The 8 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari is an excellent combined safari tour package both Kenya and Tanzania safari destination – places to visit in Kenya include Masai Mara National Reserve and in Tanzania are Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Craters among others. Just Get Started Now!
Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Masai Mara national reserve
Depending on your point of location in Kenya, you will be met by your Kenyan driver guide brief you about the safari and then be driven to Masai Mara national reserve, it’s a 4-5 hours’ drive arriving late afternoon, connect to check-in your booked lodge in Masai Mara. Have dinner and overnight stay at AA Lodges Mara lodge for mid-range option/Miti Mingi Tented Camp for budget option/Mara Sopa lodge for luxury
Option: Fly from Entebbe airport to Masai Mara. Flight available with Aero-link Uganda Limited.
Meal plans: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Full day in Masai Mara
After breakfast, full day in the park with packed lunch boxes in search of its popular residents, The Masai Mara plains are full of wildebeest during migration season early July to end September however, they are not guaranteed to watch, zebra, impala, topi, giraffe, Thomson’s gazelle are regularly seen, leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetah, jackal and bat-eared foxes many others. Black rhinos are a little shy and hard to watch but on lucky day you will watch them. Hippos are abundant in the Mara River as well as Nile crocodiles, which lay in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross on their annual quest to find fresh pastures. Later Meals and overnight at lodge as above
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Another day in Masai Mara in the Northeastern end of the reserve
After breakfast, meet your guide and transfer to the northeastern end of the reserve to widen your chances of exploring more animals and the Wildebeest migration on the Mara River depending on the month you have traveled in for safari. The wildebeest migration is however not guaranteed to watch the crossing. You will drive to Mara river to witness the great annual migration event which tend to happen around June to July and October to November viewing the survivors of the fittest as they embark past the big Nile crocodiles in the water, a large pride of the jungle as they exit or enter to the river. You will enjoy the entire day in the park. Then, drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight at lodge as above
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti national park via Isebenia border
Wake up heavy breakfast, followed by checkout from the lodge to head on your journey to Serengeti national park in Tanzania. You will have a game drive on your way to Isebania border where you will be crossing from. This day will take you to other side of Masai Mara as you exit the park via Olololo gate in Mara west.
Upon arrival at the border, the customs office will do clearance after which continue to Serengeti where you will enter the park with gorgeous game drive lasting up to 2 hours as you enjoy the plains of Serengeti. The Serengeti allows you explore the big five game in plenty. Dinner and overnight at your booked accommodation at Serengeti Sopa lodge for luxury option/Osinon camps and lodge for budget option/Serengeti Heritage Lodge for mid-range
Mealplan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Full day in Serengeti national park
After your delicious breakfast, meet your driver and be driven to Serengeti National Park with your panic lunch. The central sector is known for its masculine lions and you will also encounter wide number of other wildlife species. Later afternoon, you will drive to Central Serengeti for game drive. In this area of the park, you will have high chance to see the big prides of lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Hyenas, Giraffes, Elephants, different Antelopes, and other wildlife. Later in the evening return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at either lodge as above
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Another day in Serengeti national park
You will have perfect breakfast and then after head to Central Serengeti for game drive for yet another game drive by your driver guide. This area has a lot of animals to explore at your disposal with your picnic lunch. In this area of the park, you will have chance to see big prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, different antelopes and other wildlife. Later afternoon, go for another game drive to make it a full day game drive. return to your lodge as above
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Full day at Ngorongoro crater
Wake up early, have breakfast and drive to the Ngorongoro conservation Area where you will connect to Ngorongoro crater with your picnic delicious lunch for a full day of game drive in the crater. The crater is habitant to wide number of Lions and Cheetahs, and it is another perfect place to view the rare black Rhino. In the late afternoon, visit a Masai village and enjoy the cultural experience before you connect to your booked lodge for check-in dinner and overnight stay at Eileen’s Trees Inn for budget option/Hhando Lodge for mid-range/Ngorongoro Serena lodge for Luxury option
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Arusha – Departure
After breakfast at the lodge, check-out, and transfer to Arusha. It’s a 2 hours’ drive arriving in Arusha morning. The driver will drop you off at a location of your choice or at Entebbe international Airport for your onward flight back home .
End of 8 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari.
8 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari includes:
- Pick up and drop off/Transfers
- Park fees in all the parks
- Crater fees at Ngorongoro conservation area
- Accommodation and meals as mentioned in the tour description
- 4X4 Safari vehicle with a pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography
- All game drives as mentioned in the tour description
- English speaking tour driver/guide
- Bottled drinking water during the trip
8 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari Excludes
- International flights and Visa fees
- Tipping for driver-guide, lodges, rangers, and porters
- Optional activities
- Visa fees & Air tickets
- All items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
- Anything else not included in the itinerary.
