10-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Experience East Africa’s premier wildlife destinations in unparalleled comfort and style. This carefully curated 10-day luxury safari journey takes you through Kenya and Tanzania’s most iconic wilderness areas, from the flamingo-adorned shores of Lake Nakuru to the endless plains of the Serengeti.
Perfect for both first-time safari enthusiasts and seasoned adventurers, this expedition offers exceptional game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and elegant safari accommodations. Witness the Big Five, dramatic savannah sunrises, and the legendary wildebeest migration (seasonal availability) in East Africa’s most spectacular settings.
Safari Highlights
- Kenya: Lake Nakuru National Park and the world-renowned Masai Mara
- Tanzania: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara
- Wildlife: Big Five encounters, great wildebeest migration, and over 500 bird species
- Luxury: Premium accommodations and private safari vehicles throughout
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kenya – Lake Nakuru National Park
Destination: Lake Nakuru, Great Rift Valley
Begin your East African adventure with arrival in Nairobi, followed by immediate transfer to Lake Nakuru. This jewel of the Great Rift Valley is renowned for its shimmering flamingo populations and serves as a sanctuary for endangered rhinos.
- Activities: Arrival lunch, afternoon game drive
- Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge (luxury lodge within the park)
Day 2: Journey to Masai Mara
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Travel to the legendary Masai Mara, a vast savannah ecosystem teeming with wildlife and home to the celebrated Big Five. This iconic reserve promises exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.
- Activities: Travel day with lunch on arrival, first game drive
- Accommodation: Amani Mara Camp (luxury tented camp adjacent to the reserve)
Days 3-4: Masai Mara Exploration
Location: Masai Mara National Reserve
Dedicate two full days to exploring the Masai Mara with comprehensive game drives. Search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and numerous other species. During migration season (July-October), witness the spectacular wildebeest and zebra migration.
- Activities: Full-day game drives, wildlife photography, birdwatching (500+ species)
- Accommodation: Amani Mara Camp
Day 5: Border Crossing – Serengeti National Park
Destination: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Cross the Isebania border into Tanzania and continue to the world-famous Serengeti. This scenic journey doubles as a game drive through evolving landscapes.
- Activities: Border crossing, scenic game drive transfer
- Accommodation: Chaka Camp (rustic-luxury tented camp within Serengeti)
Days 6-7: Serengeti Safari Experience
Location: Serengeti National Park
Spend two unforgettable days exploring the endless Serengeti plains. With over two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle roaming freely, this predator’s paradise offers thrilling wildlife encounters against Africa’s most iconic landscape.
- Activities: Extensive game drives, optional hot air balloon safaris, Olduvai Gorge visits
- Accommodation: Chaka Camp
Day 8: Sunrise Safari & Ngorongoro Transfer
Destinations: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Experience a magical sunrise game drive when the savannah comes alive. After brunch, transfer to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the eighth wonder of the world.
- Activities: Dawn game drive, transfer to crater rim, optional guided nature walks
- Accommodation: Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp (luxury camp on crater rim)
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Destinations: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara
Descend into the crater for an extraordinary morning game drive. This natural amphitheater boasts Africa’s highest wildlife density, offering exceptional sightings including rare black rhinos, massive elephants, and graceful lions.
- Activities: Crater floor game drive, picnic lunch, transfer to Lake Manyara
- Accommodation: Gibb’s Farm (elegant lodge in Karatu highlands)
Day 10: Lake Manyara & Departure
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Conclude your safari at Lake Manyara, a compact but stunning park famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush forests. After your final game drive, transfer to Arusha for departure.
- Activities: Morning game drive, lunch, airport transfer
- Optional Extension: Continue to Amboseli National Park (Kenya) for 1-2 additional nights, ending in Nairobi
What’s Included
- All park entry fees and permits
- Luxury accommodation throughout the safari
- Full-board meals and non-alcoholic beverages
- Private safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
- All airport transfers and ground transportation
- Border crossing assistance at Isebania
- 24/7 support during your safari
What’s Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions (hot air balloon rides, cultural visits)
- Alcoholic beverages (unless specified)
