8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari Adventure with Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Expedition
Highlights
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park
safari, photography, Wildlife
Private Tour
8 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on a 8-day wildlife safari adventure across Kenya and Tanzania, designed to immerse you in the heart of East Africa’s most iconic ecosystems. Explore the legendary Masai Mara, the endless plains of the Serengeti, the seasonal marvels of the Ndutu region, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Encounter the Big Five, witness the Great Migration if timed right, and enjoy cultural encounters with the Maasai community. This cross-border journey blends thrilling game drives, dramatic landscapes, and diverse wildlife for an authentic and enriching safari experience.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Begin your journey with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi at 7:30 AM.
- Drive westward towards Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.
- Arrive in time for lunch at your tented camp.
- Embark on an afternoon game drive in the reserve, home to over 450 animal species including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and year-round resident wildlife.
- Observe the Maasai tribesmen who inhabit the surrounding dispersal zones.
- Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 2 – Experience Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
- Start the day with breakfast at the camp.
- Spend the full day exploring the rich grasslands and hills of the Mara ecosystem.
- Spot herds of plains game, black-maned lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, and more.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Mara River, famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Continue game drives across different sections of the reserve.
- Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 3 – Return to Nairobi
- Go for an early morning game drive to catch the animals at their most active.
- Return to the camp for a late breakfast.
- Depart for Nairobi with scenic stops at viewpoints overlooking the Great Rift Valley.
- Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon and check in to a budget hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 4 – Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha
- Depart Nairobi by road at 9:00 AM.
- Stop at the Namanga border post for immigration procedures.
- Continue your drive and arrive in Arusha around 1:00 PM.
- Check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch.
- Explore Arusha town on foot in the afternoon if time permits.
Have dinner and overnight at Pazuri Inn in Arusha.
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Day 5 – Travel from Arusha to Ndutu via Ngorongoro Highlands
- Begin with breakfast and depart for Ndutu.
- Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping for scenic views of the crater.
- Proceed to the southern Serengeti plains, home to herds of wildebeest and other grazing animals.
- Opt to visit a Maasai Boma for a cultural interaction.
- Arrive at your camp, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight at Ang’ata Migration Camp.
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Day 6 – Explore Ndutu Region with Full-Day Game Drive
- Start early to catch the morning wildlife activity and witness the African sunrise.
- Spend the entire day on game drives in the Ndutu region, known for prime wildebeest migration viewing.
- Watch predator-prey interactions and the richness of wildlife across the plains.
- Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay at Ang’ata Migration Camp.
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Day 7 – Transfer from Ndutu to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge
- Set out for a final morning game drive in the Ndutu Area.
- Break for lunch and begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Stop en route at Olduvai Gorge, a site of important paleoanthropological discoveries.
- Continue your scenic drive through the crater’s rim.
- Arrive at Ngorongoro Wild Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 8 – Descend into Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha
- Wake early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater by 6:30 AM.
- Enjoy a six-hour game drive in the world’s largest intact caldera.
- Observe elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, hippos, lions, and a variety of birds and antelope.
- Have a picnic lunch at the hippo pool.
- Ascend the crater rim and begin your return journey to Arusha.
- Stop at Mto wa Mbu village for a cultural snapshot before concluding your safari in the afternoon in Arusha with cherished memories.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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