Experience the ultimate East African adventure on this unforgettable 8-day journey through the iconic landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania. Beginning in the vibrant city of Nairobi, this safari takes you across world-renowned wildlife destinations including the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru National Park, the game-rich plains of the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, and the vast ecosystems of the Serengeti National Park.
Continue your journey into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with wildlife, before concluding near the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro at Moshi. Along the way, enjoy immersive game drives, diverse landscapes, and comfortable stays in carefully selected lodges and tented camps, offering an authentic and enriching African safari experience.
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Stay: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Your journey begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief viewpoint stop for photos. You’ll arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park around midday and enjoy your first game drive en route to the lodge.
This park is famous for:
Large flocks of flamingos (seasonal)
Rhinos (both black and white)
Lions, giraffes, buffalo, and zebras
After lunch and some relaxation at the lodge, head out for an afternoon game drive to explore more wildlife and the lake shoreline.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Stay: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous safari destination. The drive takes you through rural landscapes and Maasai villages.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive in the reserve.
The Masai Mara is known for:
The “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino)
Vast savannah landscapes
Incredible predator sightings
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Stay: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives (or a full-day game drive with packed lunch).
Optional experiences:
Hot air balloon safari at sunrise
Visit to a Maasai village
You’ll have excellent chances to spot:
Lions hunting
Cheetahs and leopards
Elephants and large herds of wildebeest (especially during migration season)
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Serengeti (Ikoma area, outside park)
Stay: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma
After an early breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and travel toward the Kenya–Tanzania border (Isebania). After immigration formalities, continue into Tanzania.
Enjoy a game drive en route as you head toward the Serengeti ecosystem.
Arrive at your tented camp in the Ikoma area (just outside Serengeti National Park) in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Stay: Osero Serengeti Tented Camp
After breakfast, enter Serengeti National Park for a full game drive as you head deeper into the park.
The Serengeti offers:
Endless plains filled with wildlife
The Great Migration (seasonal)
High concentrations of predators
Enjoy wildlife viewing throughout the day with a picnic lunch inside the park.
Arrive at your camp in the evening, followed by dinner and overnight.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Stay: Osero Serengeti Tented Camp
Start early with a sunrise game drive, the best time to see predators in action.
Continue exploring different areas of the Serengeti, tracking wildlife and enjoying the vast landscapes.
You’ll likely encounter:
Lions, leopards, cheetahs
Elephants and giraffes
Large herds of antelope and wildebeest
Return to camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Stay: Ngare Lodge
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa.
Inside the crater, you may see:
Black rhinos (rare)
Lions, elephants, buffalo
Hippos and flamingos at the crater lake
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and continuing to your lodge in Karatu.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Destination: Moshi
End: Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, depart for Moshi / Arusha area.
No accommodation included this day
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight
