The Great Rift Valley Expedition (Kenya & Tanzania)

Itinerary ✦ Field Guide

Kenya & Tanzania · 12 Days / 11 Nights

The Great Rift Valley Expedition (Kenya & Tanzania)

Prepared forYou & your travelling companions

JourneyBNA-C02

Edition2026 – 2027

A note before you go

Karibu.

Embark on a magnificent journey that traverses the very heart of the Great Rift Valley, showcasing the premier parks of both Kenya and Tanzania. This 12-day expedition is a seamless blend of diverse

landscapes, from the highlands of Mount Kenya to the legendary Serengeti plains, offering a comprehensive and unforgettable East African safari experience.

Every detail in these pages can be shaped around you. Tell us what you would change, and we will craft it into your own journey.

With warmth,
The Beyond Native Africa team
Nairobi · Arusha

At a glance

01 — Overview

Your journey
at a glance

Embark on a magnificent journey that traverses the very heart of the Great Rift Valley, showcasing the premier parks of both Kenya and Tanzania. This 12-day expedition is a seamless blend of diverse landscapes, from the highlands of Mount Kenya to the legendary Serengeti plains, offering a comprehensive and unforgettable East African safari experience.

Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Departures
On request
Group size
Private
Begins
On request
Style
Cross-border, Big-game safari
Reference
BNA-C02
  1. 01A complete cross-border safari covering the highlights of both Kenya and Tanzania.
  2. 02Experience two of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles: the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti.
  3. 03Descend into the incredible wildlife haven of the Ngorongoro Crater.
  4. 04Enjoy a perfect mix of classic lodges and intimate tented camps.
At a glance

The route

Day by day

DayWhereHighlightOvernightMeals
01–04Begin in Nairobi——
05–07Day 5-7 (Kenya)——
08Day 8 (Cross to Tanzania)——
09–10Day 9-10 (Tanzania)——
11Day 11 (Tanzania)——
12Departure——
Day by day
Days01–04

Begin in Nairobi

. Explore the Mount Kenya region from Treetops Lodge, visit Lake Nakuru for its rhinos, and enjoy two days in the Masai Mara.

Onward

Homeward bound

Breakfast

Day by day
Days05–07

Day 5-7 (Kenya)

Journey from the Mara to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride, then continue to Amboseli National Park for two days of game viewing against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro.

Onward

Homeward bound

Breakfast

Day by day
Day08

Day 8 (Cross to Tanzania)

Drive from Amboseli to the Namanga border, meet your Tanzanian guide, and proceed via Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park.

Onward

Homeward bound

Breakfast

Day by day
Days09–10

Day 9-10 (Tanzania)

Drive to the Serengeti National Park for two days of extensive game drives.

Onward

Homeward bound

Breakfast

Day by day
Day11

Day 11 (Tanzania)

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater with a packed lunch on the crater floor.

Onward

Homeward bound

Breakfast

Day by day
Day12

Departure

After breakfast, drive to Arusha for your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Onward

Homeward bound

Breakfast

Investment & inclusions

Investment & inclusions

Seasons, rates & inclusions

Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights

Included

  • Accommodation and meals as listed
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Services of a Beyond Native Africa guide

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

Final inclusions are confirmed in your personalised quote.

Next steps

  1. Tell us your dates. We check availability with every camp.
  2. Receive your quote. Itemised, for your exact party and season.
  3. Reserve. A deposit secures your camps and guide.

Your specialist

Quote reference BNA-C02 · Prepared for you

“A true safari is not about what you see, but what you feel.”

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Nairobi, Kenya · Arusha, Tanzania

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