8-day itinerary
8 Days Masai Mara, Lake Victoria, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire Safari
From / to Nairobi -Kenya
Nairobi – Masai Mara – Lake Victoria – Serengeti – Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Cross border Kenya & Tanzania combined safari visiting the highlights and attractions of East Africa.
The 8 day / 7 night tour, takes us through excellent game viewing drives at the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya, crossing over into Tanzania for a night and fishing village tour at the lake Victoria (Africa’s largest fresh water lakes).
Safari proceeds to the magnificent Serengeti Game Reserve then heads on to the Ngorongoro Crater.
Our last stop shall be at the Tarangire National Park before finishing our tour at either Arusha or Nairobi.
Good to know
- Safari tour departs daily
- Set and advise on your preferred safari tour dates
- Driving times during safari in Kenya are estimates and can vary due to narrow roads, density of traffic and general road conditions
- Safari is private per booking in own tour vehicle and your dedicated driver/ guide-not a group sharing tour
- Safari can be extended to include more days if you prefer
- Tour can terminate at Arusha if you prefer
- You can fly back to Nairobi instead of driving on day 7 (extra cost)
- Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
Tour highlights
- 2 nights at the Masai Mara Game Reserve - Kenya - Unlimited game viewing drives - Tree studded typical savannah terrain and a multitude of Wild animal species. - Colorful Masai tribesmen
- 1 night at Lake Victoria - Fishing cultural village tour on the shores of the Lake
- 2 nights at the Serengeti Game Reserve - Tanzania - Famous for its annual wildebeest & Zebra migration to Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya - Worldwide known for its abundance of wildlife and high biodiversity
- 1 night at the Ngorongoro crater - Tanzania - The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera - Commonly referred as the 8th wonder of the world - Abundant and easily accessible wildlife - The "Olduvai Gorge" and the remains of pre-historic man
- 1 night at Tarangire national park - Tanzania - High density of elephants and baobab trees. - Large herds of thousands of zebra, wildebeest and cape buffalo can be found during dry season from June to November - Haven for bird enthusiasts with more than 550 bird species recorded - Famous for the termite mounds that dot the landscape.
- Elephant, Rhino, Giraffe, lion, ostrich, cheetah, warthog, pelican, Buffalo etc.
- Option of hot air balloon excursion over Masai Mara = $450 per person
- Option of Masai village visit at Masai Mara = $25 per person
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi – Masai Mara
0730hrs: pick up from your Nairobi hotel / Nairobi airport / residence.
Commence the safari journey toMasai Mara Game reserve, Kenya’s finest wildlife haven.
The Mara road safari is via the central highlands of Kenya with views of subsistence farmlands and local communities.
Along the safari route – there shall be stops to view interesting attractions including the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
At the escarpment – you shall descend to the floors of the rift valley escarpment for a drive through Maasai country as we progress to the Mara
Arrival at the Maasai Mara shall be in time for lunch.
Later proceed for an afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight at your Maasai Mara safari Lodge or tented camp – choice of economy, standard or luxury.
- Day2
Full Day – Masai Mara
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
The Mara as is popularly known remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and varied concentration of wild animals than any other park in the region.
The scenic appeal of this tree studded savannah plains, its moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
You shall enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July –October)
Overnight shall be at your Maasai Mara safari lodge/ tented camp
- Day3
Maasai Mara – Lake Victoria
Morning game viewing drive at the Masai Mara.
Later depart Maasai Mara and proceed to the Lake Victoria in Tanzania
The drive is via the Isebania Kenya / Tanzania border town.
Meet Tanzania vehicle and driver guide at Isebania border after clearing with the Immigration & Customs procedures.
Drive to the South-Eastern bay of Lake Victoria.
Arrive at your lodge late afternoon. Relax on the shores of this lake which is rich in history. The breeze is refreshing. If you have time, you may visit the Bunda Market.
Overnight at your Lodge.
- Day4
Lake Victoria – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, visit a nearby Fishing Village in the company of a local guide. Among other things, you will learn lots about traditional Fishing techniques, selling mode of fresh Fish and the general rural life. Thereafter, drive into the nearby Serengeti which shares the same ecosystem with the Maasai Mara game reserve.
Ideally Maasai Mara is the smaller extension of the Serengeti.
It is well located for game viewing drives.
A short afternoon game viewing drive en route.
Overnight at your lodge/ Tented camp.
- Day5
Serengeti Game Reserve
A full day game viewing drive as we explore this vast nature endowed wildlife reserve.
Options of morning and afternoon or full day game viewing sessions are available to you.
The annual wildebeest migration is Serengeti’s most famous attraction.
It is also home to a pride of its lions which have been fitted with radio-transmitter collars so that their movements may be tracked.
Other wildlife you may see includes cheetah, zebra, giraffe, Thompson and Grant’s gazelle, Eland, Impala, Klipspringer, Hippo and Warthog.
Overnight at your Safari lodge or tented camp
- Day6
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Depart the Serengeti with a game viewing drive en-route.
Descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro crater for game viewing in this unique caldera park.
We shall look out for Rhino, Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo and Hippo.
Later we ascend to the crater rim
Catch a glimpse of the most magnificent sunset views in Africa from the crater rim!
Overnight at your Ngorongoro crater safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day7
Ngorongoro – Tarangire
Sunrise views from the crater rim.
Proceed toTarangire National Park .
An afternoon game drive gives you a chance to see different types of wildlife which inhabit this small but beautiful park.
Overnight at your Tarangire safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day8
Tarangire – Arusha or Nairobi
(Tarangire – Arusha – 160 Km – approx. 3 hrs)
(Tarangire – Nairobi – 420 – approx. 7 hours)
Short morning game viewing drive at the Tarangire.
Proceed to Nairobi via the Tanzania / Kenya Namanga border town – Optional drop off in Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport.
Arrive Nairobi in the early evening
Drop off at your Nairobi hotel or Airport
What you could see on an 8 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari
- elephant
- Lions
- Cheetah
- Zebra
- Hippopotamus
- Hartebeest
- Thomson's Gazelle
- Giraffe
- Lake Manyara
- Country side views
- The Ngorongoro Crater
- Local cultures
- prolific birdlife features 600 species
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Tarangire National Park
- Luxury
- Tarangire Osupuko lodge
- Economy
- Sangaiwe tented camp
Serengeti game reserve
- Luxury
- Mbalageti tented Lodge Chalet Rooms, Serengeti serena lodge, Ole Serai Tented, Kubu Kubu Tented Camp/lodge
- Economy
- Thorn Tree Tented Camp, Serengeti Katikati
Ngorongoro Crater
Lake Victoria
Masai Mara game reserve
- Luxury
- Royal Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Mara Naserian, Ashnil Mara Camp, Mara Siria Camp, Karen Blixen, Mara Sarova Game Camp, Kandili Camp, Mara Engai camp
- Superior Comfort
- Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Mara River Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Sekenani Camp, Matira Camp, Emayian Luxury Camp Mara Simba Lodge, Zebra Plains Mara, Ilkeliani Camp, Base Camp Explorer, Loyk Mara Camp, Olengoti Eco Safari Camp
- Comfort
- Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure Camp, AA Camp, Osero Camp, Azure Mara Haven, Mara River Lodge, Mara Sun lodge, Sentrim Mara Camp, Siana Springs, Losokwan Luxury Tented Camp
- Economy
- Enkorok, Elangata Olerai, Ol Moran, Mara Chui Camp, Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, Explore Nature Mara Lodge
Tour price includes
- Nairobi Border Transfers
- Safari transport in a private pop up top safari minivan (a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost).
- Services of English / other language speaking driver/ guides.
- Accommodation in Luxury, Standard, and Economy lodges/ tented camps.
- Park entry and conservation fees.
- All meals on safari.
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
Not included in the tour price
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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