8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Big Five Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi where you will be welcomed by your safari guide. After a short briefing about the safari, you will be transferred to your hotel in the city for relaxation after your journey. Depending on arrival time, you may enjoy a short city orientation or simply rest at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Nairobi.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Tamarind Tree Hotel

• Mid-range hotelnear Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive southwest through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The journey offers beautiful landscapes, local villages, and rolling hills along the way. Arrive at the reserve in time for lunch at the lodge or camp. In the afternoon, head out for your first exciting game drive in the vast savannah plains of the Maasai Mara. The reserve is famous for its abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is known for its large populations of wildlife and spectacular scenery. You will have opportunities to see prides of lions resting under acacia trees, herds of elephants roaming the plains, and possibly cheetahs hunting. The Mara River is also home to hippos and crocodiles. Picnic lunch may be enjoyed inside the park while observing wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and travel towards the Kenya–Tanzania border at Isebania. After immigration procedures, continue into Tanzania and drive to Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations with endless plains and incredible concentrations of animals. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp later in the day and enjoy a short evening game drive if time allows. Dinner and overnight stay in Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated to exploring the vast Serengeti ecosystem. Early morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent chances of spotting the Big Five as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species. The Serengeti is also famous for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Enjoy a picnic lunch while surrounded by the wilderness. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti with a final morning game drive as you head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive passes through beautiful landscapes and traditional Maasai villages. Arrive at your lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in the afternoon. From the lodge you may enjoy spectacular views of the crater below, one of the most unique wildlife areas in Africa. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Farm House

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhino. Because the crater forms a natural enclosure, wildlife viewing here is exceptional. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and continuing the journey to Arusha. Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha Hotel

• Luxury hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable Kenya and Tanzania Big Five Safari filled with incredible wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and authentic African safari experiences.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.