10 Day Best of Tanzania & Kenya Tented Camps

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.

Following a delicious breakfast, the group returns to Tarangire National Park for another morning game drive, ensuring an even deeper exploration of the region’s diverse wildlife. Since the park is so rich, guests are highly likely to spot animals they missed on the first day, enhancing their safari experience. The professional guide shares in-depth knowledge about the flora and fauna as the group travels among the beautiful Baobab trees, which make Tarangire one of the most scenic regions on the Northern Circuit. After the extensive game drive, the safari travels to Karatu in the Ngorongoro highlands, where an optional walk in the local coffee plantations might be possible upon arrival. Overnight accommodation is provided at the Tanganyika Wilderness Adventure Lodge.

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.

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.

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 Serenity on the Lake Resort, reflecting on your incredible safari adventures and the unique cultural experiences of your journey

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.

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.

These two full days are spent immersed in game drives within the heart of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Travelers can search for the Big Five at their leisure, allowing enough time to enjoy the wonderful and magical moments that define a safari. Besides the large predators, the Mara is home to many other interesting animals, including Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, elands, and unique sightings like the Masai giraffe, roan antelope, and the nocturnal bat-eared fox. The reserve is also highly regarded by birdwatchers, hosting over 470 bird species, including about 60 raptor species. These nights are spent at the Mara Legends Camp , which is located inside the Masai Mara Game Reserve

After enjoying a final breakfast in the bush, the time comes to depart the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The journey covers approximately 270 km, with a driving time of six to seven hours, heading toward Nairobi. Nairobi is described as Kenya’s bustling and often chaotic capital city. Arrival is scheduled for the late afternoon, and travelers will be taken either to their hotel in the city centre or directly to the airport, depending on their onward travel plans