Budget Safari

7 DAYS KENYA – TANZANIA SAFARI: MASAI MARA & SERENGETI EXPERIENCE

7 Days

Overview

Experience an unforgettable 7-day Kenya–Tanzania safari covering the famous Maasai Mara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy thrilling game drives, Big Five sightings, stunning landscapes, and a cultural visit with the Maasai people across two of East Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Meet our representative in Nairobi for a safari briefing before departing for Maasai Mara. Enjoy a scenic drive with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before arriving for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village to experience their culture and traditions before returning for dinner and overnight.

Lunch & Dinner Lenchada Tourist Camp

Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full-day game drive in Maasai Mara. Explore the famous savannah plains in search of the Big Five, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, and other wildlife. During migration season, visit the Mara River for possible wildebeest crossing sightings.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Lenchada Tourist Camp

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and drive back to Nairobi with lunch en-route. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel for relaxation and overnight stay.

Breakfast & Lunch Nairobi City Hotel

Day 4: Nairobi – Arusha, Tanzania

After breakfast, transfer to the shuttle departure point for your journey to Arusha via the Namanga border. Complete border formalities and continue to Tanzania, arriving in Arusha in the afternoon.

Breakfast Charity Hotel

Day 5: Arusha – Serengeti National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before overnight at the campsite.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Seronera Campsite

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti with packed lunch. Explore the park’s wildlife-rich areas before continuing to Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Simba Campsite

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Explore the crater’s rich wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and other species. After lunch, drive back to Arusha where the safari ends.

Breakfast & Lunch Not included.

Included

  • Transport in private 4x4 safari vehicles with pop-up roof (separate vehicle and driver-guide in each country)
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guides in both Kenya and Tanzania
  • Full-board meals as listed per day
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent fee

Not Included

  • International flights to/from Nairobi or Kilimanjaro
  • Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (required at the border – carry original with you)
  • Optional hot air balloon safari ($450-550 USD in either Mara or Serengeti)
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips and gratuities (recommended $15-25 USD per person per day for guides)