our exclusive 10 days African safari that is suitable for all types of travelers: honeymooners, couples, families, friends, luxury travelers, private travelers, and solo travelers in 2026 and 2027.

Highlights of the best 11-day the greatest East African safari adventure

The day-by-day full itinerary of the best 11-day safari tour in Kenya and Tanzania is as follows: Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi; Day 2: From Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, 3 hr 8 min (non game drive); Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve, 4 hr 38 min (non game drive); Day 4: Full day in Masai Mara Game Reserve; Day 5: Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park, 2 to 3 hr (non game drive); Day 6: Full day in Serengeti; Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro, 4 to 5 hr (non game drive); Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater full day; Day 9: Ngorongoro to Amboseli National Park, 5 hr 6 (non-game drive); Day 10: Full day in Amboseli for game drive; and Day 11: Departure from Kenya.

Best 11 days tour itinerary to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro

Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi - Kenya

Jomo Kenyatta International airport to Nairobi 16.9 km distance

On the first day of this 11 days Kenya and Tanzania safari, our representatives will warmly meet you on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport and transfer you to the Sarova Stanley Hotel or somewhere similar. We will brief you on your safari arrangements. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel where you have a bed and breakfast.

Day 2: From Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park

Approximated 162 km distance

2 to 3 hours of non-game drive

After breakfast on the second day, we depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. We arrive at the Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or something similar for lunch then depart on an afternoon game-viewing drive. This park is home to the black and white rhino, waterbucks, cape buffaloes, lions, reticulated giraffes, and hartebeests, among many others. Enjoy your dinner and sleep at the lodge or camp.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara Game Reserve

4 to 5 hours of driving (non-game drive)

Approximated 231 km distance

Enjoy an early breakfast and depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at the Zebra Plains Mara Camp for lunch. Depart on an afternoon game viewing drive in search of the hundreds of wildlife species the game reserve is famous for the lion, Cape buffalo, savannah elephant, black rhino, elusive leopard, impalas, Masai giraffes, waterbucks, warthogs, Thompson and Grant's gazelles, topis, and wildebeests.

Day 4: Full day of game drive in Masai Mara

8 to 9 hours of game drive in the reserve

Enjoy the early morning game drive, then return to the camp for breakfast, midmorning is at leisure. Enjoy lunch, then proceed on an afternoon game viewing drive in search of the Big Five among many other wildlife species. Enjoy meals and overnights at the Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar.

Day 5: Maasai mara National Reserve - Serengeti Nationa Park

Approximated 229 km distance

2 to 3 hours of driving (non-game drive)

You will have an early morning breakfast, then depart for the Kenya-Tanzania border with a packed lunch. Upon reaching the border, finalize with the immigration department, where you will you will exchange the vehicle and the tour guide – later proceed with your tour. Upon arrival in the park, have an en route game drive heading to the camp. You will arrive at your camp in time for dinner and to relax at the camp or lodge.

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Day 6: Full day in Serengeti National Park

8 to 9 hours of game drive in the World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife

After breakfast, leave for your lodge with a package lunch (or have lunch at the lodge), have a game drive in the park, and arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon or on your request. Tanzania's Serengeti offers superb game viewing even out of migration time, when vast herds of buffalo, impala, kongoni, waterbuck, and Grant’s gazelle can be seen grazing in the thousands. Dinner and overnight at camp or lodge.

Day 7: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Approximated 213 km distance

4 to 5 hours of non-game

Today you will wake up early and drive to Ngorongoro with an enroute game drive. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, depart for the afternoon game drive at the crate. Explore almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhino. In fact, the crater has the greatest concentration of wild life on the planet. Accommodation at camp or lodge.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater full day of game drive

4 to 5 hrs of driving (non-game drive)

Approximated 206.4 km distance

You will have breakfast at the lodge and depart for Tarangire for a game drive. The park's dominant feature is the Tarangire River. Although it gets very dry, the park is relatively thick with vegetation like acacia shrubs and mixed woodlands. Dinner and overnight at camp or lodge.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater - Amboseli National Park

Approximated 336.1 km distance

5 to 6 hours of non-game drive

Have an early morning breakfast. Check out and drive (with a packed lunch) to Amboseli via Arusha. Upon arrival at Namanga (the border of Kenya and Tanzania), you will clear immigration and later exchange the vehicle. You will arrive at the park in the late afternoon. Check in and relax while awaiting your dinner.

Day 10: Full day of game drive in Amboseli National Park

8 to 9 hours of game drive in the park

After breakfast, depart for the morning game drive in the park and transfer to your lodge for lunch at your leisure. Embark on an afternoon game drive where you will be able to see the peak of Kilimanjaro, the Big Five, and more than 400 bird species. Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner.

Day 11: Amboseli to Nairobi, then departure from Kenya

Enjoy your morning breakfast in the lodge or camp. Depart to Nairobi where you will be transferred to the airport for your home flight.

Package all inclusive:

• Transport (4x4 Land cruiser) with open roof
• Park fees
• Professional English speaking guide
• Meal
• 1,5 bottle of water per day

Package exclusive:

• Flights
• Visa
• Personal items
• Gratuities / "tip" safari guide
• Travel insurance & Medical insurance

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