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10-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Tour
Take the safari trip of a lifetime on this luxury tour of two of Africa's best wildlife-watching destinations, Kenya and Tanzania. Follow the ancient cycle of the Great Migration and enjoy the safari highlights of both countries with an action-packed itinerary filled with game drives, bush walks, fly camping and more. Tick off Africa's Big Five in iconic game reserves and national parks, including the Masai Mara and the Serengeti, as well as lakeside relaxation at Lake Nakuru and Lake Manyara.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Kenya
& Tanzania
& Tanzania
You'll visit Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP & Arusha
This tour starts in Nairobi & ends in Arusha - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented bush camps.
Private tour
This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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| 1-2 |
Loldia House
Luxury lodge in or near Lake Naivasha (Kenya)
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All Meals Included |
| 3-4 |
Saruni Mara
Luxury+ lodge bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
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All Meals Included |
| 5-6 |
Kiota Camp
Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Central Serengeti (Tanzania)
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All Meals Included |
| 7-8 |
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
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All Meals Included |
| 9 |
The Plantation Lodge
Luxury lodge in or near Karatu Region (Tanzania)
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All Meals Included |
| 10 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 Arrive in Nairobi & Transfer to Great Rift Valley
Welcome to Kenya. You'll arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and be met be a representative, who will welcome you and help you with your bags and transfer. You'll take a short road transfer to Lake Naivasha, the first stop on your luxury Kenya and Tanzania safari tour. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus and home to greater and lesser flamingos at the right time of year.
| Main Destination: | Lake Naivasha (Kenya) |
| Accommodation: | Loldia House
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Day 2 Lake Nakuru National Park
Start your morning with a dawn game drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, watching the sunrise colours light up the lake and watching wildlife come alive. The park is famous for birdwatching, with a huge collection of colourful species to spot, including the famous pink flamingos.
Noted for its year-round natural beauty, featuring rocky escarpments and pockets of acacia trees, Lake Nakuru National Park is home to both black and white rhinos, hippos, leopards, lions and endangered Rothschild's giraffes. The park is named for Lake Nakuru, a soda lake nestled into the ancient Great Rift Valley and a feeding ground for thousands of flamingos.
Return to Loldia House for your second night.
| Main Destination: | Lake Naivasha (Kenya) |
| Accommodation: | Loldia House
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Day 3 Fly to Masai Mara
Today, you'll head to Loldia Airstrip, where you'll take a domestic flight to the Masai Mara, Kenya's superlative wildlife-watching destination. You'll be staying for two nights at Saruni Mara, a luxury property comprised of five elegant cottages, one family villa and one private villa. Tucked away in the Africa:Mara North Conservancy, a stay at Saruni Mara offers access to an exclusive private wildlife concession bordering the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.
Relax with a complimentary 30-minute back and neck massage at Saruni Mara's Wellbeing Space, then head out into the wilderness for a dusk safari, sundowners or even a night game drive.
| Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) |
Best Time to Visit
June to October and September to October 
High Season
June to October and December to March 
Best Weather
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
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| Accommodation: | Saruni Mara
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Leopard
Wild Dog
White Rhino
Day 4 Explore the Masai Mara
Today, you'll spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara, home to Africa's Big Five and the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra (depending on the time of year you visit). Arguably the world's greatest safari destination, the Mara boasts thriving populations of zebra, impala, gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo and elephant on the plains; lions, leopards, hyenas and cheetahs on the prowl; plus hippos and crocodiles lurking in the Mara and Talek Rivers.
Explore the Mara with shared day and night game drives in 4x4 vehicles, guided bush walks led by Maasai warriors, bush meals, sundowners and picnic excursions.
| Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) |
| Accommodation: | Saruni Mara
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Day 5 Fly to Serengeti
Today, you'll hop over the border between Kenya and Tanzania, following the route of the Great Migration, with a scheduled flight from Masai Mara to Serengeti Seronera through Migori and Tarime.
You'll arrive at Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Camp, where you'll be staying for the next two nights. Set high on a natural plateau with endless views of the Musabi Plains in the Western Corridor of Serengeti National Park, this property is made up of beautiful thatched chalets, plus a three-tier decked main area, a swimming pool, fire place and open-plan restaurant and kitchen. This eco-friendly lodge uses solar hot water geysers, inverters with batteries and organic room amenities, ensuring a low carbon footprint.
Enjoy your first evening game drive in Tanzania on the plains of the Serengeti and watch the sunset across the vast horizon, teeming with wildlife.
| Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) |
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Best Time to Visit
June to February (Areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
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| Accommodation: | Kiota Camp
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Day 6 Explore the Serengeti
The Serengeti, Tanzania's most famous wildlife-watching destination, offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. The national park is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on the planet - the Great Migration. Every year, over 2.5 million wildebeest migrate from Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya.
If you're visiting at the right time, you’ll see herds of wildebeest and zebra stretching to the horizon.
Embark on morning and afternoon game drives on the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll spot an abundance of African wildlife. This spectacular national park offers amazing wildlife viewing opportunities and it’s highly likely that you’ll see zebra, impala, Grant's gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo, rhino and elephant, plus lions, cheetahs and leopards.
| Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) |
| Accommodation: | Kiota Camp
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Day 7 Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Today, you'll leave the Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Crater, a unique natural phenomenon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Crater is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking wildlife safari sites in the world, with the 600-metre crater wall offering incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.
You'll be staying at The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is a beautiful secluded destination nestled within Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy commanding views of the Ngorongoro Crater or ‘Africa’s Eden’, from a unique elevated position on its south-western rim, at an altitude of 2,375 metres.
Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner looking out at the landscape, then relax by the campfire with a glass of wine.
| Main Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) |
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Best Time to Visit
June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Black Rhino
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hyena
Abundant
Elephant
Common
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| Accommodation: | Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
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Day 8 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy hiking, climbing and waterfall-chasing around Mount Olmoti and Mount Makarot, meet the local Maasai community which calls the Ngorongoro Crater home and wildlife-watch in a truly unique location.
You can expect to see a diverse range of creatures, including buffalo, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, hippo and elephant. There’s also a huge population of predators: lion, hyena, jackal, cheetah and leopard. The resident population of black rhino is a real treat, as they’re very difficult to spot elsewhere in Tanzania.
| Main Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) |
| Accommodation: | Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
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Day 9 Transfer to Lake Manyara
Your final stop on your luxury Kenya and Tanzania tour is Lake Manyara, where you'll be staying at the scenic Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley with panoramic views of Lake Manyara, the Rift floor, Mount Losimingori and the Ngorongoro Highlands.
The lodge is just 40 minutes from Ngorongoro Gate, 20 minutes from Lake Manyara National Park and 40 minutes from Tarangire National Park; making this property an ideal base for exploring this wildlife-rich area of Tanzania.
Take a guided ethno-botanical walk with a local Maasai, enjoy mountain biking, trekking and hiking in the epic landscapes, or even fly camping in the nearby forests.
| Main Destination: | Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania) |
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Best Time to Visit
June to September (easier to spot animals)
High Season
July to March (Northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (few showers of rain) Wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Lion
Occasional
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| Accommodation: | The Plantation Lodge
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Day 10 Depart from Arusha
Your luxury Kenya and Tanzania safari tour comes to an end, as you take a road transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, near the city of Arusha, in plenty of time for your onward flight.
Why not extend your East Africa holiday to include some beach relaxation time on the Tanzanian coast or the paradise island of Zanzibar? Get in touch with our Luxury Travel Specialists to start planning your tailor-made trip.
| Main Destination: | Arusha (Tanzania) |
| Accommodation: | No accommodation |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in British Pounds (GBP). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Rates Per Person
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Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2 people 1 room
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3 people 2 rooms
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4 people 2 rooms
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5 people 3 rooms
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6 people 3 rooms
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7+ people
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Jan 3, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
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$7765
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$6499
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$6465
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$6180
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$6225
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$6077
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Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
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$7049
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$6033
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$5930
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$5714
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$5719
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$5611
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Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
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$7966
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$6749
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$6715
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$6308
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$6480
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$6332
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Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 15, 2020
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$8216
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$6975
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$6951
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$6656
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$6710
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$6553
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Oct 16, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
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$7765
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$6499
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$6465
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$6180
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$6225
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$6077
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Get Quote
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Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
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$7049
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$6033
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$5930
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$5714
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$5719
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$5611
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Get Quote
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Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 14, 2020
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$7765
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$6499
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$6465
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$6180
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$6225
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$6077
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Dec 15, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$8344
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$7098
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$7073
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$6784
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$6833
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$6676
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts in Nairobi, Kenya and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
Fly back from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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