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10 Days Ultimate East Africa
The full circuit, unhurried. Amboseli, the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, with time to sit still in each.
10 Days / 9 Nights
DURATION
$2,300
FROM, PER PERSON
Amboseli, Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
DESTINATIONS
2 to 6
GROUP SIZE
ABOUT THIS SAFARI
10 Days Ultimate East Africa
The full circuit, unhurried. Amboseli, the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, with time to sit still in each.
AT A GLANCE
Trip Summary
| Detail | This safari |
|---|---|
| Price from | USD 2,300 per person |
| Duration | 10 days / 9 nights |
| Safari style | Luxury Fly-In, Migration, Wildlife |
| Countries | Kenya, Tanzania |
| Parks visited | Amboseli, Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro |
| Starts | Nairobi |
| Ends | Arusha |
| Group size | Private departure. Typically 2 to 6 guests per vehicle |
| Best time to go | Jul to Oct for the full migration circuit |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Your Route, Day By Day
| Day | Route | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi to Amboseli | Lodge, Amboseli | L, D |
| 2 | Amboseli | Lodge, Amboseli | B, L, D |
| 3 | Amboseli to Masai Mara | Tented camp, Masai Mara | B, L, D |
| 4 | Masai Mara | Tented camp, Masai Mara | B, L, D |
| 5 | Masai Mara and Maasai Culture | Tented camp, Masai Mara | B, L, D |
| 6 | Mara to Serengeti | Tented camp, Serengeti | B, L, D |
| 7 | Northern Serengeti | Tented camp, Serengeti | B, L, D |
| 8 | Central Serengeti | Tented camp, Serengeti | B, L, D |
| 9 | Serengeti to Ngorongoro | Lodge, Ngorongoro rim | B, L, D |
| 10 | Crater Floor and Departure | Departure | B |
B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner. Accommodation is shown by type and area. We confirm the exact camp or lodge in writing with your quote.
DAY BY DAY
The Full Itinerary
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive south through Maasai rangeland to Amboseli, arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive towards the swamps where the elephant herds gather. Dinner and overnight in camp.
Meals: Lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Amboseli
An early start for the clearest view of Kilimanjaro. Morning drive across the open pans, rest through the heat, then an afternoon climb up Observation Hill for a wide view over the marshes. Overnight in camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Amboseli
A long but scenic transfer north west, skirting Nairobi and crossing the Rift Valley to reach the Mara by late afternoon. A short evening game drive on arrival. Dinner and overnight at your Mara camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Tented camp, Masai Mara
A full day in the reserve with a picnic lunch. Explore the Mara Triangle and the river, following the resident lion prides and watching for leopard along the tree lines. Overnight in camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Tented camp, Masai Mara
Another full day in the Mara, with an optional dawn balloon safari. In the afternoon, a visit to a Maasai community arranged directly with the village. Evening game drive and overnight in camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Tented camp, Masai Mara
Drive to the Isebania border post where our team assists with formalities. Change to a Tanzanian vehicle and guide, then continue into the northern Serengeti with an afternoon game drive en route. Overnight in the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Tented camp, Serengeti
A full day in the north. Between July and October this is where the Mara River crossings happen on the Tanzanian side, with far fewer vehicles than the Kenyan bank. Outside those months the area is quiet and excellent for big cats. Overnight in the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Tented camp, Serengeti
Travel south to the Seronera valley, the heart of the park and one of the best places in Africa for leopard and cheetah. Game drives morning and afternoon with a rest through the middle of the day. Overnight in the central Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Tented camp, Serengeti
Morning game drive as you travel out of the park, passing Olduvai Gorge with an optional museum stop. Climb onto the Ngorongoro highlands and check in on the crater rim. Overnight at Ngorongoro.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Ngorongoro rim
Descend into the crater at first light for a game drive on the floor, the best opportunity of the trip for black rhino. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then ascend and drive down through Karatu to Arusha for your onward flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Departure day
THE ROUTE
Where This Safari Takes You
Nairobi → Amboseli → Masai Mara → Isebania border → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha. Roughly 1,400 km across two countries.
WHAT IS COVERED
Included and Not Included
Included
- All park, reserve, conservation and crater fees in both countries
- Professional guides in Kenya and Tanzania
- 4×4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs throughout
- Full board accommodation for all nine nights
- Border crossing assistance and vehicle change
- Bottled drinking water throughout
- Airport transfers in Nairobi and Arusha
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA and Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Balloon safari and Maasai village fee
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Laundry and personal items
- Tips and gratuities
NO OBLIGATION
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