Safari Overview
This 11-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Adventure is the ultimate East African wildlife experience — combining the iconic landscapes and wildlife of two of Africa's greatest safari nations in a single, seamless private itinerary.
Starting in Nairobi, you'll travel through Kenya's dramatic Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru and the magnificent Masai Mara, before crossing the border into Tanzania to explore the legendary Serengeti National Park and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and home to the densest concentration of wildlife on Earth.
Every game drive is conducted privately, in your own 4x4 vehicle with your dedicated PMK guide. Accommodation spans high-quality tented camps and lodges, chosen for their proximity to wildlife and their authentic safari atmosphere.
Safari Highlights
🦁Masai Mara Big Five — Kenya's most famous reserve. Lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, rhinos and some of the world's best cheetah sightings.
🦩Lake Nakuru — Flamingos by the thousands, Rothschild's giraffes, black & white rhinos, tree-climbing lions.
🌍Serengeti NP — Over 3 million acres of open savannah. The eternal wildlife drama plays out daily across the endless plains.
🏔️Ngorongoro Crater — Descend into Africa's Eden — 25,000 animals in a 260 km² collapsed volcano. Almost guaranteed Big Five.
🐃Great Migration — If visiting July–October, witness the famous wildebeest river crossing on the Mara and Grumeti Rivers.
🌅Scenic Landscapes — Rift Valley escarpments, Serengeti kopjes, Ngorongoro highlands and iconic acacia sunsets.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pick-up from Nairobi hotel/airport. Drive northwest to Lake Nakuru (2.5 hours). Afternoon game drive in the park — look for flamingos on the alkaline lake, rhinos in the forest, and Rothschild's giraffes on the hills. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Full day of game drives within the park. Morning drive along the lakeshore, afternoon to the forested areas for leopard and rhino. The park's rhino sanctuary protects both black and white rhino. Evening at lodge.
Morning drive west to the Masai Mara National Reserve (approx 3 hours). Arrive by noon for a packed lunch. Afternoon game drive in the Mara — the sheer density of wildlife here is staggering. Dinner and overnight at your Mara camp.
Full day in the Mara. Morning and afternoon drives. Look for lion prides on the move, cheetahs hunting on the plains, leopards in the fig trees, and huge elephant herds. If visiting during the migration season (July–October), you may witness one of nature's greatest spectacles — thousands of wildebeest crossing the Mara River.
Morning game drive in the Mara. After brunch, drive to the Tanzania border at Isebania. Cross into Tanzania and continue to the Serengeti National Park (approx 3 hours from the border). Afternoon arrival and evening game drive in the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti camp.
Full day exploring the Serengeti. The park is home to the world's largest lion population. Cover different zones — the Seronera area is known for predator sightings, while the north holds the famous river crossing sites. Keep your camera ready all day. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti camp.
Morning game drive in the Serengeti before driving to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx 3 hours). En route, visit the Olduvai Gorge — the 'Cradle of Mankind' where some of the world's oldest human fossils were discovered. Arrive at the crater rim at sunset for breathtaking views. Dinner and overnight at crater rim lodge.
Descend 600 metres into the crater floor for a full day of game drives. The Ngorongoro Crater is arguably the best single game-viewing destination on Earth — 25,000 large animals in a 260 km² enclosed ecosystem. Almost guaranteed: lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, black rhinos, and flamingos on the soda lake. Ascend at sunset. Dinner at crater rim lodge.
Morning at leisure or optional nature walk with Maasai guide. Drive to Arusha (1.5 hours) and continue to the Kenya border at Namanga. Re-enter Kenya and drive to Nairobi (approx 3 hours from the border). Overnight in Nairobi hotel (own cost) or airport drop-off for early departures.
Optional add-on days available in Nairobi — visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, or take a day trip to Hell's Gate National Park for cycling and hiking. Or depart from Nairobi for your onward journey. PMK team will assist with all arrangements.
Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- Private 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All Kenya & Tanzania park fees
- 10 nights accommodation (full board)
- Border crossing assistance
- Nairobi airport transfers
- Drinking water throughout
- PMK 24/7 support
✗ Excluded
- International flights
- Kenya & Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips (guides & staff)
- Hot air balloon (optional add-on)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses