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Starts in Nairobi, ends in Nairobi
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Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Suitable for solo travelers
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Can start any day
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Mid-range, private tour
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English
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All meals included
Overview
Enjoy 5 days safari featuring Kenya and Tanzania. The tour will start in Nairobi and end in Arusha Tanzania. The parks to be visited include Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. Will enjoy game drive with overnight stay will be at mid range safari lodges and tented camps.
Highlights
- Mid-range tour
- Private tour
- Can start any day
- Can be customized
- Suitable for solo travelers and groups alike
- Suitable for all ages
Itinerary
Morning pickup from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve, a 4-5-hour drive via. Arrive for hot lunch at the Lodge. After lunch depart for the day game drive inside the Masai Mara. Enjoy the scenery and an abundance of wildlife and the sunset moment from the reserve. Return to the Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay at Jambo Mara Lodge.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To VisitJune to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High SeasonJune to October and December to March
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino
Accommodation:
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, we have a full day game drive, with picnic lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where it’s possible to see the big five during a morning’s game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one’s vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. Dinner and overnight at Jambo Mara Lodge.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Mid-range resort bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast drive from Jambo Mara Lodge in Masai Mara and drive to Serengeti Tanzania via Isebania border. The drive will took about 5-6 hours. Exchange vehicle at the border after hot lunch. Arrive at Paradise Ikoma Africa safari camp for the rest dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To VisitJanuary to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High SeasonJuly to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best WeatherJune to October (Little to no rainfall)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
This entire day is set aside for game drives upon the Serengeti. The Serengeti, the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. We may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopards, cheetah, and lions, fulfilling their role in the circle of life. Enjoy game drive while dinner and overnight at Osero Serengeti camp.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Osero Serengeti Tented Camp
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Depart to Ngorongoro from Serengeti early morning for 2-3 hours. Arrive for the Ngorongoro crater game drive till lunch time. Then drive to Arusha for the drop off evening.
Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- • Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 5-Day A Short Kenya and Tanzania Safari package typically includes accommodation in lodges or tented camps, meals, park entry fees, game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle, and the services of a professional guide. Airport transfers and bottled water during the safari are also generally provided. Some packages may include additional experiences such as cultural visits, but international flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal expenses are usually excluded.
This safari takes you to some of the most famous wildlife destinations in East Africa. In Kenya, you will explore the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, known for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five. In Tanzania, you will visit the Serengeti National Park, famous for its vast plains and the Great Migration, and the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.
The best time to embark on the 5-Day A Short Kenya and Tanzania Safari is during the dry seasons, from June to October and from December to February. These months offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, as animals gather around water sources. If you want to witness the Great Migration, the best time to visit the Maasai Mara is from July to October, while the Serengeti offers migration sightings from December to July, depending on the exact location of the herds.
While on the 5 Day A Short Kenya and Tanzania Safari, you are privileged to watch big five animals such as lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos and rhinos. Further, the safari gives you a view of cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, mases, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles and several species of bird. This is especially so when you happen to be in the park during the migration seasons when thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains and the rivers.
Deluxe, First class, Standard and luxury lodges/ camping during the 5-Day A Short Kenya and Tanzania Safari depends on the package you take. Tanzania has a variety of accommodation facilities ranging from mid-range lodges, luxurious tented camps and high end Safari lodges all of which make you enjoy the comfort of a home away from home while still experiencing the true African safari. These are those that are situated in or very close to the national parks so as to get the best view of the park and wildlife. Meals are often provided and may include both national and international dishes.
Yes, travelers require visas for Kenya and Tanzania for the tour 5 A Short Kenya and Tanzania safari. Some countries’ citizens can apply for an eVisa to Kenya in advance via the Immigration Department website, and Tanzania also has an eVisa system. The visa may be obtained on arrival depending on the circumstances the visitor qualifies for, though it is advisable to check on the current requirements before traveling. Also, make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after your planned departure from the country.
