10 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari
10 days · Kenya & Tanzania · Nairobi to Arusha
Tour overview
This ten-day safari explores Kenya and Tanzania's premier wildlife destinations: Lake Nakuru, the Masai Mara, the Northern and Central Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. Flamingo-filled lakes, predator-rich plains, the crater's dense wildlife and Tarangire's baobab wilderness in a single journey.
The Northern Serengeti is the reason to choose this over the eight-day route. Between roughly July and October the migration herds are there, and river crossings do not run to a timetable, so having two full days in the north is what gives you a realistic chance of seeing one.
- Two full days in the Northern Serengeti
- Migration river crossings in season
- Central Serengeti big cats
- The Ngorongoro Crater
- Tarangire's elephants and baobabs
Day by day
You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a drive of two to three hours. En route, keep an eye out for giraffes, zebras and antelopes as you pass through the Kenyan countryside. Arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon you can relax at the lodge or take a short game drive in the park before dinner and your overnight stay.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- 1nLake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- 2nZebra Plains Mara Camp
- 3nCamp in the Northern Serengeti
- 1nLodge in the Central Serengeti
- 1nLodge on the Ngorongoro rim
- 1nLodge in Tarangire
Where the route goes
Pins mark each park in driving order. Distances are rough; your driver-guide sets the pace on the day.
Parks on this route
Lake Nakuru National Park
Famous for its flamingo population and rich birdlife, the park is also a sanctuary for black and white rhinos, as well as Rothschild's giraffes, buffalo and lions, with the Great Rift Valley escarpments as a backdrop.
Destination guide
Masai Mara National Reserve
Renowned worldwide, the Mara is home to the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest, zebras and other plains game move across the savannah in search of fresh grazing. Big cats, elephants and giraffes are seen year round.
Destination guideNorthern Serengeti
Open savannahs and abundant wildlife, particularly during the annual wildebeest migration. The herds are typically here between June and September, making it the place to watch river crossings and predator-prey encounters.
Destination guideCentral Serengeti
The heart of Tanzania's Serengeti ecosystem, known for vast open plains and year-round sightings of big cats, wildebeest and zebra herds. One of the best areas anywhere for classic African game viewing.
Destination guide
Ngorongoro Crater
A vast volcanic caldera in northern Tanzania and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five, set against the crater walls.
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Tarangire National Park
Known for its large elephant herds, giant baobab trees and diverse wildlife, with excellent game viewing year round and sightings of lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras and a rich variety of birds.
Destination guideWhat's included
What's included
- Complimentary airport transfers to and from the airport
- Accommodation as per the itinerary, or similar
- Meals on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- National park and game reserve entrance fees
- Unlimited drinking water on safari
- Unlimited game drives
- Transport in a safari vehicle as per the itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal items and travel insurance
- Optional activities such as balloon safaris and Maasai village visits
Good to know
Can the Kenya & Tanzania, North & Central Serengeti be customised?
Yes. Add nights, swap a park, upgrade a lodge or combine it with another route. Tell us what you want and we quote for that.
What lodges are used?
The itinerary names the properties we normally use: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Camp in the Northern Serengeti, Lodge in the Central Serengeti, Lodge on the Ngorongoro rim, Lodge in Tarangire. Where a lodge is full we book a similar one and tell you before you confirm.
How does the border crossing work?
You cross by road at Isebania. Your guide handles the vehicle paperwork; you need a Tanzanian visa, available on arrival for most nationalities or online in advance. Allow an hour.
When is the best time for a Kenya safari?
June to October is the dry season and the migration is in the Masai Mara, which makes it the most popular window. January and February are also dry, clear and good for game viewing with fewer vehicles. The long rains in April and May are the quietest and cheapest months, and the parks are green.
Do I need a visa for Kenya?
Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online before you fly. For the cross-border routes into Tanzania you will also need a Tanzanian visa, which most nationalities can get on arrival at the Isebania border or online in advance. We send a checklist with your booking confirmation.
Can you change the itinerary?
Yes. Every route on this site is a starting point. Swap a park, add nights, change lodges or combine two routes: tell us what you want and we quote for that.
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