11-DAY KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI ITINERARY

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Overview

11-DAY KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI ITINERARY

This 10-day safari takes you on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. From the elephant herds of Tarangire, to the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the breathtaking natural amphitheater of the Ngorongoro Crater, this safari blends diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and comfortable midrange accommodations.

Enjoy private guided game drives in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, staying in carefully selected lodges and camps for an authentic yet comfortable safari experience. Afterwards, unwind on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, where turquoise waters and tropical serenity await your family.

Highlights

Destination

Tanzania & Kenya

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 1

ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Upon arrival in Nairobi, meet your professional safari guides who will brief you on the journey ahead. You will be transferred to your hotel for check-in and relaxation after your flight. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the city.

Accommodation

Experience comfort and elegance at The Heron Hotel, a charming retreat offering a perfect blend of modern convenience and classic style. Ideally located for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel features well-appointed rooms, warm hospitality, and a relaxing atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for a memorable stay.

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Day 2

NAIROBI – LAKE NAIVASHA

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and descend into the Great Rift Valley, stopping for scenic viewpoints overlooking vast escarpments. Continue to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake known for hippos, birdlife, and acacia forests. Enjoy a cycling safari in Hell’s Gate National Park (approx. 2 hrs), pedaling past giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a dramatic landscape of cliffs and gorges. Later, relax at your lodge as the sun sets over the lake.

Accommodation

Moyo Tented Camp offers a comfortable and authentic safari stay set in a natural environment. The camp features well-equipped tented rooms with en-suite facilities, providing a perfect balance between wilderness experience and modern comfort.

Guests can enjoy freshly prepared meals, warm hospitality, and relaxing views of the surrounding landscape. Ideal for safari travelers, the camp provides a peaceful retreat after a day of adventure while keeping you close to nature.

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Day 3

LAKE NAIVASHA – MAASAI MARA

Today you journey to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. On arrival, enjoy lunch at your lodge and then head out for your first afternoon game drive. The vast plains of the Mara are dotted with acacia trees and teeming with wildlife elephants, buffalo, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, and, during this season, immense herds of wildebeest and zebras. This is a perfect introduction to the grandeur of African safaris.

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay at Mara Sopa Lodge or a similar lodge, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and wilderness charm. Nestled in a scenic natural setting, the lodge features spacious rooms, warm hospitality, and easy access to incredible wildlife experiences, making it an ideal base for your safari adventure.

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Day 4

FULL-DAY SAFARI IN MAASAI MARA

Spend the entire day exploring the rolling plains of Maasai Mara. With a picnic lunch inside the park, you’ll maximize your time watching wildlife. This is big cat country, and chances are high to encounter prides of lions, elusive leopards resting in trees, and cheetahs scanning the plains. You may also witness dramatic predator-prey interactions as the migration herds move through the reserve.

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Day 5

FULL-DAY SAFARI IN MAASAI MARA

Another day in the Maasai Mara allows you to explore new regions of the park, including the banks of the Mara River, where Nile crocodiles lie in wait for wildebeest crossings. This is one of nature’s greatest spectacles tens of thousands of wildebeest plunging into crocodile-filled waters while predators stalk from the banks. Optional night game drive is available in nearby private conservancies (extra cost).

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Day 6

MAASAI MARA – SERENGETI NORTH (VIA ISEBANIA BORDER)

After breakfast, drive towards the Isebania border where you will exit Kenya and enter Tanzania. Border crossing typically takes 1–2 hours. Here you’ll switch to Tanzanian guides and vehicles. Continue into the Northern Serengeti, an area less crowded but spectacular for migration viewing. Arrive for a game drive en route to your lodge, spotting elephants, giraffes, and perhaps your first Tanzanian lions.

Accommodation

Experience the thrill of the Great Migration at Follow Migration Camp or Kenzani Migration Camp, or a similar mobile camp. Designed to follow the movement of wildlife, these camps offer an authentic safari experience with comfortable tented accommodation, stunning landscapes, and close proximity to some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife encounters.

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Day 7

SERENGETI NORTH – MARA RIVER EXPERIENCE

This morning, rise early for an optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost), offering breathtaking aerial views of the Serengeti plains. Later, embark on a game drive along the Mara River, the dramatic stage for the migration crossings. Watch as wildebeest and zebras’ risk everything to cross the crocodile-infested waters while predators lurk nearby. In the evening, return to camp for sundowners under the African sky.

Accommodation

Stay at Follow Migration Camp or Kenzani Migration Camp, where adventure meets comfort in the heart of the Serengeti. These mobile camps are perfectly positioned to follow the Great Migration, offering an authentic safari experience with well-appointed tents, personalized service, and unforgettable wildlife encounters right at your doorstep.

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DAY 8

NORTHERN SERENGETI – CENTRAL SERENGETI

Today, after breakfast, you will depart the northern Serengeti and journey south toward the Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti, an area renowned as the “predator capital of Africa.” Enjoy an extensive en-route game drive through rolling savannas, spotting elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and large prides of lions. The central plains also provide excellent opportunities to see cheetahs and leopards resting in acacia trees.

Arrive at your tented camp in Seronera by the afternoon. After check-in, you can enjoy a short sundowner drive or simply relax at the camp with views of the surrounding plains.

Accommodation: The African Kongoni Safari Camp / Moyo Tented Camp/ Serengeti House of nature or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco is a stylish beachfront resort located in the vibrant coastal village of Nungwi, on the northern tip of Zanzibar Island. Known for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, the resort offers a perfect tropical escape.

The resort features modern rooms with ocean or garden views, a large swimming pool, direct beach access, and a restaurant serving a variety of local and international cuisine. Guests can enjoy activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and sunset views over the Indian Ocean.

Ideal for both relaxation and adventure, Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco provides a perfect blend of comfort, coastal beauty, and warm island hospitality.

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DAY 9

FULL DAY SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK CENTRAL

Another day in the Serengeti offers time to explore different habitats. Look for cheetahs sprinting across open plains, elephants moving in family groups, and perhaps the elusive black rhino. Optional visit to a local Maasai village offers cultural insights into the people who have coexisted with wildlife for centuries.

Accommodation

Ideal for both relaxation and adventure, Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco provides a perfect blend of comfort, coastal beauty, and warm island hospitality.

Itinerary Breakdown

DAY 10

NORTHERN SERENGETI – CENTRAL SERENGETI

Arrive at your tented camp in Seronera by the afternoon. After check-in, you can enjoy a short sundowner drive or simply relax at the camp with views of the surrounding plains.

Accommodation:
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 11

KARATU – LAKE MANYARA – ARUSHA & DEPARTURE

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Spend the morning exploring its diverse habitats, from groundwater forests alive with monkeys and hornbills to the open plains where elephants, giraffes, and zebras graze. If lucky, you might spot the park’s famous tree-climbing lions or witness large flocks of flamingos shimmering along the soda lake.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your drive to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) for your onward journey.