10-Day Masai Mara & Serengeti Lodge Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
Experience the ultimate Masai Mara & Serengeti Lodge Safari through Kenya and Tanzania, two of Africa’s top safari destinations. From the iconic Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru in Kenya to the world-famous Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, this East African wildlife adventure offers unrivaled game viewing and breathtaking scenery. Travel through the best of both countries while staying in comfortable tented camps and eco-lodges that bring you close to nature.
Safari Highlights
- Masai Mara National Reserve – Classic savannahs and Big Five encounters; seasonal Great Migration
- Lake Nakuru National Park – Renowned for rhino sightings and flamingo-filled shores
- Amboseli National Park – Famous for large elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop
- Lake Manyara National Park – Tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and scenic landscapes
- Serengeti National Park – Legendary plains teeming with wildlife and the Great Wildebeest Migration
- Ngorongoro Crater – A natural amphitheater filled with one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa
Day-by-Day Masai Mara & Serengeti Lodge Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Kenya
Your Masai Mara & Serengeti Lodge Safari begins in Nairobi at 07:30 with a briefing and drive into the Great Rift Valley, heading towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. An afternoon game drive kicks off your wildlife adventure with sightings of the Big Five and other plains game. Overnight at a tented camp located near the Mara River in a private conservancy.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Masai Mara Game Viewing – Kenya
Spend the full day exploring the Masai Mara’s rich landscapes and wildlife. Optional hot air balloon safari available. The Mara is part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem and hosts the dramatic Great Migration (seasonal). Overnight at the tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru – Kenya
Travel northeast through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its flamingos and rhino population. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and overnight at a lodge inside the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli – Kenya
Journey south to Amboseli National Park, a top destination for elephant viewing set against Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before overnighting at Kibo Safari Camp or similar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli National Park – Kenya
Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli reveal impressive elephant herds, predators, and a variety of plains game. Return to camp for dinner and your final night in Kenya’s wild south.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Amboseli to Lake Manyara – Tanzania
Cross into Tanzania and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and birdlife. Overnight at Nysa Lodge or similar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Lake Manyara to Serengeti – Tanzania
Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara before heading to Serengeti National Park. Watch for wildlife en route and settle into Ikoma Safari Camp near the park’s edge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Full Day in Serengeti National Park – Tanzania
Explore Serengeti on morning and afternoon game drives. Discover the vast plains and witness wildlife action, with a chance to see the Great Migration if timed right. Overnight at the camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Tanzania
Travel to Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari inside the caldera, home to Africa’s densest population of wildlife including the Big Five. Overnight at Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge or similar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Ngorongoro to Arusha & Nairobi
After breakfast, drive to Arusha with an optional transfer to Nairobi. End of your epic Masai Mara & Serengeti Lodge Safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport & Accommodation
From 2024, this safari operates in custom 4×4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs for the best game-viewing experience in both Kenya and Tanzania. Accommodation is in well-equipped tented eco-camps and lodges with en-suite facilities.
Important Notes
Safari lodges and camps may vary based on availability. The Great Wildebeest Migration is a seasonal event and sightings are not guaranteed. This small-group safari ensures window seats with a maximum of six passengers per vehicle.