Wildlife
10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Value Safari
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Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 10-day Kenya and Tanzania value safari, designed for travelers who want to experience some of East Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations while enjoying a comfortable and affordable safari experience.
Your adventure begins in Kenya, where you will explore the wildlife-rich Maasai Mara National Reserve, famous for its open savannahs, big cats, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife, before heading to Amboseli National Park, where spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro provide a memorable backdrop to your game drives.
Cross into Tanzania and continue your journey through the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to vast plains and abundant wildlife. Enjoy game drives in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.
The safari then continues to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting crater game drive. Along the way, enjoy the scenery, local communities, and the distinctive landscapes that make Kenya and Tanzania such rewarding destinations.
The final days bring you closer to local life and culture, with opportunities to experience the Mto wa Mbu area, including a Maasai cultural visit and views of local agricultural activities. You will then continue to Arusha, where your 10-day East African adventure comes to an end.
This carefully planned safari combines wildlife, culture, scenic landscapes and comfortable value accommodation, making it an excellent choice for travelers seeking a comprehensive Kenya and Tanzania experience without the cost of a luxury safari.
Trip highlights
- Maasai Mara
- Amboseli & Kilimanjaro
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Big Five
- Maasai Cultural Visit
- Mto wa Mbu Experience
Day by day
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Day 1
Nairobi – Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi and drive through the Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the famous Mara plains. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.
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Day 2
Full Day Maasai Mara
Enjoy a full day of game drives in Maasai Mara, exploring areas known for abundant wildlife. Search for the Big Five and, depending on the season, witness wildebeest and zebra migration activity. Optional Maasai village visit can be arranged.
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Day 3
Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru
Enjoy an early morning game drive before leaving the Mara for Lake Nakuru. After lunch, explore the park and look for rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.
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Day 4
Lake Nakuru – Amboseli
After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park. Enjoy the scenic journey south and arrive later in the day, with an optional evening game drive depending on arrival time.
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Day 5
Full Day Amboseli
Spend the day exploring Amboseli with game drives offering opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and buffaloes, with magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Day 6
Amboseli – Arusha
Enjoy a final morning game drive before crossing into Tanzania and continuing to Arusha. Along the way, experience the changing scenery and local communities before settling in for the evening.
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Day 7
Arusha – Serengeti
Depart Arusha and travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enter the park and enjoy an afternoon game drive across its vast plains, searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants and other wildlife.
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Day 8
Full Day Serengeti
Spend a full day on game drives in the Serengeti. Explore different areas of the park and follow wildlife activity across the endless plains, with excellent opportunities to see predators and large herds.
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Day 9
Serengeti – Ngorongoro
Enjoy a morning game drive before departing Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the afternoon and relax while enjoying the spectacular crater highlands.
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Day 10
Ngorongoro Crater – Mto wa Mbu – Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an early morning game drive. Afterward, continue to Mto wa Mbu for a cultural experience, including a Maasai visit and local agricultural scenery, before proceeding to Arusha for the end of your safari.
What's included
- Airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport in a safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park and reserve entry fees
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Game drives
- Bottled drinking water
- Kenya–Tanzania border assistance
- Maasai cultural visit
- Mto wa Mbu cultural experience
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic & soft drinks
- Laundry services
- Optional activities
- Maasai village fees, if applicable
