Tour Overview
This round-trip safari starts and ends in Nairobi, so there are no one-way flights to arrange. You begin in the Masai Mara, cross into Tanzania to explore the Serengeti, then visit the Ngorongoro Crater before re-entering Kenya at Namanga and finishing with two nights in Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro. It's four world-class parks in eight days, with the variety of two countries and a different landscape every couple of days.
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Safari Highlights
Masai Mara and Serengeti - both halves of the great migration ecosystem
Game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
Amboseli's elephant herds with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop
Round trip from Nairobi - no one-way flights needed
Day-by-Day Itinerary
D1
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve
Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport and a briefing with your guide. Drive down into the Great Rift Valley and on to the Masai Mara, arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive and overnight at your camp.
D2
Full Day in the Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve
A full day on the savannah with a picnic lunch under the acacias, looking for lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant and the migration herds in season. Optional hot-air balloon flight at sunrise or a Maasai village visit.
D3
Masai Mara to the Serengeti
Masai Mara → Isebania border → Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive to the Isebania border to clear immigration into Tanzania, then continue into the Serengeti with game viewing en route. Afternoon game drive and overnight in the park.
D4
Full Day in the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
A full day exploring the endless plains and kopjes of the Serengeti with a picnic lunch, positioned around wherever the wildlife is concentrated at the time of year.
D5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning game drive as you leave the Serengeti, then drive through the Ngorongoro highlands with a stop at the crater rim viewpoint. Overnight at a lodge on the highlands.
D6
Ngorongoro Crater to Amboseli
Ngorongoro Crater → Namanga border → Amboseli National Park
Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive - one of the best places in Africa to see black rhino. Then drive via Arusha to the Namanga border, re-enter Kenya and continue to Amboseli for the evening.
D7
Full Day in Amboseli
Amboseli National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives among Amboseli's famous elephant families, with Kilimanjaro towering over the plains on clear days. Optional visit to a Maasai village.
D8
Amboseli to Nairobi
Amboseli National Park → Nairobi
A final sunrise game drive, then breakfast and the drive back to Nairobi, arriving early afternoon for a hotel or airport drop-off.
What's Included
- Airport / hotel transfers in Nairobi
- 4x4 safari Land Cruisers with English-speaking driver-guides in Kenya and Tanzania
- 7 nights' accommodation on full board
- All park, reserve and crater entry fees
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
What's Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya and Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Hot-air balloon flight and village visits
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
Accommodation & Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Mid-range lodges and tented camps (upgradeable to luxury)
Vehicle: 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof (vehicle and guide change at the border as required)
Best Time to Visit
The Mara has resident wildlife throughout the year. For the wildebeest migration and river crossings, July to October is the classic window, though exact timing shifts year to year with rainfall. The calving season further south in the Serengeti (January-March) means fewer wildebeest in the Mara itself during those months, though resident game viewing remains good.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from your 8 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari?
That itinerary is one-way and ends in Arusha. This Grand Loop returns you to Nairobi via Amboseli, which is more convenient if your international flights are in and out of Nairobi.
Do I need visas for both countries?
Yes, most nationalities need entry permission for both Kenya and Tanzania. Check the current requirements for your passport before travelling - we're happy to advise.
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