Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari with Masai Mara and Serengeti

8 Days Round trip from Nakuru Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Nakuru National Park, home to white and black rhinos, flamingos, and over 400 bird species
  • 02 Experience Masai Mara Game Reserve, renowned for the Big Five and the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
  • 03 Cross into Tanzania and discover Serengeti National Park, Africa's premier game-viewing destination with endless plains and abundant wildlife
  • 04 Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as Africa's Eden, offering one of the best chances to see the Big Five in a single game drive
  • 05 Enjoy a cultural and archaeological stop at Olduvai Gorge, believed to be the cradle of mankind
  • 06 Witness Mount Kilimanjaro's iconic snow-capped peak and elephant herds in Amboseli National Park

Embark on an 8-day cross-border safari through Kenya and Tanzania, exploring some of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations. Discover Lake Nakuru, famed for its rhinos and vibrant birdlife, continue to the legendary Masai Mara for Big Five sightings and sweeping savannahs, then cross into Tanzania for the breathtaking plains of the Serengeti. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with diverse wildlife, and conclude in Amboseli National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with diverse wildlife, and conclude in Amboseli National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Lake Nakuru

  • Meet your guide upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
  • Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rhino population and abundant birdlife.

  • Arrive in time for a hot lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

  • Embark on an afternoon game drive in the park.

  • Spot wildlife such as buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, and possibly leopards.

  • Check in at the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara via Lake Naivasha

  • Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive via Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara.
  • Observe wildlife en route and enjoy scenic views of the Rift Valley.

  • Reach Masai Mara in time for an evening game drive.

  • Search for elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, hyenas, and big cats.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive Across the Masai Mara Plains

  • Begin the day with breakfast at the lodge.
  • Head out for a full-day game drive across the Mara plains.

  • Track the Big Five and follow migration herds if traveling during July or August.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to the lodge for meals.

  • Continue wildlife viewing in the afternoon.

  • Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Cross the Border to Serengeti National Park

  • Depart Masai Mara after breakfast and drive toward the Kenya-Tanzania border.
  • Proceed to Serengeti National Park through rough terrain.

  • Arrive in Serengeti and enjoy an en route game drive to the lodge or camp.

  • Discover the park's wide-open plains and resident wildlife.

Have dinner and stay overnight at the lodge or camp.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Safari in the Serengeti

  • Wake up early for breakfast and prepare for a full-day safari.
  • Explore Tanzania's oldest and most renowned park.

  • Search for predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs.

  • Spot antelope species like impala and observe the ecological 'circle of life.'

  • Take your lunch as a picnic or return to the lodge depending on your preference.

  • Return to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge

  • Enjoy breakfast and pack your picnic lunch.
  • Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area via the Olduvai Gorge.

  • Stop at the archaeological site believed to be the cradle of mankind.

  • Continue to Ngorongoro Crater and descend for a game drive on the crater floor.

  • Observe black rhinos, lions, wildebeest, and zebras.

  • Ascend and check in at the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

7
Day 07

Ngorongoro to Amboseli via Namanga Border

  • Begin with an early breakfast.
  • Depart for Amboseli via the Namanga border crossing.

  • Enter Amboseli and enjoy the contrasting landscapes and ecosystems.

  • Spot herds of elephants, lions, and cheetahs in their natural habitat.

  • Arrive at the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

8
Day 08

Morning Game Drive in Amboseli and Return to Nairobi

  • Start the day with an early morning game drive in Amboseli.
  • Photograph Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day and observe wildlife in the swamps.

  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.

  • Drive to Nairobi with an expected arrival by 1700 HRS.

  • Transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

Masai Mara plains, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater floor, Mount Kilimanjaro peak

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater floor, Mount Kilimanjaro peak

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nakuru 7 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a safari 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep customized for game viewing

  • English-speaking driver and guide

  • Game drives

  • Accommodation in lodges

  • Meals on a full-board basis while on safari

  • Mineral water during the trip

  • All park entrance fees included

What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Soft and alcoholic drinks

  • International airfares and visa fees

  • Tips and other forms of gratitude

  • Optional activities unless specified as included

What to bring

  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Light clothes

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Nakuru.

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