Embark on an unforgettable 8 Days, 7 Nights Kenya & Tanzania Safari itinerary from Nairobi to Arusha, blending Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with Tanzania’s world-famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. This cross-border safari offers breathtaking landscapes, Big Five encounters, seasonal wildebeest migration, flamingo-lined lakes, and rich Maasai culture — making it the perfect adventure for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, and photographers seeking Africa’s ultimate safari experience.
Morning departure from Nairobi (7:30 AM), scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley with a viewpoint stop. Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Afternoon game drive (3:30 PM) to spot white and black rhinos, flamingos, giraffes, zebras, and more.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Early breakfast and drive to Masai Mara (7:30 AM), arriving around midday. Check in and lunch at camp/lodge.
Afternoon game drive (3:30 PM – 6:30 PM) in the Masai Mara, home to the Big Five.
Overnight: Oldarpoi Camp or similar.
Full-day safari (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM) with picnic lunch inside the reserve. Explore river crossings (seasonal), plains wildlife, and predator sightings.
Optional visit to a Masai village in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Same camp/lodge.
Early breakfast and depart by 6:30 AM for the Isebania border (6 hrs drive). Complete immigration formalities, switch to Tanzanian guide/vehicle (1 hr).
Enter Serengeti National Park via the western corridor with game drive en route. Picnic lunch en route.
Overnight: Serengeti Mawe Tented Camp or similar.
Early start for a full-day game drive (6:30 AM – 5:30 PM) across Serengeti plains.
Explore Seronera or Western Corridor depending on wildlife movement and seasonal wildebeest migration. Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and hippos.
Overnight: Same camp/lodge.
Optional early morning game drive (6:00 AM – 8:00 AM). Return for breakfast, then depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge, an important prehistoric site (~1 hr stop).
Arrive in Karatu/Ngorongoro area late afternoon.
Overnight: Farm House or Karatu Tented Camp.
Early morning descent (6:30 AM) into the Ngorongoro Crater for half or full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, zebras, flamingos, and hippos on the crater floor. Return to lodge by afternoon.
Overnight: Same lodge/camp.
Leisurely breakfast and depart by 9:00 AM. Scenic drive to Arusha through Karatu and Mto wa Mbu.
Drop-off at Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) around 1:00 – 2:00 PM, depending on traffic and departure time.
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