About this trip
Ten days across some of East Africa's best-known wildlife country, covering the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and the Masai Mara, with nights spent camping under open skies.
You travel by 4WD vehicle between parks, which keeps transit time down and leaves more of each day free for game drives and spotting the big five.
It's a compact, wildlife-focused route rather than a slow meander — built for people who want a lot of East Africa's highlights without a long trip.
What you'll do
- Game drives through the Serengeti
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater
- Visit Lake Manyara
- Camp out in the Masai Mara
- Track the big five with a local guide
- Camping-based trip, so expect basic overnight setups rather than lodges
- Fast-paced itinerary — 4WD transfers are used to maximise time in the parks over 10 days
Worth it if you want hassle-free wildlife spotting with strong guides and decent odds of seeing the Big 5. Think twice if you're claustrophobic in vehicles or value customer service when things go wrong.
- Guides consistently deliver wildlife sightings including Big 5; tight scheduling maximizes time across parks.
- Jeeps crammed so full you cannot stand during game drives, particularly in Tanzania portion.
- Campsite accommodation issues: mice in beds, monkeys destroying luggage. Customer service unresponsive when problems arise.
- Tour combines two separate safaris; clarify exact itinerary before booking to avoid misaligned expectations.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £2,685, about 49% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Nairobi · 14 Sept – 15 Sept
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