Experience the best of East Africa’s wildlife in this thrilling 8 days group joining safari that takes you through Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru, and into Tanzania’s Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and the majestic Ngorongoro Crater. From dramatic landscapes and the Big Five to vibrant flamingos and tree-climbing lions, this cross-country journey offers unforgettable moments in Africa’s finest game parks — all with expert local guides, comfortable accommodations, and seamless transfers. Ideal for travelers seeking an affordable, well-paced adventure filled with wildlife, culture, and panoramic beauty.
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Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport, followed by a group briefing at our office. By 8:30 AM, the group sets off for the legendary Maasai Mara Game Reserve. En route, enjoy scenic stops at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Narok town for early lunch. Upon arrival, check in to your camp or lodge and enjoy an evening game drive as the sun sets across the savannah. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in the heart of Maasai Mara. Home to an incredible density of wildlife and famous for the Great Migration, you’ll spend up to nine hours exploring this vast reserve. Expect to see lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and possibly a river crossing if you’re lucky! You’ll return by 5 PM to relax or visit a Maasai village (optional). Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.
Start your day early with a sunrise game drive to track predators in action. After breakfast, check out and begin the journey to Lake Nakuru. En route, there’s an optional stop at Lake Naivasha for a boat ride or nature walk (extra cost). Depending on your accommodation choice, you may enjoy a game drive upon arrival. Check in to your lodge or hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, head out on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rhino sanctuary and seasonal flamingo displays. Watch for lions, leopards, and buffalo, though elephants are absent here. Exit the park and return to Nairobi in time to board a shared shuttle to Arusha, Tanzania. Cross the border at Namanga and arrive at your Arusha hotel in the evening. Dinner at your own cost; overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Meet your Tanzanian guide after breakfast and drive for approximately 2.5 hours to Lake Manyara. With picnic lunch on hand, enjoy a game drive through this compact yet rich ecosystem. Spot flamingos, hippos, baboons, and the rare tree-climbing lions. The park’s groundwater-fed lake and lush greenery make wildlife viewing a treat. After sunset, head to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti. The drive takes around 5.5 hours, offering scenic views of the Ngorongoro Highlands along the way. Enter Serengeti with an en-route game drive, experiencing your first glimpse of this vast and wildlife-rich wilderness. Settle into your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Begin with a morning game drive in Serengeti, watching for early risers like lions, hyenas, and cheetahs. After breakfast, exit the park with a packed lunch and optional visit to the historic Olduvai Gorge (museum entry extra). In the late afternoon, arrive in Ngorongoro and check in to your lodge or camp nestled along the crater rim or nearby. Dinner and overnight stay.
Today, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a breathtaking 6-hour safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to rare black rhinos, hippos, lions, elephants, and more — all in a self-contained ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor, then ascend and drive back to Arusha. You’ll be dropped at your hotel for overnight stay (bed and breakfast only) or transferred to the airport, depending on your onward travel plans.
Javiva Adventures was born out of passion and desire to share with in-depth the magical gems that Africa has so granted us the privilege to access.
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