Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

8 Days Group Masai Mara, Manyara , Serengeti and Ngorongoro

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit top safari parks in both Kenya and Tanzania
  • 02 Game drives in Maasai Mara in search of the Big Five
  • 03 Travel through the Great Rift Valley with scenic viewpoints
  • 04 Explore Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro
  • 05 Cross overland between Nairobi, Namanga, Arusha, and the parks
  • 06 Camping experience in Tanzania with included park fees
  • 07 Group safari with transport in a pop-up-roof van and land cruiser

Discover some of East Africa’s most celebrated safari landscapes on this 8-day group adventure through Kenya and Tanzania. Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, then continue across the border to Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a journey focused on wildlife, classic game drives, and big scenery.

This budget-friendly safari combines overland travel, camping in Tanzania, and park visits across both countries, making it a practical way to experience several top reserves in one trip. With park fees, transport, accommodation, meals as per itinerary, and hotel pickup included, it’s a great option for travellers who want to cover the highlights in a short time.

Discover some of East Africa’s most celebrated safari landscapes on this 8-day group adventure through Kenya and Tanzania.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

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8 Days Group Joining safari combining Kenya and Tanzania Best Parks

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

At 8 o'clock you will be picked up from your hotel within Nairobi city centre and commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the great rift valley view point where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the rift valley. Lunch will be picnic on the way. In the afternoon after you check in depart for a game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve. Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner ending with good time for resting at tented camp

Masai Mara Reserve is the most popular tourism destination in Kenya. Located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife is most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. It’s regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. Hardly can a visitor miss to spot the big five. The phenomenal wildebeest migration which is a spectacular event only seen in Maasai Mara is the wonder of the world.

Dinner and overnight at Lenchada Touristic Camp 

Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara Reserve

Spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. You will have picnic lunches in the Reserve as you scale the Mara beauty sited at the banks of Mara River.
Dinner and overnight at Lenchada Touristic Camp 

Day 3: Depart Maasai Mara to NamangaYou will enjoy the last early morning game drive in Mara Reserve followed by breakfast and thereafter proceed to Namanga which is the border town to get  ready for the Tanzania part.

Accommodation at the Namanga River hotel.

Day 4: Namanga/Arusha to Manyara National Park

Drive to Arusha after breakfast and join a group to Manyara national park.

Manyara is 2 hours drive from Arusha and it’s a small park that you can do game drives for 2 to 3 hours. Game drive after lunch until evening.

Dinner and relax at the campsite

Day 5: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Breakfast then Leave for Serengeti. Arrive and start game drive en-route to the campsite.

More game drives afternoon until late evening

Dinner and relax at the campsite

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Depart Serengeti at 7 a.m. Game drive en route to Ngorongoro Park with picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight at the campsite

Day 7: Ngorongoro to Arusha

Breakfast at the lodge and thereafter proceed to Ngorongoro crater for a half day tour with picnic lunches.

Thereafter, check out and proceed to Arusha for dinner and overnight at The Rich Hotel.

Day 8: Arusha to Nairobi

 Breakfast, then Board a shuttle to arrive in Nairobi at around 2:30 pm.

Inclusions:

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • All Park entrance fees in Kenya and Tanzania
  • Bottled water
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • All Transport in a van with a pop up roof for easy game viewing in Kenya and a land cruiser in Tanzania
  • Our assistance at any point.
  • Pickup and drop off to your hotel

 Exclusions:

  • Gratitutes
  • Drinks e.g alcohol
  • Masai village @USD 20 per person
  • Balloon Safari @USD 380 per person

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nairobi. 7 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • 7 Nights accommodation.
  • All transport
  • Camping gears in Tanzania.
  • Our assistance at any point.
  • Pickup and drop off to your hotel within Nairobi CBD.
  • Free airport transfer
  • First Night Complimentary accommondation at Decasa Hotel
  • All park entrance fees in Kenya & Tanzania

What's Not Included

  • Drinks and beverages e.g alcohol
  • Gratitude (Optional)
  • Pickup and drop off to the airport at 20 USD.
  • Balloon safari at USD 420
  • Maasai village USD 20 per person

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • All Hotels and residence within Nairobi
  • You can start in Nairobi and fly out of arusha at JRO international Airport.
  • We also provide comlimentary first night at Decasa hotel in Nairobi and airport transfer

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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