Kenya & Tanzania Combined
9 Days Kenya & Tanzania Combined Safari
Overview
About this safari
A streamlined cross-border safari linking East Africa's four most legendary parks — the Maasai Mara in Kenya, then the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara in Tanzania.
Nine days, eight nights of game-viewing across the great savannas of East Africa, with a balance of comfortable lodge stays and well-spaced driving days.
Ideal for travellers who want the headline experience of both countries without spending two weeks on the road.
Highlights
What you'll experience
- Four headline parks across two countries
- Big Five game-viewing in the Mara and Crater
- Serengeti plains and (in season) the migration
- Tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara
- Single professional driver-guide across both countries
Day by Day
Itinerary
Day 1 - Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Morning departure from Nairobi, descending into the Rift Valley and on to the Maasai Mara. Afternoon game drive.
Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Maasai Mara lodge / campDay 2 - Maasai Mara — full day
Full day game drives in the Mara — Big Five and (in season) migration river crossings.
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Maasai Mara lodge / campDay 3 - Maasai Mara → Serengeti (via Isebania border)
Cross into Tanzania and drive into the Serengeti via the western corridor. Afternoon game drive.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Serengeti lodge / campDay 4 - Serengeti — central plains
Full day game drives in the Seronera region of the Serengeti.
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Serengeti lodge / campDay 5 - Serengeti continued
Another full day in the Serengeti, with flexibility to follow the herds and big cats.
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Serengeti lodge / campDay 6 - Serengeti → Ngorongoro rim
Morning game drive, then transfer to the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Ngorongoro rim lodgeDay 7 - Ngorongoro Crater game drive → Lake Manyara
Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive, then transfer down to Lake Manyara.
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Lake Manyara area lodgeDay 8 - Lake Manyara National Park
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara — tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, hippos and flamingos.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Lake Manyara area lodgeDay 9 - Lake Manyara → Arusha → Nairobi
Drive to Arusha. Onward shuttle to Nairobi or flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport. [CONFIRM end logistics]
Breakfast
What's Included
- All park entrance fees
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle / van with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full board accommodation on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Cross-border transfer logistics
- All Tanzania and Kenya park fees
What's Excluded
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for guides, drivers and camp staff
- Personal items (laundry, phone, curios)
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits)
- Tanzania and Kenya visa fees
- Arusha–Nairobi shuttle on day 9 (if not included)
Good to Know
Before you travel
Best time to travel
Jun–Oct for migration and dry-season game-viewing.
What to pack
Soft duffel bag, layered clothing, binoculars, sun protection.
Fitness level
Easy to moderate. Cross-border driving days.
Frequently Asked
Questions about this safari
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