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A slower Kenya–Tanzania circuit

Allow multiple days in the Serengeti and Mara, finishing the cross-border circuit in the Rift Valley lakes.

14 days · Kenya / Tanzania

Amboseli → Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti → Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha

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Journey overview

Allow multiple days in the Serengeti and Mara, finishing the cross-border circuit in the Rift Valley lakes.

  • Lodge or tented-camp accommodation
  • Private itinerary
  • Accommodation or route changes by arrangement
  • Source excludes solo bookings; clarify rates
  • Dates subject to availability
  • Children accepted; check individual activities

Source platform: Camptrek. Operator: Camptrek Safaris. This independently prepared reference does not represent a WeGoSafari field journey.

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A slower Kenya–Tanzania circuit

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Daily areas and overnight options

Use the daily areas to assess the pace, then compare overnight bases. Named properties come from the source tour and are not reservations. Confirm rooms, meals and activities for your dates.

Day 1

Nairobi

Transfer from Nairobi airport to the hotel, approximately 20 km. Rest or add a cultural visit before dinner and an itinerary briefing.

Meals
Dinner
Travel estimate
20 km

Accommodation choices

AThe Boma Nairobi

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BFour Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

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CEmara Ole-Sereni

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Days 2–3

Nairobi → Amboseli → Amboseli

Day 2 · Drive to Amboseli in about 4–5 hours, arrive for lunch and take an afternoon game drive. Mountain visibility depends on the weather.

Day 3 · Explore Amboseli in the morning and afternoon, breaking at the lodge during midday. The source estimates 80–120 km of game-drive routes rather than an inter-park transfer.

Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 2 · Travel estimate
240 km · 4–5 hours
Day 3 · Travel estimate
80–120 km

Overnight choices for these days

AAmboseli Serena Safari Lodge

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BTawi Lodge

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CElewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

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Day 4

Amboseli → Lake Manyara

Cross at Namanga and continue to Manyara, around 250 km and 5–6 hours including the border. Explore forest and lakeshore habitats in the afternoon.

Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate
250 km · 5–6 hours

Accommodation choices

AEscarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara

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BManyara Serena Safari Lodge

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CKilimamoja Lodge

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Day 5

Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro

Continue to the Ngorongoro highlands after breakfast. The source itinerary suggests about110km and2–3hours; check the actual drive, lunch and afternoon arrangements against the confirmed lodge. Locations and views differ, so reconfirm transfers and the quotation when using an alternative.

Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate
110 km · 2–3 hours

Accommodation choices

ANgorongoro Lion's Paw Camp

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BLemala Osonjoi Lodge

A proposed alternative at Lemala Osonjoi Lodge while andBeyond Crater Lodge is closed for rebuilding. Osonjoi is a different luxury lodge on a forested hill just back from the crater rim near Lemala Gate. Its actual facilities are pictured; confirm room category, outlook, dates, transfers and the final quotation with the service provider.

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CNgorongoro Melia Lodge

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Day 6

Ngorongoro

Descend into Ngorongoro for wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch. The quoted 50–80 km refers to the day’s game-drive routes, not the depth or size of the crater.

Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate
50–80 km

Accommodation choices

ANgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

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BLemala Osonjoi Lodge

A proposed alternative at Lemala Osonjoi Lodge while andBeyond Crater Lodge is closed for rebuilding. Osonjoi is a different luxury lodge on a forested hill just back from the crater rim near Lemala Gate. Its actual facilities are pictured; confirm room category, outlook, dates, transfers and the final quotation with the service provider.

These photos illustrate the named property. Confirm the room category, availability and final overnight choice in writing.

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CNgorongoro Melia Lodge

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Days 7–8

Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Serengeti

Day 7 · Drive into Serengeti, approximately 145 km and 4–5 hours, watching for wildlife en route and continuing with an afternoon outing.

Day 8 · Spend a full day in Serengeti, adapting the route to seasonal concentrations and interests such as photography or predators. Specific sightings cannot be promised.

Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate
145 km · 4–5 hours

Overnight choices for these days

ANeptune Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp

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BMeliá Serengeti Lodge member of Meliá Collection

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CSerengeti Explorer

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Days 9–11

Serengeti → Maasai Mara → Maasai Mara

Day 9 · Depart early for the cross-border journey to the Mara, around 260 km and 6–7 hours including formalities. A late drive follows if arrival time permits.

Day 10 · Explore the Mara on morning and afternoon drives. A sunrise balloon safari is optional; confirm its separate price and operating requirements.

Day 11 · Enjoy another unhurried day in the Mara, choosing areas according to wildlife movement and permitted access, then return after sundowners.

Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate
260 km · 6–7 hours

Overnight choices for these days

AMara Intrepids Camp

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BMara Serena Safari Lodge

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CAshnil Mara Camp

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Day 12

Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru

Travel through the Rift Valley to Nakuru, roughly 300 km and 5–6 hours. Spend the afternoon exploring rhino habitat and lakeshore birdlife.

Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate
300 km · 5–6 hours

Accommodation choices

ASarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

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BThe Cliff

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CMbweha Camp

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Day 13

Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha

Make the short journey to Naivasha, around 80 km and 1.5–2 hours. A boat safari is optional; spend the afternoon at leisure by the lake.

Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate
80 km · 1.5–2 hours

Accommodation choices

AEnashipai Resort & Spa

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BLake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

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CSawela Lodge

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Day 14

Lake Naivasha → Nairobi

Return to Nairobi after breakfast, approximately 95 km and two hours, then transfer to the airport. Any optional lunch stop must be arranged separately.

Meals
Breakfast
Travel estimate
95 km · 2 hours

Tour ends; no overnight stay included.

Published rates per person

USD reference rates per person for two adults sharing. Confirm travel dates for any season-only quotation.

Source checked 2026-10-12. Confirm the final room category, price and availability with the operator.

Source rate schedule · per person
Departure periodSolo / one roomTwo people / one room
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026On requestUS$ 11,574

Dates, party size and room choices affect the price. Check transport, flights, park entry, meals and cancellation terms together.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Non-resident park entry charges
  • Scheduled activities, excluding optional extras
  • Listed accommodation at the standard quoted category
  • Scheduled transport, excluding optional upgrades
  • Taxes and VAT included in the quoted arrangement
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Meals specified for each day
  • Drinks explicitly specified in the itinerary
  • Internal flights listed within the tour

Excluded

  • International flights to and from your home country
  • Extra nights before or after the itinerary
  • Tips; the source suggests US$10 per traveller per day
  • Personal spending, visas and individual travel insurance
  • Later government increases in taxes or park charges

Review meals day by day. Optional activities and room upgrades follow the source terms.

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Wildlife viewing and migration depend on natural conditions. Check gorilla permits, flight connections and optional activities separately.

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Source information

Operator: Camptrek Safaris · Checked: 2026-10-12

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