Name: 9 Day Magical Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
Brand: Zanzi African Safaris
Price: 1230 USD
Availability: InStock

Wilderness Safari in Kenya and Tanzania

Experience the iconic Kenya and Tanzania in just 9 days. Encounter the Big Five and witness the Great Migration on thrilling game drives across the vast savannah plains. This safari promises unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes in one of Africa's most renowned wilderness areas.

Key information

Group safari
Maximum group size: 8
Children from the age of 12 years old are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian
Starting point: Nairobi
Ending point: Arusha
Languages spoken: English
All park fees are included

Highlights

See lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, rhinos, and more
Daily game drives
8 nights accommodation
Transport on a safari van in Kenya and on a 4x4 Land Cruiser in Tanzania
3 meals a day while on safari
Roundtrip airport transfers
National park and game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary

Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Styles

8 activity days in English

Group size: Maximum of 8 participants

Airport transfer included: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

07:30

Check-out Time:

16:30

You will be staying in the following accommodations:

Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Buraha Zenoni
Embassy Hotel
Charity Hotel
Seronera Camp
Simba Camp

Miti Mingi Eco Camp

The camp is situated within the Masai Mara eco-system and on the banks of Ololaimutia River which is a watering point for most of the wild animals, especially elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, etc. This small and exclusive campsite comprises 25 tents.

Accommodation level: Budget

Facilities

Dining area

Buraha Zenoni

Situated in Nakuru, 19 kilometers from Lake Elementaita, Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge, and a terrace. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Buraha Zenoni is the standout establishment towering over any other structure in the vicinity.

Being a 15-minute drive from The Nakuru CBD, the hotel strikes the perfect balance between convenience and serenity, away from the rushed life of the town. It has a variety of rooms that will suit your budget ranging from standard, superior, twin, deluxe, en-suite, and family suite. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The rooms have a wardrobe.

Being seven floors high, the lounge affords you a beautiful panoramic view of the vast Nakuru landscape as you indulge in your favorite food and beverage. Nakuru offers many attractions such as the Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park, and Menengai Crater, a must-visit place for any visitor to the area.

Accommodation level: Budget

Facilities

Restaurant
Lounge

Embassy Hotel

Situated in the center of Nairobi, Hotel Embassy is located 1 kilometer from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 1.7 kilometer from Nairobi National Museum. The property is around 200 meters from Jamia Mosque, 700 meters from Imax Kenya and 1 kilometer from Kenya National Archives.

The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free Wi-Fi. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms have a wardrobe.

At Hotel Embassy, you will find a restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Charity Hotel

The Charity Hotel is a beautiful residence that offers a bed and breakfast services for tourist and other visitors in Arusha. It is nestled within a peaceful and secure garden setting and is walking distance is 150 meters from Moshi Arusha road. The hotel has a wide selection of rooms and suites all with air-conditioning, satellite TV (DSTV), Wi-Fi, and voice-mail. The hotel has an extensive garden and ground.

Seronera Camp

The public campsites which are collectively called Seronera Campsite are located in the Central Serengeti area known as the Seronera. Seronera Campsite is one of the most famed campsites in Tanzania for animal encounters. Animals will pass through the campsite at night on their nocturnal wanderings.

This campsite is guarded. Tents have mats, and bathrooms are outside the tent. Located in the central Serengeti, Serengeti Seronera Campsite offers an authentic camping experience in one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife havens.

Known for its incredible proximity to wildlife and the central plains' scenic beauty, this campsite allows guests to experience the Serengeti’s raw wilderness while maintaining essential comforts. Serengeti Seronera Campsite is ideally situated in the Seronera region, a wildlife-rich area of the Serengeti National Park. It offers easy access to the heart of the action, including year-round sightings of big cats and a front-row seat to the Great Migration during certain seasons. Guests stay in spacious, well-maintained tents with comfortable sleeping arrangements.

The campsite allows travelers to immerse themselves in the sounds and sights of the Serengeti, from the distant roar of lions to the rustle of zebras grazing nearby. A communal dining area is available where guests can enjoy freshly prepared meals. Whether it is a hearty breakfast before a morning game drive or a warm dinner under the stars, meals are crafted to keep adventurers energized.

The open setting of the campsite brings you closer to nature, where wildlife often roams nearby. Guests may encounter zebras, giraffes, or even the occasional elephant right outside their tents, creating unforgettable memories.

Accommodation level: Budget

Facilities

Hot showers
Solar-powered 220V electricity
Shared clean bathroom and toilet facilities
Outdoor seating areas for relaxation and socializing
Basic solar-powered lighting and charging points for devices
Firepit for cozy evening gatherings and storytelling
Trained staff for assistance and security

Simba Camp

Simba Campsite lies on the very rim of Ngorongoro Crater and has an excellent view across the caldera. A fantastic sunrise over the crater rim makes a fine breakfast scene. Often, there are elephants wandering around the camp.

This campsite is guarded. Tents have mats, and bathrooms are outside the tent. Facilities at Simba Campsite are basic, but this is more than made up for by the atmosphere of this camp in the clouds.

Ngorongoro Simba Campsite A is a scenic and budget-friendly accommodation perched on the rim of the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Offering travelers an authentic camping experience in the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness, this campsite provides breathtaking views, proximity to unparalleled wildlife, and a genuine sense of adventure.

Situated right on the crater rim, Ngorongoro Simba Campsite A boasts an unbeatable location that allows guests to enjoy sweeping views of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its strategic position makes it an excellent base for early morning game drives into the crater.

The campsite provides spacious and well-maintained areas for pitching tents, along with basic facilities to ensure a comfortable stay in the wild. The setting immerses guests in nature, with the occasional visits from wildlife enhancing the authentic safari experience. Guests can enjoy hearty, freshly prepared meals at the shared dining area.

Meals are typically served buffet-style, featuring a mix of local and international dishes. For self-catering travelers, a shared kitchen is available for cooking. Wake up to misty mornings and stunning sunrises over the crater. Evenings at the campsite offer a unique opportunity to relax by a campfire while marveling at the star-filled African sky.

Accommodation level: Budget

Facilities

Eating area
Hot water showers
220V generator power in the evening
Clean and well-maintained shower and toilet facilities
A shared lounge area for relaxing and socializing
24/7 security to ensure guest safety
Solar-powered lighting and charging stations for electronics
Assistance with safari logistics and cultural tours

Program

Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara National Park

The tour begins upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi where you’ll be transferred to the office for finalization and tour briefing, and later be transferred to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

You will have a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for some awesome pictures and a brief explanation about the escarpment wall. Zanzi African Safari continues with another stop at Narok town for shopping and refueling.

Later, you'll head to Masai Mara, arriving at the camp check in, and have your lunch. Proceed for your first game drive in Maasai Mara, starting your quest to spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Return to the camp or dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Day 2: Masai Mara full day experience

Start the day with an early morning game drive to catch wildlife during their most active time for an unforgettable experience of Zanzi African Safari. You can opt for an optional activity of hot air balloon safari at sunrise, offering a unique perspective of the Savannah, Venture to the Mara River, where you might witness the dramatic scenes of the Great Migration if the timing is right.

Continue exploring different parts of the park in the afternoon, with chances to see cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras, after having your lunch in the wilderness. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography.

Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodile. Late in the evening at around 5:00 pm, return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp

Day 3: Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, visit the Masai community in Mara to get a glimpse of their way of life, dance with the Masai people, learn more about their culture, their way of living, how they measure their wealth in terms of the number of cattle and number of children. After, depart for Nakuru and have lunch at Mai Mahiu.

Enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Naivasha from a distance as well as the stunning sight of Mount Longonot while traveling to Nakuru. Zanzi African Safaris offers you delightful optional activities on Lake Naivasha that you can partake in like boat riding.

Next, move on to Nakuru. Dinner and spend the night at the Buraha Zenoni Hotel.

Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni

Day 4: Lake Nakuru - Nairobi

After breakfast, proceed on a game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, known for its prolific birdlife including pink flamingoes. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino while species like Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline. Drive to Nairobi with lunch en route arriving between 15:00 to 16:00, drop off at Nairobi hotel. The hotel will be booked half board basis to enable you enjoy the dinner and breakfast.

Accommodation: Embassy Hotel

Day 5: Nairobi - Arusha

Pick up from Nairobi hotel and be transferred to Jeevanjee shuttle bus Nairobi to Arusha. Depart Nairobi at 08:00 for a 5 hours drive to Arusha with stopover at Namanga border for immigration. Arrive at Arusha between 14:00 and 15:00, pick up and transfer to Charity Hotel reserved half board basis, dinner will be on your own.

Accommodation: Charity Hotel

Day 6: Arusha - Serengeti National Park

On this morning, you start your phase two of the safari. Set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of the Serengeti, arriving at Serengeti plains in time for afternoon game drive. Serengeti National Park is widely known for the great migration of wildebeest. The plain is also home for elephants, cheetahs, lions, giraffes and birds. A scenic four-hour drive, full day game drive together with late evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Accommodation: Seronera campsite

Day 7: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

On this Africa safari tour of the Kenya and Tanzania budget wildlife safari, your final safari destination is the Ngorongoro Crater. After breakfast, you will have your final game drive in Serengeti National Park, known for the great wildebeest migration and many animals.

Visit the Serengeti Kopjes in search of prides of lions. Enjoy picnic lunch then exit Serengeti National Park and drive to Ngorongoro Conservancy Area. Optional to visit the local community, have dinner and bonfire and overnight at Simba Campsite.

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

Day 8: Ngorongoro - Arusha

After breakfast, a 4×4 -wheel drive vehicle will take you 2000 feet down to the crater, exploring and viewing animals at a depression angle till you arrive at the crater rim.

Ngorongoro Crater has a stunning landscape consisting of vast expanses of woodlands, savannah forests and highlands. This is combined with high concentration of wildlife like rhino, big cats, lions leopards, cheetah, zebras, buffalos and so many more. Enjoy picnic lunch at the crater.

Ascend and drive back to Arusha hotel arriving between 17:30 to 18:30, drop off at the Charity Hotel booked under bed and breakfast. End of your safari with Zanzi African Safaris.

Accommodation: Charity Hotel

Day 9: Departure

Food

The package includes 3 meals during the safari and 2 liters of mineral water each day. In Nairobi and Arusha, you'll have half board: Breakfast and dinner in Nairobi, and breakfast and lunch in Arusha.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Coffee
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Hallal

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

Transport on a safari van in Kenya
Transport on a 4x4 Land Cruiser in Tanzania
8 nights accommodation as per itinerary
3 meals a day while on safari
Half board in Nairobi and Arusha
Services of a professional guide / driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives
Transport from Nairobi - Tanzania
2 liters of mineral water each day
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Excursions and activities as per itinerary

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