10-Day Tanzania and Kenya Safari with Serengeti and Masai Mara

• Arrival at the airport, where you'll be met by your safari company representative in Nairobi (Kenya) or Arusha (Tanzania).
• Transfer to your hotel or lodge for a trip briefing and some time to relax.
• In Nairobi, enjoy a city tour, visit local markets, or have a cultural dinner showcasing traditional Kenyan cuisine.
• In Arusha, explore the town or relax at your lodge with views of Mount Meru.

Overnight in Nairobi or Arusha, depending on which country you're entering first.

• After breakfast, drive to either Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara National Park.
• Tarangire National Park is famous for its large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. During the dry season (June to October), the park sees an intense concentration of animals around the Tarangire River.
• Lake Manyara National Park is known for tree-climbing lions, huge flocks of flamingos, and large hippo pools, making it a great destination for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.
• Enjoy an afternoon game drive until sunset, looking out for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and more.

Overnight at a lodge or tented camp near the park.

• Travel through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands, passing local villages and dramatic landscapes.
• Arrive in the Serengeti and spend the afternoon exploring one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world.
• The Serengeti is home to an incredible diversity of animals, including lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes. If you're visiting during migration season (January-March or July-October), you may witness herds of wildebeest crossing rivers.

Overnight at a tented camp or lodge inside or near the Serengeti.

• Start early with a morning game drive to catch predators such as lions and leopards in action during the cool hours of the day.
• If it's migration season (January-March or July-October), follow the herds as they move through the Serengeti, including dramatic river crossings during July-October.
• Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the bush while soaking in the African landscape.
• Optional balloon safari at dawn is available at an additional cost, offering a bird's-eye view of the Serengeti's vast plains.

Overnight at a Serengeti lodge or tented camp.

• Enjoy a morning game drive to catch the final moments of wildlife activity before leaving the Serengeti for Ngorongoro Crater.
• Known as the 'Garden of Eden,' Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the highest predator density in Africa. It is home to rhinos, lions, buffalo, hippos, and flamingos, making it a true wildlife haven.
• An optional stop at a Maasai village offers the chance to learn about Maasai culture and way of life.

Overnight at a lodge on the crater rim, with stunning views of the crater below.

• Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for another game drive, with the chance to spot rhinos, lions, buffalo, and other wildlife.
• After the morning drive, continue to the Isebania Border to cross into Kenya. Depending on your safari company, you may switch vehicles and guides at the border or remain with the same guide.
• Continue in the afternoon towards the world-renowned Masai Mara for your overnight stay.

Overnight at a lodge or luxury camp inside or near Masai Mara.

• Explore the expansive plains of Masai Mara on a morning game drive, home to abundant wildlife including the famous Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino - as well as the dramatic wildebeest migration if you visit during the right season.
• Visit the Mara River to see crocodiles, hippos, and perhaps even a wildebeest crossing if the timing is right.

Optional Maasai village visit: experience the vibrant culture of the Maasai people with a village tour.

Overnight at a lodge or luxury camp inside or near Masai Mara.

• Continue exploring different parts of Masai Mara on a morning game drive, watching wildlife in action. If you're lucky, you might spot lions hunting or cheetahs chasing prey.
• If visiting during the Great Migration (July-October), you'll have the chance to witness dramatic river crossings as wildebeest, zebras, and other animals risk their lives to cross the Mara River.
• Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by the wilderness.
• Head out again for a final afternoon game drive, ending with a beautiful sunset over the Mara.

Overnight at the same camp or lodge in Masai Mara.

• Lake Nakuru, in central Kenya, is known for its thousands of flamingos, black and white rhinos, leopards, and lush vegetation, making it an excellent birdwatching destination.
• Amboseli National Park, in southern Kenya, is famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering excellent wildlife viewing, especially for elephant sightings.
• Enjoy an afternoon game drive and explore the park's landscapes for more wildlife encounters.

Overnight at a lodge or camp near Lake Nakuru or Amboseli.

• Depending on your departure time, enjoy a morning game drive or a leisurely breakfast at your lodge.
• Travel back to Nairobi, or Arusha depending on your route, either by road or by domestic flight depending on time.
• Drop-off at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your departure flight.

End of safari.