Westernways Big Five Safaris

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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-Masai Mara

Nairobi-Masai Mara

Your safari adventure begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi to the world-renowned Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserve. En route, stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to admire its dramatic escarpments and panoramic landscapes before continuing to Narok for a hot lunch. Proceed through rolling plains and Maasai homelands toward the Mara, where endless savannahs welcome you.
Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshing drink and seamless check-in at your comfortable safari camp with en-suite tents. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the camp, or opt for a visit to a Maasai village at an extra cost to experience their rich culture and traditional way of life.

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 Manyatta Camp
  • Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Masai Mara Full Game Drive

Masai Mara Full Game Drive

Have breakfast and set off for a full day Game Drive and enjoy the beautiful Mara savannah grassland landscape on rolling hills and its ‘residents’. It is best known for wildebeest migration which is seasonal between the months of July, August and September. If lucky enough you will view the Big 5 in complete but you won’t miss one or two of the big five if not all. It is home to a variety of birds species which is a magnificent site. Have a picnic lunch in the wilderness then proceed with the search for wild animals till late evening. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Manyatta Camp
  • Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara full game drive

Masai Mara full game drive

Have breakfast and set off for a full day Game Drive and enjoy the beautiful Mara savannah grassland landscape on rolling hills and its ‘residents’. It is best known for wildebeest migration which is seasonal between the months of July, August and September. If lucky enough you will view the Big 5 in complete but you won’t miss one or two of the big five if not all. It is home to a variety of birds species which is a magnificent site. Have a picnic lunch in the wilderness then proceed with the search for wild animals till late evening. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Manyatta Camp
  • Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Masai Mara-Nakuru

Masai Mara-Nakuru

Have breakfast then leave for Nakuru with an en-route lunch in Mai Mahiu. Enjoy the beautiful sight of Mount Longonot on your way to Nakuru and the sight of the beautiful Lake Naivasha from afar. You could engage in an optional fun activity of boat riding and Crescent Island at the lake Naivasha. Then proceed to Nakuru. Dinner and overnight at the budget hotel.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Nakuru-Naivasha

Nakuru-Naivasha

Have a morning Game Drive in Lake Nakuru National Park that is famously known for flamingoes and also a rhino sanctuary for both the white endangered rhino and the black rhino. Enjoy the splendid site of the water body animals like the buffaloes, crocodiles and the hippos too and how they live together. You will view this from a view point of the baboon cliff and interact with the baboons too. Have picnic lunch then later in the day travel to Naivasha. Have dinner and spend the night in Naivasha.

Main Destination:
Hell’S Gate National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)
High Season The park is rarely busy
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
LeopardVery Rare
CheetahVery Rare
HyenaRare
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LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Blooming Suites
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Naivasha-Amboseli

Naivasha-Amboseli

Have your breakfast then get to Hell's Gate and get started with the fun activities of walking and climbing through the Gorges as you have nature walks appreciating what gifts nature has to give then do bike riding which is an optional fun activity. Enjoy the vegetation around the park. Later have lunch and depart for Amboseli via Nairobi and the Busy Nairobi – Mombasa highway to arrive Amboseli in time for Dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Osutua Rafiki Camp
  • Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Amboseli Game Drive

Amboseli Game Drive

Have breakfast then set out for the Game Drive in the second bet park in Kenya and enjoy the beautiful wildlife that is viewed at a close proximity. Meet the elephants of Amboseli that are really large and the roars of Amboseli. The view even gets better when you get the view of the largest snow capped mountain of Africa which is Mount Kilimanjaro. Have picnic lunch. Optional activity of visiting the villages at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Osutua Rafiki Camp
  • Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Amboseli-Arusha

Amboseli-Arusha

Have breakfast then set out for the early game drive at 6:30Am in the swampy park and enjoy variety of herbivores wallowing in the muddy swamps like the hippos and the large elephants and their cubs and variety of other wildlife. Have an en-route game drive to Namanga border where you will catch a shuttle bus to Arusha. Upon arrival meet our driver who will transfer you to Arusha Hotel booked bed and breakfast.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
The Charity Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Arusha-Tarangire National Park

Arusha-Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Take as many photos as you can as you enjoy a picnic lunch before heading to your Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Tarangire-Central Serengeti

Tarangire-Central Serengeti

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing along the way as you enter the endless plains. Take as many photos as you can. Dinner and overnight at your camp in the Serengeti.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Central serengeti Full Game drive

Central serengeti Full Game drive

Spend the day exploring Serengeti National Park on a full-day game drive in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife and taking photos of them. Optional hot air balloon safari available at extra cost. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Central Serengeti-Ngorongoro Crater

Central Serengeti-Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti when wildlife is most active, offering excellent chances to spot big cats on the hunt. Later, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. The drive takes you through changing landscapes from open plains to the lush highlands of Ngorongoro. Upon arrival, check in at your camp located near the crater rim, where you can relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the crater below. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

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:
Ngorongoro Wild 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 13

Ngorongoro-Arusha

Ngorongoro-Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. After lunch, ascend back to the crater rim and begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
The Charity Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Arusha-Nairobi

Arusha-Nairobi

Depart from Arusha in the morning and proceed towards the Namanga border for immigration and customs clearance. After completing the border formalities, continue with the journey into Kenya, enjoying scenic views along the way.
Proceed to Nairobi via the Nairobi–Namanga highway with stopovers for refreshments and lunch en route. Arrive in Nairobi City later in the day and transfer to your hotel, residence, or preferred drop-off location.

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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