10 Day Amboseli to the Mara by Air: Kenya and Tanzania Highlights
Amboseli, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, then a flight to the Masai Mara and a luxury tented camp.
Go beyond the expected.
Ten days of the best of both countries. See Kilimanjaro from Amboseli, tree-climbing lions at Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, then fly to the Masai Mara for three nights in a luxury camp.
- Amboseli and Kilimanjaro
- Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Flight to the Masai Mara
- Three nights in a luxury Mara camp
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- Flights as listed in the itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Nairobi
Nairobi
Arrive and transfer to an upscale hotel in the city.
Day 2 To Amboseli
Amboseli National Park
Drive south over the Athi Plains to Amboseli.
Day 3 Amboseli full day
Amboseli National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives for elephant, lion, cheetah and plains game, with Kilimanjaro behind.
Day 4 To Lake Manyara
Arusha and Lake Manyara National Park
Cross the Namanga border to Arusha for lunch, then continue to Lake Manyara, a park known for its birdlife and tree-climbing lions.
Day 5 Manyara game drive and Ngorongoro
Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro
A morning game drive in Manyara, lunch at the lodge, then on to the crater rim.
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater with a picnic lunch. Olduvai Gorge, where some of the oldest human fossils were found, lies nearby.
Day 7 Fly to the Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Fly via Kilimanjaro and Nairobi's Wilson Airport to the Mara, then game drives from a luxury tented camp.
Day 8 Masai Mara full day
Masai Mara
Full-day game drives, with side trips to the Mara River for hippos and crocodiles.
Day 9 Masai Mara full day
Masai Mara
Another full day of game drives.
Day 10 Fly to Nairobi and departure
Nairobi
Fly to Nairobi, have lunch in the city, then rest at a hotel before your flight home.
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Questions about 10 Day Amboseli to the Mara by Air: Kenya and Tanzania Highlights
Can I combine a Kenya safari with the coast?
Yes. Pairing a Maasai Mara or Amboseli safari with a few days on the Kenyan coast (Diani, Watamu or Lamu) is a well-established combination, giving a wildlife-then-beach structure to the safari.
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?
Yes, this is one of the most popular East African combinations; a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari followed by several days on Zanzibar’s beaches, connected by a short flight.
Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?
Most nationalities need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for Kenya, applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Most nationalities need a visa for Tanzania, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need for a Kenya safari?
A focused Maasai Mara safari can work in 3–4 days, while combining the Mara with Amboseli, another park or the coast generally calls for 7–10 days. We shape the length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Kenya have?
Kenya protects its wildlife across more than sixty national parks and reserves, an unusually extensive network for a single country: from the Maasai Mara and Amboseli in the south to Samburu and the arid northern reserves, each holding a somewhat different range of species.
How many national parks does Tanzania have?
Tanzania protects its landscapes across more than twenty national parks, alongside conservation areas and game reserves that together cover roughly a third of the country’s total area; one of the highest proportions of protected land of any country in the world.
Is climbing Kilimanjaro part of a normal safari?
Kilimanjaro is usually planned as its own multi-day trek (typically 6–9 days depending on route) either before or after a separate safari itinerary, rather than combined into the same days, since it requires its own acclimatisation schedule.