10-Day From Kenya to Tanzania
Overview
Experience the ultimate East African adventure on this unforgettable Kenya Luxury Safari that combines the most iconic wildlife destinations in Kenya and Tanzania. Over the course of 10 days, you will explore the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, the wildlife-rich savannahs of the Masai Mara, and the legendary plains of the Serengeti. This carefully designed Kenya Luxury Safari also includes visits to the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, two of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife habitats.
During the first half of your Kenya Luxury Safari, you will explore Kenya’s famous national parks including Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara, home to large populations of wildlife and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. The journey then continues across the Isebania border into Tanzania where the adventure unfolds across the endless plains of the Serengeti, the wildlife-filled Ngorongoro Crater, and the lush forests of Lake Manyara. This cross-border safari offers breathtaking landscapes, exceptional wildlife viewing, and unforgettable cultural encounters throughout East Africa.
Tour Plan
Your incredible Kenya Luxury Safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Nairobi followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park.
Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s most famous lakes and is widely known for its spectacular flamingo populations that sometimes number in the millions, forming a stunning pink shoreline around the lake. The park is also a protected rhino sanctuary and supports large populations of both black and white rhinos.
Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive around the park. Wildlife commonly seen here includes giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons, waterbucks, and occasionally leopards resting in acacia trees.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and continue your Kenya Luxury Safari journey toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
The Masai Mara forms the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem and hosts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. During the migration season, thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the plains accompanied by predators such as lions and hyenas.
Arrive in time for lunch at your luxury tented camp before heading out for an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah plains.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
These two days are dedicated to exploring the incredible wildlife of the Masai Mara during your Kenya Luxury Safari. After breakfast each morning, depart for full-day game drives with packed picnic lunches.
The reserve is famous for its black-maned lions and large populations of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and antelopes. The Mara’s open plains provide excellent opportunities to see cheetahs hunting and leopards resting in trees.
For bird enthusiasts, the Masai Mara is home to nearly 500 bird species including eagles, vultures, storks, and colorful sunbirds.
After each exciting day of wildlife viewing, return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Today your Kenya Luxury Safari continues across the Kenya–Tanzania border at Isebania as you transfer from Masai Mara to the legendary Serengeti National Park.
Although the journey takes most of the day, it includes exciting game drives along the way. In the morning you will enjoy wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara before crossing into Tanzania and continuing your safari in the Serengeti.
Arrive at your tented camp in the afternoon and enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge.
Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp
The Serengeti, meaning “endless plains” in Swahili, is one of the most famous wildlife destinations in the world and a highlight of any Kenya Luxury Safari.
Over the next two days, explore this vast ecosystem that supports more than two million large animals including wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and numerous predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to witness wildlife activity across the sweeping plains.
Optional activities include visiting the historic Olduvai Gorge—an important archaeological site—or experiencing a breathtaking hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Begin the day with an early morning safari drive in the Serengeti when wildlife is most active and the sunrise creates spectacular scenery across the plains.
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area located in the volcanic highlands of northern Tanzania.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Its massive crater floor forms a natural wildlife sanctuary with one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa including elephants, lions, buffaloes, and the endangered black rhino.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Early in the morning descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife viewing experience. The crater floor is home to a remarkable variety of animals including zebras, wildebeests, elephants, lions, and hippos.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before continuing your exploration of the crater’s diverse ecosystems including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
In the afternoon ascend from the crater and travel toward Lake Manyara where you will spend the night.
Accommodation: Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
Your final day of this incredible Kenya Luxury Safari begins with breakfast before departing for Lake Manyara National Park.
This beautiful park lies beneath the dramatic cliffs of the Rift Valley escarpment and is famous for its lush forests of giant fig and mahogany trees. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife including flamingos along the lakeshore.
During your game drive, you may see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, and many other animals.
After the safari, depart for Arusha where your unforgettable Kenya Luxury Safari concludes. Alternatively, you may choose to extend your safari with an additional visit to Amboseli National Park in Kenya before returning to Nairobi.
