10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari from Nairobi

Destination: Nairobi Meet the Kenya-side representative on arrival and transfer to the hotel. This night gives international travellers time to rest before the cross-border or Kenya safari portion begins. The team confirms luggage arrangements, border documentation and the handover plan between the Kenya and Tanzania operating teams.

Night accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel or Eka Hotel Nairobi

Destination: Masai Mara Travel from Nairobi toward the Masai Mara, arriving for lunch or an afternoon game drive depending on departure time and road conditions. The reserve's open plains support large concentrations of plains game and predators. The first day focuses on entering the ecosystem and settling into the safari pace rather than trying to cover the entire reserve.

Night accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Ashnil Mara Camp

Destination: Masai Mara Explore the Masai Mara on a full wildlife day with a route guided by current sightings and seasonal conditions. Big cats, elephants, giraffes, buffalo and large plains-game herds are possible. During migration months, wildebeest may be present in great numbers, but their exact location and any river crossing remain unpredictable.

Night accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Ashnil Mara Camp

Destination: Masai Mara / Serengeti Travel from the Masai Mara toward the Isebania/Sirari border corridor for immigration formalities and the operational handover between Kenya and Tanzania teams. Continue into the Serengeti system after the border. This is a substantial cross-border day, so the itinerary prioritises a realistic transfer and en-route wildlife viewing rather than promising two full game drives in separate countries on the same day.

Night accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or comparable

Destination: Serengeti Spend a complete day exploring the central Serengeti, using early morning and late afternoon conditions for strong wildlife opportunities. The guide follows current animal movement rather than a rigid circuit, with time around kopjes, river valleys and open plains. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large plains-game herds are possible, but no specific sighting is guaranteed. Lunch can be taken in the field or at camp according to the day plan.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Destination: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Begin with wildlife viewing in the Serengeti before travelling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey changes gradually from open plains to cooler highlands and should be treated as a transfer-and-game-drive day rather than a short road hop. Depending on timing, optional cultural or archaeological stops can be quoted separately. Arrive near the crater rim or Karatu with enough time to rest before the crater safari.

Night accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Destination: Ngorongoro / Arusha Descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a focused safari among grassland, wetlands and forest patches inside the caldera. The crater supports a dense concentration of wildlife and offers strong opportunities for buffalo, lion, zebra, wildebeest, hippo and, with luck, black rhino. After a picnic lunch and final game drive, climb back to the highlands and continue to Arusha. Driving time varies with traffic, road conditions and the length of the crater visit.

Night accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn or Forest Hill Hotel

Destination: Tarangire Leave Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park. After entry formalities, begin a game drive among baobab woodland, open savannah and the Tarangire River system. The park is especially well known for elephants, while giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, antelope and predators are also possible. The day allows time for a picnic or lodge lunch before continuing wildlife viewing toward the overnight property.

Night accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or Maramboi Tented Lodge

Destination: Tarangire Spend a second day in Tarangire so the safari is not reduced to a quick transit stop. The guide can explore different river loops and woodland areas, adjusting the route to wildlife movement and season. A slower day is useful for elephant behaviour, birding and photography, and it also gives guests time to enjoy the lodge between game drives if preferred.

Night accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or Maramboi Tented Lodge

Destination: Ngorongoro Enter the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning-to-midday safari, using the cooler hours for wildlife viewing before climbing out of the caldera. After lunch, continue to Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport or the next confirmed connection. The final transfer is planned conservatively; international flight timings should leave enough margin for road conditions and park formalities.

Night accommodation: No overnight unless an extension is booked