Crater Crossing
Best for
Couples, Wildlife Enthusiasts
Duration
10N/11D
Season
July–October, January–February
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Wildlife, Safari
Crater Crossing
10N/11D, 6 cities, From $8,400
per person, twin sharing
A Tibro Journey
Ten nights across two countries. The Mara plains, the flamingos at Naivasha, then down into the Ngorongoro crater and out onto the Serengeti.
Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari is a 10N/11D wildlife & safari journey through Kenya + Tanzania. Highlights include Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
No. 02
Serengeti
Serengeti
No. 03
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
No. 01
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
No. 02
Serengeti
Serengeti
No. 03
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Day by Day
10N/11D, in order
Day 1
Arrive Nairobi
Arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Nairobi.
Day 2
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Masai Mara. Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is part of the vast Serengeti plains, famous for their wildebeest migration, and are home to the Big Five. Check – in and enjoy Lunch. Later depart for a Game Drive. The renowned Mara Game Reserve is home to large mammals that are varied and easy to see. Residents among the parks are Masai giraffes, buffalos, elands and thousands of plain games including impalas, zebra, topi and gazelles. Overnight stay and dinner at your camp / lodge in Masai Mara.
Day 3
Masai Mara National Game Reserve
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Proceed for full day game drive with Picnic Lunch. Stop at the Hippo Pool and Boundary Pillar Kenya/Tanzania for Photo Shot. Later, take an OPTIONAL visit to Masai village to interact with the people of the Masai tribe and learn about their history, culture, and lifestyle. You can also indulge in some shopping of their local handicrafts. Continue with the game drive and return to the lodge or camp at early afternoon or late evening. Overnight stay and dinner at your lodge in Masai Mara.
Day 4
Masai Mara National Game Reserve
Proceed for an early morning Game Drive in Masai Mara. Have a sumptuous breakfast. You can laze around at the lodge or camp. Have lunch and proceed for Game drive to chase for animal hunting. Dinner. Overnight stay at the lodge or camp.
Day 5
Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Breakfast at the lodge. Proceed from Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha. Check in and relax. In the evening proceed for Lake Naivasha Boat Ride. Lake Naivasha is famous for its strong populations of hippos and flamingos. There are over 1,500 hippos in the area, and you are almost guaranteed to see one. The lake is a birder's paradise as it is home to over 400 bird species. Overnight stay at lodge or camp.
Day 6
Lake Naivasha to Arusha
Breakfast at the lodge or camp. Afterwards check out and drive to Nairobi. Lunch on own. Transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro. Arrive at Arusha. Rest of the evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at lodge or camp.
Day 7
Arusha to Ngorongoro, Karatu
Breakfast at the camp or lodge. Check out and drive to Ngorongoro Region. Arrive for lunch at the lodge. Afternoon at leisure. Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8
Ngorongoro
Breakfast at the camp or lodge. Proceed for game drive with packed lunch to depart for Ngorongoro. Complete the formalities and enter Ngorongoro – Continue driving and arrive to the lodge or camp. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge or camp.
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti
Breakfast at the camp or lodge. Proceed from Ngorongoro to Serengeti. Check in and have lunch. In the afternoon proceed for Game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp or lodge.
Day 10
Serengeti National Park
Breakfast at the lodge or camp. Proceed for full day game drive in the park. Overnight stay at the lodge or camp.
Day 11
Departure
Breakfast at the lodge or camp.
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Nairobi
Kwetu Nairobi Curio Collection by Hiton
Lake Nakuru
Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Maasai Mara
Sentrim Mara
Serengeti
Simba Serengeti Lodge
Ngorongoro
Karatu Simba Lodge
Arusha
Arusha Planet Lodge
Nairobi
Kwetu Nairobi Curio Collection by Hiton
Lake Nakuru
Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Maasai Mara
Sentrim Mara
Serengeti
Simba Serengeti Lodge
Ngorongoro
Karatu Simba Lodge
Arusha
Arusha Planet Lodge
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
Wildebeest crossing season
Late July through September is when the herds cross the Mara River. Most tours skip the prime crossing windows by camping too far upstream. Tibro's Mara nights are timed for it. If you can travel in August, do.
Altitude on Day One
Nairobi sits at 1,795 metres. Coming from Mumbai or Delhi, expect a slightly thin head for 24 hours and drink more water than feels normal. Skip the Tusker your first night; pick it up at the Mara.
Fly the Mara transfer
The Nairobi-to-Mara road is five hours of corrugated dirt. The light aircraft from Wilson Airport does it in fifty minutes for around USD 250 each way. Worth every shilling unless you specifically want to see rural Kenya pass the window.
- №1
Wildebeest crossing season
Late July through September is when the herds cross the Mara River. Most tours skip the prime crossing windows by camping too far upstream. Tibro's Mara nights are timed for it. If you can travel in August, do.
- №2
Altitude on Day One
Nairobi sits at 1,795 metres. Coming from Mumbai or Delhi, expect a slightly thin head for 24 hours and drink more water than feels normal. Skip the Tusker your first night; pick it up at the Mara.
- №3
Fly the Mara transfer
The Nairobi-to-Mara road is five hours of corrugated dirt. The light aircraft from Wilson Airport does it in fifty minutes for around USD 250 each way. Worth every shilling unless you specifically want to see rural Kenya pass the window.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Meet and assist at arrival lounge by our English-Speaking Driver cum Guide – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Park Entrance Fees
- Concession Fees
- Transport in six-seater Safari 4x4 Land Cruiser (NON-AC)
Not Included
- 5% Goods & Service Tax (GST) is applicable additional on total invoice.
- 5%/ 20% Tax collected at source (TCS) - claimable
- Airfare - International as well as Domestic airfares, Airport Taxes & Baggage.
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
Kenya runs on two dry seasons and two rain seasons. June to October is the long dry. Golden grass, wildebeest crossings, the iconic safari window. January to February is a quieter shoulder with clear skies and far fewer vehicles. The long rains (March-May) are when most camps close.
Tibro books Mara nights in the wildebeest window when you ask for it; in shoulder months we shift you toward Samburu or Amboseli for fewer vehicles and equally good big-cat sightings.
Your Memoir
Here's how you'll remember it.
Vol. 16, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.
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