Gamedrive Travel Africa Safari Agency

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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

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our representative at the airport. On the way to your hotel, enjoy a brief introduction to Nairobi as your driver shares some interesting stories and facts about the city’s culture, history, and daily life, giving you a great start to your East African adventure.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Accommodation:
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport
  • Luxury hotel located at Nairobi Airport (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and begin your scenic drive to the world-renowned Masai Mara. Upon arrival, you’ll head straight into the park for your first thrilling game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the reserve, surrounded by nature and wildlife. In the afternoon, continue exploring the vast savannah, with chances to spot lions, elephants, and the great wildebeest migration. After a full day of adventure and unforgettable views, your guide will drop you at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
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 National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

Begin your day with an early morning game drive, after breakfast in the Masai Mara, a perfect time to catch predators like lions and leopards while they are most active. Traverse diverse landscapes—open savannahs, riverbanks, and woodlands—spotting a wide variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, and maybe even cheetahs. After returning to your lodge for a delicious lunch and some rest, set out again in the afternoon for another immersive game drive. This second excursion offers a chance to see different animals and behaviours as the sun sets over the Mara, painting the sky with vibrant colours. The day ends back at your lodge, where you can relax and reflect on the incredible experiences of the day.

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 4

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

Today marks both your final morning in the magnificent Masai Mara and the exciting beginning of your Tanzanian safari adventure. After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on a game drive while slowly making your way toward the Isbania border. This journey offers one last opportunity to soak in the sights and sounds of the Masai Mara, with chances to spot more wildlife along the way. Upon reaching the Isbania border, you’ll go through a seamless immigration process with assistance from our team. On the Tanzanian side, you’ll meet your new driver-guide who will welcome you and begin the journey into the breathtaking Northern Serengeti. As you enter the Serengeti, you’ll enjoy an en-route game drive, with your guide helping you spot the region’s diverse wildlife. The scenery begins to shift as you approach your lodge or camp in the northern region, where you’ll settle in for the evening surrounded by the raw beauty of nature.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Mara Mara Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

Today is a special day dedicated to exploring the stunning landscapes of the Northern Serengeti—one of the most dramatic and wildlife-rich regions in all of Africa. After an early breakfast at your lodge or camp, your expert safari guide will meet you and begin the full-day game drive in search of the world-famous Great Migration.
As you traverse the park, your experienced guide will share insights about animal behaviour, migration patterns, and the Serengeti’s delicate ecosystem. The region is also home to an abundance of predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, all of which follow the migration closely, creating dramatic scenes of predator and prey interactions.
As the sun begins to set, you’ll return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a relaxing evening, reflecting on the magic of the day. This is the Serengeti at its most raw and real—a true highlight of your African adventure.

Main Destination:
Northern 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:
Mara Mara Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

Today offers another chance to immerse yourself in the breathtaking wilderness of the Northern Serengeti. After breakfast, you’ll set out once again with your guide for a full day of exploration. With each new game drive, the landscape reveals something different — from golden grasslands dotted with acacia trees to dramatic riverbanks where animals gather to drink and cross.
Your guide will continue tracking the herds and any possible river crossings. You might find yourself in the middle of thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving together in a natural rhythm, a sight that never loses its wonder.
Enjoy lunch out in the bush and continue your afternoon drive, making the most of your time in this incredible part of the Serengeti. As the day winds down, you’ll head back to your accommodation for a warm dinner and stories under the stars.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Mara Mara Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Northern to Central Serengeti National Park

Northern to Central Serengeti National Park

Today marks the end of your unforgettable adventure in the Northern Serengeti. After breakfast and one last glance over the vast plains, it’s time to say goodbye to this majestic region that has offered you incredible sightings, peaceful landscapes, and unforgettable moments with nature.

Your journey continues as you head south toward the heart of the Serengeti — the Central Serengeti. Known as the wildlife hub of the park, this area offers a rich concentration of animals and stunning scenery. Along the way, enjoy a game drive en route, as the Serengeti never stops surprising with its natural beauty and wildlife encounters.

As you reach Central Serengeti, a new landscape and rhythm of the wild await. This is where lions rule the plains, leopards rest in trees, and herds graze the open savannah. Settle into your camp or lodge, ready for the next chapter of your safari.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8

Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Today is another exciting day in the Central Serengeti. After breakfast, you’ll set off on a morning game drive across the endless plains, where you may encounter large prides of lions, grazing zebras, lounging cheetahs, and an abundance of wildlife all around. The Central Serengeti is famous for its rich ecosystem and iconic landscapes, offering you another chance to capture unforgettable safari moments.

Later in the afternoon, you’ll begin your scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. As you ascend from the savannah into the lush highlands, the air becomes cooler and the views more dramatic. You’ll arrive at your lodge located on the rim, where you’ll enjoy a peaceful overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of nature and the misty beauty of the highlands — ready for tomorrow’s adventure into the crater.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Today is the highlight of your safari as you descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders. After an early breakfast, your guide will take you down into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera — home to an incredible concentration of wildlife.

Inside the crater, you’ll have the chance to spot the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and the rare black rhino, as well as countless other species like hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos along Lake Magadi. The views are spectacular, and the close-up wildlife encounters make this a truly unforgettable experience.

You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated spots inside the crater, surrounded by nature and wildlife. After an extensive game drive and exploration, you’ll ascend back to the crater rim and continue to your next destination or lodge for a well-deserved rest.

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 Farm House
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 10

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Today you will explore Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for its majestic baobab trees and large herds of elephants. After breakfast, your guide will drive you through the scenic landscapes as you enter this beautiful park, which is often less crowded but rich in wildlife.

Tarangire is home to a wide variety of animals, including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and more. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a vital water source, attracting huge numbers of animals — offering spectacular game viewing opportunities.

The peaceful environment, dotted with iconic baobabs and acacia trees, creates a truly authentic safari feel. After a full day of adventure and a picnic lunch in the park, you’ll exit the park in the late afternoon and head to your lodge for relaxation.

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:
Gran Meliá Arusha
  • Luxury hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 11

Departure

Departure

As your unforgettable journey comes to an end, we want to sincerely thank you for choosing Travel Africa Safari Agency. After breakfast and check-out, your driver will transfer you to the airport in time for your departure flight.

We hope your time with us has been filled with incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and lasting memories. It has been a pleasure to host you, and we truly appreciate the trust you placed in us for your African adventure.

Wishing you safe travels, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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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  • This tour is offered by Gamedrive Travel Africa Safari Agency, not SafariBookings.
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