Overview
This 10-day Kenya–Tanzania safari offers a perfectly balanced journey through East Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, combining Kenya’s Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli with Tanzania’s Northern Circuit highlights including Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. From thrilling game drives across vast savannahs to scenic landscapes, rich wildlife encounters, and comfortable midrange lodges, the itinerary is designed for immersive safari experiences with smooth cross-border travel. Guests enjoy diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, and expert guiding throughout, making it an ideal adventure for travelers seeking an authentic and well-paced East African safari with GameDrive Africa.
Detailed Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a GameDrive Africa representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a relaxed afternoon at leisure or an optional visit to the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum.
Accommodation (Midrange): Tamarind Tree Hotel / Eka Hotel Nairobi
Facilities: En-suite rooms, restaurant, swimming pool, Wi-Fi
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward Masai Mara. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems, home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, and large plains game.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Facilities: En-suite rooms or tents, restaurant, bar, hot showers
Enjoy a full day of game viewing in Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives or an optional full-day safari with picnic lunch. The rolling savannah and Mara River ecosystem support exceptional predator activity and, seasonally, the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Facilities: Comfortable rooms, viewing deck, campfire area
After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake surrounded by acacia woodland. Enjoy a peaceful afternoon with an optional boat safari to observe hippos and water birds, or a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes and zebras.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge / Naivasha Country Club
Facilities: En-suite rooms, lake views, swimming pool, gardens
Continue south toward Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and postcard views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across open plains and seasonal swamps fed by underground water from the mountain.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge / Kibo Safari Camp
Facilities: En-suite tents, swimming pool, Kilimanjaro views
After a morning game drive, proceed to Namanga border for immigration formalities before continuing to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital. Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your lodge surrounded by lush gardens.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Kibo Palace Hotel
Facilities: Swimming pool, restaurant, Wi-Fi
Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari
Drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its towering baobab trees and dense elephant population. Enjoy extensive game drives along the Tarangire River, attracting wildlife year-round, especially during the dry season.
Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Facilities: En-suite tents, solar electricity, panoramic views
Travel via the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park. The landscape opens into endless savannah, offering classic African safari scenery. Afternoon game drive en route to your camp in central Serengeti (Seronera).
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Kati Kati Tented Camp
Facilities: En-suite safari tents, dining tent, campfire
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to Ngorongoro. Ascend to the crater rim with spectacular views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Farm House
Facilities: En-suite rooms, fireplace, highland gardens
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the endangered black rhino. After lunch, return to Arusha for onward transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or a city hotel.
Includes/Excludes
Cost includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entrance & conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service & descent fees
- Full-board accommodation during the safari
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
Cost Excludes
- International & domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and safari crew
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities (Maasai village visit, hot air balloon safari)



