8 Days / 7 Nights Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Overview
Experience the ultimate East African safari on this 8 Days / 7 Nights Kenya & Tanzania combining two of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Begin your journey in Kenya with thrilling game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park and the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, before crossing into Tanzania to explore the spectacular Northern Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.
This safari offers an exceptional opportunity to encounter the Big Five, and experience diverse landscapes ranging from the Great Rift Valley and endless savannahs to the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Accompanied by professional English-speaking safari guides, you’ll enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters, comfortable accommodations, and breathtaking scenery throughout your journey.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park
Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or your Nairobi hotel in the morning.
Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for panoramic views and photography.
Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in one of Kenya’s premier wildlife parks. The park is famous for its thriving populations of both black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and, if lucky, the elusive leopard and tree-climbing lions. Bird enthusiasts will also enjoy the park’s rich diversity of birdlife around the lake.
Proceed to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Highlight: Afternoon game drive in the renowned rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Breakfast at the lodge.
Depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, driving through the scenic Kenyan countryside and Maasai villages.
Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah plains.
Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and numerous antelope species. During the migration season, the reserve comes alive with thousands of wildebeests and zebras arriving from the Serengeti.
Return to camp in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sankale Camp.
Highlight: First game drive in Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve.
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Breakfast at the camp.
Depart with packed picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive exploring different sections of the reserve.
Spend the day searching for the Big Five while witnessing the incredible wildlife that makes the Maasai Mara one of Africa’s finest safari destinations. Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration and dramatic Mara River crossings.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Return to Sankale Camp in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Highlight: Full-day exploration of the Maasai Mara with opportunities to witness the Great Migration (seasonal).
Day 4: Maasai Mara – Isebania Border – Northern Serengeti National Park
Breakfast at the camp.
Check out and depart for the Isebania Border, where you will complete immigration formalities before entering Tanzania.
Meet your Tanzanian safari guide and continue to the spectacular Northern Serengeti National Park.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems. The Northern Serengeti is renowned for the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing.
Arrive at camp in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Migration Camp.
Highlight: Cross into Tanzania and begin exploring the legendary Serengeti ecosystem.
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti
Breakfast at the camp.
Spend the entire day exploring the Northern Serengeti with packed picnic lunches.
Your guide will take you to the best wildlife viewing areas based on the movement of the migration. Watch for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, and countless plains game.
Return to camp in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Migration Camp.
Highlight: Full-day safari in the Northern Serengeti with excellent opportunities to witness the Great Migration (seasonal).
Day 6: Northern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Breakfast at the camp.
Depart the Serengeti and enjoy a scenic game drive as you journey south through the park toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy a picnic lunch en route while continuing to spot wildlife along the way.
Arrive at the Ngorongoro Highlands in the late afternoon and check in at Ngorongoro Wild Camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Highlight: Scenic drive through the Serengeti ecosystem to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Early breakfast at the camp.
Descend approximately 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s finest wildlife destinations.
Spend the day exploring the crater floor, home to an exceptional concentration of wildlife including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, jackals, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, flamingos, and numerous bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the famous Hippo Pool before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Ascend the crater in the afternoon and return to Ngorongoro Wild Camp.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Highlight: Experience one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five in a single day.
Day 8: Ngorongoro – Kilimanjaro International Airport
Breakfast at the camp.
Check out and begin your journey toward Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Travel through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania, passing local villages and coffee-growing regions. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing to the airport.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your scheduled evening departure flight.
Highlight: Scenic drive through northern Tanzania before your onward journey home.
Accommodation
- Lake Nakuru: Buraha Zenoni ( 1 Night)
- Maasai Mara: Sankale Camp (2 Nights)
- Northern Serengeti: Mara Migration Camp (2 Nights)
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Ngorongoro Wild Camp (2 Nights)
What’s Included
- Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or Nairobi hotel.
- Drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
- Park entrance fees in Kenya and Tanzania.
- Accommodation as specified.
- Meals on a Full Board basis during the safari (except where indicated).
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking safari guides in Kenya and Tanzania.
- All scheduled game drives.
- Bottled drinking water during the safari.
- Government taxes and levies.
What’s Excluded
- International and domestic flights.
- Kenya and Tanzania visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Alcoholic and soft drinks.
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff.
- Personal expenses.
- Optional Maasai village visits or other optional excursions.
- Any item not specifically mentioned under What’s Included.
Why Choose This Safari?
- Experience two of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations in one unforgettable journey.
- Excellent chance to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).
- Explore four world-class wildlife destinations in Kenya and Tanzania.
- Opportunity to see the Big Five and countless other wildlife species.
- Comfortable safari accommodations throughout the journey.
- Professional English-speaking safari guides.
- Convenient arrival in Nairobi and departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport, maximizing your safari experience without retracing your route.
