Beyond Borders: A 10-Day Luxury Fly-In Safari Through Kenya & Tanzania

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Beyond Borders: A 10-Day Luxury Fly-In Safari Through Kenya & Tanzania
KENYA & TANZANIA
Duration: 10 days
Group size: 1 - 25
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About this trip

10 Day Luxury Fly-In Safari | Kenya & Tanzania

Designed for travelers seeking a seamless journey through East Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, this ten-day adventure combines exceptional wildlife viewing, carefully selected luxury accommodations, and the ease of scheduled flights between Kenya and Tanzania.

Experience the contrasting landscapes and wildlife of the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire, with each destination offering its own distinctive character. From Kenya’s celebrated savannahs to Tanzania’s endless plains, volcanic landscapes, and ancient baobabs, this journey brings together some of East Africa’s most remarkable safari experiences.

Scheduled flights and carefully coordinated transfers minimize time on the road, allowing more of your journey to be spent exploring the wilderness.

Journey Highlights

  • Experience exceptional game viewing in the world renowned Maasai Mara

  • Search for the Big Five across Kenya and Tanzania

  • Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park

  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for extraordinary wildlife encounters

  • Discover Tarangire National Park and its iconic baobab landscapes

  • Travel between key safari destinations by air for a more comfortable and time-efficient journey

  • Stay in carefully selected luxury properties throughout your journey

  • Experience two countries and four iconic safari destinations in one seamless adventure

Your Journey

Your safari begins in Nairobi before flying south to the Maasai Mara, where expansive savannahs, abundant wildlife, and dramatic landscapes create an unforgettable introduction to East Africa. Spend your days exploring the reserve on game drives, with opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, cheetahs, and many other species that call the Mara home.

From Kenya, continue by air into Tanzania and the legendary Serengeti National Park. Known for its vast grasslands and extraordinary concentration of wildlife, the Serengeti offers a different perspective of the East African wilderness. Game drives take you deep into the park in search of predators, large herds, and the ever-changing drama of life on the plains.

Your journey then continues to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a full day of wildlife exploration within one of Africa’s most remarkable natural landscapes, where the enclosed ecosystem supports an exceptional variety of wildlife.

The final chapter of your safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, a landscape defined by ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, and some of Tanzania’s most impressive elephant herds. Game drives reveal a quieter and more intimate side of the Tanzanian wilderness before your safari concludes with a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Throughout the journey, carefully coordinated flights, transfers, accommodation, and guiding allow you to move effortlessly between destinations while maximizing your time on safari.

All that remains is for you to experience East Africa.

The Tourwithpipi Difference

At Tourwithpipi, we don’t just plan safaris we curate stories worth remembering. Every journey is crafted with heart, care, and authenticity.

From handpicked lodges to seasoned guides who know every secret corner of the savannah, we bring you closer to the true essence of Africa.

Expect seamless service, immersive experiences, and the kind of warmth that feels like traveling with family.

What's included

Meet & Greet

Personal meet-and-greet assistance on arrival, with a warm TourwithPipi welcome and support as you begin your journey.

Welcome Package

A curated TourwithPipi welcome package featuring thoughtful items inspired by Kenya and selected to be useful during your safari.

Transfers

All scheduled airport, airstrip, hotel, lodge, and road transfers required as part of your itinerary are arranged for a smooth transition between each stage of your journey.

Accommodation

Accomodation for 9 nights at FB Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp x 2N, FB Serengeti Pioneer Camp x 3N, FB Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro x 2N, FB Tarangire Treetops by Elewana X 2N

Domestic Flights

Scheduled domestic flights are included as outlined in your itinerary, including: Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara, Maasai Mara to Serengeti, Tarangire to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Safari Transportation

Private safari transportation in a custom 4x4 Land Cruiser designed for comfort and wildlife viewing, featuring a pop-up roof and safari-style windows.

Professional Guide

The services of a professional English-speaking safari guide, selected for their local knowledge, wildlife expertise, and commitment to creating a thoughtful and engaging safari experience.

Park/Conservation Fees

All applicable park, reserve, and conservation entry fees are included as specified in the confirmed itinerary.

Emergency Medical Cover

Emergency medical evacuation coverage is included for the duration of the safari, providing additional reassurance while traveling in remote areas.

What's not included

International Airfare

International airfare to and from your destination.

Visas

Travelers are responsible for ensuring they meet all applicable entry requirements before departure. Passport, visa, and other entry-related costs are not included.

Travel/Medical Insuranc

Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is not included and is strongly recommended. TourwithPipi can assist with arranging appropriate coverage upon request.

Additional Experiences

Optional tours, activities, excursions, and experiences not specifically listed in the confirmed itinerary or inclusions are not included and may be arranged at an additional cost.

Tips & Gratuities

Tips and gratuities for safari guides, drivers, lodge and camp staff, porters, and other service personnel are not included and remain at the traveler's discretion.

Personal Expenses

Personal expenses such as souvenirs, minibar purchases, premium beverages where not included, laundry services, spa treatments, and other items of a personal nature are not included.

Day 1

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Nairobi to Maasai Mara | Arrival & First Game Drive

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara.Upon arrival, begin your safari with an afternoon game drive across the reserve, with opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, cheetahs, and other wildlife across the Mara’s open savannahs.

Return to camp for dinner and your first evening in the Maasai Mara.

Meals: Dinner

Overnight: Elewana Pepper Camp, Maasai Mara

Day 2

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Maasai Mara | Full Day Game Drive

After breakfast, set out for a full day game drive across the Maasai Mara. Spend the day exploring the reserve’s open grasslands, riverine areas, and wildlife-rich landscapes, with opportunities to encounter the Big Five and the many other species that call the Mara home.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve, allowing you to remain in the wilderness rather than returning to camp during the middle of the day. Continue your game viewing through the afternoon before returning to camp in the evening.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Elewana Pepper Camp, Maasai Mara

Day 3

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Maasai Mara to Serengeti | Kenya to Tanzania

After breakfast, transfer to Ol Kiombo Airstrip for your scheduled flight from the Maasai Mara to Seronera Airstrip in the heart of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. The flight takes you across the border from Kenya into Tanzania, connecting two of East Africa’s most renowned safari destinations.

Upon arrival, begin your first game drive in the Serengeti, exploring its vast plains and diverse wildlife habitats. Continue your game viewing through the afternoon before returning to Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp for dinner and your evening in the Serengeti.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp

Day 4

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Serengeti | Full Day Safari

After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the Serengeti. Explore the park’s expansive plains, acacia-dotted landscapes, and wildlife-rich areas in search of predators, elephants, large herds, and other wildlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your safari through the afternoon. Explore different areas of the Serengeti as the day unfolds, creating further opportunities for wildlife encounters before returning to camp in the evening.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp

Day 5

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Serengeti | Full Day Game Viewing

After breakfast, spend another full day exploring the Serengeti on game drives. With another full day in the park, venture into different areas of the landscape, from open grasslands and rocky kopjes to acacia-covered plains, searching for wildlife and observing the rhythms of the Serengeti.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve before continuing your game viewing through the afternoon. Return to camp in the evening after another full day immersed in the Serengeti wilderness.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp

Day 6

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Serengeti to Ngorongoro | Flight & Crater Game Drive

After breakfast, transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip. From there, continue by road towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, leaving the open Serengeti plains behind as the landscape rises into the highlands.

In the afternoon, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for your first game drive. Explore the crater floor, where grasslands, woodlands, and seasonal lakes support a remarkable concentration of wildlife, with opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, rhinos, and other species.

After your game drive, ascend from the crater and continue to Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro for dinner and your evening in the highlands.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro

Day 7

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Ngorongoro Crater | Full Day Safari

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing. Explore the crater floor and its varied habitats, where wildlife gathers across the grasslands and around the seasonal lakes and wetlands.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing your exploration through the afternoon. Take in the changing scenery and wildlife of this remarkable natural setting before ascending from the crater and returning to Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro for the evening.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro

Day 8

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Ngorongoro to Tarangire | Into the Land of Giants

After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro Conservation Area by road and continue towards Tarangire National Park. The landscape gradually changes as you leave the highlands behind and enter Tarangire, known for its ancient baobabs, seasonal wetlands, and large elephant herds.

After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive through the park. Explore the savannahs and areas around the Tarangire River, with opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife before continuing to Elewana Tarangire Treetops for dinner.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Elewana Tarangire Treetops

Day 9

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Tarangire | Full Day Game Drive

After breakfast, set out for a full day game drive through Tarangire National Park. Explore the park’s diverse landscapes, from open savannah and seasonal wetlands to areas surrounding the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers in large numbers.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive through the afternoon. Spend your final afternoon in Tarangire searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and the park’s diverse birdlife before returning to camp for your final evening.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Elewana Tarangire Treetops

Day 10

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Tarangire to Kilimanjaro International Airport | Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Enjoy your final views of the Tanzanian landscape as you fly towards the airport.

Upon arrival, connect with your onward international departure, bringing your ten-day journey through Kenya and Tanzania to an end.

Meals: Breakfast

Map of the trip locations

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About your organizer

TourWithPipi is a boutique luxury Africa travel company specializing in bespoke safaris and high-touch journeys across East and Southern Africa.

Founded by a Kenya-born, U.S.-trained physician and Virtuoso advisor, we combine deep regional expertise with international service standards to deliver seamless, detail-driven experiences for discerning North American and global travelers.

With trusted on-the-ground teams and premier lodge partnerships, we provide precision planning, real-time support, and concierge-level client care from arrival to departure

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