Embark on 8 days Tanzania and Kenya safari, a complete big five game safari and wildebeest migration adventure package. This special African safari includes visit to Lake Nakuru National Park, home to abundant flamingos, rhinos and buffaloes. Cross to the sweeping plains of the Maasai Mara to encounter all the big 5 game, wildebeest and variety of antelopes plus bird species. While in Tanzania, your main focus will be exploring the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. These are the top destination in the Northern tourism circuit.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru NP
Your journey starts as early as 7:30am after you have had a delicious breakfast. A short briefing about your trip will be done by your driver guide and after, begin driving Southwards to Lake Nakuru National Park. En-route, expect to enjoy uninterrupted view of the Great Rift Valley and after, continue to the park. Have good time to relax, then proceed with an afternoon game drive expecting to see lots of flamingos, zebras, giraffes, lions, leopards, African buffaloes and other species.

Overnight stay

  • Budget: Waterbuck Hotel
  • Midrange: Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Luxury: Flamingo Hill Camp

Day 2: Transfer to Maasai Mara national park
Exit Lake Nakuru National Park after an early morning game drive where you will be spotting several other early risers. After, your next destination will be Maasai Mara National Reserve, arrive early and enjoy lunch at the lodge. Leave your safari lodge for late afternoon game drive to see different animals like buffaloes, lions, leopards, giraffes, elands and many birds.

Overnight stay

  • Budget: Ilkeliani Camp/Fig Tree Camp
  • Midrange: Mara Intrepids Tented Camp/Keekorok Game Lodge
  • Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Lodge

Day 3: Full day game safari in Maasai Mara
Leave your accommodation after a tasty breakfast and with a pack of lunch ready for a full day immersion with wildlife in the Masai Mara wilderness. The different animal species to encounter include the cape buffaloes, leopards, lions, elephants, rhinos, watch the wildebeest migration with millions of wildebeests, accompanied by zebras, and several antelope families. Your long day wildlife excursion includes picnic lunch and you continue with the afternoon session.

Overnight stay

  • Budget: Ilkeliani Camp/Fig Tree Camp
  • Midrange: Mara Intrepids Tented Camp/Keekorok Game Lodge
  • Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Lodge

Day 4: Masai Mara –Serengeti
Set off from Maasai Mara to Serengeti, crossing via Isebania border. Arrive early at the border to get cleared with authorities then proceed to the safari lodge in Serengeti NP. As you connect to your lodge, keep eyes on some of the wildlife and birds.

Overnight stay

  • Budget: Kijereshi Tented Camp
  • Midrange: Kati Kati Camp
  • Luxury: Serengeti Sopa Lodge/Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 5: Enjoy a full day game viewing
A full day is dedicated for you to have an in-depth exploration of Serengeti National Park wildlife, and this combines morning and afternoon game drive sessions. This is completely wilderness immersion with a chance to look out for wildlife such as the buffaloes, elephants, gazelles, wildebeest, elands, black rhinos, leopards, and many bird species.

Overnight stay

  • Budget: Kijereshi Tented Camp
  • Midrange: Kati Kati Camp
  • Luxury: Serengeti Sopa Lodge/Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 6: Game drive & travel to Ngorongoro
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the morning and be part of an exciting, guided game drive. Navigate through Serengeti as you look out for species you missed the previous day. After, continue to Ngorongoro Crater with en-route stopover expected to be made at Olduvai Gorge and lunch break. Proceed from Olduvai Gorge to Ngorongoro to have relaxed moment at your lodge.

Overnight stay

  • Budget: Karatu Simba Lodge
  • Midrange: Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
  • Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 7: Full day wildlife excursion in Ngorongoro
After a hot cup of tea/coffee, set off for the morning game drive through the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. A huge concentration of wildlife will be spotted including elands, buffaloes, rhinos, and don’t forget remarkably the breathtaking sceneries.

Overnight stay

  • Budget: Karatu Simba Lodge
  • Midrange: Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
  • Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 8: Ngorongoro – Nairobi

Depart from Ngorongoro after a leisurely breakfast and proceed to Arusha. Today, you will be dropped off at the airport or hotel and marks the end of the 8 days safari combining Tanzania and Kenya.

End of safari

Inclusions

  • Park entrance fees (Tanzania & Kenya)
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • All costs for the activities, except the optional
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Visas
  • Tipping
  • Laundry services
  • All optional activities
  • Airfares
  • Alcoholic drinks