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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins early in the morning with a warm pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a briefing from your driver-guide, you’ll journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly at a viewpoint to enjoy the panoramic landscapes and capture memorable photos. Continue your drive across the vast plains to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your camp or lodge. In the afternoon, embark on your first exhilarating game drive across the rolling savannahs, where you may encounter lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest. The golden sunset over the Mara provides the perfect backdrop for photography. Return to your camp for dinner and an evening around the bonfire as you listen to the sounds of the wild. Overnight at your Masai Mara lodge or camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara

Exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara

Spend this full day exploring the vast Masai Mara, one of Africa’s richest wildlife havens. After breakfast, venture out for an extensive morning and afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant—as well as countless other species that thrive in this diverse ecosystem. Depending on the season, you might witness the spectacular Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River in a dramatic struggle for survival. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the riverside as you watch hippos wallow and crocodiles basking nearby. Later, visit a local Maasai village to experience their traditional dances, customs, and way of life. In the evening, return to your camp for a delicious dinner and a relaxing night under the starlit African sky.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park (via Isebania Border)

Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park (via Isebania Border)

After an early breakfast, check out and drive toward the Isebania border, enjoying one last game drive as you exit the Mara. At the border, complete immigration formalities before continuing into Tanzania, where your Tanzanian driver-guide will take over. Journey through the beautiful northern plains as you head toward Serengeti National Park, known for its endless savannahs teeming with wildlife. Arrive at your camp or lodge in the late afternoon, just in time for a late afternoon game drive to witness the park’s spectacular wildlife in action—predators on the hunt, grazing herds, and perhaps a magnificent Serengeti sunset. Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti accommodation, surrounded by the distant roars of lions.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tukaone Weavers Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Wake up to the songs of birds and the golden light of dawn before departing for an early drive through the Serengeti plains. After breakfast, continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with game viewing along the way. The journey offers breathtaking views of the open landscapes and wildlife-rich regions connecting the two iconic parks. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon descent into the world-famous crater—an ecological wonder often referred to as Africa’s Eden. Inside, you’ll encounter a remarkable variety of animals including black rhinos, lions, zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos gracing the crater lake. After a fulfilling day of exploration, ascend to your lodge on the rim for dinner and overnight stay, enjoying stunning views of the crater below.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro – Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport

Ngorongoro – Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge while taking in the serene morning atmosphere of the Ngorongoro highlands. Afterward, check out and depart for Arusha, passing through the picturesque Tanzanian countryside dotted with coffee plantations and Maasai villages. Upon arrival in Arusha, you’ll have time for a short rest or lunch (optional) before continuing to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. This marks the end of your unforgettable cross-border safari adventure filled with incredible wildlife encounters and scenic beauty.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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