Embark on the ultimate 10-day East African safari, blending Kenya’s premier wildlife sanctuaries with Tanzania’s iconic Northern Circuit. Your journey begins at Nairobi National Park, the world’s only game reserve bordering a capital city, before sweeping you into the legendary Maasai Mara and across the border into the endless plains of the Serengeti to witness the dramatic Great Migration. Next, you will descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a volcanic caldera teeming with dense wildlife, seek out the famous tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, and conclude among the ancient baobabs and massive elephant herds of Tarangire. This masterfully crafted itinerary maximizes your time in the field, offering front-row seats to the Big Five, diverse ecosystems, and unparalleled photographic opportunities led by expert guides.
Our driver guide will come to pick you up at your hotel lobby within Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day acclimating to your new time zone. Overnight at Best western plus meridian hotel or similar
We’ll pick you up from your Hotel and proceed to Nairobi National park. upon Arriving at Nairobi National Park, you’ll quickly see how unique this special reserve is. Within sight of the city’s skyline you can spot lion, rhino, giraffe, buffalo, cheetah, hyena, zebra and much more. But even though downtown Nairobi is within sight just a few miles away, this is no city zoo or theme park you’re visiting. This reserve is the real thing – the animals aren’t in cages or behind fences. They are here in the wild, by the thousands. In fact, the annual East Africa migration of wildebeest and zebra moves over the wide-open grassy plains, past acacia bush and through this most unlikely national park. Just 10km south of the Kenya capital city of Nairobi, the park is Kenya’s oldest (1946) and one of its smallest, you will have the opportunities to see endangered rhinos, hippos, ostrich and 400 species of birds.
Your driver guide will come to pick you from your Nairobi Hotel Then drive-in morning takes you to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, the northern part of the Serengeti, one of Kenya's most favored game-viewing areas. The reserve covers 700 square miles of magnificent wilderness. It is the Africa of the imagination; endless reaches of acacia-dotted grasslands studded with hazy hills. Afternoon game drive to see the sundowner as hoping to see Lions in large prides, Elephants, buffalos, zebras and numerous plain animals. All meals and overnight at mara simba lodge or similar
Full day game viewing coupled with exploring this spectacular Park. The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature's few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara's birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park - Morans (warriors) loping across the plains.Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Depart from Masai Mara to the Isebania border. Arrive at the Kenya-Tanzania border in time for a hot lunch. After lunch and clearance formalities, proceed with Tanzania driver guide arrive in the late afternoon with a game drive on the way to your camp. Dinner and overnight at Osinon tented camp or similar
Have breakfast then depart for a full-day game drive carrying parked lunch with you. Marvel at what Serengeti has to offer regarding wild game hence famously known as the World’s largest wildlife sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at Osinon tented camp or similar
Explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend almost 2,000 feet to the floor of the crater, containing diverse ecosystems and a vast concentration of birds and animals. You may spot gazelles, zebra and many more. Enjoy a picnic lunch before you ascend to the crater rim and return to Marera valley lodge or similar for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara, famous for its nimble blue monkeys and elephants. More than 400 species live here, along with an abundance of birdlife that makes it a haven for bird watchers. The afternoon is at leisure to rest and enjoy the amenities of the camp, before dinner tonight at Kankari lodge or similar.
Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge herds of elephants and giraffe. The afternoon game drive is certain to inspire with views of the park's gigantic Baobab trees. Dinner and overnight at sangaiwe tented camp or similar
After breakfast proceed for a morning game drive and leave Tarangire National park for Arusha arriving in the afternoon where the safari ends.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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