10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari

Overview

• 🐘 Large elephant herds in Amboseli
• 🏔️ Spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro
• 🌊 Lake Naivasha boat safari experience
• 🦁 Big Five wildlife viewing in Maasai Mara
• 🦬 Great Migration opportunities when in season
• 🐆 Search for lions, cheetahs and leopards
• 🐘 Elephants, buffalo and giraffes
• 🦓 Wildebeest and zebra herds
• 🇰🇪 Explore Kenya's iconic safari destinations
• 🇹🇿 Cross into Tanzania
• 🌿 Full-day Serengeti wildlife experience
• 🌋 Ngorongoro landscapes
• 📸 Excellent photography opportunities
• 🚙 Comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle

1. Day1
   Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

   Your Kenya and Tanzania safari begins in Nairobi with a morning departure towards Amboseli National Park.
   The drive takes you through changing landscapes as you travel towards southern Kenya and the Amboseli ecosystem.
   Arrive in the Amboseli area in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive.
   Amboseli is particularly famous for its impressive elephant population and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
   During the game drive, look out for:
   - Elephants
   - Lions
   - Giraffes
   - Zebras
   - Wildebeest
   - Buffalo
   - Hippos
   - Gazelles
   - Ostriches
   - Numerous bird species
   Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

   Overnight: Amboseli
   Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Lunch & Dinner Stay: Amboseli camp/lodge

2. Day2
   Amboseli National Park – Full-Day Safari

   Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli National Park.
   Start with an early morning game drive when wildlife is often active and the atmosphere is particularly beautiful.
   The park's open plains and wetlands provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography, with Mount Kilimanjaro forming a dramatic backdrop when weather conditions are clear.
   Return to the lodge for lunch before another afternoon game drive.
   Depending on the season and conditions, you may encounter large elephant herds moving through the park, along with lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and other plains wildlife.

   Overnight: Amboseli
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Bwindi → Kisoro/Kihihi → Entebbe Stay: Amboseli camp/lodge

3. Day3
   Amboseli – Lake Naivasha

   After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel towards Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya's beautiful freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley.
   The journey provides an opportunity to experience changing landscapes as you move from the Amboseli ecosystem towards the Rift Valley.
   Arrive at Lake Naivasha and check in at your accommodation.
   Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxing afternoon or an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
   The lake is known for its hippos and abundant birdlife. You may see African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants and other water birds around the lake.

   Overnight: Lake Naivasha
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Lake Naivasha camp/lodge

4. Day4
   Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara

   After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and travel towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
   The journey takes you through the scenic Great Rift Valley and Maasai countryside.
   Arrive in the Mara region, enjoy lunch and settle into your accommodation.
   Later, embark on your first afternoon game drive in the reserve.
   The Maasai Mara is renowned for its abundant wildlife and offers opportunities to encounter:
   - Lions
   - Leopards
   - Cheetahs
   - Elephants
   - Buffalo
   - Giraffes
   - Zebras
   - Wildebeest
   - Hippos
   - Hyenas
   Return to camp in the evening.

   Overnight: Maasai Mara
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Maasai Mara camp/lodge

5. Day5
   Maasai Mara National Reserve – Full-Day Safari

   Enjoy a full day exploring the spectacular Maasai Mara National Reserve.
   Begin with an early morning game drive before continuing deeper into the reserve.
   The open grasslands provide excellent opportunities for predator sightings, while large herds of herbivores can often be seen across the plains.
   A picnic lunch can be arranged in the reserve to maximize your game-viewing time.
   During the appropriate migration season, you may have opportunities to see large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra moving through the Mara ecosystem.

   Overnight: Maasai Mara
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Maasai Mara camp/lodge

6. Day6
   Maasai Mara National Reserve – Full-Day Safari

   Another full day is dedicated to exploring the Maasai Mara.
   Having two complete days in the reserve gives you more flexibility to explore different areas and search for wildlife based on current sightings and animal movements.
   Your guide will select suitable game-drive routes depending on the season and wildlife activity.
   Optional activities can also be arranged, including:
   - 🛖 Maasai cultural visit
   - 🎈 Hot-air balloon safari
   - 🌅 Sundowner experience
   - 🌿 Nature walk
   - 📸 Photography-focused game drive
   Return to your accommodation after the day's exploration.

   Overnight: Maasai Mara
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Maasai Mara camp/lodge

7. Day7
   Maasai Mara – Serengeti National Park

   After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and begin your journey towards Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
   The route involves crossing the Kenya–Tanzania border, with immigration and vehicle transfer procedures completed at the designated border point.
   Continue towards the Serengeti, where the landscape gradually opens into the famous endless plains.
   Depending on arrival time and border formalities, an introductory game drive may be possible as you enter the Serengeti.
   The Serengeti is home to some of Africa's most impressive concentrations of wildlife.

   Overnight: Serengeti
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Serengeti camp/lodge

8. Day8
   Serengeti National Park – Full-Day Safari

   Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Serengeti National Park.
   Begin with an early morning game drive before continuing across the plains.
   The Serengeti provides opportunities to search for:
   - 🦁 Lions
   - 🐆 Leopards
   - 🐆 Cheetahs
   - 🐘 Elephants
   - 🦬 Buffalo
   - 🦓 Zebras
   - 🦬 Wildebeest
   - 🦒 Giraffes
   - 🦛 Hippos
   - 🐊 Crocodiles
   - Hyenas
   - Numerous bird species
   If traveling during migration season, your guide will focus on areas where the herds are most likely to be located.
   The Serengeti remains an excellent year-round wildlife destination even when the migrating herds are elsewhere.

   Overnight: Serengeti
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Serengeti camp/lodge

9. Day9
   Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

   Enjoy breakfast before departing the Serengeti towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
   The journey provides additional opportunities for wildlife viewing as you leave the Serengeti ecosystem.
   As you approach Ngorongoro, the landscape changes dramatically, with highland forests and volcanic scenery surrounding the crater.
   Arrive at your accommodation and enjoy the spectacular surroundings.
   Depending on your itinerary and arrival time, an optional cultural or nature activity can be arranged.

   Overnight: Ngorongoro/Karatu Area
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Ngorongoro/Karatu Area

10. Day10
    Ngorongoro – Departure

    After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro area for your onward journey.
    Depending on your departure arrangements, you may be transferred to:
    - Arusha
    - Arusha Airport
    - Kilimanjaro International Airport
    - Another agreed departure point
    If your flight schedule permits, additional activities or an Arusha city experience can be arranged.

    Meal Plan: Breakfast
    End of Safari

    Meals: Breakfast Stay: End of Safari

What’s included

Where you’ll stay

9 nights · Safari Lodges & Tented Camps · Kenya & Tanzania

Comfortable Safari Lodges & Tented Camps

Accommodation is selected according to your preferred travel category and availability. You can choose from comfortable budget camps, quality mid-range lodges or premium luxury properties.

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