9 Days Tanzania and Kenya Safari

Arrive in Arusha, set beneath the scenic slopes of Mount Meru, where your Tanzania and Kenya Safari adventure begins. Your stay at the tranquil Gran Meliá Arusha, surrounded by lush coffee and tea plantations, provides the perfect setting to relax after your flight and prepare for the extraordinary safari experiences ahead.

Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha

Journey deeper into your Tanzania and Kenya Safari with a visit to Tarangire National Park, a dramatic landscape famed for its ancient baobab trees and some of Africa’s largest elephant herds. Sustained by the life-giving Tarangire River, the park attracts extraordinary wildlife during the dry season, making it one of Tanzania’s richest game-viewing areas.

Settle into Swala Camp, an exclusive, eco-friendly retreat overlooking a popular watering hole, before heading out on your first unforgettable game drive.

Overnight: Swala Camp

Continue your unforgettable Tanzania and Kenya Safari with morning and afternoon game drives through Tarangire’s diverse riverine habitats, where elephants, zebras, and impala gather in impressive numbers. Keep an eye out for elusive leopards resting in sausage trees or pythons hidden among the branches.

Return to Swala Camp to unwind by the pool and enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Overnight: Swala Camp

Fly into the legendary Serengeti National Park, a highlight of your Tanzania and Kenya Safari and one of the world’s oldest and most celebrated ecosystems. Stretching from the Ngorongoro Highlands toward Lake Victoria, the Serengeti supports millions of animals and hosts the iconic Great Migration across its vast plains.

Your base, Kichakani Camp, is ideally positioned among sweeping savannahs and dramatic rocky kopjes, offering exceptional access to both resident wildlife and the great migrating herds.

Overnight: Kichakani Camp

Immerse yourself in the heart of the wilderness on your Tanzania and Kenya Safari with a full day exploring the classic Serengeti terrain on expertly guided game drives. Search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and giraffes roaming the endless plains, while also discovering smaller yet fascinating species along riverbanks and rocky outcrops.

Each drive reveals the Serengeti’s rich biodiversity and dramatic predator-prey interactions that define this iconic ecosystem.

Overnight: Kichakani Camp

Cross into Kenya and continue your extraordinary Tanzania and Kenya Safari with a flight to the legendary Maasai Mara, a vast wilderness synonymous with classic African safaris. Renowned for its abundant predator populations and dramatic open plains, the Mara offers exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the year.

Arrive at the elegant Olonana Lodge, beautifully set on a private stretch of the Mara River, and set out for an exciting afternoon game drive in search of the region’s iconic wildlife.

Overnight: Olonana Lodge

Continue your unforgettable Tanzania and Kenya Safari with an early morning game drive as the Maasai Mara plains awaken in golden light and predators begin their hunt. Later, return to Olonana Lodge to relax by the pool or indulge in an optional in-room massage overlooking the river.

In the late afternoon, venture back onto the savanna for another thrilling game drive, ending with breathtaking sunset views over the Mara. An optional visit to the Rhino Sanctuary is also available for those wishing to see these rare and protected giants.

Overnight: Olonana Lodge

Choose between a morning game drive or an optional hot air balloon safari for a breathtaking aerial view of the Mara. Continue exploring the reserve’s diverse habitats, spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, and playful primates along riverbanks and woodlands.
Overnight: Olonana Lodge

Fly to Nairobi and enjoy a comfortable dayroom before transferring to the airport for your onward international flight.
Dayroom: JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi