10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve | Blue Mountain Safaris
Maasai Mara National Reserve · Custom Itineraries

10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari

The ultimate East Africa loop — Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli and a Diani beach finish.

⏱ 10 days · ⛰ Moderate · Request a quote ·# BMT-10DAYS
WhereMaasai Mara National Reserve
Length10 days
PaceModerate
Group sizeUp to 12
Planning3 days ahead
The journey

Made for the way you want to travel.

Two countries, five parks, one beach — the most complete East Africa safari we offer. Cross into Tanzania for the Serengeti plains and Ngorongoro Crater, then fly back to Kenya's coast for a beach wind-down.

Explore the destinations

Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara is Kenya's most celebrated safari destination, renowned for its vast golden grasslands, abundant wildlife, and exceptional predator sightings. The reserve forms part of the greater Mara–Serengeti ecosystem and provides excellent opportunities to observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species.

It is particularly famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, when enormous herds move between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing.

Special features: The Great Migration and dramatic Mara River crossings, outstanding big-cat sightings, Big Five safari opportunities, hot-air balloon safaris, beautiful open savannah landscapes, and Maasai cultural experiences in surrounding communities.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's most famous safari destination and one of Africa's greatest wildlife ecosystems. Its name is associated with vast, seemingly endless plains that support an extraordinary diversity of wildlife.

The Serengeti is globally celebrated for the Great Wildebeest Migration, during which huge herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move through the ecosystem following seasonal rainfall and fresh grazing.

The park is also one of Africa's premier destinations for observing predators, particularly lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Different regions offer distinctive experiences, from the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley to the northern Mara River and the southern short-grass plains.

Special features: The Great Migration, seasonal wildebeest calving in the wider southern Serengeti ecosystem, Mara River crossings, exceptional big-cat sightings, iconic kopje rock formations, balloon safaris, and vast open savannahs.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of Tanzania's most extraordinary natural and cultural destinations. Its main attraction is the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact, unfilled volcanic caldera.

The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhinoceros.

Its varied habitats include grasslands, swamps, forests, and Lake Magadi, creating a natural sanctuary for numerous wildlife species. The conservation area is also important for Maasai pastoral traditions and human evolutionary history, particularly at Olduvai Gorge.

Special features: Ngorongoro Crater, Big Five safari opportunities, endangered black rhinos, spectacular crater-rim viewpoints, dense wildlife populations, Lake Magadi, Maasai cultural heritage, and Olduvai Gorge.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, located just across the border in Tanzania.

Its landscape consists of open plains, seasonal dry lakebeds, swamps, and acacia woodland, creating superb opportunities for wildlife photography. The park is especially known for its long-studied elephant populations, including impressive older bulls with large tusks.

Special features: Large elephant herds, iconic Kilimanjaro views, close-up elephant photography, Observation Hill, wildlife-rich swamps, and Maasai cultural experiences outside the park.

⭐ Highlights

  • Two countries, five iconic parks
  • Mara and Serengeti in one trip
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent
  • Diani beach wind-down
  • Cross-border logistics handled

🛤 Plan by day

Day 1

Nairobi → Masai Mara

Depart Nairobi, arrive Mara for lunch, afternoon game drive.

Activities: Game drive

Stay: Mara Lodge

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Altitude: 1,500 m

Nairobi → Masai Mara on 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Day 2

Full Day Mara

Two game drives with picnic.

Activities: Game drives

Stay: Mara Lodge

Meals: All meals

Altitude: 1,500 m

Full Day Mara on 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Day 3

Mara → Serengeti (Tanzania)

Cross-border transfer via Isebania. Afternoon game drive in northern Serengeti.

Activities: Cross-border, game drive

Stay: Serengeti Lodge

Meals: All meals

Altitude: 1,750 m

Mara → Serengeti (Tanzania) on 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Day 4

Full Day Serengeti

Two game drives — central and southern Serengeti.

Activities: Game drives

Stay: Serengeti Lodge

Meals: All meals

Altitude: 1,750 m

Full Day Serengeti on 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Day 5

Serengeti → Ngorongoro

Morning game drive, drive to Ngorongoro highlands. Optional Maasai village visit en route.

Activities: Game drive, transfer

Stay: Ngorongoro Lodge

Meals: All meals

Altitude: 2,380 m

Serengeti → Ngorongoro on 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu

Early morning crater descent — the densest wildlife viewing in Africa. Afternoon return to Karatu.

Activities: Crater descent, game drive

Stay: Karatu Lodge

Meals: All meals

Altitude: 2,380 m

Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu on 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Day 7

Karatu → Amboseli (Kenya)

Long drive back into Kenya, arrive Amboseli for sunset game drive.

Activities: Scenic drive, game drive

Stay: Amboseli Lodge

Meals: All meals

Altitude: 1,190 m

Karatu → Amboseli (Kenya) on 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Day 8

Full Day Amboseli

Two game drives with Kilimanjaro views.

Activities: Game drives

Stay: Amboseli Lodge

Meals: All meals

Altitude: 1,190 m

Full Day Amboseli on 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Day 9

Amboseli → Diani Beach

Drive to Nairobi, fly to Diani (or Ukunda). Check-in, beach time.

Activities: Transfer, flight

Stay: Diani Beach Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Altitude: 0 m

Amboseli → Diani Beach on 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Day 10

Diani Beach → Nairobi

Beach morning, afternoon flight to Nairobi for international connection.

Activities: Beach, flight

Stay: —

Meals: Breakfast

Altitude: 0 m

Diani Beach → Nairobi on 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari

✓ Included

  • All park and conservancy fees
  • Cross-border transfers
  • Driver-guides (Kenya + Tanzania)
  • 4x4 Land Cruisers
  • 9 nights full-board accommodation
  • Domestic flight Diani → Nairobi

✗ Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas (Kenya + Tanzania)
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and laundry
  • Optional hot-air balloon
  • Tips

🎒 What to bring

  • Layered clothing
  • Camera with zoom
  • Binoculars
  • Sun protection
  • Swimwear
  • Light rain jacket
  • Plug adapters
Optional extras

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Private vehicle, guide time, airport transfers or a slower pace can be added to your quote.

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Economy

Economy 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari

Economy accommodation and service level, tailored to the confirmed route.

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Luxury 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari

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  • Private trip planning
  • Professional local guide
  • Accommodation level selected in the final itinerary