Kenya & Tanzania 7 Day African Safari

Destination: Kenya & Tanzania
Duration: Multi Day Tour: 7 Day / 6 Night
Availability: Year-Round
Group Options: Public Group Tour

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$6,399

Trail unbelievable migration paths from Masai Mara to the Serengeti National Park while exploring the most famous parks in Kenya/Tanzania on this 7 day, 6 night Africa Safari Tour!!

This is a year-round safari with several game viewing experiences throughout Kenya and Tanzania. Your safari starts in Nairobi, Kenya where you will travel to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Game drives are held during both morning and afternoon accompanied by expert guides in search of the abundant wildlife. Here you have the chance to witness a variety of species of birds, hippopotamus, elephants, wildebeest, thomson’s gazelle, giraffe, zebra, topi, cheetah, lion, leopard and more

Next, you will board a flight to Seronera in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. One of the top safari destinations in the world. We will spend our days on game drives in the vast Serengeti plains with chances to view the great wildebeest migration, along with several other inhabitants.

Last, we travel to Africa’s “8th Natural Wonder of the World”, the Ngorongoro Crater, by 4 x 4 safari vehicles to explore the crater before ascending back to the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

During this safari you will be accompanied by an English speaking tour guide and transported in comfortable 4×4 tour vans. Below you will find the full itinerary.

Please feel free to call us directly or submit your contact information in the form below to speak to a BrushBuck tour guide for more information.

Itinerary

DAY 1: NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Departing in the morning, we will see the Kenya countryside on the way to the Masai Mara. The Masai Mara, also called The Mara, is one of the most renowned wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa! It holds exceptional populations of lion, leopard, cheetah and African bush elephant. It is also the site of the Great Migration, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, and one of the ten Wonders of the World. We often see herds of cows, goats and small villages along the way. We can stop at small shops for homemade souvenirs that support the local communities. Upon reaching the park, we will start to see many species of wildlife! Let your safari adventure begin!

Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Leisure Camp or similar

Accommodations

Mara Leisure Camp

DAY 2: MORNING AND EVENING GAME DRIVES IN THE MASAI MARA

Have your cameras ready as we depart for a sunrise game drive! Guests may have opportunities to see predators on the hunt or massive herds of wildebeest moving across the beautiful landscapes. We often see big cats and other Big 5 species such as Cape buffalo, elephants and sometimes rhinoceros. Thomson’s gazelle, topi, hartebeest, hippopotamus and many species of birds may also be seen. Then we will head back to our comfortable lodge to relax for the next day’s adventure!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Leisure Camp or similar

Photo from the Tour:

Massive Herds Of Wildebeest In The Masai Mara

Game Drives in the Masai Mara

DAY 3: FULL DAY MASAI MARA WILDLIFE AND CULTURE

Departing early, guests will have the opportunity to observe, photograph and video more animal sightings along the way to a local Maasai Village. Our local Kenya guides will communicate over the radio for the best sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs and more! At the village, the local Maasai Tribe will show us their traditional way of life and welcome us into their homes. This is truly a unique experience! On the way back to the lodge, we will have the opportunity for more wildlife sightings, then settle in at the camp for drinks and dinner!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Leisure Camp or similar

Photo from the Tour:

Maasai Village

DAY 4: MASAI MARA KENYA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TANZANIA

Welcome to the heart of safari, the Serengeti National Park, Africa’s most treasured safari destination! We will have an early morning departure for the Keekorok airstrip to fly to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania! We will clear customs upon arrival and travel to our hotel to settle in. Should there be time, we will head out for an evening Serengeti game drive in our open top safari trucks!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Tortilis Camp or similar

Accommodations

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

DAY 5: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK SAFARI

This safari day will be spent viewing incredible amounts of wildlife in the vast Serengeti plains. Morning and afternoon game drives are offered. The Serengeti is easily Tanzania’s most famous national park, also the largest, at 14,763 square kilometers of protected area that borders Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park. It is most famous for its migrations! Over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November. They, then, swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May and June. So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold them back!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Tortilis Camp or similar

Accommodations

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

DAY 6: SERENGETI – KARATU

As we depart our lodge, we will game drive our way to Karatu looking for many game species like elephants, topi, wildebeest, zebra, and big cats like lions, leopards and cheetah! On the way, we will visit the Olduvai Gorge and Museum of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dr. Leakey discovered hominid species here of the first humans to walk upright and scientists still work to discover more fossils and artifacts. After lunch at the museum, we will go 2,000 feet up in the mountains to the top of the Ngorongoro crater rim then settle in at the Country Lodge in Karatu for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Country Lodge, Karatu or similar

Accommodations

Country Lodge, Karatu

DAY 7: KARATU – DEPARTURE

On our last day together, we will head to the African Galleria where guests will be able to do some end of tour shopping. The Galleria has available wood art, paintings, and jewelry specializing in Tanzanite. After shopping, we will take a cultural village tour to see how local Tanzanians grow bananas, create wood art and taste local banana beer. After the tour, we will have a traditional African meal made by Mama Africa. We then drive to Kilimanjaro airport in time for your home bound flight.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

*Tour Ends*

Tour Dates

2024 Dates:

February 12th – 18th (calving season)
February 23rd – 29th (calving season)
June 10th – 16th
June 21st – 27th
August 12th – 18th
September 16th – 22nd
September 27th – October 3rd
October 21st – 27th
November 1st – 7th

2025 Dates:

February 21st – 27th
June 9th – 15th
September 28th – October 6th
October 13th – 19th
November 16th – 22nd

2026 Dates:

February 22nd – 28th
June 7th – 13th
October 11th – 17th
November 15th – 21st

* Accommodations subject to change and availability.

What's Included

Guaranteed safari confirmations
Transport in a 4×4 land cruiser in Kenya and Tanzania
Full board accommodation whilst on safari
Full accommodation in lodges / tented camps indicated above
Experienced English speaking driver/guide
All park entrance fees to include government taxes
Olduvai gorge Museum entry fees

All personal travel insurance
Hotel accommodations in Nairobi/Arusha after the safari
All personal expenses; e.g. laundry, telephones, beverages, tips
Any other extras not stated as included above
Cultural visits to Masai villages can be arranged with our guide
Tips to guides and hotel staff
Flights before and after tour

Base Public Tour Pricing

Double Occupancy$6,399
Single Occupancy$6,999

Disclaimer:

International flights must be booked into Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and out of Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), Tanzania.
A Kenya single entry visa will be needed to enter the country. You must apply 30 days prior to departure. Click Here: https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html
A Tanzania multiple entry visa will be needed to enter the country. You must apply 30 days before departure. Click Here: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
Your passport must have at least 6 months left before expiration and also at least 3 blank pages.
Ask your travel doctor for malaria pills that will work best for you and your travel companion. We use Malarone, but that may not work for everyone.
Your International Certificate of Vaccination will be needed on this trip.
You will need a Yellow Fever vaccination on this trip.
Your passport will be needed for travel throughout this tour.
A traveler’s wallet is suggested with two (2) credit cards and at least one ATM card. Tell your bank where you are going otherwise they will shut your cards off for fraud protection. It is advisable to keep $1000 USD in small bills ($20’s, $10’s, and $5’s) on hand throughout the vacation along with local currency.
Weather is mildly cold (60 degrees Fahrenheit) to very hot (100+ Fahrenheit). We suggest packing thin long sleeve shirts, thin pants or zip off pants as these prevent sunburns and bug bites. For cooler nights and early mornings, be sure to pack a medium weight jacket. Laundry service is available and saves a lot of packing.
Currency in Kenya is the Kenyan shilling. The currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling. Both can be withdrawn at the ATM or bank upon arrival, although all shops usually accept USD. Call your bank to let them know you are traveling!
Trip insurance is highly recommended on any international trip. We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance or Travelers Insurance.

Cancellation Policy: 50% of the price of the tour will be withheld outside of 60 days; within 60 days, 100% of the total price of the tour will be charged.

ADD-ON Option 1: Nairobi Cultural Tour: Giraffe Center, Kazuri Bead Factory, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

Add-on TourDay Trip + Hotel= $342 PP Double Occupancy / $511 Single Traveler /
Airport Transfer: $50 Per Person

Guests will be picked up from their Nairobi hotel for an exciting day of seeing local attractions and learning about Kenya! Stopping at the Giraffe Center, you will have a chance to read about the amazing rescue of the Rothschild’s giraffe and will get the opportunity to feed them! Moving on, we will travel to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. There we will see baby elephants being fed and cared for by their handlers. These elephants are eventually released into the wild when possible. Our last stop will be the Kazuri Bead Factory. Our guests will get an interpretive tour and watch the making of beads by local Massai women. After the tour, we will have a chance to shop their handmade jewelry to support these local artists!

Meals: Lunch
Call for more details

ADD-ON Option 2: Ngorongoro Day Trip from Karatu

Accommodation: Mt. Meru Hotel or similarDay Trip + Hotel= $602 PP Double Occupancy / $687 Single Traveler

After an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the Country Lodge and drive to Ngorongoro. We will descend into the crater for a full day crater tour with packed lunches!

The Ngorongoro Crater is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’ and the ‘8th Natural Wonder of the World,’ a visit to the crater is a main draw for tourists coming to Tanzania and a definite world-class attraction. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is home of Ngorongoro Crater. It was formed some 2.5 million years ago from a volcanic mountain sinking due to inactivity. It was initially thought to be higher than Tanzania’s famous Kilimanjaro. The crater has evolved into a unique and integral part of Tanzania’s ecosystem. The crater is actually a caldera, measuring 22.5 kilometers across and the rim walls stand 600m high. Views from within the crater and from the rim are breath-taking! The crater houses 30,000 animals and a large variety of birds, which rarely move from the area due to the availability of water through wet and dry seasons. After our tour, we will drive to Arusha, and check into the lovely Mt. Meru Hotel!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Call for more details

ADD-ON Option 3: Arusha - Kilimanjaro Day Hike

Accommodation: Pink Flamingo Boutique Hotel or similarDay Trip + Hotel= $471 PP Double Occupancy / $515 Single Traveler /
Airport Transfer: $75 Per Person

Your guide will pick you up from your Arusha hotel at 7 am and drive to Marangu, the gate for Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park (1970 meters)! At the gate, you will meet a well experienced guide who will give you brief information about your hike. You will walk for about 3-4 hours to the first hut, the Mandara hut. Lunch will be served once you reach the hut. From the hut, you have a great view over the Moshi district. After your lunch, your guide will take you on a short walk to Maundi crater before heading back down to Marangu gate. The walk down is about 2 hours. This is a great chance to walk on the mighty Kilimanjaro!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Call for more details

ADD-ON Option 4: Amboseli National Park: 3 Day Excursion

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge or similarInquire for pricing quote*

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park: Guests will depart by flight or land cruiser (guests choice) for Amboseli National Park. Upon arrival, we will check in to our hotel before going on an evening game drive. We may see elephant, lion, cheetah, hyena, cape buffalo, and many species of antelope.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge or similar

Day 2: Amboseli National Park: Morning and afternoon game drives! This IS Africa and what everyone imagines. At the base of Kilimanjaro are giraffe, elephant, wildebeest, cape buffalo, lion, cheetah, hyena and many species of birds. Take it all in and enjoy it! Game drives depart in the AM and PM for peak wildlife viewing with rest time in the middle of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge or similar

Day 3: Amboseli to Nairobi: We will take an AM game drive for more photo opportunities of birds, scenery and wildlife before our lunchtime departure for Nairobi. Guests may fly or drive to Nairobi, just let your BrushBuck booking agent know and we’ll take care of you!

Meals: Guests are at leisure to relax and eat
Accommodation: Panari Hotel or similar
Inquire for pricing quote*

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Rich S.
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We had the best experience on our wildlife safari with Rachel! She was the most enjoyable person and knew SO much about the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, wildlife, history, and more. Our entire group loved her, so much that we canceled another tour with a different company and booked a second tour with her! The area was beautiful and the tours were great, but Rachel is truly what set it apart!
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Morgan W.
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RACHEL is AMAZING!!! We booked the full day wildlife Grand Teton tour, she took us on an amazing adventure seeing all kinds of wildlife, majestic scenery and a fabulous local spot for lunch to take to our picnic by the river. We had such a wonderful time, we immediately booked another full day Yellowstone tour, Rachel was scheduled to be off the day of our second excursion...... BUT she decided to work and WOW this one was even better - after searching for black bears for 2 days we finally saw 2 bears within 10 minutes of each other!!! Thank you BrushBuck Tours and Rachel for making our trip so memorable.
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Barbara O
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Tom &.
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I have searched for years to see a bear in the wild and Rachael brought this to life for me. She is a super star. Her passion and love of nature and wildlife made our trip truly special. We learned so much about the animals we saw and this tour exceeded our expectations. She started by asking what each of us wanted to see and then took us on a magical journey. If you have kids, she was awesome with the family on our trip and made sure she kept the kids engaged and safe. This was truly a spectacular tour that I will take every time in the area because it will always be ever changing. I will recommend this to everyone I know as a top pick when coming to the Tetons.
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Susan B.
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What an incredible day! Our group of six booked a private full day tour of Yellowstone and we were lucky enough to have Truman as our guide! He was amazing, so knowledgeable, great with our kids, dedicated to helping us find wildlife, and took excellent photos of the group for us!! We only had a day to do Yellowstone so I’m so glad we decided to book a tour with BrushBuck instead of attempting to see everything on our own. I would highly recommend! Ask for Truman!
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We are so glad we did this tour! Absolutely stunning scenery, we got to see some really neat wildlife, and our tour guide Truman was knowledgeable, kind and went above and beyond to ensure a great experience for our family. Highly recommend!
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