Experience the wild heartbeat of East Africa in 8 days—starting with Kenya’s dynamic savannahs and ending with Tanzania’s volcanic wonderlands. From Maasai Mara to Ngorongoro Crater, this journey blends thrilling wildlife encounters with luxurious lodge stays, cultural texture, and sweeping landscapes.
Savannah Lineage: 8-Day Cross-Border Safari from Kenya to Tanzania
Day 1 :
Nairobi Arrival & Safari Introduction
- Private transfer to a boutique forest lodge
- Evening welcome with curated safari briefing over cocktails
Stay: Eden Nairobi – artistic retreat nestled in Karen woods
Day 2 :
Maasai Mara Private Conservancy
- Flight to Naboisho Conservancy, bordering Maasai Mara
- Afternoon game drive with predator tracking
- Dinner around fire pit under open stars
Stay: Mara Nyika Camp – elegant tented hideaway in acacia forest
Day 3 :
Mara Triangle & Hot-Air Balloon Option
- Full-day game viewing with big five encounters
- Optional sunrise balloon ride (advance booking recommended)
- Bush breakfast and storytelling from local guides
Stay: Mara Nyika Camp Tags: hot-air balloon Kenya safari, Maasai Mara full-day safari
Day 4 :
Great Rift Valley Stop + Lake Naivasha
- Scenic drive to the Rift Valley
- Lakeside lunch and boat safari with hippos and birdlife
- Light afternoon hike or sundowner at Crater Lake
Stay: Chui Lodge – cliffside lodge with panoramic views
Day 5 :
Fly into Arusha, Tanzania
- Morning bush flight from Naivasha to Arusha
- Light afternoon activity or rest at lush garden lodge
- Optional cultural visit to Shanga or nearby community
Stay: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Day 6 :
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- Early transfer and descent into the crater
- Game drive across volcanic floor rich with wildlife
- Picnic lunch beside Lake Magadi
Stay: Entamanu Ngorongoro – remote eco-lodge perched on crater rim
Day 7 :
Return to Nairobi via Flight
- Scenic morning drive back to Arusha
- Scheduled flight to Nairobi
- Farewell dinner at fine dining venue (optional)
Day 8 :
Departure
- Final breakfast with optional shopping stop
- Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for onward journey
