About this journey
This ten day itinerary gives a balanced introduction to Kenya and Tanzania. It begins with rhinoceros and birdlife at Lake Nakuru, provides three nights in Maasai Mara, crosses into central Serengeti and finishes through Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. The schedule is less hurried than the short cross border routes and gives two complete wildlife days in both major plains ecosystems. Accommodation can be upgraded without changing the route.
Experiences
Travel style
Transport and guiding
Private four wheel drive safari vehicles with professional guides in Kenya and Tanzania, including planned border assistance and an operational vehicle or guide handover where required.
Suggested itinerary
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Travel through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru for an afternoon drive focused on rhinoceroses, giraffes, buffalo, primates and birds.
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
Take a short morning drive when useful and continue to Maasai Mara. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Full Day Maasai Mara
Explore savannah and riverine habitats for big cats, elephants, buffalo, giraffes and plains animals.
Second Full Day Maasai Mara
Use another day to visit a different sector and respond to current wildlife information. Seasonal events cannot be guaranteed.
Maasai Mara to Central Serengeti
Complete the planned border transfer and continue into central Serengeti, viewing wildlife during the journey to camp.
Full Day Central Serengeti
Explore central plains, rivers and rocky outcrops for predators and resident wildlife.
Second Serengeti Wildlife Day
Spend another day following current wildlife locations without rushing toward the next destination.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Take a final morning drive and continue to the Ngorongoro highlands.
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara
Descend into the crater for a regulated wildlife drive and picnic lunch. Ascend and continue to Lake Manyara or Karatu.
Lake Manyara Drive and Arusha
Explore forest, woodland and lake habitats for elephants, primates, giraffes, buffalo and birds, then continue to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Included
- Accommodation for the stated number of nights in selected lodges, tented camps or hotels
- Meals stated in the daily itinerary
- Safari transport in suitable four wheel drive vehicles
- Professional English speaking guides in Kenya and Tanzania
- Scheduled reserve, national park and conservation area fees
- Planned border transfer and operational handover where required
- Bottled drinking water during road travel and wildlife drives
- All scheduled wildlife drives
- Collection and final transfer stated in the confirmed route
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless specifically included
- Passports, visas, travel authorisations, vaccination records and other border documents
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Optional balloon flights, cultural visits, walking activities and night drives
- Premium drinks, laundry, telephone charges and personal purchases
- Tips and gratuities
- Changes caused by missed flights, border delays, road closures or traveller requests
- Any service not specifically included in the final quotation
