10 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari package

This is the quintessential East African safari, a grand expedition designed for those who wish to experience the legendary Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in its entirety. This 10-day journey is one of our signature kenya and tanzania safari packages, treating the two countries not as separate destinations, but as one contiguous, borderless wilderness as the great herds do. Your adventure traverses the heart of the Great Rift Valley, from the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru to the iconic plains of the Masai Mara, before seamlessly crossing into the boundless expanse of the Serengeti and culminating in the prehistoric Eden of the Ngorongoro Crater.

As a best kenya tour company with deep cross-border expertise, we have perfected the logistics of this complex journey. This itinerary allows you to follow the rhythm of the wild, immersing you in a world where wildlife still reigns supreme, in numbers seen nowhere else on Earth.

Key Highlights of Your Journey:

• Great Rift Valley Wonders: Experience the stunning spectacle of Lake Nakuru’s flamingo populations and its crucial rhino sanctuary.
• The Legendary Masai Mara: Dedicate three days to exploring Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve, renowned for its big cat concentrations.
• A Seamless Border Crossing: Experience a unique overland journey from Kenya to Tanzania, turning a travel day into an authentic cultural and wildlife-viewing adventure.
• The Boundless Serengeti: Immerse yourself in the “endless plains,” the heartland of the Great Migration and a haven for predators.
• Descent into Ngorongoro Crater: Explore the floor of this UNESCO World Heritage site, a self-contained ecosystem with an unparalleled density of wildlife.
• Lush Final Encounters: Discover the unique, verdant beauty of Lake Manyara National Park.

Your Detailed 10 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and the Great Rift Valley’s Lake Nakuru Your East African saga begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport. You will immediately journey northwest, descending into the dramatic Great Rift Valley, a colossal fracture in the Earth’s crust. Your destination is Lake Nakuru National Park, a gem known globally for its staggering flamingo populations that can form a brilliant pink ribbon along the shoreline. Arriving in time for lunch at your lodge, you will then embark on an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is also a vital rhino sanctuary, harboring healthy populations of both black and white rhinos, offering an excellent opportunity to see these magnificent creatures.

Day 2: Journey to the Legendary Masai Mara After breakfast, your journey continues south, traveling through the heart of Maasai country towards the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. This is one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still exists in the same numbers and diversity as centuries ago. As the northernmost tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra, and the predators that follow them. You will arrive at your camp or lodge in time for lunch, before venturing out for your first exhilarating afternoon game drive in this legendary landscape.

Days 3 & 4: Full Immersion in the Masai Mara The next two days are dedicated to a deep and unhurried exploration of the magnificent Masai Mara. After early breakfasts, you will embark on full-day game drives with a picnic lunch, allowing you to explore far into the reserve’s remote corners. The Mara is celebrated for its resident prides of black-maned lions and abundant wildlife. It is one of the few places where seeing the “Big Five” in a single morning is a real possibility. Your expert guide will read the signs of the bush to track elusive leopards and cheetahs, the latter often using termite mounds as vantage points to scan for prey. For bird enthusiasts, the Mara is a paradise, with almost 500 species recorded, including the Kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird.

Day 5: The Cross-Border Expedition to the Serengeti Today is a unique adventure in itself. After a final early morning game drive in the Mara, you will journey south to the Isebania border. Here, your expert tanzania tour safari company team will assist you with the seamless border crossing formalities—a fascinating glimpse into the rhythms of local life. You will say farewell to your Kenyan guide and be welcomed by your new Tanzanian guide and vehicle. The journey continues into the Serengeti, with the afternoon spent on a game drive en route to your tented camp in the northern or central part of the park, depending on the season and wildlife movements.

Days 6 & 7: Exploring the Endless Plains of the Serengeti As you crest a hillside, the vast Serengeti spreads out before you as far as the eye can see. “Serengeti” means “endless plains” in the Maasai language, and this 18,000 sq. km park is home to more than two million large mammals. Your next two days will be spent exploring this incredible landscape. Guided by the abundance of prey, large predators—including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas—are drawn to the area. Your game drives will explore different regions, from the classic open plains to the rocky kopjes that dot the landscape, often serving as a resting place for big cats. You will also discover the park’s smaller inhabitants, from bat-eared foxes to mongoose and baboons, alongside its nearly 500 species of birds.

Day 8: Serengeti Sunrise & The Ngorongoro Highlands You will wake before dawn for a magical pre-breakfast safari, when the animals are most active and you can witness a breathtaking African sunrise paint the savanna in hues of orange and pink. After your game drive, you will return to camp for a late brunch. In the afternoon, you will depart the Serengeti and begin your scenic ascent into the lush, cool highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a dramatic change in scenery. Your lodge for the night will be perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, the eighth natural wonder of the world.

Day 9: Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater After an early breakfast, you will descend 2,000 feet to the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife viewing in one of the most stunning places on Earth. The crater, a 102-square-mile intact caldera, is a virtual Noah’s Ark, inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhino. It boasts the greatest concentration of wildlife on the planet. You will have time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo lake before a final short game drive and your ascent out of the crater, continuing to your lodge near the Lake Manyara region.

Day 10: Lake Manyara’s Lush Paradise & Departure Your final day begins after breakfast with a drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This enchanting park is noted for its incredible beauty and lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, home to large troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and the stunning variety of birdlife along its alkaline lakeshore. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to Arusha for your drop-off at your hotel or at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home.

The cost of this Kenya and Tanzania safari

This is one of our premier cross-border kenya safari packages 2026 and tanzania safari packages 2026. As this is a private and highly customizable tour, pricing is available upon request. Please contact us for a personalized quotation based on your travel dates and preferred style of accommodation (luxury or mid-range).

What’s Included in Your kenya and tanzania Safari Package

• Accommodation: Nine nights’ accommodation in selected safari lodges and tented camps.
• Expert Guides: The services of a professional, English-speaking driver-guide in both Kenya and Tanzania.
• Private Transportation: All ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
• All Activities: All park fees and game drives as specified.
• Meals & Water: Meals as specified and bottled water in the vehicle.
• Transfers: All airport and border transfers.

What’s Not Included in your kenya and tanzania safari package

• International flights.
• Visas for Kenya and Tanzania.
• Travel insurance (mandatory).
• Gratuities and personal items.

This 10-day expedition is more than just a holiday; it is the definitive East African safari experience, a seamless journey across two countries that captures the sheer scale and untamed beauty of the region. Entrusting your adventure to an expert Africa Holiday Safaris, a premier kenya and tanzania safari company, ensures that every logistical detail of this complex and rewarding journey is handled with precision and care, leaving you free to immerse yourself completely in the magic of the wild.