10 Days Best of Kenya & Tanzania Safari – CATS

Embark on an unforgettable 10‑day safari adventure across six iconic East African parks, from the Rift Valley lakes to the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti, down into the wildlife‑rich Ngorongoro Crater, and ending amidst elephants and baobabs in Tarangire. This journey seamlessly blends the best wildlife encounters, landscapes, and cultural highlights that Kenya and Tanzania have to offer.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

Approx. 3 hours drive — Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Your safari begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy views of the escarpment before arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its birdlife and thriving rhino sanctuary. Look for rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, and a dazzling array of flamingoes (seasonal). In the evening, relax at your lodge or tented camp.

Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Approx. 5–6 hours drive — Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast and a morning game drive, head south to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve. Arrive in time for lunch and your first afternoon game drive. The Mara is world‑renowned for its abundant wildlife and stunning landscapes, and it’s one of the best places on Earth to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and buffaloes.

Day 3 & 4: Full Days in Masai Mara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend two full days exploring every corner of the Masai Mara. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five, graceful giraffes, and herds of zebra and wildebeest. If you’re visiting during the Great Migration season (July–October), witness breathtaking river crossings and predator‑prey drama that define the Mara’s ecosystem. Optional experiences include cultural visits to Maasai villages or sunrise hot air balloon safaris over the Mara plains.

Day 5: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park

Approx. 4–5 hours (via border crossing) — Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we cross from Kenya into Tanzania, entering the boundless Serengeti National Park. Travel through open landscapes and arrive in time for an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti’s endless plains offer vast concentrations of wildlife—lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and vast herds of wildebeests and zebras roam freely.

Day 6 & 7: Full Days in Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dedicated to adventure, these two days in the Serengeti are filled with unlimited game drives. Track lions lounging in the shade, cheetahs sprinting across the plains, and elephants and hippos near waterholes. Depending on the time of year, you may witness dramatic herds migrating across this timeless wilderness. This is where safari dreams are made.

Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Approx. 3–4 hours drive — Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart the Serengeti for the legendary Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge—one of the most significant archaeological sites on Earth, where tools and fossils shed light on early human history. Later, arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim and descend into the crater itself for an unforgettable game drive. Because this is a unique, self‑contained ecosystem, it’s one of the best places in Africa to see high concentrations of wildlife, including rhinos, lions, buffaloes, elephants, flamingoes, and more.

Day 9: Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park

Approx. 3 hours drive — Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at Ngorongoro, journey to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic elephant herds and impressive baobab trees. Take an afternoon game drive as the park’s resident wildlife—including zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and predators—gather near the Tarangire River. Overnight at your lodge or tented camp.

Day 10: Tarangire – Arusha / Nairobi

Approx. 3 hours to Arusha or 7 hours to Nairobi — Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a final morning game drive and then depart Tarangire. If your plan is to return to Tanzania, you’ll arrive in Arusha for drop‑off at your hotel or the airport. If you prefer to conclude your safari in Kenya, cross back into Kenya at Namanga and continue to Nairobi, arriving in the early evening. This remarkable journey through two countries and six parks will leave you with lifelong memories and a deep appreciation for Africa’s wild heart.

Safari Includes

Transport in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep
Pick‑up and drop‑off at your Arusha or Nairobi location
Stay in lodges or tented camps (economy, comfort, or luxury options)
Experienced, friendly English‑speaking (or other language) guide/driver
Bottled drinking water
All park entrance fees
Daily game viewing drives
All meals as specified
Government taxes and local levies
Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation/rescue cover