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Kenya · Tanzania
The Kenya-Tanzania Explorer
Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Amboseli: the classic East Africa circuit, paced by Doctor.
Two countries. Sixteen days. Kenya and Tanzania back to back, from the flamingo shores of Lake Nakuru to the crater floor of Ngorongoro, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Amboseli under Kilimanjaro. The Great Migration route, paced around the season rather than a guaranteed spectacle. Doctor has been guiding these roads for over two decades: he knows which sector, which crossing point, and when to move.
Why East Africa
The classic circuit, handled properly.
The classic East Africa safari, without the conveyor-belt feeling: Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Amboseli stitched into one small-group route by a guide who knows the roads, seasons and border rhythm. Migration sightings depend on weather and wildlife movement, so the route is built honestly around the best seasonal windows rather than a guaranteed spectacle.
Highlights
Masai Mara migration country
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater descent
Amboseli under Kilimanjaro
Lake Nakuru and the Rift Valley
Hells Gate cycling safari
Lake Naivasha boat safari
Lake Victoria sunset cruise
Mto Wa Mbu and Meserani
Your East Africa safari, at a glance
Mara. Serengeti. Ngorongoro. Amboseli. Sixteen days across the icons.
A small-group migration-season route across Kenya and Tanzania, with Doctor handling the park flow, border timing, and long-road logistics.
Trip at a glance
The practical details before you start planning.
Dates
Contact for dates
Duration
16 Days
Route
Nairobi → Nairobi
Group size
4–12 travellers · Ages 18+
Style
Camping & Glamping
Best for
Wildlife lovers · Photographers · Adventure seekers · First-time Africa travellers
Price
$5,480per person
Inclusions
- All overland transport and accommodation, including pre- and post-tour nights
- All national park and conservation fees, safari drives and guided walks
- All meals from Day 1
- Kenya-Tanzania border-route planning
Not included
- International flights
- Visas, insurance and personal expenses
- Optional adrenaline activities (bungee, rafting, scenic flights)
Day by day
16 days across Kenya and Tanzania.
Scroll through the route from Nairobi to the Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli, and back.
Nairobi — Arrival & Briefing
The group gathers in Nairobi for the first time: introductions, a walkthrough of the sixteen days ahead, and a chance to ask any last questions before the road turns toward the Rift Valley tomorrow.
Nairobi → Lake Nakuru
Leave the city behind for the floor of the Great Rift Valley, with scenic stops along the way to Lake Nakuru, your first national park. After lunch, take a tea plantation excursion for an inside look at the East African tea industry.
Overnight · Nderit Camp or similar
Full Day — Lake Nakuru
An early start into Lake Nakuru National Park for a full day of game drives, with a chance to spot the park's resident rhino population.
Overnight · Nderit Camp or similar
Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha
A short drive to Lake Naivasha, gateway to Hell's Gate National Park, where you'll cycle through the dramatic gorge, one of the few places in Africa you can explore by bike among wildlife. Continue to the Elsamere Museum, former home of Joy and George Adamson.
Overnight · Fish Eagle Camp or similar
Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara National Park
Start the morning with a boat safari before setting off for the world-famous Masai Mara, taking the scenic, lesser-traveled road with a stop to restock supplies along the way.
Overnight · Mara Camp or similar
Full Day — Masai Mara National Park
A full day exploring the Mara's wildlife, with time spent at the river crossing points where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra move in search of greener pastures, sightings that have made this park a National Geographic favorite. Optional hot air balloon flights are available.
Overnight · Mara Camp or similar
Masai Mara → Lake Victoria
Leave the wildlife behind for a day's drive to Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake, arriving in the afternoon with time for a relaxed check-in and a sunset cruise before resting up for the wilderness ahead.
Overnight · Musoma Victoria Lodge or similar
Lake Victoria → Serengeti National Park
Say goodbye to the lake and travel to the legendary Serengeti, predator paradise and home to some of Africa's largest lion prides. Explore the park's loops in search of its famous wildlife over a two-night stay.
Overnight · Dik Dik Camp or similar
Full Day — Serengeti National Park
A full day of game drives deeper into the Serengeti, with a chance of crossing paths with the Great Migration, though with wildlife this abundant, a sighting is never far away.
Overnight · Dik Dik Camp or similar
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Travel from the Serengeti to the famous Ngorongoro Crater, taking in scenic views along the way. Overnight on the crater rim at a well-appointed campsite with panoramic views over one of the world's most extraordinary natural amphitheaters.
Overnight · Simba A Camp or similar
Ngorongoro → Mto wa Mbu
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater at sunrise aboard a 4x4 game viewer, exploring hippo pools, resident predators, salt lakes and forest in search of the rare black rhino. Return to the rim, then continue to the village of Mto wa Mbu.
Overnight · Twiga Camp or similar
Full Day — Mto wa Mbu
A full day exploring Mto wa Mbu, a village sustained for generations by rice farming and home to a remarkable mix of more than 120 Tanzanian tribes living side by side.
Overnight · Twiga Camp or similar
Mto wa Mbu → Arusha
A relaxed drive to the outskirts of Arusha, settling into an overland-style camp with real character for a two-night stay.
Overnight · Meserani Snake Park or similar
Full Day — Arusha
An easy day exploring the Meserani Snake Park up close, with a visit to the continent's largest curio market at the Cultural Heritage Centre, plus a look at a local environmental education project supporting future generations.
Overnight · Meserani Snake Park or similar
Arusha → Amboseli National Park
Leave Arusha behind and travel around the base of Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain, catching striking views of its snow-capped summit en route to the Kenyan border. Cross into Kenya and continue to Amboseli National Park for the tour's final wilderness stop.
Overnight · Amboseli Camp or similar
Full Day — Amboseli National Park
A relaxed day of game drives beneath Kilimanjaro's silhouette, with an early morning and evening drive across Amboseli's elephant-rich plains.
Overnight · Amboseli Camp or similar
Nairobi — Tour Ends
Leave the wilderness behind for the drive north back to Nairobi, marking the end of the tour.
Entry requirementseTA required before travelShow
Passport recommendation
For all POA Safaris trips we recommend travelling with a passport valid for at least 6 months after your trip and containing at least 4 blank pages. Longer multi-country itineraries may need more.
Travel insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance is compulsory on every POA Safaris tour, in every country we travel through. See our cancellation policy for what your cover needs to include.
Some of these applications ask you to upload an itinerary. The itinerary PDF for your tour is the one to give them.
Kenya
eTA required for most visitors- Visa
- Depends on nationality. Kenya uses an Electronic Travel Authorisation rather than a conventional tourist visa, and a growing list of nationalities is exempt.EU, UK and US passports: An eTA is required before travel.
- Typical fee
- From US$30 for the standard eTA.
- Passport validity
- At least 6 months from arrival.
- Blank pages
- At least 1 blank page.
- Yellow fever
- Required if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever-risk country.
- Good to know
- The eTA application asks for your passport, a photo, your itinerary, accommodation and payment details.
Tanzania
Visa, eVisa or Visa on Arrival depending on nationality- Visa
- Depends on nationality. Many need a tourist visa through the eVisa system or, where eligible, on arrival. Some are visa-exempt, and some need referral approval in advance.EU, UK and US passports: Visa usually required, by eVisa or on arrival.
- Typical fee
- From US$50 for the ordinary visa. Multiple entry is US$100.
- Yellow fever
- Required if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever-risk country, which is common on multi-country East African trips.
- Country insurance rules
- Zanzibar operates its own mandatory inbound travel-insurance requirement, separate from your own cover. Check it if your trip includes Zanzibar.
- Good to know
- An arrival declaration applies. Immigration may ask for a return ticket and proof of funds.
Other vaccinations and malaria
Yellow fever is the only vaccination that can affect entry. Anything else is a health question, and what you need depends on your own vaccination history and where you grew up. See your doctor or a travel clinic a few weeks before you leave, as some courses need more than one dose.
Most of these routes pass through malaria areas. Antimalarial tablets usually have to be started before you arrive, so arrange them at home. Pharmacies in the region do sell them over the counter if you lose yours. Repellent, covered arms after dark and the bed net matter as much as the tablets.
Take your route with you to the appointment, as malaria advice varies by area within a country and not only by country. The CDC publishes yellow fever and malaria guidance country by country. See the CDC guidance.
Entry requirements for every country we travel through
Visa fees are indicative, vary by nationality and are subject to change. Visa, vaccination and entry requirements depend on your nationality, travel history and itinerary, and may change without notice. This is a general guide only. Always verify the latest requirements with the relevant immigration authority or embassy before you travel. Last updated: September 2026.
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Migration-season route
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Send your group size and questions for the next departure. Doctor will confirm remaining spaces and explain what the season can realistically offer.
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40% deposit secures your place · 40% 30 days before departure · 20% USD cash at the Welcome Meeting · Runs with 4+ travellers, or full refund · Travel insurance compulsory
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