Experience the best of East Africa on a 10 Days Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania Safari through Kenya and Tanzania. Begin in Nairobi and journey to Lake Nakuru, known for rhinos, flamingos, and scenic lake views. Continue to the iconic Masai Mara for Big Five game drives and abundant wildlife. Cross into Tanzania to explore the vast Serengeti plains, followed by the Ndutu region during the dramatic calving season of the Great Migration. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with wildlife, before ending in the tranquil Tarangire National Park, famous for its baobabs and elephants. Travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with expert guides and enjoy stays in carefully selected lodges and camps throughout.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport aboard your afternoon flight, you will be met by a representative and transferred by private vehicle to your Nairobi city hotel. After check-in, a pre-safari briefing will be conducted to prepare you for the journey ahead. Dinner will be at your own arrangement.
Overnight stay will be at The Sarova Panafric Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park (Approx. 3.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast, your professional safari driver/guide will pick you up at 08:30 hrs from your hotel. You will board your private 4×4 safari-converted Land Cruiser and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy lunch at your lodge.
In the afternoon, embark on game drives through the park and along the shores of the alkaline lake. Lake Nakuru is known for its populations of lions, buffalos, rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, leopards, baboons, zebras, elands, impalas, and even the elusive python. The park also hosts numerous bird species, including flamingos when in season. The presence of rhinos and Rothschild’s giraffes makes this park particularly notable.
Overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge,
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara (Approx. 4.5 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast, check out by 07:30 hrs and begin your drive to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrival will be in time for lunch and check-in at your camp. Later in the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive at around 15:30 hrs.
Masai Mara is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves, home to more than 95 species of mammals and over 450 bird species. The reserve is famed for its year-round wildlife and sightings of the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
Overnight stay at Basecamp Masai Mara
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara
Today will be spent exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives in your exclusive-use safari vehicle. Wildlife to look out for includes lions, cheetahs, buffalos, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, elands, gazelles, hippos, black rhinos, and a wealth of birdlife.
Masai Mara forms the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem and is home to the annual wildebeest migration, one of the greatest natural spectacles on earth. Between July and October, more than 1.2 million wildebeests, accompanied by over 400,000 zebras and antelopes, move through these plains in search of greener pastures. Although your visit falls outside of peak migration, the Mara still offers spectacular game viewing year-round.
Overnight stay at Basecamp Masai Mara
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 5: Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park (Approx. 8 hrs drive)
Enjoy an early breakfast at your camp before checking out by 07:00 hrs. Collect your picnic lunch and drive to the Isebania border, where you will clear immigration procedures and cross into Tanzania. After the formalities, continue your journey toward Central Serengeti.
Enjoy a scenic drive through Serengeti National Park with an afternoon game drive en route to your tented camp. Arrival will be in time for check-in and dinner.
Overnight stay at Acacia Central Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 6: Full Day in Central Serengeti
Spend the day discovering the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti. With a wide variety of habitats including open savannah, rivers, rocky kopjes, and woodland, the Serengeti supports an abundance of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and countless grazers and bird species.
This region offers year-round game viewing opportunities and is widely regarded as one of the best wildlife parks in the world.
Overnight stay at Acacia Central Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 7: Serengeti to Ndutu Conservation Area
After breakfast and check-out, enjoy en route game drives as you head south to the Ndutu region of Southern Serengeti. Between January and March, this area becomes the heart of the great migration during the calving season. At its peak, approximately 400,000 wildebeest calves are born within a few weeks – around 8,000 births daily.
This is a dramatic time to witness the predator-prey dynamic in full force, as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators patrol the plains.
Overnight stay at Acacia Migration Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 8: Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Approx. 3 hrs drive)
Enjoy breakfast at your camp, check out by 07:30 hrs, and proceed with picnic lunch to Ngorongoro. Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for a safari in the Ngorongoro Crater. Expect to see an impressive variety of wildlife including black rhinos, elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, flamingos, buffalos, baboons, jackals, and potentially even the elusive caracal.
Your lunch will be enjoyed near the Ngoitoktok springs before ascending to your lodge situated either on the crater rim or nearby in the Ngorongoro Highlands. The evening is at leisure.
Overnight stay at Acacia Ngorongoro Luxury Camp,
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 9: Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park (Approx. 3 hrs drive)
After breakfast, check out by 07:30 hrs and drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its iconic baobab trees and large herds of elephants, the park is also home to lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, hyenas, and various antelopes. Arrive in time for check-in and lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Overnight stay at Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 10: Tarangire to Arusha – End of Safari
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge. Check out by 10:00 hrs and begin your drive to Arusha city. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport. This marks the end of your incredible East African safari experience.
Meals included: Breakfast.
This safari package is based on 2 adults traveling with exclusive use of a 4×4 safari-converted Land Cruiser. It includes private airport transfers, one night in Nairobi on bed and breakfast basis, and full board accommodation at Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire as outlined. All park entrance, concession, and crater service fees are included.
Also covered are inter-border transfers between Kenya and Tanzania, all transportation and game drives as per the itinerary, services of English-speaking professional guides, purified drinking water and hand sanitizer.
The package cost does not cover any additional sightseeing or deviations from the confirmed itinerary. All international and domestic flights, including the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for Kenya and visa for Tanzania, are excluded. Guests are responsible for obtaining any necessary vaccinations or inoculations prior to travel.
Personal expenses such as tobacco, laundry, phone calls, minibar usage, and other incidentals are not included. Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris, cultural visits, or excursions not specified in the itinerary will attract additional charges.
Any extra costs incurred at the hotels, including beverages, room service, and telephone services, are payable directly by the guests. Tipping for your safari guide, hotel staff, porters, and other service personnel is not included, though it is highly recommended—particularly for your driver-guides who play a key role in your experience.
Medical and travel insurance is not included and is strongly advised. Any other services or items not specifically mentioned under the “Inclusions” section will be at your own cost.