10 Days
Tanzania
Medium
July to February
$ $6,700 pp
You’ll spend five days in Kenya (Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara) and 5 days in Tanzania (Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara). This tour transfers from Masai Mara to Serengeti through Isebania border. If you’d like, at the end of the tour, instead of finishing in Arusha, you can transfer to Amboseli for 1 or 2 nights and finish the tour back in Nairobi. This tour can also be done in the opposite order (starting in Arusha).
Each leg below covers your route, where you stay, what you’ll do, and how you’ll dine — all fully adjustable with your travel designer.
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Perched inside Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru Lodge offers panoramic views of the lake, surrounding acacia woodland, and abundant wildlife. The lodge is an ideal base for exploring one of Kenya’s premier national parks, renowned for its rhino conservation, diverse birdlife, and scenic landscapes. Comfortable accommodation, warm hospitality, and easy access to game drives make it suitable for couples, families, and safari enthusiasts.
Have an early morning pick up then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies the Rift Valleys most famous Lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingoes. It’s alkaline and is recognized as being one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lakeshore. You will arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and your overnight stay are at the campsite or lodge.
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Bird Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Bush Picnics
Drinking Water
MEALS
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Located in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, Zebra Plains Mara Camp offers an authentic luxury safari experience surrounded by vast savannahs, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking African landscapes. Designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, the camp combines elegant canvas tents, warm Kenyan hospitality, and exceptional game-viewing opportunities for an unforgettable stay.
Whether you’re witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration, tracking the Big Five, or simply relaxing around the camp after an exciting day in the bush, Zebra Plains Mara Camp provides the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and tranquility. It is an excellent choice for honeymooners, families, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts seeking an immersive safari experience.
Have an early morning drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. It holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wildebeest, zebras and attendant predators. You will arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.
Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Wildlife Viewing, Sundowners, Game Drive
Drinking Water
MEALS
After breakfast, we will have a full day dame drive, with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-maned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where it’s possible to see the Big Five during a morning’s game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one’s vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustard (including the kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sun birds.
Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Game Drive, Bush Picnics
Drinking Water
MEALS
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Nestled in the heart of Central Serengeti National Park, Enkirari Wilderness Camp offers an authentic safari experience that combines the excitement of the African wilderness with the comfort of a luxury tented camp. Perfectly positioned in one of the Serengeti’s premier wildlife areas, the camp provides exceptional year-round game viewing and easy access to the park’s famous plains, where unforgettable wildlife encounters await.
Surrounded by endless savannah and abundant wildlife, Enkirari Wilderness Camp is designed for travellers who want to experience nature without sacrificing comfort. Spacious safari tents, warm Tanzanian hospitality, excellent cuisine, and personalized service create a memorable safari retreat in one of Africa’s most celebrated national parks.
On this day, you will be transferring from Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park (through Isebania border). This transfer takes almost the whole day but during a great part of the journey (in the morning in Masai Mara and in the afternoon in the Serengeti), you will be doing game drive.
In the afternoon, enjoy the game drive en-route the tented camp.
Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Game Drive, Wildlife Viewing
Soft drinks/sodas&Drinking Water
MEALS
The famous Serengeti National Park is home of the Great Migration. The game drives are spectacular, as you drive up the crater highlands, stopping at the rim. Continuing on, spreading out is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti means “endless plains” in Kiswahili. This 6,900sq miles (18,000sq km) park is inhabited by more than 2 million large animals including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles. There are also large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax or monkeys also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds. On the second day, after breakfast, have a full day in Serengeti National Park (morning and afternoon game drives). There is a possibility to visit Olduvai Gorge and have a balloon flight.
Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Bush Picnics, Game Drive
Drinking Water
MEALS
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Perched dramatically on the rim of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge offers one of Africa’s most spectacular safari locations. Built into the crater’s edge using natural river stone and covered with indigenous vines, the lodge blends seamlessly into its surroundings while providing uninterrupted panoramic views across the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inspired by prehistoric rock art and traditional African architecture, the lodge combines authentic character with modern comfort, making it an ideal base for exploring one of Tanzania’s richest wildlife destinations.
Set high on the wall of the Great Rift Valley, Manyara Escarpment Lodge looks straight down over Lake Manyara and the forested floor of Lake Manyara National Park. Sixteen private chalets are spaced along the cliff edge, each with wide windows, wooden floors, and a private deck where guests can watch the lake — and the wildlife that wanders through the lodge grounds — without leaving their room.
The lodge sits close enough to the park gate for early game drives and cultural visits into nearby Mto wa Mbu, yet far enough above the valley floor to feel completely removed. It’s a quiet, elevated base for exploring one of Tanzania’s most compact and varied reserves, and a natural stop between the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
Have an early morning safari before breakfast, to spot the animals when they are more active and also to have a fantastic sun rise in front of you. After the game drive, return to the camp for brunch, followed by a transfer to Ngorongoro. With walls 2,000ft high and a crater floor that spreads for 102sq miles, the crater is a virtual Noah’s Ark, inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa including the rare black rhino. In fact, the crater has the greatest concentration of wild life in the planet. It contains a river, several swamps, from the top it looks like steam, full of flamingoes, a forest and open plains. The large bull elephants that reside here have extremely large tusk, due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses.
There is a possibility for an afternoon walking safari in Ngorongoro Highlands.
Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Bird Watching, Game Drive, Wildlife Viewing
Drinking Water
MEALS
Very early in the morning, descend down to the crater floor for a day of wildlife viewing in one of the most incredible places on Earth. After a stop for a picnic lunch near the hippo lake, have more wildlife viewing in the afternoon then drive up the steep road out of the crater and transfer to Manyara for your overnight stay. You can also visit Tarangire instead of Manyara and we recommend it from June to September.
Possibility to visit Oldonyo Sambu Maasai Village on the way to Manyara/Tarangire.
Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Bird Watching, Photographing, Wildlife Viewing, Game Drive
Soft drinks/sodas&Drinking Water
MEALS
Breakfast & Lunch
Depart after breakfast and drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. This enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. It is very famous for its stunning bird variety. The park is also home to a large numbers of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. This park has become famous for the the climbing lions and the flamingos on the lake shore. The game drives are done along the shore of the lake, providing incredible views of animals in the foreground with the lake, flamingos and flat plains in the horizon. In the afternoon, you’ll transfer to Arusha.
Possibility for a bicycle ride tour and for a night game drive.
Alternatively, instead of going to Arusha, you can continue to Amboseli (Kenya) and do a 1 or 2 nights safari, finishing the tour back in Nairobi.
4x4 Safari Vehicle
Airport Transfer
Soft drinks/sodas&Drinking Water
MEALS
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Share where you long to go and what would make it unforgettable .
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A tailor-made itinerary matched to the right camps and seasons.
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We shape every detail until the journey feels entirely your own.
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A dedicated team is with you from landing to homecoming.
Most nationalities receive South African entry on arrival; Zimbabwe issues an e-visa or visa on arrival. We confirm requirements for your passport.
Low-risk malaria areas — anti-malarials advised. No mandatory vaccinations from most countries; consult your travel clinic before departure.
South African Rand; US Dollars are widely used around Victoria Falls. Cards are accepted in cities; carry small USD for tips.
Warm days and cool mornings on safari in the dry season. Pack layers — early game drives can be cold even when afternoons are hot.
Neutral, breathable clothing, a warm layer, sun protection and binoculars. Soft bags are required on light aircraft, with strict weight limits.
Wi-Fi at all hotels and lodges, though deliberately gentle in the bush. Power is 230V; bring a universal adaptor.
Everything you might want to know before you travel. Can’t find your answer? Your travel designer is one message away.
Yes. All Matta Luxury journeys are offered as private experiences unless otherwise requested. You’ll travel exclusively with your chosen companions, accompanied by a professional driver-guide, allowing you to explore Tanzania at your own pace with a personalized itinerary and premium service.
Most of our safaris are suitable for travelers of all ages and fitness levels. Game drives are comfortable and involve minimal physical activity. If your itinerary includes walking safaris, cultural visits, hiking, or mountain trekking, we’ll let you know the activity level in advance and can recommend the best options based on your preferences.
Tanzania is a fantastic destination throughout the year, with each season offering unique experiences.
Our travel specialists will help you choose the best time based on the experiences you’re looking for.
International flights are generally not included unless specifically requested. Domestic flights within Tanzania can be included as part of your itinerary, particularly for fly-in safaris or travel between safari destinations and Zanzibar. We’ll clearly outline all included and optional flights in your quotation.
Yes. Tanzania is one of Africa’s most popular and welcoming safari destinations, and your safety is our top priority. We work with experienced guides, trusted accommodations, and carefully planned itineraries to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey.
Malaria is present in some areas, so we recommend consulting your doctor before traveling regarding preventative medication. Wearing long sleeves in the evenings, using insect repellent, and sleeping under mosquito nets where provided are simple and effective precautions.
Absolutely. Every Matta Luxury itinerary can be tailored to match your interests, travel style, budget, and schedule. Whether you dream of a luxury safari, a family adventure, a romantic honeymoon, a Kilimanjaro trek, or a Zanzibar beach escape, we’ll create a journey designed specifically for you.
