Experience the best of East Africa on this 8-day Kenya and Tanzania safari, combining iconic wildlife destinations and breathtaking landscapes. From the vast plains of Masai Mara to the legendary Serengeti and the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, this journey offers unforgettable game drives and the chance to witness Africa’s most famous wildlife in their natural habitat.
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara (Kenya)
You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel and drive to Masai Mara, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. You will arrive for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for lions, elephants, and zebras. You will return before sunset for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara
You will wake up for a 6:00 AM game drive to spot predators like lions and leopards, then return for breakfast. You may opt for a hot air balloon safari or Maasai village visit. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive at the Mara River to see hippos and crocodiles. You will return for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Masai Mara to Lake Victoria (Border Crossing)
After breakfast, you will drive to the Isebania border to cross into Tanzania. You will complete border formalities, meet your Tanzanian guide, and continue to Lake Victoria. You will arrive in the afternoon to relax or take an optional boat ride. You will have dinner and overnight near the lake.
Day 4: Lake Victoria to Serengeti
After breakfast, you will drive into the Serengeti National Park via the western corridor, enjoying game viewing en route. You will see lions, elephants, and massive herds of wildebeests and zebras. You will arrive at your camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti
You will enjoy another full day exploring the Serengeti plains with a sunrise game drive followed by breakfast. You may take a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in remote areas. You will return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge
After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive en route as you exit Serengeti. You will stop at Olduvai Gorge to visit the museum and see early human fossils. You will then continue to Ngorongoro Crater rim for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
You will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early morning to explore the crater floor, home to over 30,000 animals including black rhinos, lions, elephants, and flamingos. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at the springs. You will return to the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Ngorongoro to Arusha or Nairobi
After breakfast, you will drive to Arusha, stopping for lunch along the way. You may end your safari in Arusha or take a shuttle to Nairobi for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
