10-Day Kenya and Tanzania Wildlife Safari

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Safari starts with a visit to Naivasha
1 stop
1
Lake Naivasha
Our professional safari driver will pick you up from the Jomo Kenyatta International airport or hotel in Nairobi and bring you to your safari briefing. After this short introduction you will be on your way. From Nairobi you will enjoy a scenic drive through volcanic mountains and lakes providing breathtaking views of the Kenyan landscape. Picnic lunch will be served inside the park Upon arriving at Lake Naivasha National Park you will check into your accommodations. You will have time to relax for the remainder of the afternoon. [Optional: Boat ride to Crescent Island on Lake Naivasha and viewing of the hippopotamus.] In the evening you will experience an authentic African dinner before heading to bed.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Spotting the black rhinos and pink flamingoes in Lake Nakuru
1 stop
2
Lake Nakuru National Park
After an early breakfast, you’re off on a morning game drive in Hell’s Gate National Park (within Lake Naivasha). Aside from all the wildlife, Hell’s Gate is famous for its natural geysers, star rock towers, and geothermal steam, which makes it one of the most atmospheric parks in Africa. After the drive, you will then proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park. Along the way, you will pass Mount Longonot and see beautiful landscapes. There will be a short stop for lunch in Mai Mahiu. In the evening you will arrive at your accommodations, where you will have time to rest before enjoying another authentic African dinner. After dinner, there will be a bonfire where you can meet other travellers and enjoy stories about your safari adventure.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Wildebeest Migration and the Big Five in Maasai Mara
2 stops
3
Lake Nakuru National Park
After a full breakfast, it is off for a morning safari game drive. All the animals are out in the morning, searching for breakfast, so it is the perfect time for your drive. The park is famous for its millions of pink flamingos lining the lake shore. In addition, the lake is a central gathering spot for more than 50 mammals.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Maasai Mara National Reserve
In the afternoon you will arrive at your accommodations where you will have time to rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Game Reserve (the jewel of Africa). The Masai Mara is home to the “Big 5” – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos – along with over 90 other types of animals and over 400 species of birds. Evening is a great time to spot these animals as they are out eating their dinner before it gets dark and they retreat to the safety of their habitat.
15 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Exploring the landscape and wildlife of Maasai Mara
1 stop
5
Maasai Mara National Reserve
On this day you will get to go up to the Mara River to see the crocodiles and hippopotamus. Along other parts of the river you will see a variety of animals coming to get a drink of water. During the drive, your guide will introduce you to the lifestyle and behaviors of each animal you see and answer any questions you have. This park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch it is time to continue with the safari game drive.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Transfer to Serengeti National Park
2 stops
6
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today you will begin early. After a quick hot drink, it is off for a morning safari game drive. All the animals are out in the morning, searching for breakfast, so it is the perfect time for your drive. The abundance of animals at Masai Mara makes it possible for you to see the greatest variety of African wildlife. After the drive you will return to your accommodation for a full breakfast before checking out.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Serengeti National Park
Upon arrival at Serengeti National Park, you will check into your accommodations and then head right out for an afternoon safari game drive. At Serengeti National Park, the landscape is dominated by open woodlands and hills. This is one of the best places to find elephants, giraffes and dik dik. Upon returning to your accommodations for dinner there will be a bonfire where you can meet other travelers and swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
19 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Discover huge concentration of wildlife at Serengeti National Park
1 stop
8
Serengeti National Park
This park is also home to numerous Nile crocodile and honey badger. During the drive, your guide will introduce you to the lifestyle and behaviors of each animal you see and answer any questions you have. This park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch it is time to continue with the safari game drive.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Wildlife Heaven and a World Heritage site of Ngorongoro
1 stop
9
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After a full breakfast, it is time for one last adventure in Serengeti National Park. Once again, this park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch, there will be time for a little more exploring before it is time to head to the next park. Upon arriving at the Ngorongoro Crater, you will check in to your accommodations, where you will have time to relax before an authentic African dinner. After dinner, there will be a bonfire where you can meet other travellers and swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Transfer to Lake Manyara
2 stops
10
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
All the animals are out in the morning, searching for breakfast, so it is the perfect time for your drive. The abundance of animals at Ngorongoro Crater makes it possible for you to see the greatest variety of African wildlife. During the drive, your guide will introduce you to the lifestyle and behaviors of each animal you see and answer any questions you have.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Lake Manyara National Park
After the drive you will check into your accommodations at Lake Manyara with some time to relax before dinner. After dinner there will be a bonfire where you can meet other travelers and swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
16 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
In search of tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
1 stop
12
Lake Manyara National Park
You will begin the day with a full breakfast to prepare you for another full-day game drive. At Lake Manyara National Park you will begin seeing the wide variety of animals on your safari game drive. The shores of the lake, lined with pink flamingos, attract more than 400 species of birds. Large herds of buffalo, cheetah, Masai giraffe and impala roam the lake shores and valley slopes. This park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch, it is time to continue with the safari game drive. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and vast elephant herds so stay on the lookout for these.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 10
End of your safari
1 stop
13
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will go on your last game drive of the trip. Nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park is a hidden gem for birdwatchers. This small but diverse park is home to over 400 bird species, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts. From the vibrant pink hues of the flamingos to the soaring eagles and storks, Lake Manyara offers a kaleidoscope of avian wonders. Following the drive, you will head back to Arusha you will stop at the town of Karatu for lunch. Our driver will take you back to the Kilimanjaro International Airport.
5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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