10 Day Best of Tanzania & Kenya Tented Camps (Accommodated)

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

After breakfast you will be briefed about your safari and then we head for Tarangire National Park today where you enjoy an extensive game drive. Known to be one of the most beautiful parks in northern Tanzania,  you see elephants, wildebeests, giraffes, buffaloes and many more. The drive ends later in the afternoon where you will travel to the Lake Burunge Tented Camp for the night.

Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Tarangire National Park Game Drive
Distance: ±150km
Driving Time: ±2 – 3 hours

Day 2: Tarangire Area – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu, Tanzania

After breakfast we leave the Tarangire Area to Lake Manyara National Park which has a shallow, alkaline lake and is known for it’s bird species, primate-filled forests (which is home to the long-tailed Guenon monkeys), and beautiful, lush grassy plains. There is a great chance that you will spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, wildebeests and impalas while the forests near the lake is filled with noisy groups of monkeys. After an adventurous game drive, you will travel to Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands and retire for the night. After your arrival, there may be some time for an optional walk in the coffee plantations for a coffee production educational.

After a delicious breakfast, you return to Tarangire National Park for another game drive. Since the park is so rich in wildlife, you are sure to spot animals you didn’t see yesterday. Your guide will share his in-depth knowledge about flora and fauna of the region with you and you may be surprised how much you have seen and learned on only your second day of safari. The Baobab trees scattered across the park make Tarangire one of the most scenic regions on the Northern Circuit. After an extensive game drive, you will travel to Karatu in the Ngorongoro highlands. After your arrival, there might be time for an optional walk in the coffee plantations. You will spend the night at one of the three beautifully located Tanganyika Wilderness Adventure Lodges.

Accommodation: Tanganyika Wilderness Adventure Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive
Optional Activities: Coffee Plantation Walk
Distance: 120km (2 hours travelling time)
Driving Time: ±2 hours

Day 3: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Start the day early on an adventurous trail into the crater where you will see the Big Five on your way down, also wildebeests, gazelles and reedbucks can be seen. If you are lucky, you might spot the near extinct black rhino on your drive. We leave the crater and journey to the Serengeti. The Serengeti National Park is popular in Tanzania due to the largest animal migrations taking place here. Your stay this evening will be at the Kati Kati Tented Camp in the middle of the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Distance: 170km
Driving Time: ±4 – 6 hours

Day 4: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Your day starts after sunrise on a game drive. After your game drive, enjoy a delicious breakfast at camp. Optional activities are made available to guests wanting to experience the adventures the park has to offer – namely a hot air balloon ride followed by a champagne breakfast. These activities need to be booked in advance to the trip. Enjoy another game drive in the park before you make your way back to the Kati Kati Tented Camp for one more night.

Accommodation: Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast,  Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Serengeti National Park Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Optional Activity: Serengeti Balloon Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast (Pre-booking is important), Visitor Centre

Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Lake Victoria, Tanzania

Embark on a final game drive through the Serengeti National Park, where exciting wildlife encounters await. Continue your journey to Lake Victoria, the largest freshwater lake in Africa, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture of this fertile region. Experience a unique perspective on Tanzania, away from the typical tourist routes. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the shores of Lake Victoria, observing the daily life of local fishermen. Spend the night at the Speke Bay Lodge, reflecting on your incredible safari adventures and the unique cultural experiences of your journey

Accommodation: Speke Bay Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Serengeti National Park Game Drive as we exit the park, Walk along the shores of Lake Victoria
Distance: 180km
Driving Time: ±4 – 5 hours

Day 6: Lake Victoria – Masai Mara Area, Tanzania

Once breakfast is over you will join the local fisherman on a guided canoe trip on Lake Victoria. This is a unique and tranquil way to spot more wildlife. We then head off on a long journey to the Masai Mara. This is a large game reserve in Kenya so be prepared for an enriching safari through the reserve. Continuing to live up to its reputation, the reserve has the highest lion population in all of Africa. Be sure to be on the lookout for other species of cats such as leopards and cheetahs throughout the year. Your camp this evening will be spent at the luxurious Mara West Camp.

Accommodation: Mara West Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Lake Victoria Canoe Trip
Distance: 270km
Driving Time: ±8 – 9 hours

Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve, Tanzania

We spend the day on a safari and game viewing. Your safari vehicle will take you on extensive game drives in the Mara Triangle, which is located in the north-western part of the Masai Mara. An expanse of grasslands dotted with acacia trees dominates the landscape. As the wildebeests and zebras trek across the Mara River, you will see the greatest hurdle in their way. Tens of thousands of animals prepare to cross the river at the end of October and beginning of November, knowing there is possible death ahead as crocodiles lurk just below the surface of the water. There is nothing more gruesome than this. Besides hippos, hungry crocodiles, and other animals, the river is home to other animals throughout the year. You return to your Mara West Camp accommodation in the late afternoon, as the shadows lengthen.

Accommodation: Mara West Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Full Day game drive in the Masai Mara

Day 8 – 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve, Tanzania

Spend the next two days in the Masai Mara Game Reserve and experience multiple game drives. Many interesting animals live in the reserve, such as gazelles, elands and Cokes hartebeests. Take a trip to the Mara River viewing the spectacular swelling of the river while thousands of animals are crossing it. Spend the following two nights at the Mara Legends Camp inside the reserve.

Accommodation: Mara Legends Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Masai Mara Game Reserve Game Drives

Day 10: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi, Kenya

Following breakfast, your next destination will be Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling and chaotic capital. Once you arrive in the late afternoon, you will either be taken directly to your hotel or to the airport, depending on your travel plans where your tour will come to an end.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance: 270km
Driving Time: ± 6 – 7 hours

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.