10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Best of Wildlife

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi

At 8 am, you'll be picked up from your hotel after breakfast and proceed to the National Museum of Kenya in Nairobi. Explore Kenya's history and culture through exhibits on Kenyan art, the Kenyan War for Independence, and prehistory. We'll then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust at 11 am to interact with orphaned elephants and witness their feeding and bathing routines.

At 12 pm, we'll proceed to the Giraffe Centre and get up close to Rothschild's giraffes and maybe even receive a kiss!

We will have lunch at 1 pm. You can choose between the Carnivore Restaurant, Utamaduni Centre, or Mamba Villabe for a delicious meal.

We will visit the bomas of Kenya at 2:30 pm and experience the diverse cultures of Kenya through traditional housing, arts, crafts, and captivating dance performances.

The tour concludes at 5 pm when your driver will drop you off at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Ole-Sereni Hotel

• Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Nairobi - Masai Mara

After breakfast you'll drive south to the Masai Mara. Whatever time of the year you're in the park, you'll get the chance to see lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, and more. ​In certain months, during the Wildebeest Migration, the park is flooded with more than 1.7 million wildebeest and 500,000 zebras.

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:

Basecamp Masai Mara

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

You'll wake with the dawn to witness a sunrise out on the Masai Mara. As the sun sets fire to the savannah, you'll have the chance to watch predators such as leopards and lions out on the hunt while the air is still cool.

You may also wish to indulge yourself by adding a sunrise hot air balloon safari and champagne breakfast to your safari. You'll speak with your safari specialist about making this once-in-a-lifetime experience happen for you.

After a late breakfast, you'll take a picnic lunch and head out into the park for a day of discovery as you go in search of the Big Five.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Basecamp Masai Mara

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara - Northern Serengeti National Park

There's no pulling punches here: this is a long day's driving.

Departing after an early breakfast with a packed lunch, you'll enjoy a game drive en route to the Isebania border crossing that separates Tanzania and Kenya. Once your immigration formalities are complete and you've met with your new Tanzanian driver, you'll continue to the Serengeti.

Arriving late in the day, you'll check into your hotel and relax ahead of tomorrow's explorations. It is possible to cut on some travel time by opting for a flight here. The exact price will depend on your travel dates and availability.

Main Destination:

Northern 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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Baobab Mara Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full day in Northern Serengeti

You'll spend your day driving through this distinct and beautiful region of the park in search of the Wildebeest Migration and the Big Five.

As you stay a full day in the Northern part of Serengeti, the chance to see the river crossing of the wildebeests becomes greater. Almost every day some of the wildebeests are crossing the river looking for new nutrients. There are different crossing points and there might be multiple crossings in one day.

Of course you will also need some luck - it is possible that the wildebeest will not cross during your stay. Your guide will be connected with a radio to hear from (or inform) other guides about the location of the crossing- so you will have the best possible chance of catching a crossing.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Baobab Mara Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti

We'll start our day immediately after breakfast, driving through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes on our way to cross the Banagi River into the Central Serengeti. Along the way, you'll spot everything from the enigmatic dik-diks to towering elephants, and everything in between.

The Seronera is often known as 'big cat country', and its kopjes and acacias provide an excellent opportunity to spot prides of lazy lions, sleek cheetahs out on the hunt, and leopards overseeing everything from their lofty perches.

The region's hippo pools and wide open spaces provide ample opportunities for game viewing.

Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti National Park according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Tamu Tamu Tented Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you will get right on the road back towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Your drive takes you back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion.

Tonight, you'll dine and spend the night in the nearby town of Karatu, based on the standard and type of accommodation you've chosen from our options.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro Crater; considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you'll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation.

Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It's a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamuses enjoying the cool water.

The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more.

In the afternoon, you will return to your lodge near Karatu.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

Following breakfast, you'll set out from Arusha on a journey to Lake Manyara National Park. The drive typically takes around two hours, during which you'll pass through the market town of Mto Wa Mbu.

After a brief stop at the village market, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a paradise for photographers and boasts some of the finest game viewing opportunities globally. You can anticipate sightings of many of Africa's most renowned animals, with the tree-climbing lions being a particular highlight.

For bird enthusiasts, Lake Manyara offers sheer delight, showcasing a vast array of bird species within the park. Even those new to bird-watching can expect to be astonished by the sight of large flocks of flamingos, circling birds of prey, and the brilliantly colored lilac-breasted roller.

Following your exploration, you'll drive back to Arusha for dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Olerai Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha - Kilimanjaro Airport

Today is the last day of your African adventure!

You will be picked up by a Shadows team member to be brought to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your return flight home.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.