Overview
This ten-day safari crosses from Kenya into Tanzania in one continuous journey, without ever retracing your steps. You start in Nairobi, spend time in the Masai Mara, then continue south into the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire. Nights are spent in tented camps, so you fall asleep to the sounds of the bush.
Game drives are planned for early morning and late afternoon, with a break at camp in the heat of the day. Your guide adjusts the pace as you go and lingers wherever the wildlife is best. Contact us for dates and availability.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (10 days)
ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where our representative meets you after immigration and customs and takes you to your hotel. After checking in, Abakombe Tours takes you on a short city tour past the residential areas, the National Museum and Parliament, with lunch at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Ololo Lodge, full board.
NAIROBI TO THE MASAI MARA
After breakfast you drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the Maasai people with their distinctive dress and customs. In the evening you head out on your first game drive.
Overnight at Masai Mara Losokwan Tented Camp, full board.
FULL DAY IN THE MASAI MARA
A day of game drives with the chance to see the Big Five as well as gazelle, warthog, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, leopard and hyena.
Overnight at Masai Mara Losokwan Tented Camp, full board.
MASAI MARA TO THE SERENGETI
After breakfast you head for Tanzania's Serengeti with packed lunches. The name means endless plains, and on the way in you may see gazelle, zebra, cheetah, wild dog, leopard and, in season, vast herds of wildebeest. Arrive and check in to your tented camp.
Overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp, full board.
FULL DAY IN THE SERENGETI
If you wish, start with an optional hot-air balloon flight for a bird's-eye view of the plains. The Serengeti is one of the world's best-known wildlife areas, with grassland, acacia savannah, wooded hills and rocky outcrops supporting huge numbers of animals, especially during the migration. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives.
Overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp, full board.
SERENGETI TO THE NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS
After breakfast you drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site in the Crater Highlands. Its wildlife includes black rhino, buffalo and hippo, along with wildebeest, zebra, eland and Grant's and Thomson's gazelle; waterbuck are usually found near Lerai Forest, while cheetah, wild dog and leopard are seen more rarely.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Ang'ata Tented Camp, full board.
NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR
A full day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's natural wonders, where you may see gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest, warthog, black rhino and much more on the crater floor.
Overnight at Eileen's Trees Inn, full board.
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
From Karatu you drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Small but remarkably varied, the park is two-thirds lake, backed by the wall of the Rift Valley, with groundwater forest, open grassland, hot springs, dense woodland and steep slopes. It is a birdwatcher's paradise with more than 350 species, and is famous for its tree-climbing lions. Lunch is a picnic in the park.
Overnight at Tarangire Ang'ata Tented Camp, full board.
TARANGIRE AND BACK TO ARUSHA
A game drive in Tarangire National Park, where wildlife and birds gather along the Tarangire River in the dry season. In the afternoon you drive the short distance to Arusha.
Overnight at Masailand Safari Lodge, half board.
DEPARTURE
Depending on your flight time, you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
Rates Per Person
The Overview tab explains the accommodation and meal options. Send us your dates and group size for an exact price.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Serengeti National Park and ends in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport or Mwanza Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi, Kenya) are the common arrival points for this itinerary, depending on your route.
Transfer Information
We meet you at the airport and handle every transfer between destinations throughout your trip.
Accommodation Before/After
Want an extra night in Arusha, Moshi or Zanzibar before or after your trip? Just ask and we will arrange it.