Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of Kenya and Tanzania on this meticulously planned safari. Begin your journey in Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital, before venturing into the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you’ll witness the majestic Big Five and the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Traverse the Serengeti Plains in Tanzania, home to vast herds of wildebeest and zebra, and explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. Along the way, experience authentic cultural encounters with the Maasai people, indulge in luxurious accommodations, and savor gourmet bush meals under the starlit African sky. With expert guides leading the way, this immersive safari promises an unparalleled blend of adventure, luxury, and wildlife encounters in two of Africa’s most iconic destinations.
Day 1:
Nairobi to Nakuru
- On this day you will Depart from Nairobi and head to Lake Nakuru.
- En route, keep an eye out for zebras, giraffes, and perhaps even warthogs and dik-diks.
- Upon arrival check-in to your hotel at Lake Nakuru and embark on an afternoon game drive.
- Sightings to expect include white and black rhinos, flamingos, baboons, and waterbucks.
- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2:
Nakuru to Mara
- After breakfast, check out of your Nakuru hotel and begin your journey to Maasai Mara.
- Upon arrival in Mara, check into your hotel, have lunch, and freshen up.
- In the afternoon head out for an exhilarating game drive.
- Sightings to expect include lions, cheetahs, herds of wildebeests, and perhaps even some elusive leopards.
- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3:
Full day in Maasai Mara
- In the morning begin your day with an early morning game drive to witness the sunrise. You will get a chance to spot hyenas, jackals, and large buffalo herds.
- After the game drive return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy the hotels facilities.
- In the late afternoon set out for another game drive, seeking giraffes, zebras, and, if you’re fortunate, the striking Maasai giraffe.
- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4:
Mara to Serengeti
- After breakfast, check out of your Maasai Mara hotel and prepare for the journey to the Serengeti, crossing the Isbania border.
- Upon arrival, check into your Serengeti accommodation and have lunch.
- In the afternoon embark on a game drive.
- Sightings to expect include lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and African buffalo as well as the awe-inspiring wildebeest migrations.
- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5:
Full day in Serengeti
- On this day rise up early and head out for a game drive.
- Sightings to expect during your game drive include lions, leopards, herds of wildebeest, zebras, and diverse birdlife, potential predator-prey interactions, and watching the sunrise.
- After the game drive head back to the hotel for breakfast, midday break for lunch.
- After lunch head out for an afternoon game drive to spot more wildlife including elephants and giraffes.
- In the evening head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 6:
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
- After breakfast check out of your hotel and head towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Upon arrival check into your hotel, have lunch and head to ngorongoro Crater.
- After lunch head out for a game drive.
- Activities to expect include: Olduvai Gorge tours which is a paleoanthropological site, birdwatching, picnics, sundowners, and photography safaris for a diverse and memorable experience.
- After the activities head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 7:
Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara
- After breakfast, check out of your Ngorongoro hotel and head to Lake Manyara.
- Upon arrival check into the hotel, freshen up and have lunch.
- In the afternoon go for an afternoon game drive.
- Sightings to expect include tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, and various bird species.
- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 8:
Lake Manyara to Arusha
- After breakfast, check out of your Lake Manyara hotel and head to Arusha Airport, where you will board your international flight.
Included
- All Park Entry Fees
- Assistance at the airport
- All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
- Professional English speaking safari guide/driver
- Game viewing in open roof safari van
- Airport pickups on arrival and transfer back on departure
- Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park
- Government taxes
- Bottled drinking water
- Extensive game drives
