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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
After breakfast at your Nairobi hotel, meet your Africa Veterans Safaris driver-guide for a brief introduction to your upcoming adventure. Depart Nairobi and enjoy a scenic journey south across the Athi Plains toward Amboseli National Park. Famous for its sweeping savannas and breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers iconic East African scenery.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time to check in and enjoy a hot lunch. In the late afternoon, set out on an evening game drive as the park’s wildlife becomes active, offering great opportunities to spot massive elephant herds against the setting sun behind Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s premier safari destinations. Renowned for its massive herds of free-roaming elephants and backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife sightings.
Beyond its natural beauty, the region is home to the Maasai people, whose rich culture and ancestral harmony with the land are legendary. In the afternoon, take a break from game viewing to visit a traditional Maasai village (Manyatta) (Nature Walk / Walking safaris). Here, you will gain firsthand insight into their iconic heritage, customs, and ancient ways of life alongside the wild. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon to unwind, enjoy dinner, and rest for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Naivasha / Hells Gate National Park
Lake Naivasha / Hells Gate National Park
After breakfast at your hotel, embark on a scenic game drive to Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, head straight into Hell’s Gate National Park for an unforgettable game drive (safari adventure). Uniquely renowned as one of Kenya’s few parks allowing human activity on foot, Hell's Gate offers options to enjoy a guided walking safari, ride mountain bikes (Cycling safaris) past roaming wildlife, or embark on an exciting nature safari walk (trek) through the soaring towers and gorges. Explore the iconic geothermal gorges—guided by hot thermal streams beneath your feet—and pause at one of the scenic picnic spots along the way (Nature hikes/walks).
Following your park excursion, proceed to your lodge to freshen up and enjoy a hot lunch. In the late afternoon (evening), top off your day with an optional sunset boat safari on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and birdlife (optional; extra charge applies).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Camp Carnelley's
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park—a world-renowned sanctuary often dubbed "A Birdwatcher’s Paradise." Arrive at your lodge in good time to check in and enjoy a hot lunch.
In the afternoon, set out on an extensive game drive across the park's diverse landscapes. Explore the lake’s shoreline, famous for hosting seasonal flocks of flamingos alongside a wide variety of waterbirds and raptors. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's premier rhino sanctuaries, offering high chances of spotting black and white rhinos. As you drive through the acacia woodlands and open grasslands, track herds of buffaloes, Rothschild's giraffes, waterbucks, and antelopes—always keeping an eye out for predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas.
During the drive, stop for a short nature walk/hike up to the iconic Baboon Cliff viewpoint for panoramic views of the entire park, or stretch your legs near the scenic Makalia Falls. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Pelican Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Check out of your lodge or camp immediately after breakfast and depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic journey descending through the dramatic floor of the Great Rift Valley, with stunning views of the surrounding escarpment along the way.
Arrive at your camp or lodge in the Maasai Mara in time to check in and settle down for a hearty lunch. In the late afternoon (around 3:30 PM), set out on an extensive game drive across the savanna. Track the Mara's abundant wildlife—including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino)—as the day cools down and animals become active. Wrap up your game viewing at sunset and return to camp by 6:30 PM to refresh, enjoy dinner, and rest for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Oseki Maasai Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day Game Drive & Wildlife Tracking in the Masai mara National Reserve
Full-Day Game Drive & Wildlife Tracking in the Masai mara National Reserve
Morning: Enjoy an early breakfast at camp. Depart with packed lunch boxes for an extensive full-day game drive across the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Extending north from Tanzania’s Serengeti, the Mara forms part of East Africa’s most celebrated wildlife ecosystem and hosts the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration. Spend the morning tracking large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and antelopes across the open plains, along with the big cats (lions, leopards, and cheetahs) that follow them.
Midday: Pause for a scenic picnic lunch at a designated, secure spot under an acacia tree, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush.
Afternoon: Continue your game drive exploring river crossing points, acacia woodlands, and sweeping savannas. Upon returning to camp in the late afternoon, you can opt for a short guided nature walk/hike around the camp's perimeter.
Evening: Return to camp by dusk to unwind, followed by dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Oseki Maasai Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning: Game Drive: Set out for a morning game drive—the optimal time for spotting active predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs returning from the night’s hunt, while capturing the breathtaking golden sunrise over the open plains.
Mid-Morning: Return to camp to enjoy a hearty, hot breakfast and take time to relax.
Late Morning (Cultural Visit): Head out to a nearby Maasai Village (Manyatta) for an authentic cultural experience. Meet the local hosts, observe traditional jumping dances, and gain firsthand insight into their age-old pastoral practices, beadwork, and community heritage.
Afternoon (Picnic & Further Exploration): Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch at a designated site, followed by a late-afternoon game drive across the reserve (or an optional guided nature walk/hike around the conservancy area).
Evening: Return to camp by dusk to refresh, unwind around the campfire, and enjoy dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Oseki Maasai Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Check out of Speke Bay Lodge after breakfast, collect your packed picnic lunch boxes. Depart to the shores of Lake Victoria and journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park—derived from the Maasai word Serengit, meaning "Endless Plains."
Spanning roughly 30,000 km², the Serengeti ecosystem hosts one of the top natural travel wonders of the world: the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enter the park and embark on an afternoon transit game drive through its diverse habitats—ranging from acacia woodlands and riverine forests to granite kopjes and sweeping grasslands. Keep your camera ready as you traverse predator territories looking for lions, leopards, and cheetahs, alongside massive herds of wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, and gazelles. Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon to check in, relax, and enjoy dinner and your overnight stay.
Boat Trip / Nature Hike: Optional early-morning activities on Lake Victoria at Speke Bay Lodge before departure.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Serengeti National Reserve
Serengeti National Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing with your packed picnic lunch boxes for an extensive, full-day game drive across the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. Spend the day traversing diverse habitats—from open savannas and acacia woodlands to rock outcroppings (kopjes) and river corridors. Track the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino), cheetahs, and massive migratory herds of wildebeests and zebras.
At midday, pause for a scenic picnic lunch at a designated site in the wild, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the bush, before resuming your exploration. In the late afternoon, return to your camp to unwind, relax around the campfire, and enjoy dinner and your overnight stay.
Walking Safari (with armed guide) / Nature Walk: Available as an optional early-morning or late-afternoon activity within select private concessions or camp borders under Tanapa ranger escort.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Check out of your Serengeti camp after breakfast and embark on a scenic transit journey toward the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy an en route game drive through the open plains, ascending toward the forested crater highlands with sweeping panoramic views overlooking Lake Magadi and the crater rim.
Descend over 600 meters onto the caldera floor for an immersive crater game drive. As a natural wildlife haven, Ngorongoro offers one of the highest chances in East Africa to spot endangered black rhinos, along with lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before continuing your game viewing. In the late afternoon, ascend to the crater rim—where you can take an optional guided nature walk/hike along the rim with an armed ranger—before checking into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Hhando Coffee Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Kilimanjaro international Airport
Kilimanjaro international Airport
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge before collecting your packed lunch boxes and checking out. Meet your driver-guide for a comfortable transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to connect with your outbound flight back home, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.
Nature Hike / Walk: Available as an optional early-morning garden or lodge perimeter walk depending on flight timing.
Optional Nairobi Departure: For guests flying out of Nairobi, an overland transfer across the Namanga border to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) can be arranged at an additional cost.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
