Trail unbelievable migration paths from Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park while exploring the most famous parks in Kenya/Tanzania on this 8 day, 7 night Africa Safari Tour – with additional Gorilla trekking experiences.
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: CULTURAL DAY NAIROBI - GIRAFFE CENTER, KAZURI BEAD FACTORY, SHELDRICK ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE
Guests will be picked up at the 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 be 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 Massai women. After the tour, we will have a chance to support these local artists by purchasing their handmade jewelry.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Panari Hotel or similar
Accommodations
Panari Hotel
DAY 2: NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
Departing at 7:30 we will see the Kenya country side on the way to the Masai Mara. We often see herds of cows, goats and small villages along the way. We can stop at small shops for home made souvenirs to support the local communities. Upon reaching the park we will start to see many species of animals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara or similar
Accommodations
Ashnil Mara
DAY 3: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Today is our first full day in the Mara! Have your camera ready as we head out to look for all the species in the park! We may see wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and more! Your safari guides will be communicating with each other to show you the animals in the area. We often do early morning 3-5 hour trips and late afternoon 3-5 hour trips with the middle of the day for resting and relaxing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara or similar
Accommodations
Ashnil Mara
DAY 4: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Another day in the Masai Mara viewing spectacular wildlife! Often the 2nd day we focus on getting the best photo opportunities at a slower pace. Elephant, giraffe, baboons, or perhaps natural predation events may be the highlight of the day!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara or similar
Accommodations
Ashnil Mara
DAY 5: MASAI MARA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast then drop off at the airstrip to board a flight to Serengeti Seronera – on arrival our guide will meet you and proceed to our lodge for lunch. We will head out on an afternoon game drive and then return to our lodge for evening drinks and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Accommodations
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
DAY 6: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Day spent viewing game in the vast Serengeti plains morning and afternoon game drives are offered. Serengeti is easily Tanzania’s most famous national park, and it’s also the largest, at 14,763 square kilometers of protected area that borders Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park It is the Migration for which Serengeti is perhaps most famous. 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, and 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. The Wildebeest travel through a variety of parks, reserves and protected areas and through a variety of habitat. Join us to explore the different forms of vegetation and landscapes of the Serengeti ecosystem and meet some of their most fascinating inhabitant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or similar
Accommodations
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
DAY 7: SERENGETI TO KARATAU
via Olduvai Gorge Morning game drives then return to the lodge for breakfast – proceed south to the magnificent Ngorongoro crater via the historical Olduvai Gorge whilst game watching only interrupted by a picnic lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Country Lodge Karatau
Accommodations
Country Lodge Karatau
DAY 8: KARATAU TO ARUSHA / DEPARTURE
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, make 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 the Mt. Meru Hotel to settle in and enjoy the beautiful grounds for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mt Meru Hotel, Arusha
Accommodations
Tour Dates
2023 Dates:
September 29th – October 6th
October 23rd-30th
2024 Dates:
February 12th-19th (calving season)
February 23rd – March 1st (calving season)
June 10th-17th
June 21st-28th
August 12th-19th
September 16th-23rd
September 27th – October 4th
October 21st-28th
November 1st-8th
* 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 in lodges / tented camps indicated above
- Experienced English speaking driver/guide
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Ngorongoro crater tour & 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$8,599
- Single Occupancy$9,599
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: MOUNTAIN GORILLA ADVENTURE (GENERAL ITINERARY, MAY CHANGE)
- Accommodation: Double / Twin Room Per Person $2,999
Day 9 – Arusha, Tanzania To Kigali, Rwanda
- 7:30am- Breakfast
- 8:30am- Depart for airport (check time with guide)
- 11:00am- Fly from Arusha, Tanzania to Kigali, Rwanda
- 1:00pm- Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda
- 2:00pm- Depart for Serena Kigali Lodge
- 2:45pm- Arrive at Serena Kigali Lodge/check in
- 6:00pm- Dinner at Serena Kigali Lodge
Accommodation: Serena Kigali Lodge
Day 10 – Kigali to Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- 7:30am- Breakfast
- 8:30am- Depart for Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (check time with guide)
- 12:00pm- Arrive at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Check in
- 12:30pm- Lunch at the lodge
- 1:30pm- Relax, enjoy the lodge
- 6:30pm- Dinner at the lodge
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 11 – A Day with the Gorillas of Volcanoes National Park
- 6:30am- Breakfast
- 7:30am- Depart for gorilla viewing.
- 12:00pm- lunch
- Afternoon is dependant on gorilla movements, guide will decide how the schedule lays out.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 12 – Golden Monkey Tour/International Flights Home
- 6:30am- Breakfast
- 8:00am- Depart for Golden Monkey Tour
- 12:00pm- lunch
- 1:30pm- Depart for Kigali
- 4:00pm- Airport dropoff/goodbyes
Please let us know if you want to stay another night in Kigali to decompress before international flights home!
TOUR INCLUDES
- 1 Gorilla permit at 1500$
- 1 Golden monkey at 100$
- Meals plan from breakfast day 2 to lunch day 4
- Transfers in land cruiser 4×4 vehicle
- Experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Mineral water in the vehicle and during the tracking
- Emergency Medical Insurance Helicopter Services
TOUR EXCLUDES
- Regional flights & visas
- Dinner at Serena Kigali
Call for more details
ADD-ON Option 2: Amboseli National Park (GENERAL ITINERARY, MAY CHANGE)
- Accommodation: Double / Twin Room Per Person Call for Details*
Day 9 – 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. .
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 10 – 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.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 11 – 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!
Meal Plan: guests are at leisure to relax and eat.
Accommodation: Panari Hotel
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*Price: Ask your BrushBuck representative for more details and pricing based on season of travel, and flying or driving to Amboseli
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