8 Days Tanzania and Kenya Budget Private Safari

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire National park
1 stop
1
Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After a short safari briefing, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, a scenic journey through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania. Tarangire National Park is famous for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, which serves as a vital water source for wildlife throughout the year. Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting game drive as you search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and a variety of antelope species. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers, with over 550 recorded bird species. At midday, stop at a designated picnic site to enjoy your packed lunch while surrounded by the breathtaking African wilderness. In the afternoon, continue your game drive, exploring different habitats and increasing your chances of spotting predators and other iconic wildlife.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
North Serengeti National park
1 stop
2
After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the spectacular North Serengeti National Park, one of the most wildlife-rich regions of the Serengeti ecosystem. This area is renowned for its unspoiled wilderness, abundant resident wildlife, and the dramatic Great Migration river crossings along the Mara River during the migration season. As you explore the park, keep your camera ready for sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, topis, elands, and large herds of wildebeests. If visiting between July and October, you may witness the breathtaking spectacle of thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the crocodile-filled Mara River, one of Africa's greatest wildlife events. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive in search of more wildlife and stunning landscapes.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive in North Serengeti National Park
1 stop
3
Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for another exciting full-day game drive in North Serengeti National Park. This remote and less-crowded region offers exceptional wildlife viewing and breathtaking landscapes, making it one of the best safari destinations in Tanzania. Spend the day exploring the park's vast savannahs, rolling hills, and riverine forests in search of the Big Five and other iconic African wildlife. You may encounter prides of lions, elusive leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and a variety of antelope species. The area is also home to numerous bird species, making it a rewarding destination for bird enthusiasts. If traveling during the Great Migration season (July to October), you may witness one of nature's most spectacular events as thousands of wildebeests and zebras attempt to cross the Mara River while avoiding giant Nile crocodiles and other predators.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
North Serengeti National Park – Isebania Border – Maasai Mara National Reserve
1 stop
4
Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, depart from North Serengeti National Park and begin your journey toward the Isebania Border, where you will complete immigration and customs formalities before crossing from Tanzania into Kenya. Once border procedures are completed, meet your Kenyan safari guide and continue the drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the reserve, renowned for its vast open plains, abundant wildlife, and exceptional predator sightings. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. During the Great Migration season, the Maasai Mara offers incredible opportunities to witness massive herds of wildebeests and zebras roaming the plains.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Maasai Mara National park
1 stop
5
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out for a full-day game drive in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Known for its endless golden plains and incredible wildlife, the Maasai Mara is one of Africa's premier safari destinations and is home to an extraordinary diversity of animals throughout the year. Spend the day exploring different areas of the reserve in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous antelope species. The reserve is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, with hundreds of bird species inhabiting its diverse ecosystems.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Maasai Mara National park
1 stop
6
Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, set out for another exciting full-day game drive in the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring its vast plains and diverse habitats, where you have excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of antelope and bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive. If you are visiting during the Great Migration season (July to October), you may have another opportunity to witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Maasai Mara National Reserve
1 stop
7
Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, set out for another exciting full-day game drive in the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring its vast plains and diverse habitats, where you have excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of antelope and bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive. If you are visiting during the Great Migration season (July to October), you may have another opportunity to witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Maasai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
1 stop
8
Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast, check out from your lodge or tented camp and depart Maasai Mara National Reserve for Nairobi. Enjoy a scenic drive through Kenya's picturesque Great Rift Valley, with opportunities to admire the stunning landscapes and rural countryside along the way. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon Transferred to your hotel or to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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