10-Days Combined Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
The 10-Days Combined Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania, featuring the African Big Five, provides an unparalleled wildlife experience across both nations in a single journey. Our 10-Days Combined Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania is a combined vacation. This package exclusively visits the most renowned national parks and wildlife conservation regions in Africa, including the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya, Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, and Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Maasai Mara National Reserve is arguably the preeminent wildlife destination in Africa, renowned for the annual wildebeest migration occurring between July and October. During this period, vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River as they migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania in pursuit of water sources and lush grazing areas. This park is renowned for its substantial feline population, in addition to other prominent members of the big five, as well as a diverse array of wildlife and avian species.
10-Days Combined Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania – African Big Five Tour; the name of Serengeti National Park derives from the Maasai term ‘Siringit,’ meaning ‘endless plains.’ This national park is the most renowned in Tanzania and all of Africa, having received multiple accolades. You expect to observe the large wildebeest migration herds, the Big Five, and a plethora of game and avian species in this vast park. Your 10-day wildlife safari in Kenya and Tanzania encompasses a visit to this globally renowned national park, which has received numerous accolades as the best park in the world. Ngorongoro Crater is the biggest intact caldera globally, serving as a natural sanctuary teeming with diverse wildlife and avian species in their native environment, including both small and large game, with a high probability of encountering the Big Five. 10-Days Combined Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania – African Big Five Expedition Envision the numerous elephants set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro; this is Amboseli National Park, located in southern Kenya. This park hosts a diverse array of fauna and avian species, including vibrant flamingos. The park offers an exceptional visual opportunity to observe diverse species alongside the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. This safari can be tailored to meet your specific wants and interests.
Tour highlights of 10-Days Combined Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
Departure Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Whole Day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve Safari
Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Explore Serengeti National Park Safari
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
whole Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Transfer to Amboseli National Park Safari Via Arusha
Whole day safari at Amboseli National Park
Transfer to Nairobi
Day 1: Departure from Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Commence your early morning pickup from Nairobi (either at the airport or your hotel) and embark on a lengthy yet picturesque journey to the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve. You will arrive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve in the afternoon and check in at the camp for a hearty meal. Following lunch and a little respite, you will go on an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara, seeking wildlife until late afternoon, when you will return to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Dietary Schedule: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Safari in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Commence your day with breakfast at the lodge or camp in Masai Mara, followed by a morning game drive in the renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve, the most illustrious wildlife reserve in Africa. The Masai Mara Game Reserve is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including lions, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, leopards, and many antelope species such as gazelles, impalas, topis, elands, and hartebeests. Traveling between July and October, during the Great Migration season, may afford you the opportunity to see the river crossing of over 1.5 million wildebeests, joined by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, in what is recognized as the largest animal spectacle globally. You will pause for lunch and rest, then venture out again in the afternoon till late afternoon, when you will return to the lodge/camp for wildlife drives, followed by a campfire and overnight stay. In addition to conventional game drives in safari land cruisers, one may also partake in a walking safari in the Masai Mara or visit local Maasai villages to gain insights into their culture and traditions. For an additional fee, one can partake in a hot air balloon safari above the Masai Mara plains.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
This morning, you will rise early for breakfast, subsequently bidding farewell to the camp/lodge staff before departing by road towards the Isebania/Sirare Border, where you will briefly halt for visa processing to enter Tanzania. At the Tanzanian border (Sirare), you will transfer to a Tanzanian-registered safari jeep accompanied by a safari guide, in compliance with the new regulations. You will traverse the Nyamongo mining settlements and Mugumu municipality en route to Serengeti National Park, entering at either Ikoma Gate or Fort Ikoma Ranger Post, contingent upon your camp’s location within the Serengeti. You will commence your inaugural game drive in the Serengeti immediately, seeking the diverse fauna and avifauna that the region presents. In the late afternoon, you will register at a lodge or camp for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4 to 5 : Explore Serengeti National Park on Safari
Today, you may opt for an early morning sunset game drive if desired. Experience an entire day in Serengeti National Park. Following breakfast, you will embark on a full day of wildlife drives in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park is the primary habitat for the wildebeest migration herds prior to their crossing into Masai Mara for many months from August to October. An expert guide will communicate with other guides over VHF high-frequency radio, enabling him to identify optimal positions for observing the wildebeest migration. In addition to the migration, the Serengeti hosts a variety of fauna, including elephants, leopards, zebras, giraffes, serval cats, jackals, hyenas, and warthogs, among others. The Serengeti is also home to over 500 recorded bird species. During these two days, you will relish enchanting experiences while traversing the vast expanses of the Serengeti on wildlife drives. The Camp will provide dinner and accommodation.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast at your lodge or camp, you will check out and embark on your final game drives while en route to the Naabi Hills Gate, where you will make a quick stop for registration to enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCAA). You will subsequently proceed to the Crater rim to check into a lodge for rest. You will either spend the remainder of the day unwinding at your lodge or opt for a nature walk along the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari
On this day, you will have an early breakfast (or a packed breakfast) before descending to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will spend the day engaging in wildlife drives. Descending to the Ngorongoro Crater floor early enhances your likelihood of observing animals such as Black Rhinos, as they tend to avoid morning dew and prefer to congregate along the roadways. We will descend with a picnic lunch to be served in the crater adjacent to the hippo pool, where you may stretch your legs and access the restrooms. The Ngorongoro Crater is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and is included in an international biosphere reserve. The crater is the biggest intact caldera globally, extending approximately 300 square kilometers and spanning around 21 kilometers in diameter. The Crater is a natural zoo, including 600-meter-high walls that guarantee minimal animal escape from this renowned wildlife region. This location features black rhinos, lions, buffalo, elephants, cheetahs, and several types of antelope. You will proceed with game drives on the Crater floor until the afternoon, after which you will ascend to the Crater rim to check in at a lodge for supper and overnight accommodation. Accommodation for the night will be at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Amboseli National Park for Safari Through Arusha
Following an early breakfast, you will embark from Ngorongoro and traverse the Great Rift Valley floor, proceeding through Arusha to the Namanga border, where you will briefly stop for passport stamping. Following the brief halt at the border, you will switch vehicles and resume your journey in a Kenyan car, subsequently heading to Amboseli National Park. You will arrive at your resort or camp for lunch. Following lunch and a little respite, you will embark on an afternoon game drive till late afternoon, returning to the lodge for supper at dusk.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 9: Full-day safari at Amboseli National Park
This morning, you may embark on a sunrise game drive, if desired, before returning to the lodge for breakfast. You will subsequently engage in game drives for the remainder of the day, with the option to embark on an excursion with a packed lunch for a picnic, or to participate in morning and sunset game drives, interspersed with a midday intermission for lunch and leisure at your lodge or camp. The optimal vistas of Mount Kilimanjaro are best appreciated in the early morning and late afternoon. Amboseli National Park hosts the greatest herds of elephants, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and several avian species, notably vibrant flamingos.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10: Transfer to Nairobi
If desired, partake in one final early morning game drive at Amboseli National Park. Following breakfast, your safari guide will transport you back to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight home, contingent upon your departure time. This identical 10-day safari itinerary in Kenya and Tanzania can be provided with alternative lodges and tented camps should you prefer more economical accommodations to reduce costs, or with upgraded lodges and tented camps if you desire more luxurious, high-end options. Dietary schedule: Breakfast and Lunch
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Price Includes:
- all airport pick up and transfers in private car
- Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch (Change of car at the border)
- Services of a professional English speaking safari guides on Kenyan & Tanzanian side
- All wildlife reserve entry fees
- All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
- mineral water
- A visit to a Masai Village at Masai Mara or Ngorongoro Crater
- Traditional canoe fishing or bird watching at Speke’s Bay at Lake Victoria as per your wishes
- Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authorit
Price Excludes:
- International Flights
- Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff ( please tip separately)
- Travel insurance if needed
- Visa fee for Kenya – 50 US$ – to be paid upon arrival / (51 US$ if you apply for visa online before arrival )
- Visa fee for Tanzania ( 50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
- Drinks and beverages in lodges and tented camps
- Hot Air Balloon Safari at Masai Mara Game Reserve (485 USD per person)
- Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (549 USD per person), including concession fees
- Transfer from Arusha to Nairobi (if flying back from Nairobi)