10 Days
Age 4+
All Month
Availability 10
Introduction
Embark on the most iconic safari journey in East Africa — a spectacular 10-Day Kenya + Tanzania Safari combining the legendary plains of the Masai Mara, the endless savannah of the Serengeti, the prehistoric crater of Ngorongoro, and the lush beauty of Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park.
This cross-border circuit is widely regarded as the best wildlife safari route in the world, offering unbeatable Big Five encounters, breathtaking landscapes, rich Maasai culture, and the chance to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, depending on the season.
Perfect for honeymooners, families, photographers, and adventure travellers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience.
Tour Overview
10-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari by Africa Moja Tours & Safaris combines Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater for the ultimate East African Big Five experience. This cross-border safari includes guided game drives, accommodation, meals, and unforgettable wildlife encounters across Kenya and Tanzania.
Tour Highlights
- Explore four of Africa’s top safari destinations
- Cross from Kenya into Tanzania on a seamless overland safari
- Big Cats, Big Five & Migration herds
- UNMATCHED biodiversity and landscapes
- Maasai cultural experiences
- Professional guides in both countries
- Small-group or private options available
- Comfortable mid-range or luxury lodges
Itinerary
- DAY 1 – Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Your tour begins with a pick-up from your Nairobi hotel/airport. Drive through the Great Rift Valley before entering the wildlife-rich Masai Mara.
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, and more.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Masai Mara Tented Camp / Lodge
- DAY 2 – Full-Day Safari in the Masai Mara
- Spend the entire day exploring one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems.
- Picnic Lunch at the Mara River
- Where the Great Migration river crossings occur (July–October).
- Search for:
- Lion prides
- Cheetah coalitions
- Leopards
- Elephants & buffalo
- Hippos & crocodiles
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Masai Mara
- DAY 3 – Masai Mara → Serengeti National Park (Cross Border)
- After breakfast, drive toward the Isebania border for immigration formalities.
- Enter Tanzania and continue into the Serengeti National Park, the world’s most iconic safari destination.
- Afternoon Game Drive in the Serengeti
- Expect lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, hyenas, and — depending on season — MASSIVE herds of wildebeest.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Serengeti Lodge / Tented Camp
- DAY 4 – Full-Day Safari in the Serengeti
- Enjoy a full day tracking wildlife across the endless plains.
- Depending on the season:
- Dec–Mar: Calving Season (Southern Serengeti)
- Apr–Jun: Migration herds moving West & Central
- Jul–Oct: Mara River Crossings (Northern Serengeti)
- Nov: Short rains migration return
Your guide follows animal movements for the best sightings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti
- DAY 5 – Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive.
- Drive toward Ngorongoro, with wildlife sightings along the way.
- Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim for spectacular sunset views.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Ngorongoro Lodge (Crater Rim)
- DAY 6 – Ngorongoro Crater Tour → Karatu / Lake Manyara
Descend 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Expect incredible wildlife density:
- Black rhinos
- Large lion prides
- Hyenas
- Elephants
- Buffalo
- Hundreds of birds
- Massive hippo pools
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool.
Drive to Karatu for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Karatu Lodge
- DAY 7 – Lake Manyara OR Tarangire National Park → Arusha
- Choose between:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Tree-climbing lions
- Flamingos
- Elephants & buffalo
- Jungle-like groundwater forest
- OR
- 🌳 Tarangire National Park
- Large elephant herds
- Baobab tree landscapes
- Lions, giraffes, zebras
- Exceptional photography
- After your game drive, continue to Arusha.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Arusha Hotel/Lodge
- DAY 8 – Arusha → Amboseli National Park (Optional Extension or Return to Nairobi)
- OPTION 1: Continue to Amboseli (Highly Recommended)
Drive to the Namanga border to re-enter Kenya. - Arrive in Amboseli National Park, famous for giant elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop.
- OPTION 2: Drive straight to Nairobi
For travellers not including Amboseli. - (We proceed with Option 1 for the full 10-day experience.)
- Afternoon Game Drive in Amboseli
- Enjoy views of elephants against Kilimanjaro — Africa’s most iconic safari image.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Amboseli Lodge / Tented Camp
- DAY 9 – Full-Day Safari in Amboseli
- Amboseli is one of the best places in the world to photograph elephants.
- Expect sightings of:
- Massive tuskers
- Lions
- Hyenas
- Giraffes
- Flamingos
- Enjoy both sunrise and sunset game drives.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Amboseli
- DAY 10 – Amboseli → Nairobi (Departure)
- After breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive before heading toward Nairobi.
- Drop-off at:
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Wilson Airport
- Nairobi hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
- End of Safari
Departure Location
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Departure Time
07:00am
Return Location
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Included
- All transport in Kenya & Tanzania
- 9 nights accommodation
- All meals as indicated
- All park entrance fees
- Border assistance and immigration support
- Professional guides in both countries
- Pop-up roof safari vehicles
- Bottled water daily
- All game drives
- Masai Mara → Serengeti cross-border transfer
Not Included
- Visa fees for Kenya & Tanzania
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for driver-guides
- Optional activities (Balloon safari, Maasai village visit)
- Travel insurance
- International flights
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Masai Mara + Serengeti + Ngorongoro is rated number one in the world.
Extremely high chance — especially lions, elephants, and buffalo.
Yes — our team handles all logistics.
Yes — options include Mara Serena, Serengeti Serena, Ngorongoro Serena, Tarangire Sopa, and more.
Yes — very family-friendly, with comfortable lodges.
