Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Safari from Nairobi to Ngorongoro via Maasai Mara and Serengeti

8 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Take in breathtaking views over the Great Rift Valley on the drive from Nairobi
  • 02 Spend a full day in Maasai Mara searching for the Big Five, hippos, and Nile crocodiles
  • 03 Witness the great migration of wildebeest and zebra, followed by predators across the savanna
  • 04 Explore Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro across Kenya and Tanzania on one safari
  • 05 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's largest unbroken calderas, with abundant wildlife

Embark on an immersive 8-day safari from Nairobi through some of East Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Explore Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with opportunities to witness the great migration spectacle and encounter diverse wildlife in their natural habitats. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking landscapes, from the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to the vast plains and crater scenery of Tanzania. The journey concludes back in Nairobi, leaving you with unforgettable safari memories.

Witness the spectacular event of the great migration, the annual movement of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti in Tanzania, followed by predators such as lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley

  • At 8 o'clock, you will be picked up from your hotel within Nairobi city centre/Westlands and commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the Rift Valley.
  • You will then continue your journey and arrive in time for lunch at the camp. Check in and enjoy lunch.
  • In the evening at 4:00 PM, depart for a 2-hour game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve. The drive ends at 6:00 PM.
  • Return to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner, followed by time to rest at the tented camp.

Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp or a similar camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Maasai Mara Game Viewing

  • Have breakfast at 6:30 am. At 7 am, leave for a full day of game viewing in the park.
  • Spend the entire day exploring Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five, hippos, and Nile crocodiles.
  • Afterward, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park under the shade of a croton tree, overlooking the vast landscape of the park.
  • Witness the spectacular event of the great migration, the annual movement of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti in Tanzania, followed by predators such as lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.

Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp or a similar camp.

3
Day 03

Maasai Mara to Namanga via Nairobi

  • Enjoy breakfast at the camp. Afterward, proceed with checkout formalities.
  • Drive back to Nairobi.
  • From Nairobi, a small car will pick you up and proceed to Namanga, the border town between Kenya and Tanzania.

Accommodation will be arranged at the Namanga River Hotel.

4
Day 04

Namanga and Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

  • After breakfast, embark on a drive to Arusha.
  • Upon arrival in Arusha, join a group heading to Manyara National Park.
  • Manyara is approximately a 2-hour drive from Arusha.
  • Once at Manyara, enjoy game drives for 2 to 3 hours.
  • After lunch, continue with game drives until the evening.
  • Return to the campsite for dinner and relaxation.
5
Day 05

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

  • Begin the day with breakfast and depart for Serengeti, enjoying a game drive en route to the campsite.
  • Continue with game drives in the afternoon until late evening, exploring the vast Serengeti wilderness.
  • Return to the campsite for dinner and relaxation under the starry sky.
6
Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro with En Route Game Drive

  • Depart Serengeti at 7 a.m. and enjoy a game drive en route to Ngorongoro Park with a picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

7
Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Transfer to Arusha

  • Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then proceed to Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day tour with picnic lunches.
  • Explore the diverse habitats and landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including grassland plains, savanna woodlands, forests, mountains, volcanic craters, lakes, rivers, and swampland.
  • Visit Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's largest unbroken calderas, and admire its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife.
  • Explore major archaeological sites such as Olduvai Gorge and Laetolil, where hominin remains dating back millions of years have been discovered.
  • Check out from the lodge and depart for Arusha.
  • Arrive in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay at Venus Premier Hotel.
8
Day 08

Arusha to Nairobi by Shuttle

  • Have breakfast at the hotel and, at 7 am, you will be picked up by the shuttle and drive to Nairobi, arriving at around 2:30 pm.
Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Maasai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Maasai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees in Kenya and Tanzania
  • Bottled water
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Shared transport in a customised safari vehicle in Kenya and a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep in Tanzania with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
  • Our assistance at any point
  • Pickup and drop-off to your hotel or airport in Nairobi
  • Shuttle ticket from Arusha to Nairobi on the last day

What's Not Included

  • Drinks, e.g. alcohol
  • Gratuities
  • Balloon safari (conducted on day two early in the morning and continues alongside the normal program)
  • Maasai Village
  • Pickup or drop-off at the airport/hotel not within the city centre/Westlands area is available at an extra small fee

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Towel
  • Snacks
  • Comfortable wear
  • Basic needs, e.g. toothbrush

Know before you go

  • This is a group safari for both Kenya and Tanzania.
  • For the Kenya part, the maximum number of people per group is 8, and for the Tanzania part, it is 6 per group.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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