10-Day Kenya and Tanzania - Big Five and Great Plains

• 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 to Masai Mara Game 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 at the camp 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:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru

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:

Legacy Hotel

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake 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:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

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:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Arusha (boarder crossing)

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:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Leave Arusha after breakfast and drive through the Ngorongoro highlands into the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Enter the park in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive before getting to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti Full Game Drive

A full day exploring the vast savannahs of the Serengeti. Game drives in this UNESCO World Heritage Site offer the chance to see large lion prides, leopards, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and endless herds of wildebeest and zebras. Every game drive is different and thrilling.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Descend to Arusha

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater and descend 600 meters to the floor of this extinct volcanic caldera. Often called “Africa’s Eden,” the crater is teeming with wildlife including rhinos, lions, hyenas, zebras, and wildebeest. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before beginning the journey back to Arusha for overnight.

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:

Ambassador Hotel

• Budget hotelin Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

After breakfast, depending on your time, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your final departure. As your unforgettable safari comes to an end, you’ll take with you memories of East Africa’s diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and untamed wildlife.

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.