Below is an itinerary that covers Kenya and Tanzania for 10 days, 9 nights. We can offer you family as well as group bookings. We have the experience and resources needed to make your trip a memorable one.
This is just a sample itinerary. We can customize it to suit your needs.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive, overnight stay, and dinner at a lodge or campsite.
Day 3-4: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve for a two-night stay. Enjoy game drives, hot air balloon safaris, and cultural experiences with the local Maasai people.
Day 5-6: Serengeti National Park
Cross the border into Tanzania and explore the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park for two nights. Witness the great wildebeest migration, spot the Big Five, and take in the stunning landscapes.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive and overnight stay at a lodge or campsite.
Day 8: Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive, overnight stay, and dinner at a lodge or campsite.
Day 9-10: Amboseli National Park
Cross back into Kenya and drive to Amboseli National Park, known for its large herds of elephants and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy game drives, a visit to a Maasai village, and a two-night stay before departing for Nairobi on the last day.
This itinerary offers an incredible opportunity to experience some of the most iconic wildlife destinations in Kenya and Tanzania in just 10 days.
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Agnes of Mara Gates always responds within 24 hours regarding any of my inquiries. She made the process very easy and always accommodated changes to our itinerary. Ken our driver/guide is very... knowledgeable about animals and their behavior. Will definitely book another Safari trip with Mara Gates.!!!read more
Mara Gates provided us with an experience of a lifetime. The places that we visited were breathtakingly beautiful, the variety and number of animals and flora were spectacular. And our guide, Ken,... was so courteous, knowledgeable, and organized. The depth of his knowledge and explanations of animal behavior and the local environments was like traveling with a patient university professor of zoology, ornithology, and botany. Our lodging, food, and their support service staff were excellent. I give this company and its guide my highest recommendation. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.read more
We had a wonderful 9-day safari with Mara Gates. My husband found their website and came up with a custom-made itinerary, that Agnes gladly accommodated and made it even better. Communicating with... them was so easy because Agnes responds promptly. As soon as their office is open in Nairobi, they respond to our email inquiries quickly. We also met her at our hotel and we discussed the itinerary and she gave us pointers on what to expect during our trip. On the morning of the beginning of our safari, Ken our guide and driver promptly arrived and packed our van. Ken is a very intelligent, knowledgeable, wonderful person who gave us quick lessons on the different types of animals, birds, reptiles and also gave us lessons on their behavior. We would really like to go back and do another safari with Mara Gates, and most especially with Ken. Thank you so much for a wonderful trip!read more
our family booked a hot air balloon trip with Mara Gates. A very good driver collected us from our camp in a smart closed body Toyota Landcruiser. Our camp was nearly an hours drive from the balloon... site so it was a good commitment. Hot air ballooning is a must for visitors to the Mara. It's expensive but well worth it. We had a very competent pilot from Switzerland. The open air breakfast on the plains after we landed was also excellent. Then the same driver took us back home again. A great day out. Thanks Mara Gates.read more
We booked our African Safari trip with Mara Gates Safaris in May, '19. This was one of the best trips we have made so far and thanks to Mara Gates Safaris, it became the most memorable one. We... received all the help we needed starting from the booking until the end of the trip. Special thanks to our guide Ken who enlightened us so much about the nature and behavior of the animals in the wild and took us to some of the best viewing spots over the different parks.read more
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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our safari with Mara Gates. They were helpful from initial enquiries, through changes, to the final stop of getting us to the airport. The guide, hotels and meals... were all excellent. Our guide took great pains to ensure that we saw 'all' the animals and were able to take wonderful photos. We have great memories of this trip. At 84 and 72, we were comfortable all the way and felt well cared for. We would highly recommend this company and in fact we have to several friends. On another note, we had to cancel an earlier booking with this company because of an unexpected hospitalization. They were most kind and considerate and expeditiously handled refunds of our down-payment. Finally, from what I have seen, their prices are very good and certainly fall into the category of 'good value for the money'.read more
I had a wonderful experience with Mara Gates Safaris. I wanted a 5 day trip to the coastal town and they got me a very good safari. They are highly organized, excellent communicators- never once did... I not get my queries answered and very accommodating. Everything went exactly as scheduled and discussed. Ms. Agnes is easy to work with and a professional in her line of duty. First time with Mara Gates and I will definitely be using them.read more
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tanzania. Here are some of the top attractions you can expect to see when visiting the crater:
The Big Five: The crater is home to all of the Big Five game animals, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos.
Unique Landscapes: The crater’s landscapes are stunning and varied, from the lush forests on the crater’s rim to the grassy plains and wetlands in the center.
Wildlife Viewing: Visitors can take game drives around the crater floor, where they can spot a variety of wildlife, including flamingos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, cheetahs, and more.
Maasai Culture: The Maasai people, who are indigenous to the region, still live in and around the crater and visitors can learn about their traditions and culture.
Olduvai Gorge: Located just outside the crater, Olduvai Gorge is a world-famous archaeological site where some of the earliest known human fossils have been found.
Attractions in Masai Mara
Masai Mara is a wildlife reserve in southwestern Kenya and is home to an incredible array of wildlife. Here are some of the top attractions you can expect to see when visiting Masai Mara:
The Great Wildebeest Migration: This is one of the most incredible natural events on earth, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing land.
Big Five: Masai Mara is home to all of the Big Five game animals, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos.
Maasai Culture: Visitors can learn about the Maasai people’s culture and traditions, who are the indigenous people of the region.
Scenic Landscapes: Masai Mara has varied landscapes, from rolling grasslands to acacia woodlands, and offers incredible views of the savannah and wildlife.
