10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Big 5 Great Private Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins at City Market Muindi Mbingu Street with a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley into the Masai Mara, Kenya's most famous reserve and home to incredible wildlife concentrations. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by your first thrilling afternoon game drive across the sweeping plains where lions, elephants, giraffes, and cheetahs roam freely. Dinner and overnight accommodation are at a lodge or camp within or near the reserve.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Orngatuny Mara King Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Masai Mara Full Game Drive

Spend the entire day exploring the vast Masai Mara, with morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five and the abundant plains game. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic spectacle of the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River. Optional activities include a hot-air balloon safari at sunrise or a visit to a Maasai village.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Orngatuny Mara King Camp

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru, a scenic drive that brings you to the flamingo-fringed lake known for its birdlife, rhinos, and tree-climbing lions. After lunch, enjoy a game drive inside the park. The acacia forests and rocky cliffs provide stunning backdrops for wildlife photography.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Hillcourt Resort & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, journey southwards toward Amboseli, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Stop for lunch en route. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely evening game drive in the park with the majestic snow-capped mountain in the background — a paradise for elephants and photographers alike.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Amboseli Full Game Drive

Enjoy a full day of game drives in Amboseli, known for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Kilimanjaro. Visit the swampy areas that attract buffalo, hippos, and numerous bird species. You'll have the chance to observe predator-prey interactions, especially during early morning or late evening drives.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Amboseli to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to the Kenya–Tanzania border at Namanga where you'll be assisted through immigration formalities before switching vehicles and continuing to Arusha. Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Under the Shade Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its ancient baobab trees, vast savannah landscapes, and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year. Enjoy a full-day game drive with chances to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a wide variety of birdlife along the Tarangire River, the park’s main water source. After a picnic lunch inside the park, continue with an afternoon game drive before exiting and driving to the highland town of Karatu for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Descend into the crater for a game drive on the crater floor, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, hyenas, zebras, and flamingos around Lake Magadi. Enjoy a picnic lunch in this natural wonder before ascending the crater and continuing your journey toward Serengeti National Park. Arrive in the Serengeti in the late afternoon with an en-route game drive through its endless plains, famous for predators and the Great Migration. Dinner and overnight will be at your safari camp or lodge inside the park.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

Start the day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, the best time to witness predators in action and animals at their most active. Explore the vast plains while searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras. After breakfast at camp, continue with a final game drive before departing Serengeti and heading back toward Karatu with scenic views along the way. Stop for lunch en route and enjoy the changing landscapes from open plains to the lush Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive in Karatu by evening for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure

After breakfast, check out from your lodge and begin your drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a short stop for shopping or lunch in Arusha before transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari experience filled with incredible wildlife encounters and stunning landscapes.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.