7 days - Masai Mara, Central Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Duration - 7 days

In this tour we will cover the most popular destination in Kenya - Masai Mara National Reserve (3 nights). Tour starts in Nairobi and ends at Isebania. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!

In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Central Serengeti (2 nights) and Ngorongoro Crater (1 night). Tour starts at Isebania and ends in Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!


Short Itinerary


Day 1 (Apr 04, 2024) - Nairobi to Masai Mara. Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara
Day 2 (Apr 05, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Apr 06, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 (Apr 07, 2024) - Transfer to Isebania Border to start Tanzania leg of the tour. Isebania Border to Central Serengeti
Day 5 (Apr 08, 2024) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 6 (Apr 09, 2024) - Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Day 7 (Apr 10, 2024) - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Arusha

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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.

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Itinerary


Day 1 - Nairobi to Masai Mara

Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 5 to 6.5 hours with a scenic stopover at Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive.

After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.

Note: The last 1-hour drive to Masai Mara is on the corrugated and bumpy road and may not be comfortable for clients with back problems. Clients with back problems can consider flying directly to (and out of) Masai Mara.

Day 2 & 3 - Masai Mara

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule.

You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 - Masai Mara to Isebania

Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, drive 3.5 to 4 hours (150 km) to the Isebania border with a packed lunch.

Note 1. Effective from 1st November 2023, our 2024 prices have been updated to reflect the revised park fees for Masai Mara (USD 100 from Jan to Jun and USD 200 from July to Dec).

Note 2. Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees

Stay Locations


Day 1 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)

Day 2 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)

Day 3 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)

Day 4 - Central Serengeti

Day 5 - Central Serengeti

Day 6 - Karatu or NCA

Maps


Pre & Post Tour Hotels


Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

Double sharing room:

Triple sharing room:

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.

Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

Double sharing room:

Triple sharing room:

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request

Transfers


Pick up from Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge

Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel: USD 30 per vehicle


Drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle

Transfer from Arusha hotel to Arusha Airport: USD 25 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha hotel to Kilimanjaro airport: USD 50 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha to Moshi: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha to Nairobi: USD 275 per vehicle


Flights


We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.

This tour starts in Nairobi & ends in Isebania border with road transfers between all locations. Masai Mara is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 5 hours from Nairobi, each way. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Masai Mara where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover the park over the next few days making your way to Isebania border by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari

Fly Into Masai Mara
From Nairobi to Masai Mara: From USD 240 per person (Morning flight)
From Nairobi to Masai Mara: From USD 185 per person (Afternoon flight)
From Diani/Mombasa to Masai Mara: From USD 320 per person

Fly out of Masai Mara
From Masai Mara to Serengeti: From USD 530 per person (Early Morning flight)

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Intercity Flights
From Diani to Nairobi: From USD 200 per person (Morning flight)

Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size
Note 2: In the Fly into Masai Mara rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost to send the safari Vehicle with guide a day in advance to Masai Mara, in time for your arrival & additional park fees that results due to rerouting of itinerary.
Note 3: Flights into Masai Mara land at around 11:00 AM and game drives can start soon after landing and flights out of Masai Mara depart around 08:00 AM.

We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.

Intercity Flights
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)

Note: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size

Meals


Day 1 (Apr 04, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Apr 05, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Apr 06, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Apr 07, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (Apr 08, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (Apr 09, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (Apr 10, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Times


Day 1 - Nairobi to Masai Mara takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (284 km)
Day 4 - Masai Mara to Isebania takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (150 km)

Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Day 1 - Isebania to Central Serengeti takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (273 km)
Day 3 - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
Day 4 - NCA to Arusha takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (154 km)

Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Inclusions


  • All Taxes and VAT.

  • Daily game drives while on Safari.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

  • Concession/ Camping Fees.

  • Meals as per itinerary.

  • A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

  • Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser.

Exclusions


  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

  • Tips (Tipping guidelines).

  • Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • International flights.

Payment Policy


Deposit Payment
- Deposit is 50% of the total booking amount.
- Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfers.
- Once you make the deposit payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment
- Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment or with cash
- Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior)
- Card payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior)
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- Cash can be paid on arrival (US Dollars printed in or after the year 2009)

Addons


Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 485 per person for adult/USD 340 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-60 per person depending on hotel

Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.

Add-on tours in Serengeti
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Rhino Tracking: USD 130 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Information on Serengeti Add-on tours

Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Information on Ngorongoro Add-on tours

Add-on tours in Karatu
Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
Iraqw Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Information on Karatu Add-on tours

7 days - Masai Mara, Central Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Duration - 7 days

In this tour we will cover the most popular destination in Kenya - Masai Mara National Reserve (3 nights). Tour starts in Nairobi and ends at Isebania. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!

In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Central Serengeti (2 nights) and Ngorongoro Crater (1 night). Tour starts at Isebania and ends in Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!


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