Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari Tour begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel after breakfast. Meet your professional safari guide and depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes you through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, where youโll stop briefly at a scenic viewpoint to admire the sweeping landscapes and take photos. Continue your journey to Narok, a vibrant Maasai town, for lunch before proceeding to the Mara. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax as you soak in the beauty of the endless plains. Later in the afternoon, set out on your first game drive. The Maasai Mara is known for its spectacular wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and antelopes. If visiting between July and October, youโll witness the thrilling Great Migration. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness โ the perfect start to your Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari Tour.
Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive โ Maasai Mara
After an early breakfast, head out with your picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara. This day of your Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari Tour promises extraordinary encounters with wildlife. The reserve is home to the Big Five โ lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino โ as well as countless zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles. Between July and October, the Mara becomes the stage for the world-famous Great Migration, where millions of animals move across the plains in search of greener pastures, followed closely by predators. Your guide will ensure you visit prime viewing spots for photography and share insights about animal behaviors and local Maasai traditions. Break for lunch in the bush as you enjoy views of the rolling savannah. In the afternoon, continue exploring different parts of the reserve before returning to camp in the evening for dinner. As you sit by the bonfire under the starlit sky, reflect on your incredible day in Kenyaโs most iconic reserve.
Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, check out and drive toward Lake Nakuru, continuing your Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari Tour through the picturesque Rift Valley. Enjoy scenic views of Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha along the way. Youโll arrive in Nakuru in time for lunch and check-in at your lodge. Later in the afternoon, embark on a short game drive in the park. Lake Nakuru is famous for its pink flamingos and as a sanctuary for endangered white and black rhinos. Keep your eyes peeled for tree-climbing lions, Rothschild giraffes, and pelicans feeding along the lake shore. The parkโs breathtaking scenery and calm atmosphere provide a wonderful contrast to the wild drama of the Mara. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation as you prepare for another exciting day ahead on your Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari Tour.
Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Wake up early for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru before breakfast. Watch the sunlight dance on the lakeโs surface and the flamingos feeding in the shallows. Afterward, continue your journey south to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive with a picnic lunch along the way. On arrival in Amboseli, youโll be greeted by one of Africaโs most photographed landscapes โ Mount Kilimanjaro towering above the savannah. This park is known for its large elephant herds and exceptional photography opportunities. Check in at your camp, relax, and later take a short evening drive to experience the golden sunset views over the plains. Dinner is served at your camp, where youโll enjoy a quiet evening under the stars, marking another unforgettable chapter of your Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari Tour.
Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp
Day 5: Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Today, your Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari Tour continues with a full-day exploration of Amboseliโs diverse landscapes. Start early to capture stunning photos of elephants moving across the plains with Mount Kilimanjaro as their backdrop. Enjoy a packed breakfast or return to camp mid-morning depending on wildlife activity. Amboseli offers spectacular sightings of lions, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, and hundreds of bird species. Spend the day following animal trails and watching herds gather at watering holes. After your picnic lunch in the park, continue your game drive through the swampy areas where hippos and elephants bathe to cool off. In the evening, return to your lodge for a hot dinner, recounting the highlights of your day spent in one of Kenyaโs most scenic parks.
Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp
Day 6: Amboseli to Arusha, Tanzania
After breakfast, enjoy one final short game drive as you exit Amboseli and head to the Namanga border to cross into Tanzania. Complete the immigration formalities and continue your journey to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. The drive provides beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro if the weather is clear. Upon arrival in Arusha, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You may take a short walk through town or relax after days of adventure. Dinner is on your own tonight as you prepare to explore Tanzaniaโs world-renowned game parks the following day.
Accommodation: Charity Hotel
Day 7: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast and a short safari briefing, set out toward Serengeti National Park โ the highlight of the Tanzania section of your Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari Tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling hills and traditional villages. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in the vast Serengeti plains. This park is renowned for its incredible wildlife and annual Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains between Kenya and Tanzania. Even outside migration season, the Serengeti teems with predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. As the sun sets, watch the horizon turn gold and pink before returning to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Accommodation: Seronera Camp
Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive through the Serengeti before continuing to Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africaโs natural wonders. The drive offers a chance to spot wildlife along the way, including elephants and gazelles. Upon arrival, descend into the crater โ a massive volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife. Here, you can see lions, buffaloes, elephants, flamingos, and even the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool as you take in the stunning views. In the late afternoon, ascend to the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay. This day of your Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari Tour is filled with unmatched natural beauty and incredible wildlife encounters.
Accommodation: Simba Safari Camp
Day 9: Ngorongoro to Arusha
Wake up early for one last descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, where morning light enhances the wildlife-viewing experience. The craterโs ecosystem is home to a high density of animals year-round, ensuring great sightings. After a few hours of exploration and a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha, enjoying scenic views along the way. Check in at your hotel for an evening of rest after days filled with unforgettable safari adventures across two nations.
Accommodation: Charity Hotel
Day 10: Arusha to Nairobi
After breakfast, board your shuttle bus for the journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you cross the border and return to Kenyaโs capital. Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or directly to the airport for your onward flight. Your Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari Tour comes to an end, but the memories of roaring lions, grazing elephants, and the beauty of Africaโs wilderness will stay with you forever.