10-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Ultimate East Africa Experience
This 10-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari is the ultimate East African wildlife journey, designed for travelers who want an immersive, high-end safari experience across two countries.
Starting in Nairobi and ending in Arusha, this itinerary connects Kenya’s diverse safari highlights with Tanzania’s world-famous wildlife ecosystems.
You will explore the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru National Park, the predator-rich plains of Masai Mara National Reserve, the endless savannahs of Serengeti National Park, the breathtaking wildlife floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara National Park.
Every destination is carefully selected to deliver maximum wildlife encounters and premium comfort.
Travel in a luxury pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or premium minivan in Kenya, and a luxury 4x4 safari Land Cruiser in Tanzania, ensuring superior game viewing, comfort, and safety.
Accommodation is in handpicked luxury lodges and tented camps offering fine dining, exceptional service, and stunning wilderness settings.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Luxury travelers seeking the best of Kenya & Tanzania
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Couples and honeymooners wanting a premium safari experience
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Wildlife photographers targeting Big Five and migration scenes
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First-time visitors wanting a complete East Africa safari
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Families seeking comfort and guided luxury travel
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Travelers with time for a full immersive safari circuit
Why This Safari Best
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Combines Kenya’s best parks with Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations
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High probability of Big Five sightings and Great Migration (seasonal)
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Carefully paced itinerary with premium lodge stays
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Balanced mix of lakes, savannahs, craters, and forests
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Seamless cross-border safari experience with expert guiding
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Luxury accommodation enhances comfort throughout long journeys
Tour Highlights
1 night at Lake Nakuru National Park (rhinos & flamingos)
3 nights in Masai Mara National Reserve (Big Five & predators)
3 nights in Serengeti National Park (Great Migration plains)
Iconic game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater
Scenic wildlife experience at Lake Manyara National Park
Sunrise and sunset game drives across East Africa
Luxury lodges and tented camps throughout
Cross-border Kenya–Tanzania safari adventure
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
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.
Suitable for All travelers
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
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Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Your safari begins with pick-up in Nairobi and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way.
Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
The park is famous for rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and seasonal flamingos along the lake shores.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru – Approx. 2.5–3 hours (160 km) by luxury pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle or minivan
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
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Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive through the Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems, home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, and vast plains wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara – Approx. 5–6 hours (300 km) by safari vehicle
Amani Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.
Expect dramatic predator action and large herbivore herds.
Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari or Maasai cultural visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Masai Mara Reserve
Amani Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Continue exploring different regions of the reserve with expert guiding.
The Mara offers unmatched wildlife density and photographic opportunities.
Relax at your luxury lodge between game drives and enjoy fine dining in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Masai Mara Reserve
Amani Mara Camp
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Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park (via Tanzania border)
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and proceed to the Namanga border for immigration formalities into Tanzania.
Continue through scenic landscapes toward Serengeti.
Arrive for an afternoon game drive en route to your luxury camp inside Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara to Serengeti – Approx. 8–10 hours (including border crossing) by 4x4 safari vehicle
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
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Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti plains. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and massive herbivore herds.
Depending on season, witness the Great Migration river crossings or calving activity.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Serengeti National Park
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
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Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Continue deeper exploration of Serengeti ecosystems.
Your guide tracks predators and migration movement for the best wildlife encounters.
Return to your luxury camp for sunset views and relaxation in the wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Serengeti National Park
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
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Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive while exiting the park.
Travel toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic highland views.
Arrive at your luxury lodge near the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Approx. 3.5–4.5 hours by safari vehicle
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
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Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive inside this natural wildlife sanctuary.
Expect rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and hippos.
After lunch, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive among forest, lake, and escarpment scenery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara – Approx. 1.5–2 hours (75 km) by safari vehicle
Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
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Lake Manyara to Arusha
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and optional morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions and birdlife.
Afterward, drive to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your luxury East Africa safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Lake Manyara to Arusha – Approx. 2–2.5 hours (110 km) by safari vehicle
No Accommodation (End of the Tour)
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.