Maasai Village Visit
A Maasai village visit may be requested during the Masai Mara section. It is not automatically included and any fee must be confirmed separately.
8-Day Combined Wildlife Safari
8 Day Combined Kenya-Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Combine the Masai Mara in Kenya with Ngorongoro and Serengeti in Tanzania on an eight-day cross-border itinerary that uses Nairobi and Arusha as the connection between the two safari sections.
Safari Overview
This eight-day route begins with two nights in the Masai Mara before returning to Nairobi.
The programme then crosses into Tanzania through Arusha and continues to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
From Ngorongoro, the safari travels onward to Serengeti National Park before returning to Arusha and then Nairobi.
The published day-by-day route does not contain a Lake Nakuru stage, so Lake Nakuru is not added to this locked itinerary.
Wildlife sightings, predators, Big Five encounters 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 reserve.
- Return to Nairobi before crossing into Tanzania.
- Travel from Arusha toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Continue from Ngorongoro into Serengeti National Park.
- Begin the Serengeti departure day with another wildlife-viewing opportunity.
- Return from Arusha to Nairobi on Day 8.
- Combine two countries within eight days.
Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi → Masai Mara
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Leave Nairobi and travel toward the Masai Mara.
The journey may include the traditional Rift Valley viewpoint and a lunch stop according to the operating programme.
After arrival, continue with wildlife viewing if timing allows.
- Meals
- Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp or similar
- Day 2
Masai Mara
Full-Day Masai Mara
Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara with your driver-guide and picnic lunch.
The route depends on wildlife movements and current conditions.
No Big Five checklist, predator encounter, migration event or river crossing can be guaranteed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Miti Mingi Eco Camp or similar
The Masai Mara begins Package 22 with two nights before the cross-border journey continues through Nairobi and Arusha. - Day 3
Masai Mara → Nairobi
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Begin with an early wildlife-viewing opportunity if timing allows.
Return for breakfast and then leave the Masai Mara for Nairobi.
Arrival, meals and the Nairobi overnight must be reconfirmed in the final quotation.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- Nairobi hotel as confirmed
- Day 4
Nairobi → Arusha
Nairobi to Arusha
After breakfast, begin the road transfer from Nairobi toward Arusha.
Complete the required Kenya–Tanzania immigration procedures during the journey.
Continue to the confirmed Arusha accommodation.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- Arusha hotel as confirmed
- Day 5
Arusha → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Arusha to Ngorongoro
Leave Arusha and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Continue with the programme confirmed for the crater area according to timing and current access conditions.
Proceed later to your confirmed overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- Simba Campsite or similar
Ngorongoro provides the first Tanzania wildlife stage before the route continues into the Serengeti. - Day 6
Ngorongoro Conservation Area → Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Leave the Ngorongoro area and continue toward Serengeti National Park.
Enter the Serengeti and enjoy wildlife viewing as timing permits.
Later, proceed to the confirmed accommodation.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- Seronera Campsite or similar
The Serengeti provides the final major wildlife stage before the journey returns toward Arusha. - Day 7
Serengeti National Park → Arusha
Serengeti to Arusha
Begin with another Serengeti wildlife-viewing opportunity if timing and park conditions allow.
Later, leave the park and travel toward Arusha.
Arrival and accommodation arrangements must be confirmed in the final quotation.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- Arusha hotel as confirmed
- Day 8
Arusha → Nairobi
Arusha to Nairobi
After breakfast, begin the scheduled road return toward Nairobi according to the confirmed transport arrangement.
Complete border procedures during the journey.
The legacy programme mentions an optional flight to Zanzibar instead of returning to Nairobi. Any Zanzibar flight is a separately confirmed alternative and is not included automatically.
- Meals
- As Confirmed in Your Quotation
- Overnight
- None
Accommodation
The approved catalogue describes the rate basis as mixed budget camps/hotel.
The legacy programme identifies Miti Mingi Eco Camp, Nairobi and Arusha hotels, Simba Campsite and Seronera Campsite or similar accommodation.
Every property remains subject to availability and final confirmation.
Pricing
The approved catalogue publishes a Camp / Budget range for Package 22. Lodge / Mid-range remains On Request.
- Camp / Budget
- USD 1,686–1,886
- Lodge / Mid-range
- On Request
The catalogue does not establish a per-person basis, occupancy basis or exact seasonal date band.
What's Included
- Transport arrangements specified in the confirmed programme.
- Kenya safari vehicle and Tanzania 4×4 arrangements as confirmed.
- Park and conservation-area entrance fees for included itinerary stages.
- Accommodation specified in the final programme.
- Wildlife-viewing drives described in the itinerary.
- Meals included in the final quotation.
- Professional driver-guide services.
- Applicable statutory charges included in the confirmed package.
What's Not Included
- Visa and immigration costs.
- International or regional flights unless specifically quoted.
- Personal travel or medical insurance.
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks unless specifically included.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Balloon safari unless specifically quoted.
- Maasai village visit unless specifically included.
- Personal purchases.
- Any service not specifically listed as included.
Optional Experiences
Alternative Arusha-to-Zanzibar Flight
The legacy itinerary allows travellers to request a flight from Arusha to Zanzibar instead of the scheduled Day 8 road return to Nairobi. Flight availability and cost must be quoted separately.
Important Notes
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
- Masai Mara migration and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
- Big Five sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Predator encounters cannot be guaranteed.
- Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Do not call Ngorongoro a national park.
- Serengeti migration activity cannot be guaranteed.
- The verified day-by-day route contains no Lake Nakuru stage.
- Camp / Budget is USD 1,686–1,886.
- Lodge / Mid-range is On Request.
- Operating format and charging basis must be confirmed.
Who This Safari Is Best For
This itinerary suits travellers who want a compact two-country route centred on the Masai Mara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
It includes separate Nairobi and Arusha positioning stages rather than treating the Kenya–Tanzania transition as a direct park-to-park transfer.
Why Choose This Combined Wildlife Safari?
Package 22 focuses on three main wildlife areas across Kenya and Tanzania.
The route gives two days to the Masai Mara before moving through the cross-border connection to Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which safari areas are included?
The locked route includes the Masai Mara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
Does Package 22 include Lake Nakuru?
No Lake Nakuru stage appears in the verified day-by-day itinerary used for this rebuild.
How do we cross between Kenya and Tanzania?
The programme returns to Nairobi before travelling to Arusha. Exact transport and border arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Is Ngorongoro a national park?
No. Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Is the Great Migration guaranteed?
No. Migration movements remain seasonal and natural.
Is a Maasai village included?
Not automatically. It is an optional activity unless specifically included.
Can we fly to Zanzibar after the safari?
The legacy programme mentions this as an alternative to the Arusha-to-Nairobi return. It must be quoted separately.
What is the Camp / Budget price?
The approved catalogue range is USD 1,686–1,886.
What is the Lodge / Mid-range price?
It is currently On Request.
Is the numeric price per person?
The approved catalogue does not establish the charging basis. Your quotation must confirm it.
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