$5,715 to $5,969 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Your grand East African safari begins with a morning pick-up in Nairobi and a scenic drive down the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. After checking in, enjoy a delicious lunch followed by an afternoon game drive around the lake's perimeter. Keep your eyes peeled for endangered black and white rhinos grazing along the acacia woodlands, as well as flamingos, waterbucks, and Rothschild giraffes. As the sun sets over the cliffside, you will retreat to your luxury hillside accommodation inside the park for dinner and a restful night surrounded by nature.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing Lake Nakuru and journeying southwest across the Rift Valley floor toward the legendary Masai Mara. The landscape shifts dramatically into sweeping grasslands dotted with acacia trees. Arrive in the outer Mara region in time for lunch at your accommodation. In the late afternoon, set off on your first game drive through the surrounding conservancy area, tracking big cats and vast herds of plains game as they roam free. Return to your eco-luxury accommodation for a relaxing evening, gourmet dinner, and stargazing out on the open savannah.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Bush Camp - Private Wing
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve Exploration
Masai Mara National Reserve Exploration
Spend a full, action-packed day exploring the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve. After a hearty morning breakfast, set out with a packed lunch or return mid-day to maximize your game viewing. Track apex predators—including lion prides, stealthy leopards, and hunting cheetahs—navigating the open grasslands. If traveling between July and October, witness the dramatic Great Migration herds crossing the Mara River. Return to your accommodation in the evening to share stories around the outdoor fire, enjoy a warm multi-course meal, and rest up for another day in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Soroi Mara Bush Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara to Northern Serengeti National Park (Cross-Border Transfer)
Masai Mara to Northern Serengeti National Park (Cross-Border Transfer)
After an early breakfast, bid farewell to Kenya and drive toward the border post to clear customs and immigration. Cross into Tanzania, where your Tanzanian guide will welcome you and drive you into the wild Northern Serengeti ecosystem. This remote sector is world-famous for its rolling hills and dramatic Mara River crossings. Arrive at your luxury accommodation in time to relax, dine on freshly prepared local dishes, and listen to the nighttime calls of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Day Northern Serengeti Exploration
Full Day Northern Serengeti Exploration
Dedicate a full day to exploring the pristine Northern Serengeti plains and the Mara River area. Early morning light provides prime conditions for tracking lions, leopards, and large herds of elephants moving through the riverine forests. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by wilderness before continuing afternoon game drives along the riverbanks. Return to your luxury accommodation to unwind from the day's adventure, enjoy a gourmet dinner, and spend a peaceful evening under the starry sky.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park
Depart the Northern Serengeti after breakfast and enjoy a slow, wildlife-rich drive south toward the Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley). Watch as the scenery opens into golden plains dotted with granite rock formations known as kopjes. Arrive at your luxury accommodation perched on the Nyamuma Hills overlooking the Mbalageti River Valley in time for lunch. Spend the late afternoon on a sunset game drive tracking big cats before returning to your accommodation for dinner and panoramic views across the valley floor.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Dove Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Full Day Central Serengeti Game Drives
Full Day Central Serengeti Game Drives
Spend the entire day exploring the wildlife-dense Central Serengeti. Home to year-round water sources, the Seronera region supports high concentrations of grazers and resident predators. Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives searching for lions basking on rock outcrops, leopards lounging in sausage trees, and cheetahs hunting on the open plains. Break for lunch back at your accommodation or in the bush before finishing your day with an evening poolside wind-down, dinner, and rest.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Dove Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Start your morning with a final sunrise game drive through the Serengeti plains before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Journey past rolling highland volcanic landscapes and Maasai pastoral settlements. Arrive on the high eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater by late afternoon. Your luxury accommodation is hidden within a lush forest of Red Thorn Acacia trees just minutes from the crater descent road. Enjoy sunset views over the caldera floor before settling in for a cozy dinner and overnight stay high on the rim.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Rim Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Tarangire National Park
Descend early onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor, a volcanic caldera housing over 25,000 large mammals. Spend the morning tracking the Big Five, including rare black rhinos, tusked elephants, lions, and hippos. After a scenic picnic lunch, ascend the crater walls and drive south toward Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds along the Tarangire River. Arrive at your luxury accommodation in time to relax, enjoy a hot multi-course dinner, and unwind in the quiet wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Mwamba Lodge Tarangire
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Tarangire National Park Exploration to Arusha Departure
Tarangire National Park Exploration to Arusha Departure
On your final morning, set out on a morning game drive through Tarangire National Park. Explore the park's iconic baobab-dotted landscape while searching for large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, giraffes, and a wide variety of bird species along the river marshes. After your game drive, enjoy lunch before taking a comfortable drive back to Arusha, bringing your unforgettable 10-day Kenya and Tanzania cross-border safari to a close in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
