10 Days Masai Mara Safari Kenya & Lewa Meru Safari in Tanzania – Overview

This 10 Days Masai Mara Safari Kenya & Lewa Meru Safari in Tanzania is an amazing safari package staying in luxury lodges, in some of the best wildlife safari destinations in Kenya.

This 10 Days Masai Mara Safari Kenya & Lewa Meru Safari in Tanzania offer the opportunity to discover some of Kenya`s notable wildlife in three vastly different destinations.

Lewa is a private conservancy which inhabits the largest number of the rare Black Rhino in Kenya, including other members of the big five namely; lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos.

From Lewa enjoy leisure drive and en route scenery of the changing landscape, especially when your approaching Mount Kenya, on your way to Meru National Park.

Meru is an authentic natural national park in the North of Kenya. The park features thirteen rivers criss crossing throughout the park, and all rivers are lined with palms and riverine forest, the park`s dry plains are covered with huge baobab trees dotted with kopjes, all of which make Meru is a fascinating place.

Fly to the iconic wildlife safari destination the Masai Mara, famous for hosting great migration, where millions of Wildebeest, Zebra, and Thomson’s gazelles cross the Mara river back and forth in search of fresh grazing and water.

African predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyena live in close range from the migrating herds.

The vast plains also inhabit other animals like Masai giraffe and a large number of elephant herds. This truly is the safari of a lifetime memory.

10 Days Masai Mara Safari Kenya & Lewa Meru Safari in Tanzania – Highlights

Day 1: Transfer by flight to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Day 2 & 3: Extensive exploration of the Big Herds of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Day 4: Drive to Meru National Park

Day 5 & 6: Explore the Kopjes and Rivers of Meru National park

Day 7: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 8 & 9: Explore the Big Cats and Small Creatures of Masai Mara

Day 10: Return Back to Nairobi

• An opportunity to encounter highly endangered wildlife such as black and white rhino, Grevy’s zebra and cheetahs.
• Explore three different outstanding habitats in one classic Kenya safari
• Appreciate the authentic successful conservation at work in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
• See the rare wild animals that are adapted to the semi-arid of Meru National Park such as gerenuk, Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe
• Large numbers of big cats, such as lions, leopards, and cheetah
• Large herds of elephants and buffaloes in all three wildlife reserves.

10 Days Masai Mara Safari Kenya & Lewa Meru Safari in Tanzania – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer By Flight to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Fly from Nairobi at Wilson Airport to Lewa. Upon arrival at the bush airstrip, you will meet our guide and drive you to the safari lodge, where you will stay for the next 3 nights.

Relish in a short game drive along the way to the lodge as you look out for Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe.

Accommodation: Sirikoi Lodge

Day 2 & 3: Extensive Exploration of The Big Herds of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Stay at Lewa for the next two days of your Kenya wildlife safari sightseeing the Lewa region, which is a famous home for the very rare black rhinos in Kenya.

Much of the profits raised from the Lewa conservancy is used to develop local community and conservation projects.

Explore the conservancy in open safari vehicles to see the myriad of wildlife species that call this area their haven.

Look at baby rhinos hiding under their mother’s belly. Search for lions being chased by angry buffalo and hiding up a tree to try to escape after a failed hunting attempt.

Meet animals from a different angel of the area on your guided walk with an expert guide. You have higher chances to see about 350 species of birds, that exists in the region.

Lewa is a mesmerizing, game rich area ever exciting and with well-informed local guides that will help you to find all the action, it lends to a superb safari start.

Accommodation: Sirikoi Lodge

Day 4: Drive to Meru National Park

After a tasty hot breakfast at the safari lodge, transfer by road to the Meru National Park. Relax in a safari vehicle and enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you traverse the verdant agricultural land on the foothills of Mount Kenya.

Arrive at the lodge in Meru a tasty buffet lunch and relax before an afternoon game drive. This wild northern frontier of Kenya is home to rare and threatened wild game such as cheetah and Grevy’s zebra.

Accommodation: Elsas Kopje Kenya Safari Camp

Day 5 & 6: Explore The Kopjes And Rivers of Meru National park

Be woken up by the stout calls of birds and animals in the morning to see the snoozing hyraxes gathered on top of your solar panel, as you move down to the safari vehicle for a morning game drive.

Enjoy the views of sun rise and the nocturnal game as they look for shelter while the plains game rejoices for another night of survival.

Roam through the diverse habitats, along the numerous forests, rivers and open Savannah. Look out for gerenuk standing up on their hind legs, to feed on the yummy lower branches of acacias.

While the stretch their longer necks upwards to get to the best bits. The Gigantic reticulated giraffes with their black tongues which bare the thorns as they feed on the upper leaves. Among other wildlife.

Accommodation: Elsas Kopje Kenya Safari Camp

Day 7: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy breakfast and drive to the airstrip for a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. The sightseeing in the flight offers a great opportunity to take in the scope of the scenery of Kenya.

Enjoy some of the best wildlife views in Africa on your way to the camp, search for Topi that usually stand proudly on top of an anthill. Look out for cheetahs hiding in the golden green savannas, waiting to hunt any passing game.

Relax at the lodge, offering great views of the river right from the comfort of your balcony and look at a variety of mammals coming down to quench their thirst.

Undertake a game drive in the afternoon with your guide and experience the beauty of the Masai Mara. Retreat back to camp at the time of sunset to savor some pre-dinner drinks and canapés while encircling the fire.

Accommodation: Mara Intrepids

Day 8 & 9: Explore The Big Cats And Small Creatures of Masai Mara

Masai Mara is a huge land of open plains marked with canopy Acacia trees. Meander the Mara reserve in a safari vehicle driven by an expert, knowledgeable and experienced guide who well knows the area.

Understand much about the mesmerizing termites, who inhabits the tower across the plains. Smell the unique sample of the African plants as you learn about their healing properties that the Maasai people apply for healing today.

On your game drives, look at herds of Elephants, graceful Giraffes and plains game. See the leopards flagging in a tree while the cheetahs and lions determined on a kill.

The Masai Mara can be visited all year round for exceptional game viewing. It is famous for its large focuses of big cats and plenty of resident wildlife and not forgetting the enigmatic Maasai people themselves.

Accommodation: Mara Intrepids

Day 10: Return Back to Nairobi

On the last morning of your Meru and Masai Mara Kenya Safari, undertake a final game drive in the Masai Mara.

Enjoy breakfast before your driven to the airstrip to catch a scheduled flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi Kenya.

You will be met by our representative who will drive you to the international airport or consult one of our Destination experts to book an extra accommodation in Nairobi.

End of The 10 Days Masai Mara Safari Kenya & Lewa Meru Safari in Tanzania

Safari Inclusions

• Transportation both air and road as per the itinerary
• Entrance and conservation fees for all reserves as per itinerary
• Accommodation, drinks and meals as per the itinerary
• Shared game drives, bush hamper breakfast or lunch, sun-downers
• Laundry Service

Safari Exclusions

• Premium drinks
• Optional activities and any other not included in the itinerary