Overview
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with our 8-day, 7-night journey through the iconic landscapes and wildlife-rich habitats of Kenya and Tanzania. Begin your expedition in Nairobi, where you'll soak in the vibrant culture and bustling energy of East Africa's largest city. Then, venture into the wilds of Masai Mara and Serengeti National Parks, where you'll witness the Great Migration and encounter the Big Five on thrilling game drives.
Continue your safari adventure with a visit to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its dense wildlife population and breathtaking scenery. Conclude your journey in Arusha, Tanzania's safari capital, where you'll have the opportunity to explore local markets and learn about Maasai culture.
With expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and seamless logistics, this itinerary promises an unforgettable safari experience, combining the best of Kenya and Tanzania's natural wonders. Prepare for an adventure of a lifetime as you discover the beauty and diversity of East Africa's most iconic destinations.
What’s Included
- 1 night on bed and breakfast basis at Nairobi Serena Hotel
- 2 nights on full board basis at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- 2 nights on full board basis at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- 2 nights on full board basis at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Exclusive Safari transport in custom made Safari 4x4WD Land Cruiser
- Services of English-speaking driver guides
- Park & Conservancy entrance fees
- Domestic flights Nairobi Wilson/Masai Mara and Isebania/Serengeti
- Airport transfers
- Farewell Lunch at Arusha Serena Hotel on the last day
- International and Visa entry charges to Kenya and Tanzania
- All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances- etc.
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allDay 1 – Arrival Nairobi
Met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International (time to be advised) Airport by a Imbasa Tours & Safaris Representative and transfer to the Nairobi Serena Hotel where you have been booked on a bed and breakfast basis for the night.
The Nairobi Serena Hotel
The flagship of Serena Hotels, newly refurbished with renovated guest rooms, new facilities including an Executive Lounge, banqueting and meeting rooms and a new Asian fusion restaurant that is an addition to the elegant Mandhari restaurant for fine dining and the Café Maghreb, the all-day restaurant. Other facilities include the Maisha (which means 'life' in Swahili) Health Club and Spa, and Aksum, the Ethiopian themed bar. The hotel is well known for preserving the rich Pan-African inspired culture expressed through its interiors and unique décor accents.
Enjoy the hotel facilities that include the celebrated Maisha Spa
Overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Breakfast in the Hotel. Transfer to Wilson – Nairobi Airport for your schedule morning flight to Masai Mara where you shall be met on arrival to Mara Airstrip and transfer to the Lodge for lunch
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Perched on the saddle of a hill, the Lodge has one of the most spectacular views imaginable across the vast plains, forests and rivers that make up the Masai Mara – one of the world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries.
Lunch in the lodge followed by an afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities that include: - Maisha Health Club and Spa featuring an exciting spa menu, steam, sauna and gymnasium to experience tranquility and good health whilst on safari, a swimming pool and a terrace that gives you sweeping views of the of the expansive Masai Mara plains.
16:00hrs Depart for an afternoon game drive in the reserve. The Mara is also noted for its abundance of lions - particularly the superb black manned males. You'll see lots of elephants here often in large herds, as well as - if you're lucky - leopard, cheetah and rhino. All of the Big Five are residents. You're sure to see the African buffalo. Get the cameras ready, charge the batteries and enjoy yourself. All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game viewing drives daily in the Reserve. Certainly the most frequented game reserve in Kenya, Masai Mara is a magnificent landscape of open plains bisected by the Mara River and its tributaries, and punctuated by marshes and forests. This 650 sq. kilometer reserve supports the highest density of game to be seen anywhere considering its size.
One of these mornings, crown your game viewing experience with a “Bush Breakfast” by the Mara River Hippo Pools! One cannot resist the charming “Jambo” from the chefs and Masai warriors as they
welcome you to our wonderfully set breakfast buffet of cold cuts, fruits, cereals and hot dishes with eggs made to your specifications as you wait.
The hippos keep you company and only say “Kwaheri” (good bye) after you have had enough.
All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Masai Mara to Serengeti
After an early morning breakfast, you shall be transferred to Kenya/Tanzania border, Isebania where you would be taken through immigration formalities and take your schedule flight to Serengeti.
Met on arrival to Seronera Airstrip and drive to the Lodge, game viewing enroute to arrive in time for hot lunch at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
1600hrs depart for an afternoon game viewing drive before returning to the lodge in time early evening.
All meals and Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Serengeti National park
Full day in Serengeti National park with morning and afternoon game viewing drive in the Park. Apart from the Selous, this is the largest of all the Parks in Tanzania, summed up as 'one of the most unique areas in the world'. The Serengeti contains the largest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale which has no parallel anywhere in the world.
Even during the height of the migration towards the Masai Mara, there is a huge concentration of plains game in the Reserve, mainly concentrated around the watering places, and with good chances also of seeing the predators at work.
All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast depart and drive to Ngorongoro climbing to the altitude of 8,000 feet. You continue to ascend to the exterior of the crater reaching its rim and here your first glimpse of what has often been referred to as the “Eighth wonder of the World.”
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built onto the rim of this amazing natural phenomenon, a stunning plant and local creeper covered stone lodge where guests co-exist in perfect harmony with the surrounding natural environment and wildlife.
Lunch in the lodge followed by an afternoon at leisure.
All meals and Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend to the floor of the crater for game viewing drives. Often described as the ‘Eighth’ wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro crater is so spectacular, a natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe. Picnic lunch will be served at one of the designated picnic sites on the crater floor.
As the sun sets on the western side of the crater rim, ascend and drive to the Lodge to arrive in time to refresh for dinner.
All meals and Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Departure
After breakfast, depart and drive to Arusha to arrive at Arusha Serena Hotel for a Farewell lunch. Later transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your schedule homebound flight