This 15-Day Kenya and Tanzania Honeymoon Safari and Romantic Getaway is perfect for couples who want to explore both Kenya and Tanzania.
Book this romantic safari and spend over two weeks enjoying wildlife, nature, and long stays in beautiful game parks. You’ll have plenty of time for wildlife viewing and may even witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, either in Masai Mara (Kenya) or Serengeti (Tanzania).
15-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
- Day 2: Drive to Samburu National Reserve
- Day 3: Game Drives in Samburu
- Day 4: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Days 6 & 7: Explore Masai Mara
- Day 8: Drive to Lake Naivasha & Visit Hell’s Gate
- Day 9: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
- Day 10: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
- Day 11: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
- Day 12: Full Day in Serengeti
- Day 13: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Day 14: Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park
- Day 15: Drive to Nairobi via Arusha
Detailed 15-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at the airport, our company representative will pick you up and drive you to your hotel in Nairobi. Depending on your arrival time, you can take a short city tour. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Drive to Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, drive north to Samburu National Reserve. You will cross the Equator and pass through central Kenya. Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, go for a short game drive or relax at your lodge or camp. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Game Drives in Samburu
Enjoy a full day of game drives with breaks to relax. You will go for early morning, mid-morning, and late afternoon game drives. Samburu is known for unique northern species like Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. Other animals include elephants, gazelles, waterbucks, baboons, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, and hyenas. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, leave Samburu and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, take a game drive near the lake. This park is home to over 400 bird species and a large number of flamingos. It also protects both black and white rhinos. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, go for a short morning game drive, then drive to Masai Mara through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive in the afternoon, have lunch, and then go on an afternoon game drive to see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos, and crocodiles. Dinner and overnight stay.
Days 6 & 7: Explore Masai Mara
Spend two full days exploring Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous game reserve. It is home to many animal species and the Great Wildebeest Migration, which happens from July to October. Game drives give you the chance to see the Big Five and many other animals. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Drive to Lake Naivasha & Visit Hell’s Gate
After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha. Visit Hell’s Gate National Park where you can walk or ride bicycles through the park. Explore the canyon and spot animals. Later, check in at your lodge or camp. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
Start the day with a boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see birds, hippos, and other animals. Then go for a short walk on Crescent Island. After these activities, drive to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi. Arrive in time for lunch. Later, go on a short game drive. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast and a short game drive as you exit Amboseli, enjoy one last view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania via the Namanga border. This park is known for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy the views and later check in at your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 11: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Go for an early game drive in Lake Manyara. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, cheetahs, hippos, and many birds, including flamingos. After this, continue to Serengeti National Park. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12: Full Day in Serengeti
Spend the day exploring Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. Look for predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Depending on the season, you may see the Wildebeest Migration. Go for morning, afternoon, and evening game drives. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 13: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After a final game drive in Serengeti, have breakfast and drive southeast to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive for lunch, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive. The crater is home to many large animals. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 14: Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast and a short morning game drive, drive to Tarangire National Park. This park has a river that attracts many animals including elephants, zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. There are also over 500 bird species. Arrive for lunch, then go on an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15: Drive to Nairobi via Arusha
Start with a pre-breakfast game drive, then return for breakfast. After checking out, drive back to Nairobi via Arusha. Drop-off will be at the airport or your hotel in Nairobi.
