Itinerary Overview
Description
The itinerary provides a truly unforgettable adventure across two magnificent countries, Kenya and Tanzania. This tour takes you through the pristine Masai Mara wildness, the border crossing at Isebania, the famed Serengeti National Park, and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater. The safari begins at
Kenya’s most famous game reserve, the Masai Mara, noted for its plentiful species and stunning terrain. Explore the savannah grasslands on exhilarating game drives, where you may see hundreds of wildebeests and zebras crossing the plains in search of greener pastures. View lions, elephants, giraffes, and other creatures in their natural habitat.
Next, you’ll cross the border into Tanzania and go on a fantastic tour through the famed Serengeti National Park. This vast savannah is home to various animals, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and numerous other species. Experience the thrill of game drives, witness stunning wildlife sightings, and immerse yourself in the distinctive landscapes that have enthralled explorers for decades.
Continuing your journey, you'll arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Descend inside the crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most magnificent natural wonders. Admire the abundance of wildlife that roams this contained ecosystem, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and various bird species. The Ngorongoro Crater provides an incredible opportunity to see the circle of life and take breathtaking images of wildlife against the crater’s walls.
Throughout the safari, you’ll stay in welcoming accommodations ranging from tented camps to lodges carefully picked to provide comfort and a connection to the natural environs.
The 7-day, 6-night Masai Mara / Isebania / Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater Safari Package offers an immersive experience in Kenya and Tanzania’s wildlife areas. It showcases East Africa’s breathtaking scenery, including the Masai Mara’s dramatic landscapes, Serengeti’s grasslands, and Ngorongoro Crater’s awe-inspiring crater.
About The Tour
| Inclusions | Exclusions |
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| Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients. | Visas and related costs. |
| Transportation as per itinerary. | Personal Taxes. |
| Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients. | Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature. |
| Meals as per itinerary B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner. | International flights. |
| Services literate English driver/guide. | Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safari, Masai Village. |
| National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary. | |
| Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request | |
| Recommended Mineral Water while on safari. |
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
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Day : 1 Nairobi – Masai Mara
7:00 a.m: You will be picked up from the airport, Nairobi hotel, or Nairobi residence and then depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Stopover at the viewpoint of the western Great Rift Valley between 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., and continue the journey further into the Maasai Plains via Narok town.
Upon arrival, check in to your camp and take lunch. We will introduce you to the first game drive in the afternoon as we track various animal species and birds that inhabit the Masai Mara. Just before sunset, return to dinner and overnight at Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar.
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Day : 2 Masai Mara Game Reserve
Our days start with an early breakfast at the camp, and by 7:30 a.m., we're off on a long game drive with picnic lunches. Savanna grassland on rolling hills makes up the landscape here. The reserve is Kenya's best game park because it has an extensive network of roads and trails that make it easy to see and photograph animals up close. A game drive to the Mara River, where animals move, and you can see crocodiles and hippos. After seeing the hippos and crocodiles, stop for a picnic lunch. The game drive will go on until 1700 hrs. Get out of the park and drive back to the camp for dinner and overnight at Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
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Day : 3 Masai Mara – Isebania – Serengeti
Early breakfast, check-out, and an en-route game drive to track the wildcats as they hunt and kill very early in the morning. If you are lucky, you will witness a hunt and a kill. The Kenya guide will transfer you to Isebania, where you will meet the Tanzania guide. After Immigration clearance, our Tanzanian counterpart will transfer you to Serengeti, checking in at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma Camp (with a game drive en route) and checking into the tented camp in the early evening.
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Day : 4 Serengeti National Park
Leave the camp with picnic lunches and embark on a full-day game drive in this savannah grassland park as you look out for various wildlife. Serengeti is vast, and an experienced guide plays a handy role in helping to spot the animals. The Big Five and mammoth herds of wildebeest can be seen here. Return to Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma for Dinner and overnight stay.
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Day : 5 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast and the final early-morning game drive in the Serengeti – we will pack and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with lunch en route. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the seven wonders of Africa, and the drive through the hills and valleys is breathtaking. You will see the occasional head of Maasai cattle, a constant reminder of the delicate co-existence between humans and wildlife.
You will check into the exclusive Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge in the evening for freshening up, dinner, and overnight.
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Day : 6 Ngorongoro Crater– Arusha
We wake up to an early morning breakfast, after which we descend 2000 feet onto the floor of the “crater,” which is, in fact, one of the world’s most intact caldera. As you approach from the only inroad, viewing the wildlife activity below creates a tingling sensation and evokes a strong appreciation of nature. Enjoy your picnic lunch at the crater’s designated picnic sites at lunchtime. Later, exit the Crater and drive towards Arusha, passing through the fertile highland areas of Karatu, with a cultural visit at Mto Wa Mbu, just outside the seasonal Lake Manyara National Park entrance.
Drop off and overnight stay at Africa Safari Arusha
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Day : 7 Arusha – Namanga Border – Nairobi
After breakfast at Africa Safari Arusha, you will be dropped off the Riverside Shuttle for your luxury shared transfer to Nairobi. We’ll wait to pick you up for a transfer to your Nairobi Hotel, the airport, or any designated drop-off point.