This 10-day Kenya–Tanzania safari is a classic East African journey that takes you through some of the most famous wildlife destinations in Africa, combining diverse landscapes, rich wildlife, and cultural experiences across two countries.
You begin in Nairobi and travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its flamingos and rhino sanctuary. From there, the trip continues to the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, where you spend several days on safari with excellent chances of seeing the Big Five and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
The journey then crosses into Tanzania, leading you into the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, one of the richest wildlife ecosystems in the world. You also explore the unique Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife haven with dense animal populations, followed by Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and baobab trees.
The safari concludes back in Kenya at Amboseli National Park, where large elephant herds roam beneath the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, before returning to Nairobi.
Overall, this trip offers a complete safari experience—covering major highlights of both Kenya and Tanzania, with a mix of game drives, scenic landscapes, and comfortable lodge and tented camp stays.
Your journey begins in Nairobi with an early morning departure. You drive through the Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly at a viewpoint to admire the dramatic escarpment.
Arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park around midday, you check into Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge and enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, you head out for your first game drive. The park is famous for flamingos lining the lake, as well as rhinos, lions, buffalo, and giraffes. As evening approaches, you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, you depart for Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes you through rural landscapes and Maasai communities.
You arrive at Jambo Mara Safari Lodge in time for lunch. Later, you head out for an afternoon game drive across the savannah, spotting elephants, lions, and other wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
You spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara. After an early breakfast, you leave with picnic lunch boxes.
The reserve offers exceptional wildlife viewing, including the Big Five. If traveling during migration season, you may witness wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River.
You return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Another full day allows deeper exploration of different areas of the reserve.
You may choose to:
Track predators early in the morning
Visit the Mara River again
Optionally visit a Maasai village
With fewer time constraints, this day increases your chances of seeing rare wildlife like leopards or cheetahs.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
After an early breakfast, you depart for Serengeti National Park.
You travel to the Isebania/Sirari border, complete immigration formalities, and switch vehicles. From there, you continue into the Serengeti with game viewing along the way.
You arrive in the evening at Osero Serengeti Tented Camp, where you have dinner and overnight in a tented camp.
After breakfast, you spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains.
The park is home to:
Large lion prides
Cheetahs and leopards
Elephants, giraffes, and antelope
Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration.
You enjoy lunch in the bush or at camp, then continue with an afternoon game drive before returning for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, you depart Serengeti and head toward Ngorongoro Crater.
You descend into the crater for a unique safari experience. The enclosed ecosystem supports a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.
After a picnic lunch, you ascend and proceed to Ngare Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, you drive to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is famous for its baobab trees and large elephant herds. During your game drive, you may also see lions, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife.
Later in the day, you travel to Green Mountain Hotel for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, you depart Tanzania and cross into Kenya, heading to Amboseli National Park.
Upon arrival, you check in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge and have lunch.
In the afternoon, you enjoy a game drive with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is especially known for its large elephant herds.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
You may start with an optional early morning game drive.
After breakfast, you leave Amboseli and drive back to Nairobi.
You arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at the airport or your hotel, marking the end of your safari.
