Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey across the heart of East Africa, where two iconic safari nations — Kenya and Tanzania — blend into one spectacular wildlife adventure. From the sprawling plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve to the legendary wilderness of the Serengeti National Park, and the awe-inspiring caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater, this trip delivers world-class game viewing, dramatic landscapes and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s Big Five.
Each day takes you deeper into wild lands where elephants roam under snow-tipped Mount Kilimanjaro, lion prides stalk across golden savannahs, and vast herds of wildebeest begin their age-old migration. Whether you’re an avid wildlife photographer, a nature-lover seeking serenity, or a couple in pursuit of a once-in-a-lifetime experience — this safari offers the perfect balance of exploration, comfort and emotion.
Expert guides, comfortable lodges or tented camps, and seamless border-crossing logistics ensure your focus remains on the moment: the roar of the lion at dawn, the shimmer of hippos in the crater’s lake, and the serene sunset over the Mara. Step into the wild. Your story begins now.
Day 01 : Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
At 8:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel within Nairobi city center/Westland’s and commence the drive to Masai Mara via the great Rift Valley viewpoint where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the Rift Valley. Then, you’ll embark on your journey. You will arrive in time for lunch at the camp. You’ll check in and have lunch. At 4:00 pm, you’ll depart for a wildlife viewing drive in the Mara Reserve which will be 2 hours. This ends at 6:00 pm. You’ll return to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner ending with a good time for resting at the tented camp.
Day 02 : Masai Mara National Reserve
You’ll have breakfast at 6:30 am. At 7:00 am, you will leave for a full-day wildlife viewing in the park. On this day, you’ll spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five, hippos, and Nile crocodiles. Thereafter, you’ll go for a picnic lunch in the park under a croton tree shade overlooking the vast landscape of the park.
Day 03 : Mara to Serengeti National Park
You’ll have breakfast at 6:30 am. At 7:00 am, you will leave for a full-day wildlife viewing in the park. On this day, you’ll spend the full day exploring Masai Mara in search of the Big Five, hippos, and Nile crocodiles. Thereafter, you’ll go for a picnic lunch in the park under a croton tree shade overlooking the vast landscape of the park.
Day 04 : Mara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll depart to Serengeti National Park, via the Isebania/Sirare border with a packed lunch. Immigration and customs at the border point. You’ll drive on to the Serengeti National Park, and arrive at around 4:30 pm game drives to Serengeti National Park. Later, you’ll drive to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 05 : Serengeti National Park
You’ll have full-day game drives in Serengeti National Park. All meals and overnight stays will be at Serengeti National Park, The park boasts the very best in game drives, plain game, migration, predators, and birdlife. You will depart for a game drive with a packed lunch. You’ll return late in the afternoon. Your overnight stay will be at your camp
Day 06 : Ngorongoro Crater Tour
After breakfast, you will depart to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge and Masai Village. You’ll descend the crater for a 6-hour crater tour. Game drives in the crater. Lunch will be at the picnic site. You’ll have a late afternoon drive to Karatu for an overnight stay. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge.
Day 07 : Karatu to Arusha or Nairobi
After breakfast, you will depart to Arusha with a packed lunch. You’ll be dropped off at the airport or place of residence. Alternatively, you’ll be dropped off at the shuttle terminal to Nairobi heading to Nairobi.
