Experience the best of East Africa on this unforgettable 8-day Tanzania and Kenya Budget Private Safari. This adventure takes you through two of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations—Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve—offering incredible opportunities to witness diverse wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and the world-famous Great Migration (seasonal).
Your journey begins in Arusha with a game drive in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Continue to the spectacular North Serengeti, where you'll enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and, during the migration season, witness dramatic Mara River crossings as thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters.
Activity location
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Arusa, Tanzania, Arusha Road
0255, Arusha, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
Moshi
Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
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8 Days Tanzania and Kenya Budget Private Safari
Activity duration is 8 days8d
8d
English
Starting time: 11:30
Price details
RM 40,850.91 x 1 AdultRM 40,850.91
Total
Price is RM 40,850.91RM 40,850.91
includes taxes & fees
Until Mon, 3 Aug
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What's included, what's not
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Game drives as per itinerary
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Park entry fees
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Rescue fee
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Transport in a custom-made 4x4 Land Cruiser (guaranteed window seat per person)
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Government Fees
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Airport transfers in Nairobi
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Full board accommodation at budget
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Services of a professional English-speaking guide
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Transfer to border
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International and domestic flights
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Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
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Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
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Tips and gratuities for the safari guide
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Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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Hot air balloon safari in Maasai Mara or Serengeti
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Additional accommodation before or after the safari
Know before you book
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National park
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Budget camping
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
12h
Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After a short safari briefing, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, a scenic journey through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania.
Tarangire National Park is famous for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, which serves as a vital water source for wildlife throughout the year. Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting game drive as you search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and a variety of antelope species. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers, with over 550 recorded bird species.
At midday, stop at a designated picnic site to enjoy your packed lunch while surrounded by the breathtaking African wilderness. In the afternoon, continue your game drive, exploring different habitats and increasing your chances of spotting predators and other iconic wildlife.
Day 2: North Serengeti National park
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Budget camping
Migration at Serengeti National Park
12h
After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the spectacular North Serengeti National Park, one of the most wildlife-rich regions of the Serengeti ecosystem. This area is renowned for its unspoiled wilderness, abundant resident wildlife, and the dramatic Great Migration river crossings along the Mara River during the migration season.
As you explore the park, keep your camera ready for sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, topis, elands, and large herds of wildebeests. If visiting between July and October, you may witness the breathtaking spectacle of thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the crocodile-filled Mara River, one of Africa's greatest wildlife events.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive in search of more wildlife and stunning landscapes.
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in North Serengeti National Park
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Lobo public campsite
Migration at Serengeti National Park
12h
Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for another exciting full-day game drive in North Serengeti National Park. This remote and less-crowded region offers exceptional wildlife viewing and breathtaking landscapes, making it one of the best safari destinations in Tanzania.
Spend the day exploring the park's vast savannahs, rolling hills, and riverine forests in search of the Big Five and other iconic African wildlife. You may encounter prides of lions, elusive leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and a variety of antelope species. The area is also home to numerous bird species, making it a rewarding destination for bird enthusiasts.
If traveling during the Great Migration season (July to October), you may witness one of nature's most spectacular events as thousands of wildebeests and zebras attempt to cross the Mara River while avoiding giant Nile crocodiles and other predators.
Day 4: North Serengeti National Park – Isebania Border – Maasai Mara National Reserve
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Budget campsite
Maasai Mara National Reserve
12h
After an early breakfast, depart from North Serengeti National Park and begin your journey toward the Isebania Border, where you will complete immigration and customs formalities before crossing from Tanzania into Kenya. Once border procedures are completed, meet your Kenyan safari guide and continue the drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the reserve, renowned for its vast open plains, abundant wildlife, and exceptional predator sightings. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. During the Great Migration season, the Maasai Mara offers incredible opportunities to witness massive herds of wildebeests and zebras roaming the plains.
Day 5: Maasai Mara National park
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Budget campsite
Maasai Mara National Reserve
12h
Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out for a full-day game drive in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Known for its endless golden plains and incredible wildlife, the Maasai Mara is one of Africa's premier safari destinations and is home to an extraordinary diversity of animals throughout the year.
Spend the day exploring different areas of the reserve in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous antelope species. The reserve is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, with hundreds of bird species inhabiting its diverse ecosystems.
Day 6: Maasai Mara National park
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Budget Campsite
Maasai Mara National Reserve
12h
After an early breakfast, set out for another exciting full-day game drive in the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring its vast plains and diverse habitats, where you have excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of antelope and bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive. If you are visiting during the Great Migration season (July to October), you may have another opportunity to witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras.
Day 7: Maasai Mara National Reserve
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Budget Campsite
Maasai Mara National Reserve
12h
After an early breakfast, set out for another exciting full-day game drive in the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring its vast plains and diverse habitats, where you have excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of antelope and bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive. If you are visiting during the Great Migration season (July to October), you may have another opportunity to witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras.
Day 8: Maasai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included
Maasai Mara National Reserve
12h
After an early breakfast, check out from your lodge or tented camp and depart Maasai Mara National Reserve for Nairobi. Enjoy a scenic drive through Kenya's picturesque Great Rift Valley, with opportunities to admire the stunning landscapes and rural countryside along the way.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon Transferred to your hotel or to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
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Activity location
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Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Arusa, Tanzania, Arusha Road
0255, Arusha, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
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Moshi
Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
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