07 Days Masai Mara and Serengeti Safari

$1,880.00

Description

This medium length safari includes the best of Kenya and Tanzania – Masai Mara, Serengeti and Nakuru. The 7 days Kenya-Tanzania safari offers great opportunities with highlights the elephants herds of Masai Mara and Serengeti. A stop over at Lake Nakuru National on the way back to Nairobi after Serengeti, before departing on the last day.

Summary Itinerary:
1 Night Nairobi
2 Nights Masai Mara
2 Nights Serengeti
1 Night Lake Nakuru

Safari Highlights
✔Explore the ancient landscapes of Kenya
✔Pass the impressive Longonot Earth Satellite Station
✔Experience up to three safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
✔Look for lions, giraffes, cheetahs, impala and more
✔Travel across the vast plains of the Rift Valley
✔Learn about flora and fauna of Lake Nakuru
✔Experience a full day game drives in the bio-diverse Serengeti National Park
✔Search for elephants, rhinos, lions, hippos, leopards and many more

Day Activities Hotels and Meals
Day
1
Arrival Meet & Greet
Transfer to Hotel
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Day
2
Road Transfer Nairobi – Masai Mara
Afternoon Game Drive
Mara Engai Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
3
Safari Activities in Masai Mara Mara Engai Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
4
Road Transfer Masai Mara – Serengeti Mbalageti Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
5
Full Day  in Serengeti
Game drives with picnic lunch boxes
Mbalageti Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
6
Road Transfer Serengeti to Lake Nakuru Flamingo Hill Tented Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
7
Road Transfer to Nairobi – Depart  Breakfast, Lunch

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, met by Hallmark Travel Planner’ escort and transfer to EKA Hotel in Nairobi.  Tamarind Tree Hotel Nairobi offers amenities including an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. The property provides pool views, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms feature a desk. Hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. There is an on-site restaurant, which serves local and African cuisine and also offers vegetarian options.
Tamarind Tree hotelTamarind tree Hotel Nairobi
Remainder of the day at leisure. At 19.00hrs, you go to the Carnivore Restaurant for dinner. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel.

Day 2: Road Transfer Nairobi – Masai Mara

Pick up from your hotel or place of stay at 8.00 a.m and after a brief stop-over at our offices, for briefing purposes, depart for a journey south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley with a pit stop at the View Point for breath taking view of the rift valley. You can take photos and buy souvenirs as you listen to African tales about the formation of the rift valley.
Mara engai camp
Arrive at Masai Mara in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive till twilight. Dinner and overnight at Mara Engai Camp.

Day 3: Safari Activities in Masai Mara

After breakfast full day  in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents, The Masai Mara plains are full of wildebeest during migration season early July to end September, zebra, impala, topi, giraffe, Thomson’s gazelle are regularly seen, leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetah, jackal and bat-eared foxes.
Masai mara fly in safarimasai dance
Black rhino are a little shy and hard to spot but are often seen at a distance if you are lucky. Hippos are abundant in the Mara River as are very large Nile crocodiles, who lay in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross on their annual quest to find new pastures. later Meals and overnight at Mara Engai Camp.

Day 4: Road Transfer to Serengeti

Early morning breakfast at your camp and check out with packed lunch from your camp. A 3 hour drive to Isebania Tanzania border. You arrive at around 10:45am at the border. Processing of Visa and crossing to Tanzania will take 45 minutes or more, and afterwards proceed to Serengeti.
Mbalageti lodge tanzaniawildebeest migration
A 3-hour drive to the Main gate into northern Serentgeti. You will be with our Tanzania driver guide. On arrival, game en-route drive in Serengeti while heading to your lodge – Mbalageti Lodge.

Day 5: Full Day Safaris in Serengeti

Early morning breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast check out with packed lunch with full day game drive. Serengeti without a doubt is the finest national park in the whole of Tanzania. All year round large herds of buffaloes, smaller herds of elephant plus giraffes, in addition to millions of antelopes including  elands, topi, impalas, kongoni as well as the Grant’s gazelles.
Serengeti safari drivesHot Air balloon in Serengeti
If you are lucky, you will easily see the 3 big cats. Lions can as well be seen often enjoying a kill or resting. Also in the southeastern plains you will be able to regularly see Cheetahs if you are lucky, whereas leopards may be seen resting in the giant trees on the banks of River. After game drive, dinner and overnight at Mbalageti Lodge.

Day 6: Drive Serengeti to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast commence drive back into Kenya via Isebania border point once again.  Picnic lunch boxes on the way.  Afternoon proceed to Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive that runs till sunset.
Lake Nakuru FlamingosFlamingo Hill Tented Camp
The Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the top tourist destinations in Africa, famed for the Flamingos, both lesser and greater, that flock to its shores to feed on the cyanobacteria that live in its alkaline waters. It is a very important breeding ground and stop over for many species of birds, and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

At some times of the year, there can be between one and two million flamingos forming a big pink band around the edge of the Lake. The Park is home to one of the greatest concentrations of Black Rhino in the World, and also has a thriving population of White Rhino. It is also a sanctuary for the rare Rothschild Giraffe and is also one of the best places in Kenya to see Leopards.  Just before sunset, check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight – Flamingo Hill Tented Lodge.

Day 7: Drive Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

After breakfast at the camp, take another game drive in Lake Nakuru National park before returning to the lodge for lunch.  After lunch, check out and  embark on your return journey to Nairobi. On arrival in the late afternoon, you will be dropped off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for scheduled International departure flight.

Tour Price Per Person for 2023

 2023 Dates 2 People  4 People  6 People
02 Jan to 31 Mar 2023
01 Nov to 15 Dec 2023
 $2426  $1966  $1846
01 Apr to 31 May 2023  $2438  $2180  $1960
01 Jul to 31 Oct 2023
16 Dec to 01 Jan 2024
 $2960  $2600  $2480

Tour Price Per Person for 2022

 2024 Dates 2 People  4 People  6 People
02 Jan to 31 Mar 2024
01 Nov to 15 Dec 2024
 $2526  $2066  $1946
01 Apr to 31 May 2024  $2538  $2180  $2060
01 Jul to 31 Oct 2023
16 Dec to 01 Jan 2024
 $3060  $2700  $2580

Rates are subject to change with notice.

Important to Know

  • This tour can’t be booked by solo travelers.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

7 Days From US$ 1,880 Per Person

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Starts from Nairobi  and Ends in Nairobi

7 Days Kenya – Tanzania Safari

DEPARTURE DATES

Private Departures Available Daily

Wild Animals You Would See on Safari
✔ Elephant
✔ Giraffe
✔ Buffalo
✔ Lions
✔ Cheetah
✔ Leopard
✔ Zebra
✔ Hyena
✔ Impala
✔ Hippo
✔ Crocodile
✔ Wildebeest
✔ Warthog
✔ Gazelles

INCLUDED ON THIS SAFARI:

  • Meet and Greet and transfer to hotel day 1
  • Bed & Breakfast accommodation on  day 1
  • Park entrance fees where applicable
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • All accommodation on safari
  • Round trip airport transfers
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • Flying Doctors Medical Evacuation Cover
  • All Taxes/VAT

NOT INCLUDED

  • Accommodation on the last day – unless requested
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs,  insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)
  • Extra tours not mentioned in the itinerary

 

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