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Experience an unforgettable 7-day African safari across Kenya and Tanzania, exploring the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. This cross-border wildlife adventure combines exciting game drives, scenic landscapes, authentic cultural experiences, and comfortable budget-to-mid-range accommodation.
Discover Africa’s iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and, with luck, leopards and rhinos. During the wildebeest migration season, you may also witness the spectacular movement of wildebeest across the Mara and Serengeti ecosystems.
Safari Highlights
– Explore the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
– Enjoy full-day game drives in search of Africa’s famous wildlife.
– Discover the endless plains of Serengeti National Park.
– Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Ngorongoro Crater.
– Look for the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
– Travel across Kenya and Tanzania on one memorable safari.
– Enjoy a combination of budget tented camping and comfortable mid-range accommodation.
– Experience local Maasai culture through an optional community visit.
– Travel through the Great Rift Valley and the scenic East African countryside.
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Nairobi city centre. After a short safari briefing, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara, travelling through Kenya’s scenic countryside. Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to admire the breathtaking landscapes and capture memorable photographs.
Continue to the Maasai Mara, arriving around lunchtime. After lunch and check-in at your camp, spend the afternoon relaxing or choose an optional activity, such as a game drive or a visit to a Maasai community.
As evening approaches, settle into the peaceful surroundings of your camp and prepare for the exciting wildlife encounters ahead.
Accommodation: Ol Moran Tented Camp, a budget-friendly tented camp outside Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Meals: Lunch and dinner. Breakfast is not included.
Drinks: Drinking water included; other drinks are excluded.
Day 2: Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Maasai Mara
Rise early for breakfast before departing on a full-day game drive through the magnificent Maasai Mara. With its open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and rich wildlife, the reserve offers outstanding opportunities to observe animals in their natural habitat.
Search for lions resting in the grass or tracking prey, elephants roaming the plains, cheetahs scanning the savannah, and large herds of zebras and wildebeest. Your experienced safari guide will help you explore areas known for wildlife activity.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve, with the opportunity to visit the Mara River, famous for its hippos and crocodiles. During the Great Wildebeest Migration season, this area may offer opportunities to witness dramatic river crossings, although sightings are never guaranteed.
In the late afternoon, return to camp for dinner and a relaxing evening under the African sky.
Accommodation: Ol Moran Tented Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Drinks: Drinking water included; other drinks are excluded.
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Nairobi – Journey Back to the City
Enjoy breakfast at camp before beginning your return journey to Nairobi. If time and arrangements permit, you may opt for a visit to a traditional Maasai village to learn about local customs, cultural traditions, and the community’s relationship with the surrounding wildlife.
Continue through the Great Rift Valley landscapes, with a lunch stop along the way. Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon and transfer to your hotel.
Spend the remainder of the day relaxing before the next stage of your East African safari. This overnight stop in Nairobi provides a convenient break before crossing into Tanzania.
Accommodation: After 40 Hotel, a mid-range hotel in Nairobi.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Drinks: Drinking water included; other drinks are excluded.
Day 4: Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania – Cross-Border Adventure
After breakfast, transfer to the shuttle departure point for your journey to Arusha, Tanzania’s renowned safari gateway. Depart at approximately 7:30 a.m. and travel south towards the Namanga border crossing.
Complete the necessary immigration procedures and visa formalities before continuing into Tanzania. Enjoy views of rural communities, open landscapes, and the countryside along the way.
Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is set aside for relaxation, allowing you to recharge before exploring Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit.
Accommodation: The Charity Hotel, a mid-range hotel in Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, subject to the final transport and meal arrangements.
Drinks: Drinks are not included.
Day 5: Arusha to Serengeti National Park – Into the Endless Plains
After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Enjoy the changing scenery as you journey towards the vast plains that make the Serengeti famous.
After entering the park, begin your game-viewing adventure. The Serengeti is home to impressive populations of lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, and numerous antelope species. With luck, you may also spot a leopard resting in a tree or a cheetah surveying the grasslands.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during your safari before continuing to explore the park. Wildlife sightings vary with the season, weather, and animal movements, making every game drive a unique experience.
Later, proceed to your safari camp, where your tent will be prepared for the evening. Enjoy dinner and the atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Osinon Serengeti Camp or Heritage Serengeti Camp, offering comfortable safari tents with proper beds and private flush toilets, subject to availability.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Drinks: Drinking water included; other drinks are excluded.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
Start your day with breakfast before heading out for another exciting safari in the Serengeti. Explore additional wildlife areas and look for animals you may not have encountered on the previous day’s drive.
Depending on your route and the location of wildlife, you may encounter prides of lions, elephants moving across the plains, giraffes feeding on acacia trees, or large herds of grazing animals. The Serengeti’s rich ecosystem offers memorable wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Enjoy a packed picnic lunch during the day’s activities before departing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you approach the highlands, the landscape changes from open savannah to greener, cooler uplands.
Arrive at your lodge in the Karatu or Ngorongoro Highlands area, check in, and enjoy dinner in preparation for your Ngorongoro Crater adventure the following morning.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge or Eileen’s Trees Inn, comfortable mid-range properties with gardens and a relaxed atmosphere, subject to availability.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Drinks: Drinking water included; other drinks are excluded.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari to Arusha – The Grand Finale
After an early breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Descend into the crater for a game drive across its grasslands, woodland patches, wetlands, and open plains.
The crater supports an exceptional variety of wildlife. Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and hippos. With some luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino. Although the crater offers excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Pause for a picnic lunch during your crater excursion before beginning the journey back to Arusha.
Arrive in Arusha later in the day and conclude your memorable seven-day Kenya and Tanzania safari with a drop-off at Nyerere Road, Arusha.
Accommodation: No accommodation included; the safari ends in Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Drinks: Drinking water included; other drinks are excluded.
What Is Included
– Safari accommodation as outlined in the itinerary.
– Meals as specified for each day.
-All Park Fees
– Game drives in Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
– Safari transport and guiding arrangements, according to the final booking.
– Drinking water during the specified safari activities.
– Nairobi-to-Arusha shuttle transfer, subject to the confirmed arrangements.
What Is Not Included
– International flights.
– Kenya and Tanzania visa fees, where applicable.
– Travel insurance and personal expenses.
– Alcoholic beverages and other drinks not specified.
– Optional Maasai village visit.
– Optional activities not listed in the package.
– Tips and gratuities.
– Any costs not expressly included in the final quotation.
Book Your 7-Day African Safari to Kenya and Tanzania
Ready to explore two of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations? Join this seven-day adventure through Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable combination of wildlife, landscapes, and East African culture.
Contact Kenya Safari Deals to request your itinerary, confirm travel dates, and receive a personalised African safari quotation.
