Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Parks Safari in 10 days
Daily Private Safari Tour
Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Amboseli
From / to Nairobi Kenya
Combined Kenya & Tanzania wildlife safari exploring best wildlife, scenery and cultural highlights of East Africa.
The 10 days 9 nights East Africa wildlife tour starts and finishes from Nairobi Kenya – Optional finish at Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.
Safari tour departs from Nairobi Kenya and proceeds to Lake Nakuru via the great rift valley.
Safari proceeds to the magnificent Masai Mara Game Reserve where we explore on game viewing drives.
Masai Village visit and hot air balloon are some of the optional activities possible at the Masai Mara.
Safari progresses into Tanzania and the famous Serengeti Plains for further and exciting game viewing drives.
Tour further ventures into the Ngorongoro Crater and last visits the Tarangire National Park.
We will cross back into Kenya and explore the Amboseli National Park as we head to Nairobi where the safari ends.
Accommodation is provided in a choice of economy, comfort, superior comfort or luxury safari lodges or tented camps.
Safari transport and game viewing drives are in custom designed pop up top safari minivan in Kenya and in pop up top 4 x 4 land cruiser jeep in Tanzania.
4 x 4 safari land cruiser jeep in Kenya can be provided at an extra cost.
So that you may know
Please read carefully
Safari tour departs daily
Set and advise on your preferred safari tour dates
Safari tour prices are indicated in USD.
Driving times during safari in Kenya are estimates and can vary due to narrow roads, density of traffic and general road conditions
Safari is private per booking in own tour vehicle and your dedicated driver/ guide-not a group sharing tour
Safari can be extended to include more days if you prefer
Tour can terminate at Arusha if you prefer
You can fly back to Nairobi instead of driving on day 7 (extra cost)
Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
Tour Highlights:
1 night at the Lake Nakuru National Park - Kenya
- Hundreds of bird species including few flamingos, pelicans and others
- Rhino sanctuary
- The Great Rift valley escarpment - Awesome scenery2 nights at the Masai Mara Game Reserve - Kenya
- Unlimited game viewing drives
- Tree studded typical savannah terrain and a multitude of Wild animal species.
- Colorful Masai tribesmen2 nights at the Serengeti Naitonal Park - Tanzania
- Famous for its annual wildebeest & Zebra migration to Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya
- Worldwide known for its abundance of wildlife and high biodiversity1 night at the Ngorongoro Crater - Tanzania
- The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera
- Commonly referred as the 8th wonder of the world
- Abundant and easily accessible wildlife
- The "Olduvai Gorge" and the remains of pre-historic man1 night at Tarangire national park - Tanzania
- Sightings of tree-climbing lions
-Flamingos2 nights at the Amboseli national park - Kenya
- Mount Kilimanjaro, highest mountain in Africa
- Swamps below observation hill hosting large herds of elephants, buffalo, hippo and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose.
- A glimpse of African homesteads & culturesAwesome scenery along the safari route.
Blend of local cultures and tribes people including the Masai and others
Elephant,Rhino , giraffe, lion, ostrich, cheetah, warthog, pelican, Buffalo etc.
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Hot air balloon ride at Masai Mara or Serengeti (enquire with us) = $ 420 per person - Optional
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Masai village visit at Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 20 per person - Optional
10 Day Combined Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Day 1:Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park (160km-3 hours)
0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport
Proceed to the lake Nakuru national park.
An easy relaxed sightseeing drive takes you via the great Rift valley escarpment
You shall make some stops to marvel at the escarpment
Along the route you shall catch glimpses of the rift valley lakes Naivasha and Elementeita.
Arrive at the Lake Nakuru in the late morning.
Lake Nakuru national park hosts large flocks of flamingoes (Currently there are few numbers as large numbers have migrated to neighbouring saline lakes due to lack of food as Lake Nakuru water level is gradually raising due to global warming), pelicans and other bird species.
The adjacent national park is home to rhinos, warthogs, lions, zebra giraffe and many more animal species.
Overnight at your Lake Nakuru safari lodge or tented camp
What you may see at Lake Nakuru national park ……
Flamingo, unique vegetation, View- points of lion hill & baboon cliff ,56 different mammal species , Rhino and waterbucks.
Day 2:Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara (290km- 6-7 hours with stops)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Short early morning game and bird watching drives at the lake Nakuru national park
Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.
There shall be stops at scenic places along the way.
Afternoon game viewing drives at the Masai Mara.
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
DAY 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Today shall be spent at the Masai Mara on unlimited game viewing drives.
(Opportunities for optional balloon ride excursion)
The Masai Mara ecosystem hosts the highest concentration of wild animals per sq km than any other game reserve in the region..
Elephant, lion, cheetah, buffalo, antelope, warthog, hyena and many more animal species may be seen.
Simply stated, the Masai Mara is a one stop for game and scenery viewing.
You shall carry a picnic lunch and spend entire day on game viewing drives for maximum wildlife sightings
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ tented camp.
DAY 4:Masai Mara – Serengeti Game reserve (appr. 370km 6-7 hrs with stops)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart Masai Mara and proceed to the Serengeti in Tanzania
The drive is via the Isebania Kenya / Tanzania border town.
The Serengeti shares the same ecosystem with the Masai Mara game reserve.
Ideally Masai mara is the smaller extension of the Serengeti
It is well located for game viewing drives together with optional activities including guided nature / bird walks.
Afternoon game viewing drive at the Serengeti.
Overnight at your Safari lodge/ Tented camp
DAY 5: Serengeti Game Reserve
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A full day game viewing drive as we explore this vast nature endowed wildlife reserve.
Options of morning and afternoon or full day game viewing sessions are available to you.
The annual wildbeest migration is Serengeti’s most famous attraction.
It is also home to a pride of its lions which have been fitted with radio-transmitter collars so that their movements may be tracked.
Other wildlife you may see includes cheetah, zebra, giraffe, Thompson and Grant’s gazelle, Eland, Impala, Klipspringer, Hippo and Warthog.
Overnight at your Safari lodge or tented camp
DAY 6:Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater (200km: 3-4 hours)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Depart the Serengeti with a game viewing drive en-route
Descend to the floor of the crater for game viewing in this unique caldera park.
We shall look out for Rhino, Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo and Hippo.
Later we ascend to the crater rim
Catch a glimpse of the most magnificent sunset views in Africa from the crater rim!
Overnight at your Ngorongoro crater safari lodge or tented camp.
DAY 7:Ngorongoro – Tarangire (150km-3 hours)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Sunrise views from the crater rim
Proceed to the Tarangire National Park.
An afternoon game drive gives you a chance to see different types of wildlife which inhabit this small but beautiful park.
Overnight at your Tarangire safari lodge or tented camp.
DAY 8:Tarangire – Amboseli (310km 5-6 hours)
Meal plan: breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Short morning game viewing drive at the Tarangire.
Drive to the Amboseli National park via the Namanga Kenya / Tanzania border town.
The Park is home to Elephant, Wildebeest (Gnu), Buffalo, Gazelle, Lion, Cheetah, monkey families and rare bird species.
In the early evenings and mornings, the clouds may clear, exposing the snow –capped dome of the Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge/ tented camp.
What you may see at Amboseli national park…….
Buffalo, Elephant, Lesser Kudu, Mongoose, Zebra, crocodile,plain game, Hyrax, nocturnal porcupine,variety of bird species.
DAY 9:Amboseli National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Early morning game viewing drive at the Amboseli national park.
Weather permitting the clouds will shear off, leaving you mesmerized at the majesty of the Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snow capped peaks.
Today shall be spent exploring the park on unlimited game viewing drives.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.
DAY 10:Amboseli National Park – Nairobi (240km 4 hours)Amboseli National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive in search of the predators and grazers..
Extra final game drive at the Amboseli national park.
Later depart for Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.
Transfer to Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport for outbound flight.
What you could see on a Kenya Tanzania Safari Tour...
elephant
Lions
Cheetah
Zebra
Hippopotamus
Hartbeest
Thomson's Gazelle
Giraffe
Lake Manyara
Country side views
Nile Crocodile
Local cultures
View points of Lion Hill & Baboon Cliff
ACCOMMODATION
Safari accommodation options for each location
Kenya & Tanzania
Serengeti Game Reserve | |
Luxury Level lodge / tented camp option | Mbalageti tented Lodge Chalet Rooms, Serengeti serena lodge, Ole Serai Tented, Kubu Kubu Tented Camp/lodge |
Comfort Level lodge/ tented camp option | Ang'ata Tented Camp, Mbarageti Lodge, Serengeti Sopa Lodge |
Economy Level lodge/ tented camp option | Thorn Tree Tented Camp, Serengeti Katikati |
Ngorongoro Crater | |
Luxury Level lodge / tented camp option | Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Acacia Farm Lodge, Ngorongoro serena lodge, Kitela camp |
Comfort Level lodge/ tented camp option | Hhando Coffee Lodge, Angata Ngorongoro Tented Camp, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro farmhouse |
Economy Level lodge/ tented camp option | Country lodge Karatu, Bouganvillea safari lodge |
Tarangire National Park | |
Luxury Level lodge / tented camp option | Tarangire Osupuko lodge |
Comfort Level lodge/ tented camp option | Ang'ata tented Camp - Tarangire, Tarangire sopa lodge |
Economy Level lodge/ tented camp option | Sangaiwe tented camp |
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
Nairobi Border Transfers
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Safari transport in a pop up top jeep.
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Services of English / other language speaking driver/ guides.
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Accommodation in Luxury, Standard, and Economy lodges/ tented camps.
Park entry and conservation fees.
All meals on safari.
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover.
All meals on safari
Not Included In the Tour Price: Items and Services of a personal nature.
Not Included In the Tour Price: All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.