Standard Safari

10-Day Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania

by Mega Wild Safaris10 daysTanzania, Kenya

Overview

Tour Overview

You will visit the Ngorongoro Crater for game drives where you will see plenty of wildlife. You will also go to Serengeti National Park to view wildebeest

Day by Day

Itinerary

1

Transfer to Lake Nakuru National park

Day 1Transfer to Lake Nakuru National park Transfer to Lake Nakuru National park After breakfast, you will be transferred to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park offers sanctuary to huge numbers of native African animals including waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, buffalos, Rothschild giraffes, elands, endangered black rhinos, white rhinos, and occasionally, leopards. A large herd of hippos have a territory in the northern part of the lake. You will arrive in mid-morning and will enjoy a game drive in the park and will spot several animals. You will also spot some of the common bird species like the lesser and greater flamingoes, African fish eagle, tawny eagle, green wood hoopoes, great white and pink backed pelicans. You will return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya) Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain) High Season July to February (The park gets very busy) Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon Black RhinoOccasional Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional ElephantNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

2

Transfer to Amboseli National park

Day 2Transfer to Amboseli National park Transfer to Amboseli National park After breakfast, you will have a short morning game drive through the park and will be transferred to Amboseli National Park. Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Africa's highest mountain, 5895m Kilimanjaro, is one of the most popular of Kenya's national parks. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Great Rift Valley en route. You will have lunch at a restaurant along the way and proceed to arrive in late afternoon. You will relax by the lodge and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HippoCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LeopardRare to None Wild DogNone Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

3

Full day Game drives in Amboseli National park

Day 3Full day Game drives in Amboseli National park Full day Game drives in Amboseli National park You will wake up at around 6:30 am, enjoy breakfast, and then proceed for the full-day game drive at the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. You will be in the park and a picnic lunch will be served at the viewpoint. Amboseli National Park is one of the most visited parks in Kenya for its serenity and the view of the peak of Kilimanjaro during the sunrise and sunset in the evening. You will spot the Big Five and other animals like hyenas, zebras, giraffes, impalas, jackals, and topis among others. You will then return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

4

Transfer to Arusha via Namanga border

Day 4Transfer to Arusha via Namanga border Transfer to Arusha via Namanga border After breakfast, you will be driven to the Namanga border for immigration paper work and crossing into Tanzania. Later after the border crossing process, you will be picked by your guide and will be driven to your hotel in Arusha. You will have lunch and relax at the hotel. Main Destination: Arusha (City, Tanzania) Accommodation: Mount Meru Game Lodge Luxury lodgenear Arusha (City, Tanzania) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

5

Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

Day 5Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing. You will be given a packed lunch. This park is one of the most densely-crowded wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals. The crater is often called “Africa’s Eden” and is also considered the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World. Within the crater rim, large herds of zebra and wildebeest graze, with lions sleeping and lazing in the sun nearby. At dawn, the endangered black rhino will return to the thick cover of the crater forests after grazing on the dew-laden grass in the morning mist. Just outside the crater’s ridge, tall Maasai herd their cattle and goats over green pasture and through highland slopes. They live alongside the wildlife here as they have done for centuries. You will be taken to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay afterward. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania) Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town, Tanzania) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

6

Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park

Day 6Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park After breakfast, you will be driven toward the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown. You will continue to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. Here, the biggest wildebeest and zebra migration takes place. Depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals in their search for food and water. On arrival, you will embark on a game drive in the park. After an extensive game drive, you will head for your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different 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 NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

7

Transfer to North Serengeti National Park

Day 7Transfer to North Serengeti National Park Transfer to North Serengeti National Park You will wake up early morning and will be transferred to North Serengeti National park. The great migration is supposed to be in this area from late July to mid-September crossing the famous Mara River to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and back to Serengeti. You will have a high opportunity to see them crossing while the crocodiles in the river attack them. The North Serengeti has also lots of big cats, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and hippos. It is another good place to see the endangered black rhinos. Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

8

Transfer to Central Serengeti National park

Day 8Transfer to Central Serengeti National park Transfer to Central Serengeti National park After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive and after be transferred back to Central Serengeti National park with a game drive enroute in the plains of Central Serengeti National park. On arrival, you will be taken to the lodge for dinner and relaxation. Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

9

Transfer to Tarangire National park

Day 9Transfer to Tarangire National park Transfer to Tarangire National park After breakfast, you will drive to Tarangire National Park. The park’s landscape is diverse, comprising of dotted ancient baobab trees and large termite mounds. The Tarangire River is the only source of water during the dry season when the harsh sun sucks the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red. You will enjoy game drives in the park. The park is famous for its large elephant population and is also home to zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, waterbuck, baboons, and impala. Predators include lion, cheetah & leopard. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Hhando Coffee Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

10

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

Day 10Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport After breakfast, you will depart for Arusha. On arrival, you will enjoy an optional city tour and will be transferred to the airport for your departure. Main Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Mega Wild Safaris , not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. $4,796 to $5,181

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Included & Excluded

Included

  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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Not Included

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How long is 10-Day Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania?

This safari runs for 10 days and 9 nights across Tanzania, Kenya. The itinerary is designed to maximize wildlife viewing while allowing comfortable travel between parks and lodges.

What comfort level is 10-Day Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania?

This is a standard safari featuring comfortable mid-range lodges with ensuite facilities and good service. Operated by Mega Wild Safaris ensures a high standard of experience throughout the journey.

Is 10-Day Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania well-rated?

Yes, this safari has an aggregate rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 85 verified reviews. Mega Wild Safaris consistently receives positive feedback for wildlife sightings and overall experience.

Who operates 10-Day Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania?

10-Day Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania is operated by Mega Wild Safaris, a safari company based in Tanzania, Kenya. You can view their full profile, other tours, and verified reviews on SafariPicked to compare before booking.