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Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Distance: 15 km (30 min) to the hotel.
Schedule:
- Morning/afternoon: Meet and greet by your guide at the airport. Transfer to your hotel.
Optional visits (time permitting):
- Giraffe Centre - feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes up close (entry ~ USD 20).
- Karen Blixen Museum - colonial-era farmhouse made famous by "Out of Africa".
- Local craft markets for handmade souvenirs.
Accommodation: 66 Airport Hotel - mid-range comfort, en-suite rooms, Wi-Fi, pool.
Meals: Breakfast only.
Note: Early arrivals can request a half-day city tour (USD 40 pp).
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- 67 Airport Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Distance: 270 km (5 - 6 hrs).
Elevation: 1,795 - 1,600 m.
Schedule:
- Morning: Drive via the Great Rift Valley. Scenic stop at a viewpoint (photo opportunity).
- Midday: Lunch en route in Narok town.
- Afternoon: Enter the Masai Mara Reserve for your first game drive.
- Evening: Return to camp; dinner around campfire.
Wildlife highlights: Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, zebras, and seasonal wildebeest migration (Jul–Oct).
Accommodation: AA Lodge Masai Mara - permanent tented rooms with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, restaurant, and bar.
Meals: Lunch, dinner.
Note: Optional hot-air balloon briefing for day 3 (USD 480 pp).
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Mara
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Drive time: Short within park (40 – 80 km game drives).
Schedule:
- Early morning (06:00): Sunrise game drive when predators are active.
- Mid-morning: Breakfast at camp. Rest or optional village visit (USD 30 pp).
- Afternoon: Extensive drive to Mara River or Talek Area - chance to see hippos, crocodiles, herds crossing.
- Evening: Sundowner at Oloololo escarpment.
Wildlife and photography: Excellent light for photography; over 450 bird species; Big Five all possible in one day.
Accommodation: Same as day 2.
Meals: Full board.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mara to Lake Nakuru
Mara to Lake Nakuru
Distance: 250 km (5 hrs).
Schedule:
- Morning: Optional early game drive before breakfast.
- Mid-morning: Depart for Nakuru via Mau Escarpment.
- Afternoon: Game drive inside Lake Nakuru NP, famous for pink flamingos, pelicans, and white and black rhinos.
- Evening: Relax at the lodge overlooking the lake.
Park highlights: Buffalo, zebra, giraffe, rhino, flamingos, leopard (often seen near cliffs).
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Meals: Full board.
Facilities: Pool, bar, viewing terrace.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli Park
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli Park
Distance: 390 km (7 hrs).
Schedule:
- Morning: Breakfast. Depart early via Nairobi and Emali route.
- Afternoon: Arrive in Amboseli for a short evening game drive.
- Evening: Sunset photography with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop.
Park highlights: Large elephant herds, buffalo, cheetah, flamingos, and clear views of Kilimanjaro (best at dawn and dusk).
Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli.
Meals: Full board.
Note: Optional Maasai cultural visit (USD 25 pp).
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Amboseli
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Amboseli National Park to Tarangire
Amboseli National Park to Tarangire
Distance - Amboseli to Namanga: 90 km (2 hrs).
Namanga to Tarangire: 160 km (3 – 4 hrs).
Schedule:
- Morning: Cross border at Namanga. Passport, visa (USD 50), and Yellow Fever certificate required.
- Midday: Arrive in Tanzania. Change to Tanzanian guide/vehicle if required by operator.
- Afternoon: Game drive in Tarangire, land of giant baobabs and elephants.
- Evening: Lodge check-in and dinner overlooking the Tarangire River.
Park highlights: Elephants, giraffes, lions, and over 500 bird species (African hoopoe, lovebirds, starlings).
Accommodation: Baobab Tented Camp.
Meals: Full board.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Tented Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Tarangire to Serengeti
Tarangire to Serengeti
Distance: 260 km (5 – 6 hrs).
Schedule:
- Morning: Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands. Scenic stops en route.
- Midday: Picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate (Serengeti entrance).
- Afternoon: Game drive to Central Serengeti.
- Evening: Settle at camp. Enjoy sunset and dinner under starry skies.
Wildlife highlights: Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, herds of wildebeest, gazelles, zebras, plus occasional leopard.
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp.
Meals: Full board.
Note: Hot-air balloon option early next morning (USD 550 pp).
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Schedule:
- Early morning: Optional balloon flight or sunrise drive. Breakfast in the bush.
- Midday: Return to camp for lunch and rest.
- Afternoon: Second game drive to different sectors (Seronera, Moru Kopjes, or Central Plains).
- Evening: Campfire stories and stargazing.
Park highlights: This is Africa’s wildlife capital — chances to see lion prides, cheetah hunts, and the great migration, depending on season.
Accommodation: Same as day 7.
Meals: Full board.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Distance: 145 km (4 hrs).
Schedule:
- Morning: Last game drive en route to Naabi Hill Gate.
- Afternoon: Arrive at Ngorongoro rim. Optional crater rim walk with ranger (USD 30 pp).
- Evening: View sunset over the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
Park highlights: Scenic landscapes, Maasai homesteads along the rim road, and cool highland climate (bring jacket).
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge.
Meals: Full board.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Rhino Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Distance - Ngorongoro to Arusha: 190 km (4 – 5 hrs).
Schedule:
- Early morning: Descend 600 m into the crater for a half-day game drive.
- Midday: Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool area.
- Afternoon: Exit the park. Drive to Arusha town for shopping or connect to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO).
Wildlife highlights: Dense concentration of animals — lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, flamingos — often seen within a few hours.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch.
End of tour.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
