Safari Overview
This 9-day Kenya and Tanzania safari takes you through East Africa’s top wildlife destinations, including Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the Big Five, with opportunities for game drives and unique activities. It is a perfect combination of Kenya and Tanzania’s best safari experiences.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari representative, who will brief you about your upcoming safari adventure before transferring you to your hotel in Nairobi.
The drive from the airport to your hotel offers your first glimpse of Kenya’s vibrant capital city, a modern African metropolis surrounded by greenery and rich cultural diversity. After check-in, the remainder of the day will be at leisure, allowing you time to rest and recover from your international journey.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax at the hotel or explore some optional attractions within Nairobi, such as the Giraffe Centre or the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Dinner will be at your own arrangement, and overnight stay will be at your Nairobi hotel.
Accommodation: Eka Hotel Nairobi
Meals: Dinner and Breakfast
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or airport in Nairobi. After a safari briefing, depart by road towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at a viewpoint for photography and breathtaking views.
Continue through Narok Town before arriving at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in. After some relaxation, embark on an afternoon game drive in search of Africa's iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and numerous antelope species.
Return to the lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Fig Tree Mara Camp
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full day of safari exploration in the vast plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The entire day will be dedicated to wildlife viewing as your experienced safari guide navigates through different sections of the reserve in search of the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife species.
The open grasslands and acacia-dotted plains provide excellent opportunities for photography and uninterrupted game viewing.
You may witness prides of lions resting under trees, cheetahs scanning the plains for prey, elephants moving in herds, or hippos and crocodiles along the Mara River.
During migration season, the dramatic river crossings by wildebeests and zebras create one of the most breathtaking natural spectacles in the world.
You will enjoy your picnic lunch at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing with afternoon game drives.
Optional activities such as a sunrise hot air balloon safari or a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai Village can also be arranged at an additional cost.
Later in the evening, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Fig Tree Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and begin your cross-border journey toward Tanzania.
The drive takes you southward through scenic landscapes to the Kenya–Tanzania border, where you will complete immigration and customs formalities before continuing your safari with your Tanzanian guide and vehicle.
From the border, proceed into the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of the most celebrated wildlife conservation areas in the world.
The Serengeti is renowned for its endless golden plains, abundant wildlife populations, and incredible predator sightings.
As you travel through the park toward your camp, enjoy game viewing en route with chances of spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and various bird species.
The vast landscapes and untouched wilderness create an authentic African safari experience unlike any other.
Arrive at your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem.
Accommodation: Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today will be spent exploring the magnificent Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives across the expansive plains.
The Serengeti is famous for its high concentration of wildlife and offers some of the best safari experiences in Africa.
Early morning game drives provide excellent opportunities to witness predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs during their most active hours.
Throughout the day, you may also encounter large herds of elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, topis, and gazelles spread across the savannah.
The park’s endless landscapes, dramatic skies, and diverse ecosystems make it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike.
Your guide will help track wildlife movements and position the vehicle for optimal viewing and photography opportunities.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by nature before continuing with your afternoon game drive.
As the sun sets over the Serengeti plains, return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, continue with another exciting day of exploration in the vast wilderness of the Serengeti National Park.
Having an additional full day in the Serengeti allows for more flexibility and deeper exploration of different regions within the park, depending on seasonal wildlife movements.
The Serengeti’s diverse habitats support a remarkable variety of animals, including hyenas, jackals, giraffes, elands, impalas, and numerous bird species.
This extended exploration also provides more opportunities for photography, predator sightings, and witnessing dramatic wildlife interactions in their natural environment.
The peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness, combined with spectacular scenery, makes this an unforgettable safari experience.
After a rewarding day of game viewing, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, depart Serengeti National Park and enjoy a scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route across the vast Serengeti plains.
Along the journey, you may spot various wildlife species, including zebras, giraffes, elephants, and antelopes.
Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day relaxing while enjoying the beautiful highland scenery.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in this unique wildlife sanctuary known for its dense concentration of animals and breathtaking scenery. During the safari, you may spot lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino.
After the crater safari and picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your safari.