9-Day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari
With 5 Days in Masai Mara & Serengeti Game Reserves | Best Wildebeest Migration Experience 2022.
Destinations:
- Kenya: Masai Mara National Reserve & Amboseli National Park
- Tanzania: Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservancy
Experience a 9-day best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari. You will visit the premier parks in both Kenya and Tanzania. In Kenya, you will visit the Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park, While in Tanzania, you will visit Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservancy.
Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania form Africa’s most diverse, incredible, and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system. It is globally famous for its annual migration of zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October, known as the Great Migration. The combination of 5 days in the Mara-Serengeti Ecosystem will ensure you will experience the best wildebeest migrations.
You will also experience the Famous Big Five, visit the Olduvai Gorge, take the Ngorongoro crater tour, get close to the free-ranging elephants, and have spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The combination will ensure the best adventure possible without backtracking.
Summary Itinerary
| Day by Day Overview
Day 1, 2& 3: Masai Mara National Reserve staying at Mara Simba Lodge. + All Meal and game drives
Day 4 & 5: Serengeti National Park staying at Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti. + All Meal and game drives
Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservancy staying at Rhino Lodge. + All Meal and game drives
Day 7&8: Amboseli National Park staying at Kibo Safari Camp. +All Meal and game drives
| Days |
Accommodations |
Destination |
Category |
Optional Activities |
| 1, 2 & 3 |
Mara Simba Lodge |
Masai Mara National Reserve |
4 Star |
-Masai village visit,
-Balloon ride,
-Night game drives
-Sundowner experience |
| 4 & 5 |
Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti |
Serengeti National Park |
4 Star |
-Masai village visit,
-Balloon ride,
-Night game drives
-Sundowner experience |
| 6 |
Rhino Lodge |
Ngorongoro Conservancy |
4 Star |
-Olduvai George visit |
| 6-8 |
Kibo Safari Camp |
Amboseli National Park |
4 Star |
-Masai village visit, balloon ride |
| 9 |
Departure |
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-Nairobi excursion |
- Meal Plan: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- We can customize to your preference
- Its a private safari
Price and Rates of 9-Day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari
| Start dates |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4 Pax |
5 Pax |
6 Pax |
| 3rd Jan – 31st Mar |
$3,500 |
$3,050 |
$2,800 |
$2,650 |
$2,600 |
| 1st Apr – 30th Jun |
$3,200 |
$2,750 |
$2,550 |
$2,450 |
$2,350 |
| 1st Jul 1- 31st Oct |
$4,100 |
$3,650 |
$3,400 |
$3,300 |
$3,200 |
| 1st Nov – 20th Dec |
$3,700 |
$3,300 |
$3,050 |
$2,950 |
$2,900 |
| 21st Dec – 2nd Jan |
$4,100 |
$3,650 |
$3,400 |
$3,300 |
$3,200 |
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- Park entrance fees.
- Game drives in our 4wd vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Private transport.
- Full Board Hotel Accommodation while on safari.
- All activities (unless labeled as optional).
- Enough mineral bottled water while on safari.
- A professional safari guide.
- Daily safari and wildlife briefing.
- Airports meet and greet.
- All government taxes where applicable.
- Transfers from and to the airport.
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- International flights (from/to home)
- Medical insurance
- Passports and visas
- Driver/ Guide Gratuity and Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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Latest Reviews on TripAdvisor…
We had a fabulous 6 day / 5 night safari with Amazing Memories!
We did 1 night in Ol Pejeta, 1 night in Lake Nakuru and 3 nights in the... read more Masai Mara. This worked out to be the perfect blend of being able to experience the smaller conservancies and more concentrated wildlife, and also the vastness of the Masai Mara.
The accommodation and food was great throughout. Our favourite spot was Ashnil Mara Camp in the Masai Mara - having a beer whilst watching the hippos and crocodiles float down the river was really special. The river side tent which we stayed in was also amazing.
The wildlife viewing was top notch and Peter did a wonderful job of making sure we got to see it all - he also had great knowledge of the different species we saw and areas we visited, which added to the overall experience. Thank you Peter!
Anne was great at answering all my queries quickly and putting together a more bespoke itinerary to suit our arrangements - which suited us perfectly.
A really wonderful experience, which we won't forget!
LFL234
March 5, 2024
We searched on SafariBookings.com for a safari visiting the Masai Mara. We requested quotes from 3 companies and Amazing Memories came out as the best option for us. From the... read more beginning Ann at Amazing Memories was very prompt and helpful with replies, we had some extras we wanted to fit in and possible accommodation changes. In the end we decided on Sarova LionHill Lodge in Lake Nakuru for one night and Entim Mara Camp in Masai Mara for 2 nights and paid extra for a 4x4 Landcruiser and private driver which was really worth having. We paid our deposit via bank transfer and Brian organised the final touches to our trip and booked the train tickets for our onward journey Nairobi to Mombasa for after the safari. He met us at our hotel in Nairobi to introduce us to our driver and guide for the next 4 days, he gave us hats and waved us on our way! It was lovely and a special start to our fantastic safari.
Both accommodations turned out to be perfect for our needs and wishes. Sarova Lionhill Lodge was very comfortable, nice rooms and a good choice of food at the buffet. We decided to splash out for the 2 nights in Masai Mara as we really wanted to camp in one of the luxury tents. Entim Mara Camp was superb, the food was delicious 5 star quality, amazing staff, fantastic views, comfy beds. They packed us an amazing picnic lunch for our 2nd day, with all the finer details thought of including table cloth, wine and cold beer!
We saw so many animals and enjoyed every minute. Our driver and guide Patrick was fantastic, we would totally reccomend him to anyone, a brilliant and safe driver who knew where to find the animals in this vast Reserve
Especially a big shout out to Amazing Memories who are totally professional and reliable, Thank you, we loved Kenya!
Lindsey W
March 1, 2024
Why Book with us:
- All our guests are well covered under the AMREF Evacuation Cover– This is complimentary.
- We are KATO Bonded – Book with reassurance and peace of mind
- Our guides are all licensed by the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari will start with a pick-up at JKIA Airport. You will later drive to Masai Mara National Reserve.
On your way, you will have a stop-over at the Great Rift valley viewpoint for a panorama view of the escarpment, a chance for a photo session, attend washrooms, and an opportunity to visit Curio shops.
You will then Proceed and arrive at Masai Mara, one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves, in time for lunch.
Check-in at Masai Mara Simba lodge and have a hot lunch. Freshen up and have some time to relax and enjoy the property.
Around 4 pm, you will head for an afternoon game drive. The game drive starts at the gate since the lodge is inside the park.
The Reserve is globally famous for its exceptional population of Big cats and the Great annual wildebeest migration to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October, also known as the 7th Wonder of the world.
After the game drive, you will head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: 2nd Night in Masai Mara National Reserve
Morning breakfast and exit the lodge with packed lunch for a whole day game drive at the Mara National Reserve searching for the Big 5and other animals.
In case your safari falls from July to October, you will have the privilege to witness the 7th wonder of the world, the annual wildebeest migration, especially while crossing the crocodile-loaded river Mara.
After the game drive, you will head to the lodge to freshen up and proceed for a freshly prepared hot dinner. Later have overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: 3rd Night in Masai Mara National Reserve
Today’s program is also very flexible; you can choose between three options.
Option 1: Breakfast and exit the lodge with packed lunch for a whole day game drive at the Mara Reserve, searching for the Big 5 and other animals.
Option 2: You may opt to have an early morning game drive in search of the big cat and the killings, return for breakfast, freshen up and spend the rest of the mid-morning at your leisure, either swimming in the pool or just relaxing. Later have lunch and proceed for the evening game drive around 4 pm, searching for Big five and other animals.
Option 3: Go on for an optional hot air balloon ride (USD 400pp) in the early morning, followed by mid-morning game drives before driving to the lodge for lunch. Later have an afternoon game drive.
After the game drive, you will head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Note: With any of the three options, you can make arrangements for an Optional Visit to the Masai Village at USD 30PP.
Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will depart with packed lunch to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. After visa formalities at the Isebania border, you shall proceed to Serengeti.
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest and most famous national park; also a world heritage site and recently proclaimed a 7th worldwide wonder, the Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing
You will arrive in the late afternoon at Tanzania Bush Camp with a game drive en-route. Freshen up and have dinner at the Camp.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast at the camp, you shall depart with packed lunch for a whole day game drive at the park for a chance to see the BIG 5, Migrations, and even many more animals.
You will later return for dinner and overnight in the evening at Tanzania Bush Camp Serengeti.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservancy
Morning breakfast and then drive to Ngorongoro Conservancy. You will arrive in time for lunch with a game drive en-route at Rhino Lodge.
You will then leave the camp for a half-day crater tour after lunch.
About the Crater: The Ngorongoro Conservation Area as a whole has much to offer, but the jewel in its crown is, without a doubt, the eponymous crater – an area of 265 sq km, which is 610 meters deep and 19 km across. The rim of the crater is an astounding 2286 meters above sea level. The floor contains a small soda lake called Lake Magadi, and it is estimated that 30000 animals live in the crater, making it the most intensive safari game viewing area on earth. It was therefore very fittingly declared a World Heritage Site in 1978. A visit to Tanzania is incomplete without a safari visit to the park.
Later you will drive back for dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservancy – Amboseli National Park
Have breakfast and then drive to Amboseli National Park with packed lunch. After visa formalities at The Namanga border, you shall proceed to Amboseli National Park.
You will arrive at Amboseli National Park around 2 pm. You will have a bush lunch on a hill facing Mt Kilimanjaro. After lunch, you will continue with your game drives.
This is the best park to get close to the free-ranging elephants, over 1600 elephants, and have spectacular views of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Also, you will have an opportunity to get the best snapshots of the unique African sunset and sunrise.
After the game drive, you will drive to the camp and check-in at Kibo Safari Camp. You will freshen up and proceed for a warm dinner with soothing traditional music in the background.
You will later have an overnight at the camp.
Day 8: Amboseli National Park
On this day, you have two options to choose from:
Option one; You may opt to have an early morning game drive, return for a hot breakfast, freshen up and spend the rest of the midmorning at your leisure, either swimming in the pool or just relaxing. Later have lunch and proceed for the evening game drive. Finally, return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Option 2: You may have an early breakfast and proceed for a whole day game drive with packed lunch. Return to the camp for dinner and turn in for the night.
Day 9: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
After breakfast, you will drive back to Nairobi, where you will spend the day with optional activities depending on your flight schedule. this where your 9-Day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari ends
Optional Activities in Nairobi
1. Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage.
2. Visit the Giraffe Center
3. Dinner or Lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant for meat lovers.
4. Visit Maasai Market.
