Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

8 Days Kenya and Tanzania Private Lodging Safari from Nairobi

8 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nairobi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 8-day private safari across Kenya and Tanzania
  • 02 Game drives in Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
  • 03 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
  • 04 Visit the Mara River area, known for the wildebeest migration
  • 05 Cultural visit to a Masai village
  • 06 Full-board safari accommodation included
  • 07 Cross-border safari experience via Isebania
  • 08 Pickup in Nairobi and return shuttle to Nairobi included

Experience an 8-day private safari through some of East Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, travelling from Nairobi through Maasai Mara and across into Tanzania for Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. This journey combines game drives, scenic landscapes and cultural encounters, with accommodation included throughout the safari.

Look out for wildlife in the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, visit the Mara River area, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, and explore the remarkable Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy full-board safari accommodation, bottled water in the vehicle, and overland transfers between Kenya and Tanzania.

With pickup in Nairobi, park fees included, and a final return to Nairobi by shuttle, this itinerary offers a convenient way to experience both Kenya and Tanzania in one trip.

At 7:30 a.m., start a full-day game drive all the way to the Mara River, the site of the great wildebeest migration.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS KENYA AND TANZANIA PRIVATE LODGING SAFARI

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve 

Pick up in Nairobi at your accommodation of choice or the Nairobi airport. Start your safari to Maasai Mara at 7 am. Stop over at the Rift Valley viewpoint  to see the escarpments and the flat lands below. The Rift Valley is a geographical formation that formed millions of years ago and runs from the top to bottom of Africa. Arrive Maasai Mara in time for lunch. Take an evening game safari drive at 4 p.m for 2 hours. Eat dinner and end your day at your lodging at the Lenchada Tourist Camp, which includes a big tent with a bed, toilet, hot running water, and shower. All food is served at the restaurant there, and a generator is provided to charge phones and cameras at night.  

Dinner and overnight at AA LODGE maasai mara

Duration: 10 hours 

Meals: 

Buffet lunch at 

Buffet dinner at 

Accommodation: AA LODGE

Day 2: Full day Maasai Mara 

At 7:30 a.m., start a full-day game drive all the way to the Mara River, the site of the great wildebeest migration. Eat a picnic lunch in the park at 1 p.m. Complete the game drive and return to your accommodation at 4 p.m. In the evening, visit a Masai village to learn more about their culture for an hour. Eat dinner and enjoy free time in the evening. 

Duration: 10 hours

Meals:

Buffet breakfast 

Picnic lunch 

Buffet dinner 

Accommodation

Dinner and overnight at AA LODGE

Day 3: Maasai Mara to Serengeti via Isebania Border 

Eat breakfast at 7 a.m. Take a morning game drive for 2 hours and exit through the South Gate. Drive to the Isebania border of Tanzania to arrive around midday. Complete the hour-long process to cross the Tanzania border. Meet your Tanzanian driver and start the game drive in Serengeti en route to the accommodation.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Wildebeest/wild camp . These are tented lodges inside of serengeti

Duration: 10 hours 

Meals: 

Buffet breakfast at the Lodge

Buffet lunch 

Buffet dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Wildebeest tented lodge

Day 4: Full day Serengeti National Reserve 

Breakfast at 7 a.m. Full-day game drive in Serengeti and picnic lunch at 1 p.m., then back to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight. 

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti wild camps/wildebeest Tented lodge

Duration: 10 hours 

Meals: 

Buffet breakfast 

Buffet lunch 

Buffet dinner 

Accommodation: Serengeti Wildebeest or similar 

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Depart Serengeti at 7 a.m. Game drive en route to Ngorongoro Park with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Highview Hotel

Duration: 10 hours 

Meals:

Buffet breakfast 

Buffet dinner 

Buffet dinner 

Accommodation: Highview Hotel or similar 

Day 6: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara

Full-day tour of Ngorongoro that begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m with picnic lunch.

Depart to drive and spend the night at Octagon Lodge

Duration: 10 hours 

Meals: 

Buffet breakfast at the lodge 

Buffet lunch at the lodge 

Buffet dinner at the lodge 

Accommodation: Octagon Lodge or similar 

Day 7: Lake Manyara to Arusha 

Early morning half-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park that begins at 7 a.m. Depart for Arusha and arrive around 4 p.m. Check-in at the Venus premier Hotel for a relaxing dinner. Bed and breakfast are all included.   

Duration: 6 hours

Meals:

Buffet breakfast at the lodge 

Picnic lunch in the Park.

Accomodation at Venus premier Hotel

Day 8: Arusha to Nairobi

Eat breakfast at 6:30 a.m., and then depart for Nairobi with a morning luxury shuttle that departs at 7 a.m. Arrive around 3 p.m. in Nairobi.  Onward drop off to the airport or to the hotel within Nairobi. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nairobi. 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • All accommodation during safari on a full board Basis
  • Entrance fee for all National parks
  • Ngorongoro area conservation fees
  • Bottled water in the car at least 1 liter per person per day.
  • Drop off to the hotel in Nairobi after finishing Safari tour by the shuttle
  • Complimentary Airport Transfer
  • First Night Complimentary accommondation at Raha Suites

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks e.g. alcohol
  • Visit to a Masai Village @ 20 USD per person
  • Balloon Safari at USD 420

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • All hotels and residence within Nairobi Free airport Pick up. We also pick from Naivasha and also Flying Guests at maasai mara.
  • We also offer comlimentary first night at Raha Suites Nairobi, and airport pickup.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Nairobi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Nairobi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Nairobi..

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