8 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari
8 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari : This action packed safari Africa safari is a combined Kenya and Tanzania taking you on a safari in the best wildlife destinations in Kenya and Tanzania, Key wildlife destinations to visit on this safari are Masai Mara National Reserve – a home to the big five “lions, leopards, elephants, cape buffaloes and rhinos” and migration of wildebeests, Lake Manyara national park – a home to tree climbing lions and Ngorongoro Crater – host to the world’s largest intact and unfilled crater and best place to spot black rhinos in Tanzania.
This safari starts in Nairobi – Kenya and ends in Arusha – Tanzania.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 8 DAYS MASAI MARA – NGORONGORO – LAKE MANYARA SAFARI – KENYA TANZANIA SAFARI
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 2: Full Day Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
Day 4: Nairobi – Arusha
Day 5: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Day 8: Arusha – Nairobi
DETAILED ITINERARY OF 8 DAYS MASAI MARA – NGORONGORO – LAKE MANYARA SAFARI – KENYA TANZANIA SAFARI
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Pick up from the airport or hotel and proceed to Masai Mara National Reserve through the Great Rift Valley, you will have a stopover in the Great Rift Valley for pictures and amazing views of the escarpment then proceed to Narok where you will have lunch.
Later head to Masai Mara arriving in late afternoon, have a game drive on which you will spot magnificent wildlife in the park ranging from big cats such as lion, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants and wildebeests. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options : Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury), AA Mara Lodge (Mid-range) and Enchoro Wildlife Camp (Budget).
Meal plan: Half Board
Day 2: Full Day Masai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast, you will head to the reserve for a full day of exploring Masai Mara National reserve in search for the Big Five animals (lions, buffaloes, elephants, rhino and leopards), you will have lunch at a picnic site near the hippo pool where you will spot resident hippos and Nile crocodiles at the banks of Mara River all year round. In the evening, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Nairobi
Have early morning game drive in the plains of Masai Mara then depart for Nairobi, arrival early in the evening and be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport for your flight home.
Accommodation options: Nairobi Serena Hotel (Luxury), Tamarid Hotel (Midrange), La Maison Royale Hotel (Budget).
Day 4: Nairobi – Arusha
You will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport or transfer to Arusha by road through Namanga Border where you will clear with authorities and meet our Tanzania guide and proceed to Arusha arriving in the afternoon.
Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana (Luxury), Burka Coffee Lodge (Midrange) and Stan Home Hotel (Budget).
Meal: Full Board
Day 5: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will meet your guide and transfer to Lake Manyara National Park a well – known destination for tree climbing lions and a variety of birds around the shores of Lake Manyara, during the game drive in the park you will see a number of animals including elephants, hippos, leopards, blue and vervet monkeys, giraffes, impalas, zebras, buffaloes among others. You will have picnic lunch and continue with exploring the park, later head to your lodge for check-in and overnight stay.
Accommodation options: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury), Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge (Midrange) and African Sunrise Lodge & Campsite (Budget).
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will head to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, have a stopover at the crater view point where you will enjoy striking views of the crater from above, then descend to the crater floor for a game drive. Ngorongoro Crater hosts over 20 black rhinos, a huge population of lions, elephants, leopards, zebras, wildebeests and over 500 bird species which you will spot during the game drive. You will have picnic lunch and later explore the crater more with a visit to Ngoitok Springs, in the evening you will head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, you will have a head to Ngorongoro for a visit to the Olduvai Gorge where louis and Leakey discovered the remains of homo habilis, visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum and after lunch you will proceed to Arusha where you will have an overnight.
Meal plan: Full Board
Day 8: Arusha – Nairobi
After breakfast, you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight back home.
End of 8 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari .
8 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari Exclusions
Transport in a 4×4 safari van in Kenya
Transport in a 4×4 Land-cruiser in Tanzania
Pick up from the airport
Accommodation as per itinerary Full Board Basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
All meals (B L D) while on safari
Professional Safari Guide / Driver
All applicable Game Park Entrance Fees
Game drives on Safari Vehicle with pop up roof for a game viewing
8 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari Exclusions
Personal Insurance
Items of personal use
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Visit the Olduvai Gorge
Balloon Hot air safari in Serengeti
Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
Visit to Maasai Village
PCR test
