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  • Africa,Nairobi
  • 10 days (approx.)

  • Pickup offered

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

10 -Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania Classic Safari

There are few travel experiences in the world quite like tracking the Big Five across the Serengeti and Masai Mara, alongside two expert naturalists. This 11 days trip through the grasslands of Kenya and Tanzania will see you riding between incredible national parks and beautifully outfitted safari lodges and camps, while giving you the chance to get out and really experience the East African savannah with all five senses.

What's Included

  • Personalized private service
  • All accommodation during the tour
  • All meals and drinking water during the tour
  • English speaking tour guide/driver
  • Lunch (10)
  • All game drives as noted in the itinerary
  • Dinner (9)
  • Breakfast (9)
  • Transport in a 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • All applicable government taxes, levies and park entrance fees
  • All transfers
  • Flying Doctors medical, emergency, and rescue cover
  • International flights and taxes
  • Passports and visa applications and processing
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for drivers/guides
  • Personal laundry
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • A Balloon Safari, US$425 per person

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

7:30 AM

What To Expect

    Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara National Park
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Early in the morning, you will be picked up in Nairobi by the driver/guide and provide a briefing on your safari before we depart for Maasai Mara. Great Rift Valley and lunch stop-over Travel time to Mara will take around 5-6 hrs. Along the way, there will be a stop over at the Great Rift Valley where you can take photos of the sheer drop of the Rift Valley, as well as the nearby Suswa Ranges and Mount Longonot. There will also be a stop-over at Narok Town for lunch where a simple buffet of traditional Kenyan foods await. Upon arrival at Mara, you can settle in and rest before proceeding to an afternoon game drive at Masai Mara National Reserve.

    Duration: 6 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Full Day Game Drive After breakfast, you will leave for a full day game drive in Maasai Mara National Park. This is home to over 3 million large mammals. Our experienced tour guide/ driver will take you in search for the famous Big 5 among other animals: Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino, Hyena, Cheetah, Jackal, Warthog, Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope wildebeest, and various bird species. Picnic lunch will be served at Mara River as you witness the famous migration.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Lake Nakuru National Park

    To Lake Nakuru After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Nakuru with game drive en route. Picnic lunch will be served. You will arrive in Lake Nakuru early in the evening in time for dinner. Accommodation will be at Flamingo Hill Camp Lake Nakuru is a renowned paradise for Bird Watchers with its high population of birds, the most famous being the thousands of flamingos which form a very beautiful deep pink coloration around the edges of the lake shore. Apart from these flamingos, there are also over 400 species of birds visiting the lake. Animals can also be sighted in the park including the Rothschild’s Giraffe, Black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and several other species of plains game.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
  • Amboseli National Park

    arly in the morning, we will once again embark on a game drive in Lake Nakuru and feast your eyes with sightings of flamingos, often referred to as the “Pink Lake”. If you're lucky, you might also see small game such as Water Buck, Impala, Rhino and Buffalo within the garden's surroundings. After which, we shall return to the resort for breakfast before we depart for Amboseli National Park. Amboseli is the country's international biosphere reserve with a huge ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya Tanzania border. The park has an endless supply of water filtered through thousands of meters of volcanic rock from Mt. Kilimanjaro hence, Amboseli in Masai means "Place of Water". Herds of zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala, leopards & elephants will make your imagination of African wild life come to life. Mt. Kilimanjaro forms the backdrop of this game sanctuary.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 5: Full Day in Amboseli National Park
  • Amboseli National Park

    We will set off for another extensive game drive, and bask under the sun while taking in the magnificent view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, from Wildebeest to Giraffes and Baboons among many others. Visit to a Maasai Village* An optional visit to a Masai village can also be arranged. Maasai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world. This visit gives a good tour of Maasai culture and you will be welcomed with a sing and dance presentation, which forms part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is one of the most memorable experience to take with you. *Entrance fee of 20 USD is not included in the package.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 6: Amboseli - Tarangire National Park
  • Tarangire National Park

    After breakfast, drive to the boarder point of Namanga where you will pass through the immigration offices and later change vehicles and guide. Start the safari and head to Arusha for lunch. In the afternoon head to Tarangire National Park. On arrival, have the afternoon safari. Tarangire is known for having the highes elephant population in Tanzania. lso look for Lions, Cheetahs, Olive Baboons, Impalas. Enjoy the beautiful Sunset with Majestic drop of Baobab Tree.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 7: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
  • Serengeti National Park

    Have breakfast, and leave for Serengeti with game drive en route. Arrive for check in and lunch at Acacia Central Camp. After lunch and a bit of relaxation leave for your first game drive in search of Lions, Cape Buffalos and Common Zebras. Look for the beautiful Sunset with an Umbrella Acacia Tree. Later return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 8: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
  • Serengeti National Park

    Morning and afternoon game drive in the Serengeti with a lunch and leisure break at the lodge or campsite in the mid afternoon .The term ‘serengeti’ means endless plains in maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like, leopards, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of the wildebeest and zebras, which occurs between Serengeti and kenya’s maasai mara game reserve. Eagles, Flamingoes, duck, geese, vultures are among the birds that can be seen in the park, Dinner and overnight in your camp.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

  • Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • Ngorongoro Crater

    After early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater arriving in time for lunch. Afrer lunch, descend 2000 ft (670m) into the crater floor for full day crater tour with break for lunch at Ngoitoktok springs picnic site. Black manned lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants and other grazing animals abound. Evening game drive, return to Castle Lodge Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: YES

  • Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 Hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 Hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Starting from

$5,250.00

Price varies by group size

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