8 Days Lodge Safari Kenya & Tanzania
Itinerary Highlight
- Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai mara game reserve.
- Day 2: Maasai mara game reserve
- Day 3: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
- Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in the vast Serengeti Plains
- Day 5: Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro crater
- Day 6: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Back to Arusha
- Day 7: Namanga Boarder – Amboseli (B,L,D)
- Day 8: Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai mara game reserve.
This tour can start immediately upon arrival if you opt not to have a night in Nairobi. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative for a short safari briefing and after silver meet and greet your Kenya Tanzania combined safari will start, we will drive heading south west to Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving at the lodge in time for lunch. We spend the afternoon at leisure before embarking for our evening game drive across these beautiful dotted plains of the Mara in search of game that includes big cats, Topi, hartebeest, Oribi, Grant’s and Thomson gazelle, buffalo, waterbuck, vervet monkey, olive baboon as well as many species of reptiles and amphibians. Have dinner and overnight stay at safari lodge on full board basis. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation: AA mara Lodge
Day 2: Maasai mara game reserve
Wake before the dawn for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a Maasai Mara sunrise. After a quick cup of coffee, you’ll head out into the park to watch as the sun sets fire to the savannah and the big cats take advantage of the morning cool to search for a meal.
Alternatively, you can take to the skies with a hot air balloon safari that will see you soar above all of the action before setting down on the plains for a champagne breakfast among the wildlife. Ask your safari expert about adding a hot air balloon adventure to your safari.
You’ll then return to your lodge for a late breakfast before packing a picnic lunch and heading back out into the park for a day-long exploration of the Maasai Mara. You may also opt to relax at your lodge in the morning, enjoy lunch on site, and then head out again in the afternoon once the weather has cooled off a bit.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation: AA mara lodge
Day 3: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast depart for Serengeti National Park with en-route game all the way to Isebania border where you will make a brief stop for visa processing before entering Tanzania side. On Tanzania side border known as Sirare you will change safari vehicle and proceed from here with a Tanzanian registered safari vehicle and a safari guide from the Tanzania side this is according to the new laws.
The driving from here is through Nyamongo mining villages & Mugumu township towards the Serengeti National Park enter the park through Fort Ikoma Ranger post or Ikoma Gate depending on where your camp is located in the Serengeti. You will start your en-route game drive toward north Serengeti in search of Great wildebeest migration (if they are on this side), the big cats & many more. Late afternoon drive to Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp in north Serengeti for dinner & overnight. https://heritagecampsandlodges.com/
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in the vast Serengeti Plains
Spend 2 magical days in Serengeti! On these 2 days as early as 06:30 am with packed breakfast box & lunch box depart the camp for an early morning game drive in the vast plains of Serengeti. Early morning game drive can allow you to spot cat family on the road as they try to avoid morning mist. You can also see other nocturnal predators returning back from their long night of hunting or a group of lionesses organizing morning ambush. If the Great wildebeest will be on this side in this early morning you will go straight to where they are packed & spend much time with the herd while anticipating to see animal actions like fighting, hunting, eating even killing. Serengeti is still the best just as much as always with or without the migration herds.
Apart from wildebeest Migration you may also expect to spot herds of African elephant, buffalo, hippos, eland, warthog, topi, giraffe, leopard, serval cats, jackals, hyenas & others. Serengeti is also home to more than 500 bird species which include Ostrich, heron, secretary bird, stocks & many more. All our safari jeeps are equipped with VHF high frequency radio to easily locate the animals. Late afternoon before or during sunset return back to your camp for dinner, campfire & overnight. Serengeti Heritage Tented camp https://heritagecampsandlodges.com/
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 5: Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro crater
After breakfast, we get right on the road back towards the Ngorongoro Crater National Park.
Our drive takes us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators.
You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion.
Dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Day 6: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Back to Arusha
On this day as early as 06:30 am leave the lodge & descent of 600 meters into the Crater floor for a wonderful game viewing. Ngorongoro Crater UNESCO’S World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Was formed some 3 million years ago due to eternal forces under the earth crust, the middle sunk down & left over 600 meters walls to form a larger Caldera mistakenly called Crater.
Supported by early around water supply & fodder Ngorongoro crater supports a larger number of wildlife which include herd’s wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, African elephant, warthog, eland, hippos, the rare black rhino & many more.
Another big play card in this picturesque Caldera is a denser population of predators which include lion, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals & the ever-elusive leopard which sometimes require binoculars eye to spot. Later you will drive to Lake Magadi a shallow but larger alkaline lake located at the Southwest corner of the Crater frequently visited by hippos & some aquatic birds which include colorful flamingos.
Later in the afternoon ascend up the Crater rim & drive to Arusha town for dinner and overnight. venus premier hotel arusha https://venushotels.co.tz/
Day 7: Namanga Boarder – Amboseli (B,L,D)
After breakfast, proceed to Arusha for lunch and drive on to Namanga border where our Kenyan guide will meet you and proceed to Amboseli National Park. A brief game drives on the way to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at AA Amboseli Lodge
Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest, Giraffes, Baboons. Optional visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. Maasai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world. A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
Day 8: Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
After breakfast on your advice, we shall pick you up from your Hotel and transfer you to the airport for your international flight back home. End of our Kenya and Tanzania Safari
PRICE PER PERSON SHARING: 3850 USD
Included
- Accommodation as specified on the Itinerary
- Meals: Full Board – Breakfast, Hot Lunch or Picnic Lunch and Dinner while on Safari.
- Transport in one comfortable 4×4 safari land cruiser in Kenya and Tanzania,
- Park & Crater Fees,
- Hotel/Lodge Fees
- Game viewing activities as stated in the above tour/safari description.
- Services of a professional Safari Driver/ Guide
- 1 lt Mineral drinking water per day during game drive
- Pre Tour-Itinerary
- Personalized service
- Airport Transfers
- Visit to Masai Village
Excluded
- Optional hot air balloon flight while in the Mara
- Alcoholic drinks
- Any other item not included in our itinerary
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