Tellena Tours and Safaris

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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

Drive to Masai Mara Np

Drive to Masai Mara Np

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly for photos before continuing to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp, followed by an afternoon game drive across the rolling savannahs. This first safari introduces you to the Mara’s abundant wildlife, with chances to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and big cats. Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight in the Masai Mara.

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

Day 2

Masai Mara Full exploration

Masai Mara Full exploration

Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. After an early breakfast, head out to search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of plains game, especially around the Mara River. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing the safari in the afternoon, soaking in the vast landscapes and wildlife action. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a second overnight in the Masai Mara.

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 3

Masai Mara-Serengeti Np (border crossing)

Masai Mara-Serengeti Np (border crossing)

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and drive toward the Isebania border for immigration and customs formalities to cross from Kenya into Tanzania. Meet your Tanzanian safari guide on the other side and continue into the northern Serengeti. Enjoy game viewing en route as you drive deeper into the park, arriving at your lodge or camp in the afternoon. An evening game drive may be included before dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.

Main Destination:
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 Kifaru Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Serengeti Np Full exploration

Serengeti Np Full exploration

Spend a full day on safari in the Serengeti, renowned for its endless plains and exceptional wildlife density. Morning and afternoon game drives allow you to track predators, large herbivore herds, and a wide variety of birdlife. Depending on the season, you may witness dramatic river crossings or vast migratory herds. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and a second overnight in the Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Serengeti Np-Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti Np-Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti as you gradually head southeast toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers changing scenery from open plains to highland landscapes. Arrive near the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy panoramic views into the crater below. Dinner and overnight are spent at a lodge on or near the crater rim.

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 Marera Mountain View Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Conservation area Exploration

Ngorongoro Conservation area Exploration

Begin early with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half- or full-day game drive on the crater floor. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers exceptional wildlife viewing in a compact area, including black rhino, lions, elephants, hippos, and large flocks of flamingos on the soda lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending back to the rim in the afternoon. Return to your lodge for dinner and a second overnight near Ngorongoro.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Transfer to Arusha City

Transfer to Arusha City

After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro highlands and drive toward Arusha, passing through scenic rural landscapes and local villages. Arrive in Arusha in the early to mid-afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your East African safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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