Our 10-Day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari is an incredible adventure that combines the best of both countries, offering you a memorable and value-for-money experience. Some of the destinations you can expect to visit during this tour are Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Amboseli. The good thing about this tour is that you will be able to book your international flight to and from Jomo Kenyatta Int. Airport.
Private guiding with flexible pacing.
Handpicked lodges and camps chosen for location.
Game drives tailored to the season and wildlife activity.
Cultural touchpoints and scenic overland drives.
Dedicated support from arrival to departure.
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Your journey is led by a professional private guide who brings the wildlife and history of East Africa to life.
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Arusha
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THE ITINERARY
Day to Day Itinerary
This is the itinerary for 10 Days Tanzania safari.
Day 1
DAY 1: Arrival, JRO – Arusha City (1 hr drive)
Arusha
After a pleasant arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or any other border posts of the country, you will be welcomed by one of the Donak Safaris representatives who will initially meet and greet you. After a short introduction of himself, he will transfer you to your dedicated hotel within Arusha City for your night stay on Bed and Breakfast.
Day 2
DAY 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park (2 hrs)
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in your hotel in Arusha, drive to Tarangire National Park for game viewing and photographing. Famous for its massive baobab trees, home of the African elephants (with high concentration than any other park) and tree climbing pythons, Tarangire National Park is small but still home to a significant wildlife population, with a density of wildlife matched only by Ngorongoro. Dinner and overnight in Tarangire on Full board basis.
Day 3
DAY 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park (1 hr)
Lake Manyara National Park
Today we drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game drives. This is one of Tanzania’s smaller parks but still offers a rewarding and diverse safari experience. The lakeshore at Manyara teems with birdlife, and while you are looking for the birds, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey from the park to our Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Full board.
Day 4
DAY 4: Lake Manyara – Lake Eyasi (Bushmen tribes) (2 hrs)
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi is about two hours’ drive from Manyara and just an hour drive south-west of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On to the north-east you can see the Ngorongoro Highlands and to the north are the plains of the Serengeti; around 150 years ago when the warlike Masai tribes invaded Ngorongoro and Serengeti, the Datoga and other indigenous Bushmen lived there were driven south. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/ Lodge. Full board.
Day 5
DAY 5: Lake Eyasi – Serengeti National Park (5 hrs)
Serengeti National Park
Breakfast, then drive towards the Serengeti National Park. Game en-route, also there is an opportunity to visit Olduvai Gorge. After lunch, we drive into the Serengeti itself and the rest of the afternoon is spent game viewing in the vast plains that are broken only by stands of acacia trees and the occasional kopje. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/ Lodge. Full board.
Day 6
DAY 6: Serengeti National Park. (Balloon ride)
Serengeti National Park
We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; return to the camp for the night. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/ Lodge. Full board.
Day 7
DAY 7: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater (3 hrs)
Ngorongoro Crater
Early morning game drives before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro is a special place in that it is a Conservation Area, not a National Park; this means that the whole area is managed for both the animals and the local Masai people who graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife. In the late afternoon, we travel just inside of Ngorongoro Conservation Area to our special lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/ lodge. Full board.
Day 8
DAY 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha (4 hrs)
Arusha
After breakfast, descend to the Crater floor for a full day Crater tour with the Picnic Lunch. Supported by year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Late afternoon drive to Arusha for leisure, dinner and overnight on BB.
Day 9
DAY 9: Day Tour Longido Maasai Village
Longido Maasai Village
You will be picked up from your homestay, drive to the local masai village near the border of Tanzania/Kenya in Longido district. Explore the authentic masai culture in their real homes. Visit the local masai market in the area (Saturday only). Afternoon lunch, barbeque and drinks. After masai dance and bomas visitation, road transfer back to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Day 10
DAY 10: Day Tour Mt. Kilimanjaro, Departure
Mount Kilimanjaro
Depart early in the morning for Mount Kilimanjaro exploration (Lunch included), walking over the foothills of the mountain; get oriented on how climbers are set before the trek to the rooftop of Africa, discover natural Waterfalls and Chagga traditional houses, Caves and visit a nice view of the mountain (only if the weather allows). Later afternoon shall have a road transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your ongoing Vacation schedule. Later afternoon shall have a road transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
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EXQUISITE DETAILS
Meticulously Curated Inclusions
We believe luxury is found in the details. Every aspect of your journey is choreographed to ensure absolute comfort and unparalleled access.
Park Fees (Non-Residents)
Park fees (for non-residents).
All Activities
All activities (unless labeled as optional).
All Accommodation
All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade).
Professional Driver/Guide
A professional driver/guide.
All Transportation
All transportation (unless labeled as optional).
All Taxes/VAT
All taxes/VAT.
Roundtrip Airport Transfer
Roundtrip airport transfer.
Meals
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section).
Drinks
Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section).
Accommodation
Stays for Kenya & Tanzania
Midrange
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Midrange
Masai Mara Sopa
Midrange
Moyo Migration Camp
Midrange
Moyo Tented Camp Central
Midrange
Ngorongoro Farmhouse
Midrange
Under the Shades Arusha
Luxury
Sarova Lion Hills
Luxury
Ashnil Mara Camp
Luxury
Karibu River Camp
Luxury
Nyota Luxury Camp
Luxury
Neptune Luxury Lodge
Luxury
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Unforgettable trip
“Our safari trip with Passionate Guides was amazing. Our guide, Beatus, was experienced, thoughtful and had a deep respect for animals. We got to see everything there is to see. The accommodations were great as well.”
Roch F
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Our safari
“This was a spectacular trip of a lifetime. The planned trip was perfect and our guide was awesome. Food and hotels all great”
Kay W
tripadvisor
Happy with our experience—loved having our own guide
“We had so much fun and saw wondrous numbers of lions, elephants, zebras wildebeest etc. The logistics were seamless and we loved staying in The Serengeti at Moyo Camp and Kontiki Ndutu camp. Visiting Tarangire is also highly recommended.”
Teresa M
tripadvisor
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