10 Days Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Tarangire

1️⃣ Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

• Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya, and transfer to your hotel.
• Afternoon at leisure to explore Nairobi or relax at your hotel.
• Overnight stay at a hotel in Nairobi.

2️⃣ Day 2: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve

• Early breakfast and drive to Maasai Mara (about 5-6 hours).
• Afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara, famous for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five and the annual Great Migration (July to October).
• Overnight stay at a luxury lodge or tented camp in Maasai Mara.

3️⃣ Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

• Full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara, focusing on the Great Migration (seasonal), predators, and the diverse ecosystems of the park.
• Option to visit a Maasai village and learn about the Maasai people’s culture and way of life.
• Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

4️⃣ Day 4: Maasai Mara – Serengeti National Park

• After breakfast, cross the border into Tanzania and drive to Serengeti National Park.
• Enjoy a scenic game drive en route, arriving in Seronera region in the afternoon for a game drive.
• Overnight stay at a luxury lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.

5️⃣ Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

• Full-day game drive in the Serengeti, exploring different areas such as Seronera and Lobo, famous for predators and the annual wildebeest migration (seasonal).
• Option for a hot air balloon safari for breathtaking aerial views of the Serengeti.
• Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

6️⃣ Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

• Early morning game drive in Serengeti before driving to Ngorongoro Crater.
• En route, visit Olduvai Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site with early human fossils.
• Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the evening.
• Overnight stay at a lodge with stunning views of the crater.

7️⃣ Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

• Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Garden of Eden”.
• Explore the crater floor, home to the Big Five, including black rhinos, lions, and elephants.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool.
• Afternoon drive to Karatu for overnight stay.

8️⃣ Day 8: Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park

• After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.
• Afternoon game drive in Tarangire, where you’ll encounter diverse wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and lions.
• Overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Tarangire.

9️⃣ Day 9: Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire

• Full-day game drive in Tarangire to explore different parts of the park.
• Tarangire is especially beautiful during the dry season when wildlife gathers around the Tarangire River.
• Option for a sundowner or night game drive to observe nocturnal creatures.
• Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

🔟 Day 10: Tarangire – Arusha

• After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Tarangire.
• Drive back to Arusha, Tanzania, arriving in the afternoon.
• Transfer to your airport for onward flight or return to Nairobi.