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8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

8 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari, Combined East Africa Safari Tour in Kenya Tanzania

Overview of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

The 8 Days Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara features keen interest in wild game viewing, birding, sightseeing & cultural encounters.

The safari commences in Nairobi and ends in Arusha Tanzania. The millions of flamingoes at Lake Nakuru, the views of the Rift Valley, extensive wild game including millions of wildebeest in Maasai Mara and Serengeti, the tree climbing lions of Manyara and the scenic wonders of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera at Ngorongoro along with heritage tour to the Olduvai gorge site – the cradle of mankind and Maasai people combine to derive remarkable safari experience.

Safari Highlight of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

Day 1 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara: Drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, Sightseeing along the rift valley en route & birding and wildlife viewing upon arrival

Day 2 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara: Transfer from Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Park & do an evening game drive

Day 3 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara:   Full day wild game exploration in Maasai Mara National Reserve & an evening optional Maasai cultural tour

Day 4 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara: Transfer from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park

Day 5 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara:  Full day wild game exploration in Serengeti National Park

Day 6 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara:    Drive to Ngorongoro Crater with a stop en route at Olduvai gorge & do an afternoon game viewing in the crater

Day 7 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara:   Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park & do an afternoon game drive in search of tree climbing lions

Day 8 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara:   Transfer to Arusha for drop off

Detailed Safari Itinerary of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

Day 1 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara: Drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, Sightseeing along the rift valley en route & birding and wildlife viewing upon arrival

Safari starts with pick up from a Nairobi hotel or Airport and after safari briefing depart Nairobi latest by 0800hrs driving North West of Nairobi through the floor of the Great Rift Valley past Naivasha to arrive Nakuru in the late morning hours. The rest of the day, undertake game viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Flamingo Hill Camp, Midrange / Standard: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Budget / Basic: Waterbuck Hotel  

Day 2 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara: Transfer from Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Park & do an evening game drive

Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast driving to Masai Mara to arrive in the early afternoon hours for lunch. In the late afternoon hours enjoy evening game drive.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Keekorok Game Lodge, Budget / Basic: Ilkeliani Camp

Day 3 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara:   Full day wild game exploration in Maasai Mara National Reserve & an evening optional Maasai cultural tour

After breakfast time to enjoy full day in Maasai Mara with morning and evening game drive. Maasai Mara Game Reserve which is part of the greater Serengeti Ecosystem is also a rich habitat for a myriad of wild game including the millions of Wildebeest, the Big five, Cheetah, Hyenas, other antelopes like Thomson gazelles, Zebras among other wild game. The evening can be reserved for your exploration to the Maasai people to learn more about their ancient heritage.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Keekorok Game Lodge, Budget / Basic: Ilkeliani Camp

Day 4 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara: Transfer from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park

Depart Masai Mara after early breakfast driving with lunch box driving to the Kenya / Tanzania boarder of Isebania. After clearing with immigration formalities change vehicles and proceed to Serengeti arriving with an introductory game drive to the camp or lodge.   

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp, Budget / Basic: Kijereshi Tented Camp (Bungalow)

Day 5 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara:  Full day wild game exploration in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast time to enjoy full day in Serengeti with morning and evening game drive. Serengeti National Park is one of the Africa’s best National Parks where a rewarding game drive can be undertaken. The park features the Big five including 3000 counts of Maasai Lion, about 1000 African leopards, Black Rhinos, Elephants and Buffaloes along with other wild game like Grant’s Gazelle, Thomson’s Gazelle, Eland, Wildebeest not forgetting over 500 species of birds. It is a very amazing park worth exploring.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp, Budget / Basic: Kijereshi Tented Camp (Bungalow)

Day 6 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater with a stop en route at Olduvai gorge & do an afternoon game viewing in the crater

Depart Serengeti after breakfast and with lunch box via Ol Duvai Gorge Museum. Proceed to arrive Ngorongoro for half day Crater tour. The drive in the world’s intact volcanic caldera with about 2500 counts of large animals is indeed rewarding. The sights of Black Rhino, the Buffaloes, elands, Hippos along with the breathtaking scenery combine to make an afternoon tour a rewarding one.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge, Budget / Basic: Karatu Simba Lodge

Day 7 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park & do an afternoon game drive in search of tree climbing lions 

After breakfast depart and leisurely morning transfer to Lake Manyara National Park to arrive for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy game drive in Lake Manyara National Park where you have chances of exploring the tree climbing lions found only in Lake Manyara National Park and in Uganda’s Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The game drive also offers possibilities of exploring other game including Klipspringers. Retire for dinner and overnight

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Manyara Kirurumu Camp, Budget / Basic: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp

Day 8 of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara: Transfer to Arusha for drop off

Depart after breakfast driving back to Arusha to arrive in the late morning hours with drop off at an Arusha city hotel or at Arusha Airport in time for your onward flight to Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro Airport.

End of the 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari to Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

Getting There

General Safari Inclusions

  • Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
  • Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
  • Full Board Accommodation on Safari
  • Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
  • Fuel
  • Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
  • Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
  • Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
  • Bottled water while on safari
  • Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)

General Safari Exclusions

  • General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
  • Laundry Services
  • Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
  • International Flights (Arranged on request)
  • Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
  • Visas
  • Optional Activity fees
  • Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
  • Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)
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