8-Day Classic Safari Mix Kenya and Tanzania

Check for flights arriving in Nairobi in the morning or before noon in readiness to depart for Lake Nakuru National Park which is approximately 3 hours drive from Nairobi.

Our team will meet you upon arrival at the airport. After a pre-safari briefing and introduction to your safari driver guide, depart and drive dropping down the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley. Our driver guide will stop at strategic viewpoints for photography opportunities, allowing you to come out and view the escarpment and take photos. You will continue with the drive southwesterly to Lake Nakuru National Park to arrive in time for lunch or late lunch.

Lake Nakuru National Park. The park, colored by a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of beautiful birds lining its shores, is a popular place with visitors as well as locals.

At 16:00hrs enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in the Park returning to the lodge in time to refresh for dinner.

All meals and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

After breakfast, depart at 07:30hrs and drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve to arrive in time for lunch or late lunch.

Zebra Plains Mara Camp:

The camp is located below Oldonyo Oloip Ridge, home to the Monika pride of lions, and offers the best views of the open plains of the Mara, frequented by giraffes, zebras, impalas, topis, buffaloes, and many other plain game. The camp has a water hole in front of it that gets busy during the dry season.

At 16:00hrs, enjoy an afternoon game-viewing drive in the park before returning for dinner and an overnight stay at Zebra Plains Mara Camp.

One full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives in the Reserve at 06:30hrs and 16:00hrs respectively. Maasai Mara is a magnificent landscape of open plains bisected by the Mara River and its tributaries, punctuated by marshes and forests. This 650 sq kilometer reserve supports the highest density of game to be seen anywhere considering its size.

It is on this very terrain that the annual migration takes place when millions of zebra, wildebeest, and gazelle cross the plains below, on their way to the rich new grasses of the Serengeti. A spectacle that should be witnessed in one’s lifetime!

All meals and overnight at Zebra Plains Mara Camp.

In the morning, you will have an early breakfast and check out by 7:00 am. Your driver guide will accompany you and drop you off at the Isibania border crossing point for visa checks and other formalities. Upon completion of the border clearance, you will be met by a Tanzania tour guide and a Tanzania Safari Land Cruiser. You will then depart for a scenic drive to central Serengeti National Park.

The camp, situated approximately 20 kilometers from Seronera Airstrip, offers an exclusive blend of comfort and exploration, allowing you to immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the African savanna.

At 16:00 hrs, you will embark on an afternoon game-viewing drive in the park, providing you with the opportunity to witness the diverse wildlife. Afterward, you will return to the Baobab Serengeti Camp for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Serengeti.

During your memorable stay at the Baobab Serengeti Camp, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Orangi River and witness the captivating wildlife spectacle of the Serengeti plains. Your experience will include an invigorating early morning game drive, allowing you to witness the wildlife awakening, and an afternoon game viewing experience at 4:00 PM, when the wildlife activity is at its peak. You will also be treated to delicious meals and a comfortable overnight stay at the Baobab Serengeti Camp, ensuring a truly unforgettable safari adventure.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will depart with your driver and with picnic lunch boxes and embark on a picturesque drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, where we will immerse ourselves in a full-day game drive experience. Later in the day, we will continue our journey and check in at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, which is nestled at the rim of the crater, providing breathtaking views. Here, we will settle in for an overnight stay. The evening will be spent savoring a delightful dinner and you will rest peacefully at the Ngorongoro Serena, surrounded by the beauty of the natural world.

After enjoying a delightful breakfast in the early morning, we will check out and depart with picnic lunch boxes as we head back to Arusha. Our friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will accompany you, dropping you off at the Namanga border control for visa processing and formalities as you cross back into Kenya.

Upon crossing the border, we will have a seamless exchange of our driver guide and vehicle before proceeding to the breathtaking Amboseli National Park. The journey will be filled with stunning landscapes and exciting wildlife sightings.

At 4:00 PM, you will embark on an unforgettable afternoon game-viewing experience, focusing on the magnificent elephants while taking in the awe-inspiring view of Mount Kilimanjaro. The sight of these majestic creatures against the backdrop of Africa’s highest peak is truly a sight to behold.

As the day comes to a close, we will retire to the comfort of Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.

You can start the day with an early morning game drive and then return to the lodge for breakfast.

Depending on your departure flight timings from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport later that evening, you have the option to relax at the lodge and leave after lunch. Alternatively, you can depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi. Your driver guide will then drop you off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home.
If you wish, you can customize this itinerary by adding an extra night at Amboseli, Masai Mara, or Serengeti.

This marks the end of your Safari experience with us, exploring Kenya and Tanzania.