Lake Naivasha Stop
A Lake Naivasha stop may be requested on the journey toward Lake Nakuru where timing and the confirmed programme allow. Any activity and additional cost must be confirmed separately.
8-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari
8 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari
Travel from Kenya's Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru into Tanzania for Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The eight-day route combines wildlife-viewing stages with the Nairobi-to-Arusha cross-border transfer.
Safari Overview
This eight-day itinerary begins in Nairobi and travels to the Masai Mara for an arrival game drive and a full wildlife-viewing day.
The journey then continues to Lake Nakuru before returning through Nairobi for the cross-border transfer to Arusha.
From Arusha, the Tanzania section travels to Lake Manyara National Park and onward to Serengeti National Park.
The route later continues from the Serengeti into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the final crater wildlife-viewing stage before returning to Arusha.
The legacy itinerary uses a mixture of campsites and hotels. The approved catalogue nevertheless assigns the published USD 1,255–1,450 range specifically to the Lodge / Mid-range class. Exact accommodation must therefore be reconfirmed before booking.
Wildlife sightings, predator encounters, flamingo numbers, rhino sightings and migration activity remain natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Highlights
- Begin with the Masai Mara in Kenya.
- Spend a full wildlife-viewing day in the Mara.
- Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park.
- Cross from Kenya to Tanzania through the Nairobi–Arusha travel stage.
- Visit Lake Manyara National Park.
- Continue into Serengeti National Park.
- Travel from Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Finish the wildlife programme at Ngorongoro Crater.
- Combine five major wildlife areas across two countries.
Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi → Masai Mara
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Depart Nairobi and travel toward the Masai Mara.
The route may include the traditional Rift Valley viewpoint and a lunch stop according to the confirmed departure programme.
After arrival and check-in, continue with an afternoon or evening wildlife-viewing drive as timing permits.
- Meals
- Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp or similar
- Day 2
Masai Mara
Full-Day Masai Mara
Spend the day wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara with a picnic lunch.
The day's route depends on wildlife movements, road conditions and current information.
Migration activity, river crossings, predator encounters and any complete species checklist cannot be guaranteed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp or similar
The Masai Mara opens the Kenya section of this eight-day journey before the route continues to Lake Nakuru. - Day 3
Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Begin with an early wildlife-viewing opportunity if timing permits before leaving the Masai Mara.
Continue toward Lake Nakuru with lunch during the journey.
A Lake Naivasha stop may be requested as an optional extra where timing and the final programme allow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- CityMax Hotel or similar in Nakuru
- Day 4
Lake Nakuru → Nairobi → Namanga → Arusha
Lake Nakuru to Arusha via Nairobi
After breakfast, enter Lake Nakuru National Park for the planned wildlife-viewing programme.
Rhino sightings and flamingo numbers are natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Later, travel to Nairobi and connect with the road transfer toward Arusha via the Kenya–Tanzania border.
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch; Dinner Arrangements Confirmed Separately
- Overnight
- Ambassador Hotel or similar in Arusha
Lake Nakuru adds a Rift Valley wildlife stage before the journey returns through Nairobi for the Tanzania section. - Day 5
Arusha → Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha to Lake Manyara
Leave Arusha and travel to Lake Manyara National Park for wildlife viewing with a picnic lunch.
Explore the park according to current conditions and the driver's route.
Flamingos, predators and tree-climbing lion behaviour are never guaranteed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Panorama Campsite or similar
Lake Manyara begins the Tanzania wildlife section after the cross-border transfer through Arusha. - Day 6
Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park
Lake Manyara to Serengeti
Leave the Lake Manyara area and continue toward Serengeti National Park.
After arrival, enjoy wildlife viewing as timing allows before continuing to your confirmed accommodation.
Great Migration movements and any particular wildlife encounter remain entirely natural.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Seronera Campsite or similar
The Serengeti stage follows Lake Manyara and continues the Tanzania wildlife programme before Ngorongoro. - Day 7
Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Begin with additional Serengeti wildlife viewing before leaving the park.
Continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch.
An Olduvai Gorge visit may be requested as an optional stop where timing and the confirmed programme allow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Simba Campsite or similar
- Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for the planned wildlife-viewing programme.
The day's sightings depend on natural wildlife movements and current access conditions.
Later, ascend from the crater and return to Arusha.
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch; Dinner Not Included Unless Confirmed
- Overnight
- End of Safari; any Arusha accommodation must be separately confirmed
Ngorongoro Crater forms the final wildlife-viewing stage before the return to Arusha.
Accommodation
The legacy day-by-day itinerary uses a mixture of safari campsites and city hotels.
The approved package catalogue assigns the published USD 1,255–1,450 range to Lodge / Mid-range and labels the package rate basis as lodge/mixed.
For that reason, the final quotation must clearly identify which accommodation properties apply to the selected rate.
Do not assume that every legacy budget campsite remains attached to the published Lodge / Mid-range price.
Pricing
The approved catalogue publishes a Lodge / Mid-range rate range for this eight-day package. Camp / Budget remains On Request.
- Camp / Budget
- On Request
- Lodge / Mid-range
- USD 1,255–1,450
The catalogue does not establish a per-person basis, room occupancy basis, child rate or precise seasonal date band.
What's Included
- Safari transport arrangements specified in the final itinerary.
- Accommodation confirmed in the final booking.
- Park and conservation-area entrance fees for included programme stages.
- Wildlife-viewing drives described in the confirmed itinerary.
- Professional driver-guide services.
- Meals specifically shown in the confirmed programme.
- Kenya–Tanzania road transfer arrangements specified in the final itinerary.
- Applicable statutory charges included in the package quotation.
What's Not Included
- Personal travel or medical insurance.
- Visa and immigration costs.
- Maasai village visit unless specifically included.
- Balloon safari unless specifically quoted.
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks unless included.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Optional Lake Naivasha activities unless quoted.
- Optional Olduvai Gorge visit unless quoted.
- Any service not specifically listed as included.
Optional Experiences
Maasai Village Visit
A Maasai village visit may be requested separately during the Kenya section. Timing and payment arrangements must be confirmed before travel.
Olduvai Gorge Visit
An Olduvai Gorge stop may be requested during the Serengeti-to-Ngorongoro journey where timing and access allow.
Important Notes
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
- Masai Mara migration activity and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
- Lake Nakuru rhino sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Flamingo numbers depend on natural and environmental conditions.
- Lake Manyara predator sightings and tree-climbing behaviour cannot be guaranteed.
- Serengeti migration activity cannot be guaranteed.
- Olduvai Gorge remains optional.
- Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Do not call Ngorongoro a national park.
- The published USD 1,255–1,450 range belongs to Lodge / Mid-range.
- Camp / Budget remains On Request.
- Operating format and charging basis must be confirmed in the quotation.
Who This Safari Is Best For
This itinerary suits travellers who want to combine Kenya's Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with three major northern Tanzania wildlife stages within eight days.
It involves a substantial cross-border road programme and is better suited to travellers comfortable with several transfer days.
Why Choose This 8-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari?
The route moves from the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru into Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro rather than concentrating on only one country.
It provides a compact way to compare several East African landscapes while keeping the complete journey within eight days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which destinations are included?
The route includes the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
How do we travel from Kenya to Tanzania?
The legacy programme routes through Nairobi and the Namanga border toward Arusha. Exact shuttle or vehicle arrangements must be reconfirmed.
Is Lake Naivasha part of the main itinerary?
No. The legacy programme treats a Naivasha stop as optional during the journey toward Lake Nakuru.
Is the Great Migration guaranteed?
No. Migration movements vary naturally with season, rainfall and current conditions.
Are rhinos guaranteed at Lake Nakuru?
No. Lake Nakuru is an important rhino conservation area, but individual sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Is Olduvai Gorge included?
Not automatically. It must be specifically confirmed if requested.
Is Ngorongoro a national park?
No. Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
What accommodation level applies to the published price?
The approved catalogue assigns USD 1,255–1,450 to Lodge / Mid-range and describes the rate basis as lodge/mixed.
Is the price per person?
The catalogue does not establish the charging basis. Your quotation must confirm it.
Is this a private or group safari?
The approved catalogue does not establish a fixed operating format for Package 21. Your quotation must confirm the arrangement.
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