The 7 days Kenya Tanzania safari adventure embarks on a complete one week-wildlife expedition. This safari tour is ideal choice for nature enthusiasts in need to unearth the wonders of Kenya and Tanzania on a single safari vacation. The beauty about it is that you have a chance to witness incredibly dramatic wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem.

Masai Mara is Kenya’s most vibrant destination lying in the Southwestern part of the country. It is an extensive savanna wildlife reserve with land area coverage of about 1510sq.km. The vast reserve protects wildlife such as wildebeest, rhinos, elephants, zebras, cape buffaloes, cheetahs, lions, and over 470 species of birds.

In Tanzania, your focus will be exploring Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. These are the leading destination in the Northern tourism circuit of Tanzania, East Africa. They offer refuge to the big 5 game and huge concentrations of other mammal species.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Nairobi city to Maasai Mara Reserve

As early as 7:30am, you will meet with your driver guide in Kenya. Get insight into what this full-week wildlife excursion is all about and what to expect. After, board your 4×4 safari vehicle and start your journey to Narok County. En-route road trip comes with beautiful views from the nearby highlands in central Kenya, local farms and local communities. At the Great Rift Valley, a brief stopover will be made for you to capture the great moment of the rift valley escarpment.

Overnight

  • Ol Moran/Jambo Mara Safari Lodge (Basic)
  • Mara River Camp/Zebra Plains Mara/Keekorok Lodge (Midrange)
  • Mara Treetops Luxury Camp/Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp (Luxury)

Day 2: Full day Masai Mara game viewing

A long awaited day is here. Leave your safari camp or lodge after having a tasty breakfast. Begin the full day search for Mara diverse wildlife in a comfortable 4×4 tourist car with an experienced guide. Depart with a pack of lunch and enough bottled drinking water to keep you refreshed throughout your wildlife excursion.

Expected day sightings include the African elephants, wild dogs, buffaloes, rhinos, jackals, wildebeest, cheetahs, lesser Kudus, leopards, impalas, giraffes, impalas, and many others. You will return to the safari camp after the game drive in the afternoon or first, proceed to the nearby Maasai village to explore different cultures, traditions and also enjoy cultural or traditional dances from the Maasai Warriors.

Overnight

  • Ol Moran/Jambo Mara Safari Lodge (Basic)
  • Mara River Camp/Zebra Plains Mara/Keekorok Lodge (Midrange)
  • Mara Treetops Luxury Camp/Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp (Luxury)

Day 3: Maasai Mara to Serengeti (Migration ecosystem)

Leave Maasai Mara for Serengeti connecting through Isebania border. Today’s road trip takes about 6 to 7 hours and as you drive through Serengeti ecosystem to your safari camp, keep eyes on diversity of wildlife.

Overnight

  • Serengeti Wild Camp/Pamoja Serengeti Camp
  • Kirurumu Serengeti North Camp/Kirurumu Serengeti Central Camp
  • Serengeti Sopa Lodge/Ndutu Under Canvas/Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 4: Full day Serengeti Wildlife Excursion

A full day is dedicated for you to explore Serengeti on a combined big 5 game encounter and Great Migration experience. Besides, other species will be encountered including zebras, elands, impalas, gazelles, and several bird species. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed and you continue with the afternoon session.

Overnight

  • Serengeti Wild Camp/Pamoja Serengeti Camp
  • Kirurumu Serengeti North Camp/Kirurumu Serengeti Central Camp
  • Serengeti Sopa Lodge/Ndutu Under Canvas/Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

A delicious breakfast will be followed with departure from Serengeti National Park in the morning. Head to Ngorongoro, with en-route stopover expected to be made at Olduvai Gorge. At Olduvai Gorge, get to explore the fossils of the early man discovered by Louis and Leaky. From here, proceed to Ngorongoro Crater; descend up to the rim expecting to see variety of animals including the unique black rhinos, elephants, and birds especially the pink flamingos, etc.

Overnight

  • Marera Valle Lodge Karatu/Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • The Retreat at Ngorongoro/Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
  • Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 6: Full day exploration in Ngorongoro

Set off for your morning game drive in a classic 4×4 safari vehicle. Explore the rim of Ngorongoro Crater as you search for various wildlife species including zebras, black rhinos, leopards, elephants, lions, cape buffaloes, jackals, bushbucks, hyenas, Kudus, wildebeest, hyenas, elands and more. You will get back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation, then return to the wilderness for the afternoon game viewing.

Overnight

  • Marera Valle Lodge Karatu/Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • The Retreat at Ngorongoro/Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
  • Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Departure

Depart from Ngorongoro with a morning game drive for you to look out for more wildlife species. After, you will proceed up to Arusha to be dropped off at the airport or hotel.

End of safari

Inclusion

  • Game drives
  • Transport in a comfortable safari vehicle
  • Accommodation plus meals
  • Professional driver or guide
  • All trip experiences/activities

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Tipping
  • Telephone bills
  • Beverages
  • Insurance