10 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Amboseli

From / to Nairobi Kenya

Kenya & Tanzania wildlife safari exploring best wildlife, scenery and cultural highlights of East Africa

The 10 days 9 nights East Africa wildlife tour starts and finishes from  Nairobi Kenya –Optional finish at Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport

Accommodation is provided in a choice of economy, standard or Luxury safari lodges or tented camps.

Safari transport and game viewing drives are in custom designed pop up top safari minivan in Kenya and in pop up top 4 x 4 jeep in Tanzania.

4 x 4 safari jeep in Kenya can be provided at an extra  cost. 

Safari Highlights

  • 1 night at the Lake Nakuru national park- Kenya
  • 2 nights at the Masai Mara game reserve- Kenya
  • 2 nights at the Serengeti game reserve -Tanzania
  • 1 night at the Ngorongoro crater -Tanzania
  • 1 night at Tarangire national park- Tanzania
  • 2 nights at the Amboseli national park- Kenya
  • Awesome scenery along the safari route.
  • Blend of local cultures and tribes people including the Masai and others
  • Elephant,Rhino , giraffe, lion, ostrich, cheetah, warthog, pelican, Buffalo etc. 
  • Option of hot air balloon excursion over Masai Mara or Serengeti
  • Option of Masai village visit at Masai Mara

 

DAILY DEPARTURES

Safari itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park (160km-3 hours)

0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport

Proceed to  the lake Nakuru national park.

An easy relaxed  sightseeing drive takes you via the great Rift valley escarpment

You shall make some stops to marvel at the escarpment

Along the route  you shall catch glimpses of the rift valley lakes Naivasha and Elementeita.

Arrive at the Lake Nakuru in the late morning.

Lake Nakuru national park hosts large flocks of flamingoes (Currently there are few numbers as large numbers have migrated to neighbouring saline lakes due to lack of food as Lake Nakuru water level is gradually raising due to global warming), pelicans and other bird species.

The adjacent national park is home to rhinos, warthogs, lions, zebra giraffe and many more animal species.

Overnight at your Lake Nakuru safari lodge or tented camp

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

What you may  see at Lake Nakuru national park ......

Flamingo, unique vegetation, View- points of  lion hill & baboon cliff ,56 different mammal species , Rhino and waterbucks.

Day 2: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara (290km- 6-7 hours with stops)

Short early morning game and bird watching drives at the lake Nakuru national park

Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.

There shall be stops at scenic places along the way.

Afternoon game viewing drives at the Masai Mara.

Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve:

Today  shall be spent at the Masai Mara on unlimited game viewing drives.

(Opportunities for optional balloon ride excursion)

The Masai Mara ecosystem hosts the highest concentration of wild animals per sq km than any other game reserve in the region..

Elephant, lion, cheetah, buffalo, antelope, warthog, hyena and many more animal species may be seen.

Simply stated, the Masai Mara is a one stop for game and scenery viewing.

You shall carry a picnic lunch  and spend entire day on game viewing drives for maximum  wildlife sightings

Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ tented camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

 

Day 4: Masai Mara - Serengeti Game reserve (appr.300km 6-7hours with stops)

Depart Masai Mara and proceed to the Serengeti in Tanzania

The drive is via the Isebania Kenya / Tanzania border town.

The Serengeti shares the same ecosystem with the Masai Mara game reserve.

Ideally Masai mara is the smaller extension of the Serengeti

It is well located for game viewing drives together with optional activities including  guided nature / bird walks.

Afternoon game viewing drive at the Serengeti.

Overnight at your Safari lodge/ Tented camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 5: Serengeti Game Reserve.

A full day game viewing drive as we explore this vast nature endowed   wildlife reserve.

Options of morning and afternoon or full day game viewing sessions  are available to you.

The annual wildbeest migration is Serengeti's most famous attraction.

It is  also home to a pride of its lions which have been fitted with radio-transmitter collars so that their movements may be tracked.

Other wildlife you may see includes cheetah, zebra, giraffe, Thompson and Grant's gazelle, Eland, Impala, Klipspringer, Hippo and Warthog.

Overnight at your Safari lodge or tented camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater (200km: 3-4 hours)

Depart the Serengeti with a game viewing drive en-route

Descend to the floor of the crater  for game viewing in this unique caldera park.

We shall look out for  Rhino, Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo and Hippo.

Later we ascend to the crater rim

Catch a glimpse of the most magnificent sunset views in Africa from the crater rim!

Overnight at your Ngorongoro crater safari lodge or tented camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7: Ngorongoro – Tarangire (150km-3 hours)

Sunrise views from the crater rim

Proceed to the  Tarangire National Park .

An afternoon game drive gives you a chance to see different types of wildlife  which inhabit this small but beautiful park.

Overnight  at your Tarangire safari lodge or tented camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8: Tarangire - Amboseli  (310km 5-6 hours)

Short morning game viewing drive at the Tarangire.

Drive to the Amboseli National park via the Namanga Kenya / Tanzania border town.

The Park is home to Elephant, Wildebeest (Gnu), Buffalo, Gazelle, Lion, Cheetah, monkey families and rare bird species.

In the early evenings and mornings, the clouds may clear, exposing the snow –capped dome of the  Mount Kilimanjaro.

Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge/ tented camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

What you may  see at Amboseli national park.......

Buffalo, Elephant, Lesser Kudu, Mongoose, Zebra, crocodile,plain game, Hyrax, nocturnal porcupine,variety of bird species.

Day 9: Amboseli National Park

Early  morning game viewing drive at the Amboseli national park.

Weather permitting the clouds will shear off, leaving you mesmerized at the majesty of the Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snow capped peaks.

Today shall be spent exploring the park on unlimited game viewing drives.

Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi (240km 4 hours)

Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive in search of the predators and grazers..

Extra final game drive at the Amboseli national park.

Later depart  for Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.

Transfer to Nairobi hotel or Nairobi  airport for outbound flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Safari accommodation - Kenya

Lake Nakuru National park: 

Luxury lodge/tented camp option : Sarova Lion hillLake Nakuru sopa lodge,Flamingo camp

Standard lodge/ tented camp option : ,  Lake Nakuru Lodge 

Economy lodge/ tented camp otpion : Lake Nakuru Lodge 

 

Masai Mara Game Reserve: 

Luxury lodge/ tented camp option: Mara simba lodge , Mara sarova campMara serena, Mara River Camp Ashnil MaraKeekorok lodge

Standard lodge/ tented camp option:  Mara sopa LodgeMara Leisure camp , AA lodge/campOsero camp

Economy camp option : Elangata Olerai Camp, Olmoran tented camp,Sentrim Mara camp

 

Amboseli National park: 

Luxury lodge/tented camp option : Oltukai lodge,   Amboseli Serena lodge.

Standard lodge/ tented camp option : Amboseli Sopa Lodge , Sentrim Amboseli , Kibo Safari Camp

Economy lodge/ tented camp otpion : AA Lodge/camp

 

Tanzania safari accommodation options

 

Serengeti game reserve

Luxury accommodation: Serengeti serena lodge, Ole Serai Tented, Kubu Kubu Tented Camp/lodge

Standard   accommodation :  Mbarageti Lodge , Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Economy  accommodation  : Serengeti Katikati

 

Ngorongoro Crater accommodation:

Luxury accommodation : Ngorongoro serena lodgeKitela camp

Standard accommodation : Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge,Ngorongoro farmhouse

Economy  accommodation :  Country lodge Karatu, Bouganvillea safari lodge

 

Tarangire  national park accommodation:

luxury accommodation : Maramboi tented camp,Tarangire Osupuko lodge,

Standard accommodation : Tarangire sopa lodge,Lake Burunge tented camp

Economy  accommodation :Sangaiwe tented camp

 

This safari price is based on a person sharing in a private safari minivan in kenya +4 x 4  jeep in Tanzania and in a double/twin room / tent.

 

High season – March + November + December

Luxury

Standard

Economy

2 persons booked together: per person:

$ 4215

$ 3945

$ 3640

4 persons booked together: per person:

$ 3380

$ 3110

$ 2800

6 persons booked together: per person:

$ 3100

$ 2830

$ 2520

Single room supplement

$ 675

$ 585

$ 500

Children below 3 Years

Free

 

 

Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:

 

 

 

Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:

 

 

 

 

Peak Season- Jan, Feb + June to October

Luxury

Standard

Economy

2 persons booked together: per person:

$ 4910

$ 4280

$ 3950

4 persons booked together: per person:

$ 4070

$ 3450

$ 3100

6 persons booked together: per person:

$ 3790

$ 3160

$ 2830

Single room supplement

$ 990

$ 630

$ 590

Children below 3 Years

Free

 

 

Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:

 

 

 

Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:

 

 

 

June Discount

$ 480

$ 185

$ 155

January + February discount

$ 325

$ 65

$ 60

 

 

Low season: April-May

Luxury

Standard

Economy

2 persons booked together: per person:

$ 3670

$ 3440

$ 3380

4 persons booked together: per person:

$ 2830

$ 2600

$ 2540

6 persons booked together: per person:

$ 2550

$ 2320

$ 2260

Single room supplement

 -

-

 -

Children below 3 Years

Free

 

 

Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:

 

 

 

Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:

 

 

 

 

 X-mas supplement 21st Dec-3rd Jan:per person per day 

$ 75

$ 45

$35

 

4 x4 Land cruiser jeep supplement:
Kenya section

2 pax per person: $ 240

4 pax per person: $ 120

6 pax per person: $ 80

Safari price includes:

 

Not Included

  • Other bottled drinks
  • Items and services of a personal nature
  • Packing items on safari
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas
  • International Flights