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Kenya & Tanzania · 10 days · Luxury

10 Days Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari

A luxury two-country safari using flights for the long legs: three nights in the Maasai Mara, then Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.

Duration
10 days · 9 nights
Countries
Kenya, Tanzania
Starts
Nairobi
Ends
Arusha
Tier
Luxury
Format
Private safari

Price on request

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01 / Overview

The journey in brief.

A luxury two-country safari using flights for the long legs: three nights in the Maasai Mara, then Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.

This 10-day luxury itinerary starts in Nairobi and ends in Arusha, crossing between Kenya and Tanzania. Accommodation: Overnight at the lodge.

Ideal for
Honeymooners · Luxury travellers
Safari style
Luxury · Private · Honeymoon

Destination guides: Maasai Mara · Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Serengeti

Route

  1. Nairobi

    Start

  2. Maasai Mara

    Stop 1

  3. Kilimanjaro Airport

    Stop 2

  4. Tarangire

    Stop 3

  5. Ngorongoro

    Stop 4

  6. Serengeti

    Stop 5

  7. Arusha

    Finish

02 / Highlights

What stays with you.

  1. 01

    Three nights in the Maasai Mara

  2. 02

    Flights instead of long drives

  3. 03

    Ngorongoro Crater day

  4. 04

    Two nights in the Serengeti

03 / Day by day

Travel it day by day.

10 days · driving times are approximate

  1. Day 1 · Approx. 45 minutes by air

    Nairobi to the Maasai Mara

    Transfer to Wilson Airport for a scheduled flight to the Mara, met by your guide for an afternoon game drive.

    Meals
    Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
    Four cheetahs sitting together in the grass

  2. Day 2

    Full day in the Maasai Mara

    A full day exploring the Mara's grasslands with a picnic lunch, often near the hippo pools of the Mara River. Resident lions, cheetahs, elephants and plains game are present all year; the migration herds usually arrive around July to October.

    • Full-day game drive
    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
    Impala in tall grass with a hot-air balloon on the horizon
    Bush seating and a campfire overlooking the savannah at sunset

  3. Day 3

    Full day in the Maasai Mara

    A full day exploring the Mara's grasslands with a picnic lunch, often near the hippo pools of the Mara River. Resident lions, cheetahs, elephants and plains game are present all year; the migration herds usually arrive around July to October.

    • Full-day game drive
    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
    Zebra and wildebeest mingling on rolling plains
    Male lion walking along a game-drive track

  4. Day 4 · Flights via Nairobi

    Maasai Mara to Arusha

    Fly back to Nairobi and connect to Kilimanjaro International Airport; transfer to your Arusha lodge.

    Meals
    Breakfast · Dinner
    Overnight
    Arusha — Overnight at the lodge

  5. Day 5 · Approx. 2 hours by road

    Arusha to Tarangire

    Drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive.

    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Tarangire — Overnight at the lodge
    Elephants walking beneath giant baobab trees in Tarangire

  6. Day 6

    Tarangire to the Ngorongoro highlands

    Morning game drive, then drive to the highlands.

    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Ngorongoro — Overnight at the lodge
    Giraffe beneath a large green tree in northern Tanzania

  7. Day 7

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Descend about 600 metres onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a game drive among its resident lions, buffalo, elephants, hyenas, zebra and wildebeest, and one of Tanzania's few black rhino populations. Picnic lunch on the crater floor. Return to your lodge.

    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Ngorongoro — Overnight at the lodge
    Lions resting on the crater floor with the crater wall behind
    Flamingos, zebra and wildebeest by a crater lake

  8. Day 8

    To the Serengeti

    Drive into the Serengeti with game viewing on the way.

    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Serengeti — Overnight at the lodge
    Wildebeest and zebra among woodland in the southern Serengeti
    Zebra grazing in short grass with more zebra beyond

  9. Day 9

    Full day in the Serengeti

    A full day on the plains; optional early-morning balloon flight.

    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
    Overnight
    Serengeti — Overnight at the lodge
    Lioness beside a dense moving wildebeest herd on the migration plains
    Cheetah standing on a termite mound scanning the grassland

  10. Day 10

    Serengeti to Arusha

    A final game drive to the airstrip and a scheduled flight to Arusha for your onward connection.

    Meals
    Breakfast · Lunch
    Overnight
    End of safari
    Giraffes in the Serengeti with a hot-air balloon drifting by

04 / Where you stay

Premium lodges and camps.

Where the itinerary says “overnight at the lodge”, we propose specific lodges with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.

  • Maasai Mara3 nights

    Overnight at the lodge

  • Arusha1 night

    Overnight at the lodge

  • Tarangire1 night

    Overnight at the lodge

  • Ngorongoro2 nights

    Overnight at the lodge

  • Serengeti2 nights

    Overnight at the lodge

Quick planning facts

Duration
10 days · 9 nights
Countries
Kenya, Tanzania
Starts
Nairobi
Ends
Arusha
Tier
Luxury
Format
Private safari
Accommodation
Overnight at the lodge
Best for
Honeymooners · Luxury travellers

05 / What’s included

Clear from the start.

Included

  • Airport transfers in Nairobi and Arusha
  • 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs and professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
  • Luxury lodge accommodation as described
  • Meals as listed day by day
  • Park and conservation area entry fees for the areas visited
  • Game drives as listed in the itinerary
  • Drinking water in the vehicle

Not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
  • Optional activities not listed as included
  • Kenya and Tanzania visas
  • Scheduled flights unless quoted

06 / Pricing

Honest, complete pricing.

This safari is priced on request. Your quotation covers the complete 10-day package, with the inclusions and exclusions shown on this page.

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Price on request

Pricing depends on your dates, group size and accommodation. We will send a clear quote for the complete package.

Optional extras (not included)

  • Maasai village visitPaid directly to the community; price confirmed when you book.
  • Hot-air balloon safari over the Maasai MaraEarly-morning flight with bush breakfast; quoted on request.
  • Olduvai Gorge museum visitEntrance paid on the day; price confirmed when you book.
  • Maasai village visitQuoted on request
  • Serengeti hot-air balloon safariQuoted on request, subject to availability.

07 / Good to know

Questions, answered.

Important notes

  • Cross-border itineraries require valid visas or electronic travel authorisations for both Kenya and Tanzania. Border formalities at Namanga (or Isebania) usually take 30–90 minutes; your consultant will confirm the current entry requirements for your nationality.
  • Flight routings between Kenya and Tanzania are confirmed at quotation.
  • Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, budget and availability.
  • Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
  • Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
  • Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?

This 10-day safari is priced on request because rates depend on your dates, group size and accommodation. Send us your details and we will reply with a full quotation for the complete package.

Where does the safari start and finish?

It starts in Nairobi and finishes in Arusha.

Is this a private or group-joining safari?

This itinerary is quoted as a private safari with your own vehicle and driver-guide.

What accommodation is used?

The itinerary shows where you stay each night. Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.

Can this itinerary be changed?

Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.

Do I need visas for both countries?

Most travellers need entry authorisation for both Kenya and Tanzania. Requirements depend on nationality and change from time to time, so check official sources; we will remind you when you book.

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