10 Days best of Kenya and Tanzania

Tour Country

Kenya

Duration

10 Days 9 Nights

Final Destination

Tanzania

Tour Overview

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Early morning pick up in Nairobi and then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, across the equator, where the rift valley’s most famous lake lies. Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it’s alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Arrival in time for lunch then afternoon game drive. Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge located inside Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 2 Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
An early morning drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve. It holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa.As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrival in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Accommodation: Mara Serena Lodge.

Day 3 Maasai Mara
One full day in the Maasai Mara with flexible schedule and unlimited mileage. After breakfast, we have a full day game drive with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lions as well as its abundant resident wildlife and it’s one of the few places where it’s possible to see the Big Five during a morning’s game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one’s vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these, 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds.

Day 4 Maasai Mara to Serengeti
We will initiate the day with an early morning game drive in Maasai Mara while driving out of the National Reserve. After border formalities, drive to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It will be a long day of driving but the game drives going in and out of the parks can be surprisingly incredible.
However, we always recommend flying from one park to the other so that you can have more time to go on Safari. Alternatively, you can add an extra day to visit Lake Victoria, halfway between the two parks. Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

Day 5-6 Serengeti
As you crest the hillside, spread out before you, as far as the eyes can see, is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti means “endless plains” in Kiswahili and this 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) park is inhabited by more than 2 million large animals including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrates throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat-eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboons and African hares also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds. On the way into the Serengeti, option to stop at the famous Olduvai Gorge, where Dr Louis and Mary Leakey made their discovery of the first man that walked the earth. Afternoon game drive en-route to the lodge.

Day 7 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
In the morning, transfer to Ngorongoro, the 8th natural wonder of the world. Stop for a picnic lunch, afternoon descent down to the crater floor for a day of wildlife viewing in one of the most incredible places on Earth.
With walls 2,000 ft high and a crater floor that spreads for 102 sq. miles, the crater is a virtual Noah’s Ark, inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa including the rare black rhino. In fact, the crater has the greatest concentration of wildlife on the planet. It contains a river, several swamps, a soda lake that, from the top, looks like steam, full of flamingoes, forest and open plains.Drive up the steep road out of the crater and transfer to your accommodation for overnight.Accommodation: Ngorongoro serena Lodge. Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 8 Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara
Depart after breakfast and drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Although only 205 sq. miles in size this enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The park is also home to a large number of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather.Well known for its birds (over 400 different species), Lake Manyara is one of the few places where you’ll be able to see the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle. This park has become famous for the climbing lions and the flamingos in the lake shore. The game drives are done along the shore of the lake, providing incredible views of giraffes and buffalos in the foreground with the lake, flamingos and flat plains in the horizon. Great photo opportunities and you can also do a walking and night safari. Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

Day 9 Lake Manyara to Tsavo West Ziwani Game Santuary
Early morning start and drive to Tsavo West National Park, check in at your accommodation at Ziwani Game Sanctuary arriving in time for a game drive before check-in and lunch at the Voyager Ziwani Camp. Afternoon nature walk in the company of a resident naturalist. Return to the camp for refreshments then proceed for a night game drive to see animals not usually seen during the day (nocturnal animals).

Day 10 – TSAVO WEST Ziwani Game Sanctuary – Mombasa/Diani
Enjoy another nature walk before breakfast observing animals in the cool morning. After breakfast at the camp leave the sanctuary and drive back to Mombasa where you will arrive in the afternoon. Drop off at your hotel.

  • Transport based on our customized seven-seater safari Vehicle with specially modified suspension.
  • Full-length photographic roof hatches and seats designed with seat belt and all clients are guaranteed window seats.
  • All game Park Entrance fees.
  • All Camping Fees, Accommodation offered in tent/camp/lodge.
  • Three meals a day while on Safari, Airport picks up on arrival.
  • Use of our Professional Driver Guide.

Drinks, Tipping, Cultural visits to Maasai village, Personal effects Kenya Visas Hotel accommodation before and after the safari and transfers.

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10 Days best of Kenya and Tanzania