8-Day Kenya–Tanzania Wildlife Safari Adventure

Jambo! Karibu Kenya! Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Nature Romp Safaris driver-guide.

Depart the bustling capital and head northwest through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the breathtaking Lake Nakuru National Park. After check-in and lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in this stunning park, renowned for its rhinoceros sanctuary, Rothschild’s giraffe, and large flocks of pink flamingos.

The park also features unique habitats like euphorbia forests, yellow-barked acacia woodlands, and supports over 450 bird species and diverse mammal populations, including buffalo, tree-climbing lions, and waterbuck.

📸 Photography Highlight: Flamingo-lined lake shores, close-up rhino sightings, dramatic acacia backdrops.

Dinner and overnight at accommodation of your choice.

After breakfast, journey south to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, part of the larger Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.

Arrive in time for lunch, then head out on an afternoon game drive in the golden savannah plains—home to the Big Five and large herds of wildebeest, elephants, and zebras.

📸 Photography Highlight: Sunset predators, herds grazing in golden grass, acacia silhouettes.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge or tented camp of your choice.

Optional: Begin with a hot air balloon safari for unparalleled aerial views of the Mara plains (pre-booking required).

Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch, exploring the richly populated savannas and making your way to the Mara River, a key crossing point during the Great Migration (July–October). Capture crocodiles basking, hippos wallowing, and predator-prey interactions.

📸 Photography Highlight: Great Migration (seasonal), river wildlife scenes, panoramic grassland shots.

Dinner and overnight at your chosen accommodation.

Start your day with an early breakfast and a final morning game drive. Then head south to Isebania Border, where you’ll complete immigration and continue into Tanzania.

Upon entering the Serengeti, enjoy a game drive or guided nature walk (depending on arrival time). The Serengeti’s vast plains are a photographer’s dream, with sweeping views and abundant wildlife.

📸 Photography Highlight: Borderless wilderness landscapes, first glimpse of Serengeti herds.

Dinner and overnight at the Serengeti lodge/camp of your choice.

Optional: Begin with a Serengeti balloon safari at sunrise for breathtaking panoramic photography.

Spend a full day on extensive game drives with picnic lunches. The central and southern Serengeti offer some of the most dramatic wildlife sightings, especially the wildebeest migration from April–June. Spot prides of lions, leopards in trees, elephant herds, giraffes, warthogs, and more.

📸 Photography Highlight: Predator action shots, massive herds, dramatic sunrise/sunset lighting.

Dinner and overnight at a Serengeti campsite or lodge.

After breakfast and a final morning game drive, travel southeast toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch en route. Arrive in the evening at your lodge or campsite situated on the crater rim, offering scenic views of the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera.

📸 Photography Highlight: Crater rim landscapes, Maasai livestock herders, atmospheric highlands.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro lodge or campsite.

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour safari through this wildlife-rich natural amphitheater.

Known for its dense concentrations of large mammals, including the endangered black rhino, big cats, hippos, and elephants, this area offers unmatched game viewing within a stunning, compact landscape.

Later, ascend and drive to Arusha, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

📸 Photography Highlight: Crater floor wildlife encounters, rare rhino sightings, volcanic rim shots.

Overnight in Arusha at Christina House or similar.

After breakfast, your local partner will transfer you to Nairobi via shuttle or private transfer (at an extra cost. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and taken to the airport or your Nairobi hotel.

Asante sana for choosing Nature Romp Safaris for your East African adventure!