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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival And Transfer To Maasai Mara National Reserve
Arrival And Transfer To Maasai Mara National Reserve
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International airport, you will be met by your friendly driver-guide and after briefing, depart by road for the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of the most celebrated wildlife destinations in Africa, you will have enroute breakfast at a local café at own cost. The journey covers approximately 280 kilometers and takes around five to six hours, passing through the Great Rift Valley with scenic stops en route for panoramic views and cultural insight. Arrive in the Mara in time for a hot lunch at your lodge or camp. In the late afternoon, embark on your first game drive in this iconic reserve. The Maasai Mara’s vast plains are home to elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and countless wildebeest and zebra. Acacia trees dot the golden savannah, and birds like lilac-breasted rollers, vultures, and crowned cranes fill the skies. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, with the sounds of the wild as your evening soundtrack.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drive At Maasai Mara
Game Drive At Maasai Mara
Today, immerse yourself in a full day of exploration in the Maasai Mara. You will have morning game drive and hot lunch at the lodge or full day game drive with packed picnic lunch. The Mara is famous for its predators and its role in the Great Wildebeest Migration, though resident wildlife remains rich and
diverse throughout the year. As you traverse the plains, look out for elephant herds moving gracefully through the
bush, prides of lions resting in the shade, and perhaps even a cheetah stalking its prey. The flora ranges from open
grasslands to riverine forests along the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles bask. After a thrilling day in the wild,
return to your lodge for dinner and a second overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Crossing the Border To Serengeti National Park
Crossing the Border To Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara by road and make your way to the Isebania border, the crossing point into Tanzania. The total journey from the Mara to central Serengeti is approximately 260 to 280 kilometres and may take seven to nine hours including immigration formalities and game viewing and lunch en route. Once across the border, your Tanzanian guide will meet you and drive you into the Serengeti National Park, a vast ecosystem that mirrors the Mara but stretches much further in size and diversity. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the late afternoon. The Serengeti’s endless plains, dotted with granite kopjes and baobab trees, are home to huge herds of wildebeest and zebra, along with lions, leopards, and
over five hundred species of birds. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay deep within this pristine wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Tortilis Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Game Drive At Serengeti National Park
Game Drive At Serengeti National Park
Today offers a full day of game drives through the central Serengeti, a region known for its high density of big cats. Begin your day with an early morning game drive to catch predators at their most active, followed by breakfast in the bush or back at the lodge. Explore different habitats throughout the day—from grasslands teeming with gazelles and topis, to woodland areas where elephants browse under the shade of acacias. The Serengeti is also home to spotted hyenas, jackals, mongoose, and an abundance of birdlife, including secretary birds, eagles, and storks. Enjoy a bush picnic or return to the lodge for lunch, then venture out again in the golden light of late afternoon. Return in the evening for dinner and another night under the vast Serengeti skies.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Tortilis Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer To Ngorongoro Crater
Transfer To Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive southeast to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a journey of approximately 145 kilometers, taking around three to four hours through scenic highlands and Maasai villages. En route, you may stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world. Arrive at your lodge located on the crater rim in time for lunch. In the afternoon, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site often referred to as Africa’s Garden of Eden. This ancient volcanic caldera is home to over 25,000 animals, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, and flamingoes. The crater’s diverse habitats—ranging from forest to lakes to grasslands—make it one of the most wildlife-rich locations on Earth. After a rewarding game drive, ascend back to the rim for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay with breath-taking views of the crater below.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer To Amboseli National Park
Transfer To Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park in Kenya via the Namanga border post. The journey from Ngorongoro to Amboseli is approximately 320 kilometers and may take seven hours, depending on road and border conditions. The drive is scenic, offering views of rural Tanzanian and Kenyan landscapes, acacia woodlands, and volcanic terrain. Arrive in Amboseli, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, in the late afternoon. After check-in, lunch and a short rest, you may enjoy a brief evening game drive if time allows. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds, often seen walking against the dramatic backdrop of Africa’s highest peak. Other wildlife includes lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, and a wide range of wetland birds. Dinner and overnight stay in your lodge overlooking the park or with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game Drive At Amboseli National Park
Game Drive At Amboseli National Park
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park, a unique landscape of swamps, open plains, and seasonal lakes. The park covers 392 square kilometres and is famed for its free-ranging elephants, many of which have been studied for decades by researchers. The park’s marshes, fed by underground water from Kilimanjaro’s glaciers, attract hippos and an abundance of bird species, including African jacanas, pelicans, and egrets. Your morning and afternoon game drives will offer unforgettable sightings, especially with the iconic image of elephants silhouetted against snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. The park also provides excellent photographic opportunities and a quiet, less-crowded safari experience. Return to your lodge for a final night of starlit skies, fireside storytelling, and farewell dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Return To Nairobi And Departure
Return To Nairobi And Departure
After a relaxed breakfast, begin your drive back to Nairobi, covering approximately 230 kilometres, which takes about four to five hours. Depending on your departure time, you may have a chance to stop for lunch or some souvenir shopping along the way. Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the afternoon or early evening for your onward journey back home or to your next destination, carrying unforgettable memories of East Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and warm hospitality.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
