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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Pick up from Nairobi - Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick up from Nairobi - Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be at the airstrip by 7:00 am. You'll arrive in Masai by 11 and be transferred from the airstrip to the lodge
-You will enjoy lunch on arrival.
-In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a cultural village visit.
-This one-hour visit to a Maasai village is a chance to interact with the Maasai and get a glimpse into their culture, unique way of life, and see firsthand some of their customs and practices.
-Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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 just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game Drives in Masai Mara National Reserve

Game Drives in Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be taken on two safari game drives today, one in the morning from 6.15 am to 9 am, followed by breakfast relax at the lodge. And the other in the late afternoon, after lunch, from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm. The wildlife is usually more active during these times of the day. Or will have a full day of game drive with a packed lunch. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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

Day 3

Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Transfer to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will set off for Central Serengeti. On the road: 4 hours. This also depends on the weather conditions, since many of the roads are gravel and corrugated. Alternatively, the guide may advise a different route with better roads, heading along the western outskirts of the Serengeti. This is a relatively remote area of the Serengeti, so you will see real wilderness with rocky outcrops.
Alternatively, instead of driving, you can fly to Serengeti Central. Takes a few minutes to get there.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

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:
Serengeti Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Hot Air Balloon Safari - Game Drive

Hot Air Balloon Safari - Game Drive

You'll start your day with an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon safari. You see the sun set fire to the savannah as predators such as leopards and lions hunt for their morning meal
You will have a bush breakfast. Return to the lodge for relaxation. Later at 3:00 pm, you will go for an afternoon game drive where you will spot the Lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich, and cheetah, among others. You return at around 6:30 pm to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Serengeti Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, at 7:00 am, you drive to Ngorongoro Crater, about 4hrs drive. You will have lunch on arrival, and go for a game drive to the crater.
Other than being the biggest intact (unbroken) volcanic caldera on Earth, the Ngorongoro Crater is also a natural sanctuary for some of the densest populations of large mammals in Africa. Due to its enclosed nature, the Ngorongoro Crater has effectively formed its own ecosystem.

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 Forest Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is a sanctuary for hippo, giraffe, impala, and zebra, and its lake is a magnet for birdlife, including sizeable flocks of pink flamingos. You will check in after the game drive, then have lunch and have enough time to relax. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Manyara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Arusha

Transfer to Arusha

After breakfast, you will check out and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure or drop off in Arusha at a hotel.

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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