8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari: Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli

Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Serengeti National Park(2N) → Ngorongoro Conservation Area(1N) → Amboseli National Park(1N)

STAY   3✭ hotels + camp

$ 3,500

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi – Lake Nakuru

Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and warmly welcomed before being transferred to Lake Nakuru National Park. This park is renowned for its population of warthogs, waterbucks, buffaloes, reedbucks, and occasionally leopards. Both white and black rhinos have been introduced here, and you might spot white rhinos at the southern end. Bird lovers will be delighted, as the park boasts over 400 bird species. You will arrive in time for a delicious hot lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. In the evening, enjoy a game drive through Nakuru National Park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp, with full board accommodation included.

After a hearty breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara via Lake Naivasha. Game viewing is best in the early mornings or evenings when wildlife activity is at its peak. On clear days, the Mara offers stunning orange-hued sunsets, perfect for unforgettable photos while relaxing with sundowners at your lodge. The Masai Mara Reserve spans 1,510 sq km of open plains and fertile woodlands along the Mara and Talek Rivers. Expect to encounter Masai giraffes, baboons, warthogs, jackals, hyenas, impalas, wildebeest, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos. If visiting between July and August, you’ll witness the spectacular wildebeest migration, when millions move north from the Serengeti in search of fresh grass before returning south in October.

Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive in Masai Mara Game Reserve. While cheetahs and leopards are more elusive, they are often spotted by keen-eyed travelers. The highlight here remains the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration in July and August. Enjoy the day immersed in this incredible wildlife spectacle. Dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp, with full board accommodation included.

After breakfast, set off for Serengeti National Park, a journey that takes approximately 8 hours over rugged roads. Serengeti, Tanzania's most iconic national park, spans 14,763 sq km and borders Kenya's Masai Mara. Its endless grassy plains dotted with acacia trees and rocky kopjes create a classic African landscape. The Serengeti supports a staggering variety of wildlife, and you'll enjoy an en route game drive upon arrival. Dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp, with full board accommodation included.

Start the day with an exploratory game drive through Tanzania's oldest and most famous national park. The Serengeti offers unrivaled game viewing, from grazing herds of herbivores to packs of cunning carnivores. Watch for impalas, one of Africa's most elegant animals, as well as predators like leopards, cheetahs, lions, and wild dogs that hunt them. Spend the day immersed in the rhythms of this extraordinary ecosystem.

After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes and travel via the historic Olduvai Gorge, believed to be the cradle of mankind. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa's Eden and the "8th Natural Wonder of the World." Inside the crater, large herds of zebras and wildebeests graze near sleeping lions. At dawn, endangered black rhinos retreat to the forest after grazing on the dew-covered grass. Outside the crater, you’ll see Maasai herders moving their livestock across the lush highlands. Descend to the crater floor for game viewing before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli via the Namanga border. Amboseli is renowned for its iconic elephants, lions, cheetahs, and its stunning scenic beauty. The park encompasses five wildlife habitats, including open plains, acacia woodlands, thorn-bush terrain, swamps, marshes, and the dry lakebed of Lake Amboseli. Towering over the reserve is the Ol Doinyo Orok massif, rising to 2,760 meters and still largely unexplored.

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, soaking in the beauty of the landscape and its wildlife. After your game drive, transfer back to Nairobi, arriving by 5:00 PM, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • Transport in a safari 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep customized for game viewing
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Game drives
  • Accommodation in lodges
  • Meals on full-board basis while on safari
  • Mineral water
  • All park entrance fees
  • Items of personal nature
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
  • International airfares and visa fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities unless specified as included

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Lake Nakuru National Park Tour Package Reviews

Agent: Imara Destinations Africa

Sachin • 4 weeks ago

I had an amazing safari experience with Imara Destination! Everything was well o (Read More)rganized, from the booking process to the guided safari. The staff was friendly, professional, and made sure we had a comfortable and memorable trip. We were lucky to see incredible wildlife, and the guide was very knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. I am extremely satisfied with their service and would highly recommend Imara Destination to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari adventure. Thank you for making our trip so special!

Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris

Latika • 2 months ago

Thank you so much for planning such a wonderful trip for us. Everything was well organized, from the accommodations to the transfers. We had an amazing experien (Read More)ce and created memories that will last a lifetime. Would definitely recommend Wild portraits safari

Agent: Imara Destinations Africa

Meenakshi • 2 months ago

All arrangements including hotel, game drives, food arrangements, personalised s (Read More)ervices by İmara Destinations was excellent We started our trip from New Delhi to Nairobi via Mumbai by Indigo flight. Dennis was there to welcome us at the airport early in the morning. We started off to Samburu, had lunch on the way had a relaxing evening at the resort. We had a wonderful game drive next day at the samburu national reserve, saw a leopard, zebra, giraffe, ostrich, etc from close quarters. We went to ol Pajeto conservancy, fed blind rhino, saw chimpanzees and other animals including two horned rhinos, proceeded to Nakuru saw pelicans, flamingos etc there, Masai Mara we stayed for three nights and had two game drives. Could see lots of lions, cheetah with its prey as well as a pregnant cheetah, zebras, giraffes etc. we also saw ostriches and other animals and birds there. We then went to Naivasha had a boat ride with walk and see crocodiles and hippos and crescent island visit walked with zebras, impalas and wildebeest but couldn’t see giraffe there. Due to floods last year many parts of crescent island got submerged so could only see part of the island. Our last destination was Amboseli park with game drive there. Overall it was a highly satisfying and interesting experience. İmara Destinations did a very good job of taking us to the exact spots where animals would be seen uninterrupted. Well done İmara Destinations. Thanks to Dennis and Murray for it

Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris

Harshitha • 9 months ago

Excellent

Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris

[email protected] • 11 months ago

Just went for 8 day safari with James and Wild Portraits Safaris...it was spot o (Read More)n perfect. Reasons 1.Clear communication and replies always comes very quickly on WhatsApp. 2. Very genuine with suggestions and doesn't do things as a job or formality. 3. James is very knowledgeable. 4. The enthusiasm and passion shown by James was just so infectious. 5. The planning of itinerary takes care of all the finer details. 6. They really take care of your focus and they don't try to sell anything you are not interested in. For example we skipped the village visit because we didn't see value in it. 7. Quite flexible and adjusts as things progress.

Agent: Javiva Adventures

Mamta • 11 months ago

The entire trip was handled with extreme professionalism by both Janet and our g (Read More)uide Bonnie. We got to see the Big5 within 3 days of our itenary and more on the next days. Janet was very thorough with our itenary and helped us throughout and Bonnie knew all the best spots on all of our game drives. We didn't feel rushed throughout our tour, because it is designed very well to accomodate enough rest. 10/10 recommend
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8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari: Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli

Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Serengeti National Park(2N) → Ngorongoro Conservation Area(1N) → Amboseli National Park(1N)

STAY   3✭ hotels + camp

$ 3,500

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