8-DAY KENYA–TANZANIA SAFARI FROM NAIROBI TO SERENGETI VIA NGORONGORO. MID-RANGE LODGES, THRILLING WILDLIFE, AND UNFORGETTABLE AFRICAN LANDSCAPES.

Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi: Welcome to East Africa

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where your personal safari guide will greet you with a warm smile and a cool breeze from the savannah.
Transfer to your overnight stay in Nairobi, a calm haven after your flight. Unwind, enjoy a hearty meal, or, if time allows, visit the nearby Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum to experience Nairobi’s charm before your journey south begins.

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel – Nairobi

Day 2 – Nairobi to Arusha via Namanga Border: Crossing into Tanzania

After breakfast, set out on a scenic drive toward Namanga, the gateway between Kenya and Tanzania. The landscape unfolds beautifully from bustling roadside villages to rolling hills dotted with acacia trees.
After border formalities, continue to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru. Relax and prepare for the adventure ahead as the sun sets behind the mountain.

Accommodation: African Tulip Hotel – Arusha

Day 3 – Ngorongoro Crater: Africa’s Natural Wonder

Enjoy breakfast, then journey toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area, pausing for lunch and a short game drive in Lake Manyara National Park known for its flamingos, lush forests, and elusive tree-climbing lions.
Arrive at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in the afternoon and settle into your lodge overlooking sweeping views of the ancient caldera.

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge – Ngorongoro

Day 4 – Ngorongoro Crater Exploration: The Garden of Eden

Descend 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater of life and one of Africa’s most breathtaking safari locations.
Spend the day surrounded by abundant wildlife black rhinos grazing quietly, lions basking in the tall grass, elephants wandering through the forests, and herds of wildebeest and zebra painting the plains.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending to your lodge in the evening.

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge – Ngorongoro

Day 5 – Serengeti National Park: The Endless Plains

After breakfast, travel west toward Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most celebrated wilderness. Along the way, stop at a Maasai village to learn about the traditions of one of Africa’s most iconic cultures.
By afternoon, the plains stretch endlessly before you, herds of wildebeest, elegant giraffes, and golden-maned lions await your arrival. Enjoy an evening game drive before settling in for dinner beneath the stars.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp – Central Serengeti

Day 6 – Serengeti National Park: Where the Wild Things Roam

Spend a full day on safari in the Serengeti, exploring the vast grasslands, rocky kopjes, and river valleys that teem with wildlife.
Depending on the season, you might witness the Great Migration, as thousands of wildebeest and zebra thunder across the plains in search of greener pastures.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before returning to camp for a sunset dinner and storytelling by the fire.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp – Central Serengeti

Day 7 – Serengeti to Arusha: The Journey Homeward

After a sunrise game drive and breakfast, bid farewell to the Serengeti’s golden horizons. Fly or drive back to Arusha, taking in the breathtaking aerial or overland views of the Great Rift Valley.
Spend your evening at leisure — shop for Tanzanite gems, visit a local café, or enjoy a quiet dinner as you reflect on your unforgettable journey.

Accommodation: African Tulip Hotel – Arusha

Day 8 – Departure via Namanga Border or Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast, your driver will transfer you either back to Nairobi via Namanga Border or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
As the African sun rises, you leave with a heart full of memories, from roaring lions to soft sunsets and the rhythm of Africa forever echoing in your soul.