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10-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
This Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari is crafted for discerning travelers seeking an immersive, privately guided safari across East Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
Beginning in Nairobi and ending in Arusha, this journey connects Kenya’s legendary reserves with Tanzania’s vast plains for an unforgettable Big 5 safari experience.
From rhino tracking in Lake Nakuru National Park to dramatic predator sightings in Masai Mara National Reserve and the endless savannahs of Serengeti National Park, you’ll follow wildlife-rich corridors before descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and concluding among the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park.
Travel is by pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser in Tanzania and either a luxury pop-up roof 4x4 or executive safari minivan in Kenya.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Couples seeking a romantic, seamless East Africa safari
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Families wanting a privately guided safari with flexible pacing
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Senior travelers preferring comfort and smooth logistics
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Honeymooners combining Kenya and Tanzania highlights
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Travelers wanting a tailor-made safari across two countries
Why This Safari Best
Logical wildlife flow from Kenya’s Rift Valley to Tanzania’s Northern Circuit
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Cross-border routing via Isebania minimizes backtracking
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Balanced pacing with 3 nights in both Mara and Serengeti
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Combines rhino sanctuary, Big 5 safari, migration plains & crater ecosystem
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Private vehicle ensures flexibility for photography and special interests
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Luxury lodges positioned inside or near prime wildlife zones
Tour Highlights
Track black and white rhinos in Lake Nakuru
Big 5 safari in Masai Mara and Serengeti
Optional hot air balloon safari over the Mara
Witness predator action on the Serengeti plains
Descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater
Explore Lake Manyara’s groundwater forests and flamingos
Cross-border adventure connecting Kenya and Tanzania
Privately guided safari with expert driver-guides
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
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Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the Great Rift Valley escarpment toward Lake Nakuru.
The journey offers panoramic viewpoints before descending to the acacia-dotted plains surrounding the alkaline lake.
Arriving in time for lunch, you’ll enjoy a relaxed afternoon before heading out for your first game drive.
Lake Nakuru is renowned for its protected rhino population and Rothschild’s giraffes.
Expect to encounter buffalo, lions, flamingos, and possibly elusive leopards along fever tree forests and lakeshore tracks.
The compact park allows for rewarding sightings within a short time.
Transport: Approx. 160 km | 3–4 hours by pop-up roof 4x4 or luxury safari minivan
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara via Narok town, traveling across rolling Maasai plains.
You’ll arrive at your luxury camp in time for lunch before preparing for your first Mara game drive.
The Masai Mara offers one of Africa’s densest predator populations.
Afternoon exploration may reveal lions resting under acacias, cheetahs scanning open plains, and large elephant herds moving toward seasonal rivers.
Transport: Approx. 300 km | 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 3
Full Day in Masai Mara
Today is dedicated to exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara.
Morning and afternoon game drives maximize wildlife sightings, with chances to witness dramatic predator-prey interactions.
If traveling during migration season, massive wildebeest herds may dominate the horizon.
Optional experiences include a sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
The reserve’s varied ecosystems, riverine forests, grasslands, and escarpments, support exceptional biodiversity.
Transport: Game drives within reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner54
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 4
Full Day in Masai Mara
Another full day allows deeper exploration of different Mara regions, including the Mara River area known for crocodiles and hippos.
Your guide tailors routes based on wildlife movement, ensuring personalized encounters.
Evenings are spent relaxing at your lodge, enjoying sundowners overlooking the savannah as the sounds of Africa settle in around you.
Transport: Game drives within reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 5
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for the Isebania border for immigration formalities before continuing into Tanzania and onward to Serengeti.
Picnic lunch is served en route as landscapes gradually shift into endless plains.
Arriving in Serengeti by afternoon, you’ll begin your Tanzanian safari experience immediately with wildlife sightings often starting at the park gate.
The Serengeti’s scale and raw beauty are unforgettable.
Transport: Approx. 350 km | 7–8 hours including border crossing | 4x4 Land Cruiser
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 6
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley, famous for year-round wildlife and big cat sightings.
Lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas thrive here due to abundant prey.
The vast plains create ideal photographic conditions, especially during golden hours.
Your guide adjusts routes depending on seasonal wildlife concentrations.
Transport: Game drives within park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 7
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Another immersive safari day allows exploration of different Serengeti sectors.
River systems attract elephants and buffalo, while kopjes (rock outcrops) serve as lion lookout points.
With three nights in the Serengeti, you enjoy both depth and flexibility, avoiding rushed transitions between parks.
Transport: Game drives within park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 8
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The journey passes Maasai villages and scenic highlands before reaching the crater rim.
Descend 600 meters into the crater for a half-day game drive.
This UNESCO-listed caldera supports one of Africa’s highest wildlife densities, including black rhinos and large lion prides.
Transport: Approx. 145 km | 3–4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
Day 9
Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning or afternoon game drive.
The park’s groundwater forest contrasts beautifully with open lake shores filled with birdlife.
Tree-climbing lions, elephants, and thousands of flamingos create a unique ecosystem experience before continuing to your lodge near the park.
Transport: Approx. 60 km | 1–1.5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinne
Accommodation
Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Day 10
Lake Manyara to Arusha
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before departing for Arusha.
The short drive allows time for last-minute souvenir shopping or optional cultural visits depending on your departure schedule.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you’ll be transferred to the airport or your onward hotel, marking the end of your Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari adventure.
Transport: Approx. 130 km | 2–3 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
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Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.