7 Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari is an amazing safari tour that will see you travel through two countries as you traverse East Africa to view Africa’s Wildlife at its best. This safari starts and ends in Nairobi, but can be amended to end in Arusha with your departure flight taken from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for domestic flight to Zanzibar for an opportunity of enjoying Zanzibar beaches and activities if you wish to.
This 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari takes you to the top most sought after Africa safari destinations of Kenya and Tanzania, visiting Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya and Serengeti National Park which are the most visited protected areas in Africa famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration and extensive game drives in the endless plains; as well as Ngorongoro Crater which is a UNESCO world heritage site and Lake Manyara National Park which is home to tree climbing lions and large flocks of pink flamingos.
Book this 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari for travel anytime of the year and be rewarded with amazing game viewing chances. For chance to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, the months of June to October a great time to visit. The months of late December to March are great to visit the southern Serengeti region for the Calving Season. Note that this 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari can be customized to fit your schedule and budget.
Safari Highlights of 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari
- Big 5 animals
- Various animal sighting
- Extensive Game Drives
- Tree-climbing Lions
- Large Flocks of Pink Flamingos
Summary Itinerary of 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Pick up, Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Day 6: Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Day 7: Departure
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
On day 1 of the 7 Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari, depending on your location, in Nairobi city or on arrival from the airport, you will be met by our driver-guide. He will brief you about the 7 days Kenya and Tanzania safari. After briefing about your 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari, you shall start your drive to the Maasai land through different villages and famous Maasai town where we will have a brief stop for craft shopping. You will then proceed to the lodge, check in, have refreshments and if time permits head out for an evening game drive in Masai Mara in search for African big five like lions, leopards, Rhinos, Elephants, Buffalos and other game. Return back to our lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Full Day at Masai Mara game reserve
Extensive Game Drives. On day 2 of the 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania safari, you will wake up early for our African breakfast and get ready for the long awaited day in Masai Mara national reserve. After an early breakfast, you will go for a morning game drive, depending on the month of the safari the wildebeest flock the reserve from late July to September after the wildebeest migration occurs. Other animals in Masai Mara to view include large pride of lions, zebras, leopards, Elephants, giraffes and many more. Return to the lodge, relax as you wait for lunch.
After lunch, we go for an evening game drive in search of more animals especially pointing at what we might have missed during the previous dates. You will go for another game drive following different tracks, which will give you an opportunity to see even more animals, chancing to witness the Great wildebeest migration if in season. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer from Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. You will have a very early breakfast and checkout from the lodge as early as possible around 6 am. We drive out of the reserve through the Oloololo gate in the western part of the reserve to the boarder of Isebania. We get clearance from the border customs office then after proceed to Serengeti National Park. Have an en-route game drive as you drive to your lodge. Check in, relax as you wait for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Full Day Game Drive. After your early breakfast on day 4 of this 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania safari, drive out for a full day game drive with our lunch boxes along the Seronera area. Enjoy the big game around Seronera River, some of the wildlife to look out for in this section include the Lions, Thomson gazelles, topi, ostriches and cheetahs.
After your game drive, you will proceed to the Visitor Centre where we have our lunch break open our lunch boxes. The Tourist Information Centre offers some interesting wildlife displays as well as a gift shop selling information leaflets and maps of the area. The shop also has a refreshment area, and we shall have our lunch from here.
In the evening go for a game drive to the Kopjes the weathered granite outcrops, scattered around the plains, most of which are miniature ecosystems, providing shade and drinking water in pools left in the rock after the rains. The Kopjes are good hunting grounds for lions especially in dry seasons when most wildlife come to have a dip and drink up. Look for other animals which we might have missed during the morning game drive. Return for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge, and proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We have our last game drive at the endless plains of Serengeti en-route while driving to the conservation area. Enjoy more views of wildlife until the entry gate of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We have more animal viewing en route for more and large groups of Giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and many more.
We shall arrive at Ngorongoro crater entry point at lunch at the crater entrance and after lunch, we will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife for a half day’s safari tour. Supported by year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. You will also visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually have been seen here.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park
We start our day 6 of the 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania with breakfast and go for a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park whilst on your way towards the Eastern Escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. This drive is more scenic passing through the lovely farming villages, plantations, and cultural towns. We go for a game drive at the tree-climbing lion’s home. The park is gifted with more wildlife like Elephants, Baboons, Gazelles, Giraffes, Zebras and many more. As well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake Manyara. Head to the lodge for Dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Twiga Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Departure.
You will wake early for a morning breakfast which you shall enjoy at leisure. Proceed to check out of the lodge, and drive to Arusha City where you shall catch your flight back to Nairobi bringing your 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari to an end.
End of 7 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari
The safari and tour prices below include
- all-day game drives as per sample itinerary
- Hotel/lodge accommodation for the duration of the safari
- Private 4-wheel drive vehicle with a roof hatch
- Professional safari and tour guide/driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- Kenya and Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
- Concession fees
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
The safari and tour prices below exclude:
- International and local flights
- Hotel accommodation before/after the safari
- Entry visas
- Travel insurance
- Extra activities not on the itinerary
- Personal expenses like laundry, beverages, etc.
- Tips and gratuities
