$4,704 to $5,376 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and Welcome in Nairobi
Arrival and Welcome in Nairobi
Day 1 of your grand safari adventure begins with a warm welcome to Nairobi, the vibrant capital of Kenya. After your international flight, you will be greeted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and escorted to your boutique hotel or elegant lodge.
Here, you can unwind and acclimate to the new time zone in comfort. Should you arrive with energy to spare and the afternoon permits, we offer an optional, gentle introduction to Kenya's unique charm. You might choose to visit the Giraffe Centre for a memorable encounter with the endangered Rothschild's giraffe, or explore the Karen Blixen Museum, set in the former home of the famous author of Out of Africa.
As the day winds down, enjoy a tranquil evening at your accommodation, perhaps with a sundowner drink, reflecting on the incredible journey that lies ahead. Your adventure into the wild officially begins tomorrow.
Overnight in Nairobi.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Journey to the Wild – Enter the Masai Mara
Journey to the Wild – Enter the Masai Mara
Your true safari begins today as you leave the urban energy of Nairobi behind and journey toward Kenya's most famous wilderness. After an early breakfast, you will be met by your expert guide and driver for the scenic drive.
The road trip itself is an introduction to the Kenyan landscape, passing through the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint. By midday, you'll cross the reserve boundary.
You'll arrive at your selected lodge or luxury tented camp in time for a welcome lunch. Settle into your accommodation, which blends comfort with immersive nature. In the late afternoon, embark on your first exhilarating game drive. As the sun begins to lower, casting a magical golden light, your guide will navigate the tracks in search of the Mara's renowned residents elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and your first glimpse of its famous predators. Return to camp for a sundowner drink, dinner, and the unforgettable symphony of the African night.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Enkakenya Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full day in masai mara
Full day in masai mara
Your full day in the Masai Mara is an immersive symphony of wildlife and culture, beginning with a pre-dawn game drive when the savannah is most alive, offering unparalleled predator sightings in the golden morning light. This is followed by a lavish bush breakfast in the wild, a visit to a traditional Maasai village for a profound cultural connection, and midday relaxation at your camp. The adventure resumes with an afternoon game drive tracking the Great Migration herds and iconic species, culminating in a magical sundowner toast as the sun sets over the plains, before returning for a gourmet dinner under a blanket of stars. For the ultimate perspective, opt for a hot air balloon safari at dawn, floating silently over the herds.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Enkakenya Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
From Flamingo Shores to Lakeside Tranquility
From Flamingo Shores to Lakeside Tranquility
Your adventure continues today as you bid farewell to the Masai Mara after breakfast. You'll journey north towards the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, with your destination being the famous Lake Nakuru National Park. Renowned for its breathtaking flocks of pink flamingos that often line its shores, the park is also a critical sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. Your full-day game drive here offers a dramatically different ecosystem of dense woodland and rocky escarpments, perfect for spotting rhinos, rare Rothschild's giraffes, tree-climbing lions, and abundant birdlife. In the late afternoon, you'll travel a short distance to the serene Lake Naivasha, a freshwater oasis fringed by acacia trees. You'll check into your lakeside lodge, where the evening is spent in peaceful reflection, perhaps listening to the call of hippos from the water, marking a perfect end to a day of rich exploration.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Panorama Park Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lakeside Exploration & Return to Nairobi
Lakeside Exploration & Return to Nairobi
After breakfast and checking out of your lodge, the day begins with exploration around the serene Lake Naivasha. You may enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the freshwater lake, observing hippos, birdlife, and the lush, green shoreline. Following this, you’ll proceed to Crescent Island for a unique walking safari a rare opportunity to stroll amid grazing zebra, wildebeest, and giraffe with the lake’s tranquil beauty as your backdrop. Afterwards, you’ll embark on the scenic journey back to Nairobi, where you’ll check into your hotel, reflecting on a day filled with lakeside calm and intimate wildlife encounters before your safari adventure continues.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Muthu Silver Springs Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Journey to the Foot of Kilimanjaro Amboseli National Park
Journey to the Foot of Kilimanjaro Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel for the scenic drive south towards the Tanzania border and the iconic Amboseli National Park. Famous for its breathtaking, unimpeded views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, Amboseli reveals a landscape of open plains, acacia woodlands, and seasonal wetlands.
You will arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch, with the majestic, snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro—weather permitting—dominating the southern horizon. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive within this photogenic park. Amboseli is renowned for its large, well-studied herds of elephants, often seen silhouetted against the mountain. You will also search for lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and a rich variety of birdlife around the park’s swamps. The day culminates in a spectacular sunset view of Kilimanjaro, creating a truly iconic African moment.
Overnight in Amboseli.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
A Full Day in the Shadow of Kilimanjaro Amboseli
A Full Day in the Shadow of Kilimanjaro Amboseli
After a very early breakfast, meet your guide for a dawn game drive in Amboseli National Park, when wildlife is most active. Spot predators and elephant herds with Kilimanjaro's peak in the morning light. Visit Observation Hill and the Enkongo Narok swamps to see elephants, hippos, and birds, then enjoy a bush breakfast in the wild. After lunch and relaxation at camp, consider an optional visit to a Maasai community. An afternoon game drive follows, ending with a guided stop to capture the iconic sunset silhouette of Kilimanjaro with wildlife in the foreground. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, reflecting on the day's wonders.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Crossing FrontiersFrom Kenya to the Safari Hub of Tanzania
Crossing FrontiersFrom Kenya to the Safari Hub of Tanzania
After an early breakfast and checking out of your lodge in Amboseli, you will meet your guide and begin the fascinating journey south towards Tanzania. Your drive will take you through changing landscapes to the Namanga border post. Here, you will complete the necessary immigration formalities to exit Kenya and enter Tanzania seamless process that marks your transition between these two iconic safari nations. Once across the border, you will be greeted by your new Tanzanian guide and vehicle, continuing the scenic drive to Arusha, the vibrant gateway city nestled at the foot of the towering Mount Meru. Upon arrival at your hotel, the remainder of the day is yours at leisure. You may choose to rest and rejuvenate by the pool, take a casual stroll through the city's bustling markets and cultural heritage sites, or simply enjoy the serene green views and crisp air from your hotel, soaking in the anticipation of the Tanzanian safari adventures that await. Overnight in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Arusha Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
The Call of the Wild Journey to the Endless Plains of the Serengeti
The Call of the Wild Journey to the Endless Plains of the Serengeti
After a healthy breakfast in Arusha, you will meet your dedicated Tanzanian driver-guide, ready to embark on one of the most anticipated legs of your expedition: your first day in the legendary Serengeti. You'll enjoy a brief stop at the Ngorongoro Crater rim lookout point, peering down into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. After completing formalities at the Naabi Hill Gate, you officially enter the Serengeti National Park. Your first game drive begins immediately, heading deeper into the plains. With your guide expertly tracking animal movements, As the late afternoon sun begins to soften, you’ll arrive at your carefully selected lodge or tented camp, your home for the next two nights. Settle in, enjoy a refreshing sundowner, and dine under a blanket of stars, surrounded by the untamed sounds of the African night, eagerly anticipating your full day of exploration tomorrow.
Overnight in the Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Campsite)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
A Full Day on the Endless Plains – The Soul of the Serengeti
A Full Day on the Endless Plains – The Soul of the Serengeti
In the cool, pre-dawn stillness of the Serengeti, your day begins. Soon after enjoying a quick cup of coffee or tea, you will be picked up by your guide and driver. This magical time offers the best chance to witness predators concluding their nightly hunts and the plains coming to life in the spectacular golden light. Your guide will navigate the network of animal movements and interpreting the signs of the bush. Mid-morning, you will pause in a scenic location for a delightful bush breakfast, savoring your meal surrounded by the immense, untamed landscape. You'll then continue your exploration, perhaps visiting a riverine area or a famous kopje (rock outcrop) where lions often lounge. Return to your camp for lunch and a short break escaping the peak heat. In the late afternoon, venture out once more for your final game drive, searching for species you may have missed and soaking in the vast beauty as the sun begins to set, Return to your camp for a farewell dinner in the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Hembe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
From Vast Plains to a Prehistoric Eden – Journey to Ngorongoro
From Vast Plains to a Prehistoric Eden – Journey to Ngorongoro
After a final breakfast amidst the sounds of the Serengeti, you will check out of your camp, where your guide and driver await. You'll bid a fond farewell to the endless golden plains, embarking on a scenic journey southeast. The drive offers a last chance for en-route game viewing as you exit the park, crossing back into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you ascend the verdant, mist-shrouded slopes of the crater highlands. You will arrive at your exclusive lodge or camp perched dramatically on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. The afternoon is yours to soak in one of Africa's most breathtaking vistas from your balcony or the lodge's viewing deck. Below, the 600-meter-deep caldera unfolds like a self-contained, microcosmic world—a UNESCO World Heritage site often called the "Eden of Africa." The evening is spent in awe of this natural wonder, with the anticipation building for tomorrow's descent into the crater floor for a full day of unparalleled wildlife viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Mvuli Lodge Ngorongoro
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Descent into Eden A Full Day in the Ngorongoro Crater
Descent into Eden A Full Day in the Ngorongoro Crater
You will wake to the crisp, cool air of the highlands with a sense of great anticipation. After an early and hearty breakfast at your lodge, your guide and driver will be ready and waiting. Together, you will begin the thrilling descent down the steep, The Ngorongoro Crater is a vast, natural amphitheater teeming with an astonishing concentration of wildlife. Your full-day exploration on the crater floor promises likely to see large prides of lion, massive herds of buffalo and wildebeest, solitary elephants, and even the elusive, critically endangered black rhino, which is more frequently spotted here than almost anywhere else in Tanzania. Your guide will navigate between the grassland, Lake Magadi's flamingo-lined shores, and the Lerai Forest. You'll stop for a memorable picnic lunch at the designated hippo pool site. In the late afternoon, you will begin the ascent back up the crater rim. You will return to your lodge for a final evening.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Mvuli Lodge Ngorongoro
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Giants and Baobabs A Final Safari in Tarangire
Giants and Baobabs A Final Safari in Tarangire
After a final breakfast overlooking the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, you will check out and journey east to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobabs and vast elephant herds. Upon entering, your guide leads a full-day game drive through riverine forests, swamps, and savannah. Keep your camera ready for elephants at the river, buffalo herds, and tree-climbing lions. You’ll pause for a scenic picnic lunch in the park. As the afternoon light softens, exit and if time permits visit a vibrant local market for authentic Tanzanian crafts. Afterwards, proceed to your nearby lodge to relax and enjoy a farewell dinner, reflecting on two incredible weeks of safari. Overnight near Tarangire.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Tarangire Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Farewell to the Wild Return to Nairobi
Farewell to the Wild Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel. You may then opt for a brief Arusha city tour to explore local markets or cultural sites before beginning your journey back to Kenya. You will travel by road to the Namanga border, completing exit and entry formalities with your guide's assistance. A stop will be made for lunch along the route. Upon arrival in Nairobi in the late afternoon, you will be dropped off at either Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward international flight or at a hotel of your choice in the city. This concludes your remarkable 14-day safari across Kenya and Tanzania, leaving you with a lifetime of memories from the heart of East Africa's wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
