10 days Kenya and Tanzania safari is an exceptional wildlife safari that offers the tourists a chance the opportunity to cross various different national parks in Kenya and Tanzania. The safari will offer you the spotting of the big five mammals that is lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos and leopards and witnessing the annual wildebeest migration and among many others, and these will be spotted during the morning game drives. The safari will take you to Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire that will make your safari fascinating.
Tour Highlights.
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Day 2: Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Day 3: Full day experience in Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park.
Day 5: Full day in Serengeti National Park.
Day 6: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 7: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Day 8: Drive to Tarangire National Park.
Day 9: Full Day Tarangire national park and walking safari.
Day 10: Departure.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park.
On the 1st day of the safari, your safari guide will pick you up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or from your hotel in Nairobi. He will welcome you and introduce to you about the 10 days safari. After the briefing you will embark on your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park with the impressive views long the way until you reach the park. And once you arrive you will check in your lodge and be served with lunch. After lunch you will go for the afternoon game drive in the park to watch the famous wildlife in the park that includes elands, zebras, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, waterbucks, and among others. As well you will spot the variety numbers of the flamingos along the lake shores of Lake Nakuru and among others. After the experience you will be transferred back to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 2: Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
On the 2nd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy your hearty breakfast. After the breakfast you will check out from your lodge and meet your safari guide and transfer to Maasai Mara national reserve. You will exist the park and start your journey to Maasai Mara, this is where you will pass through the scenic Great Rift Valley with the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The journey as well takes you through the rolling hills and grasslands of the Kinangop plateau, and then descends into Maasai Mara’s vast savannah plains dotted with acacia trees and variety of wildlife. You will also pass through the town of Narok the nustling Maasai cultural hub, where you cans top to explore the local markets and shops. And once you arrive you will check in your lodge and be served with lunch. After lunch you will go for the late afternoon game drive to spot the reserve’s various wildlife like lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, gazelles, hyenas, reedbucks, impalas and among others without forgetting the various bird species.
Day 3: Full day experience in Maasai Mara National Reserve.
On the 3rd day you will wake up early in the morning and enjoy hearty breakfast. After the breakfast you will meet your safari guide and go for the full day’s safari experience. During the safari you will have the intriguing spotting of the big five mammals. You will visit the Mara River where you can witness the fascinating river crossings of the Great Migration when the period is between July to August. After the morning experience you can either be driven back to your lodge and enjoy lunch or have a picnic lunch. After lunch you will be transferred back to the reserve for the afternoon game drive.
During the afternoon game drive you will explore Oloololo Escarpment that offers breathtaking views of the reserve, as well you can visit Talek River and the Rhino Ridge, where you can spot the predators like cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests and among many others. After the experience you will be transferred back to your lodge for dinner relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti national park.
On the 4th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast. After the breakfast you will check out from your lodge with your packed lunch and meet your safari guide and get ready to Serengeti National Park. As you exist the reserve you will spot the early risers before heading to Serengeti with the beautiful views. Your guide in Kenya will drive you to Isebenia border where you will be met by your safari guide in Tanzania who will welcome you for the safari. The journey takes you through the rolling hills and then the plains of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, with the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. And later you will proceed to your lodge in Serengeti national park for check in and dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Full day in Serengeti National Park.
On the 5th day of the safari, get up early in the morning and enjoy a hearty breakfast, after breakfast meet your safari guide and go for the morning game drive, where you will spot the variety of the wildlife species and enjoy looking out them grazing in the open savannah of the park like cheetahs, giraffes, gazelles, buffaloes, antelopes, wildebeests, impalas, kudus, cheetahs, hippos and others. After the experience, you will drive to your lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you will go for the afternoon game drive which is an outstanding experience that offers you unique perspective on the park’s incredible wildlife, during the afternoon game drive is the ideal time to spot the big five mammals as well as cheetahs, hyenas and other many predators, in the best spots that includes the Seronera valley that is known for its abundant lions and leopards, the Retina Hippo pool where you can spot hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat, the endless plains where you can witness the Great migration of the wildebeests, zebras and gazelles. After the experience you will transfer to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 6: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
On the 6th day of the safari, get up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast, together with your packed lunch meet your safari guide and get ready to transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for more wildlife experience. As you exist the lodge you will have the perfect morning views of the various early risers including the lions, buffaloes, elephants and among others, with the beautiful views along the way. You can have the chance to experience the Maasai traditional life on the way to the crater, where the tourists can explore a Maasai village, learn about their customs and way of life, and witness their vibrant music and dance performances. The experience also provides an opportunity to interact with the Maasai people, learn about their ancient traditions. And once you arrive the area, you will be transferred to your lodge and check in and be served with lunch. After lunch you will meet your safari guide and go for the afternoon game drive around Ngorongoro Conservation Area. During the experience you will spot the diverse numbers of the wildlife that includes wildebeests, antelopes, elands, gazelles, cheetahs, zebras, and others in the crater’s unique ecosystem. You will explore the crater floor where the fertile soils and abundant water support a diverse variety flora and fauna. After the experience you will drive to your lodge, for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 7: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
On the 7th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy delicious breakfast. After breakfast you will check out from your lodge and meet your safari guide and then get ready to transfer to Lake Manyara National Park. You will pass through the lush forests and farmland of the Rift Valley Escarpment, with the stunning views of the surrounding landscape, the drive typically takes around 2 to 3 hours depending on the road conditions, and the number of the stopovers along the way, before arriving Lake Manyara National Park. And once you arrive you will check in your lodge and enjoy your lunch. And after lunch you will meet your safari guide and go for the afternoon game drive in the park. During the game drive you will be able to spot the unique tree climbing lions lazing in the trees and among many others like waterbucks, antelopes, gazelles, leopards, buffaloes, and among many others including the famous bird species. After the experience you will be transferred to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 8: Drive to Tarangire National Park.
On the 8th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy the hearty breakfast. After breakfast you will check out from your lodge and proceed with your journey to Tarangire National Park. You will drive through the scenic passing through the town of Mto Wa Mbu and the rolling hills of the Rift Valley escarpment. You will pass through the open plains and wooded hills of the Maasai Steppe with the stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the distant Tarangire Hills. And once you arrive you will check in your lodge and enjoy lunch. After lunch you will enjoy the afternoon game drive and this is where you are going to spot the attractive baobab trees in the park and look for the massive animal species like giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, warthogs, gazelles, klipspringers and among others. After the experience you will be transferred to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 9: Full Day Tarangire National Park and walking safari.
On the 9th day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and be served with a hearty breakfast, after the breakfast meet your safari guide and get ready for the full experience in the park. You will experience the morning game drive where you will pass around the baobab trees and then savannah in the park, during the experience you will spot the diverse animal species in the morning because that’s when the animal species get out from their hidden places and they are very active.
During the experience you will spot animal species like leopards, elephants, gazelles, zebras, lions and among others, through exploring the best spots in the park like Lemiyonet Hill offers the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the various numbers of wildlife. Other viewing spots that you can explore during the morning game drive includes Ololmeri Hill, Termite Mounds, Lake Burungi area, Matete Plains, Soitire River, Baobab Tree Area and among others. After the experience you will be transferred back to your lodge for lunch.
After lunch you will be transferred back to the park, you will either go for the afternoon game drive to spot diverse wildlife that missed during the morning game drive, with the backdrop of the wonderful landscape, alternatively you can go for afternoon walking safari this is where you will get the chance of exploring the park on foot and getting close with nature and then the animal species and bird species like spotting animal species like antelopes, giraffes, buffaloes with the expert rangers and guides. After the experience you will return back to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 10: Departure.
On the final day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy the hearty breakfast. After breakfast. You will check out from your lodge together with the packed lunch. After you will meet your safari guide and get ready to depart to Arusha with the incredible views along the way, and one you arrive Arusha you will be dropped to your hotel in Arusha or to Arusha Airport for your flight back home that will make your safari come to the end.
End of 10 Days Kenya and Tanzania safari
The safari includes.
All day game drives as per sample itinerary.
Hotel/lodge accommodation for the duration of the safari.
Private 4-wheel drive safari vehicle with a roof hatch.
Professional safari and tour guide/driver.
All national park fees.
All meals on the safari.
All game viewing activities specified.
Drinking water in the safari vehicle.
Government taxes.
Concession fees.
The safari excludes.
Flights.
Visas.
Travel insurance.
Airport pick up and drop off.
Extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Items of personal nature like cigarettes, beverages, laundry, telephone, etc.
Tips and gratuities.
