$5,499 to $6,832 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateArrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi & Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Arrival in Nairobi & Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Distance: approx. 250 km | Drive time: 4–5 hours
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, where your experienced safari guide welcomes you. Set off for
Amboseli National Park, framed by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the plains and local villages, an ideal introduction to Kenya’s landscape and culture.
Arrive at the Kilima Safari Camp for lunch and settle in. In the late afternoon (15:30–18:30), embark on your first game drive. Amboseli’s open plains and swamps attract iconic wildlife and prolific birdlife.
Wildlife highlights:
• African elephants in large herds
• Lions and cheetahs
• Giraffes and zebras
• Numerous waterbirds.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kilima Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day Amboseli Safari - Sunrise Safari Adventure
Full Day Amboseli Safari - Sunrise Safari Adventure
Rise before dawn as the Amboseli plains slowly glow under the first light of day. On clear mornings, Mount Kilimanjaro reveals its snow-capped summit, an unforgettable African sunrise. Depart for a full-day safari (06:30–18:00) exploring the park’s life-giving swamps, open grasslands, and acacia-dotted plains where wildlife gathers throughout the day. A stop at Observation Hill offers sweeping views across the wetlands and distant herds moving through the landscape.
Optional photography tips: Your guide will carefully position the vehicle for the best angles and lighting, perfect for capturing dramatic elephant silhouettes at dawn or wildlife framed by Kilimanjaro’s towering backdrop.
Wildlife highlights:
• Massive elephant herds gathering at the lush swamps and watering holes
• Predators on the prowl: lions, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas
• Rich birdlife: pelicans, storks, herons, and seasonal flamingos
• Mount Kilimanjaro creating one of Africa’s most iconic safari backdrops.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kilima Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli to Masai Mara via Nairobi (Flight Option Available)
Amboseli to Masai Mara via Nairobi (Flight Option Available)
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and begin the scenic overland journey to the legendary Masai Mara (approx. 470 km / 8–9 hours). Travel north toward Nairobi before smoothly bypassing the city via the Southern Bypass, then continue west through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.
Break the journey at Narok Town, a lively stopover for travelers heading to the Mara. Stretch your legs, enjoy a relaxed lunch, refresh with a hot drink, and browse small craft stalls before continuing through Maasai countryside dotted with traditional homesteads.
For those preferring a quicker transfer, an optional flight from Amboseli to the Mara via Nairobi can be arranged.
Arrive at Zebra Plains Mara Camp in the predator-rich Talek region and set out to explore the sweeping savannah.
Wildlife highlights:
• Lions, leopards, and cheetahs in prime hunting terrain
• Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra
• Maasai cattle grazing alongside wildlife
• Occasional hippos near seasonal rivers.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari & Cultural Experience - Predator Tracking & Maasai Village
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari & Cultural Experience - Predator Tracking & Maasai Village
Set out for an early morning game drive across the Masai Mara’s prime predator territory at peak activity. Track lions returning from the night’s hunt and scan the golden grasslands for cheetahs surveying their domain. Your guide shares exciting wildlife insights and helpful photography tips, positioning the vehicle for the best light and angles as the savannah awakens.
Return to camp for a relaxed lunch, then visit a nearby community-led Maasai village. Meet local families, learn about traditional beadwork and daily life, and gain authentic insight into Maasai culture and their growing role in wildlife conservation.
Afternoon, head toward the Mara River region, a dramatic wildlife corridor famous for seasonal migration crossings and rich riverine ecosystems.
Wildlife highlights:
• Hippos and massive Nile crocodiles along the Mara River
• Seasonal wildebeest and zebra migration herds
• Lions and hyenas near the riverine forests
• Rothschild’s giraffes browsing the acacia woodlands.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara Full-Day Safari - Sunrise to Sunset Adventure
Masai Mara Full-Day Safari - Sunrise to Sunset Adventure
Rise before dawn for a magical sunrise game drive across the vast plains of the Masai Mara. In the cool morning light, track predators returning from the night’s hunt while the savannah slowly awakens with grazing herds and birdsong.
Your guide navigates through prime wildlife territory, sharing insights into animal behavior and positioning the vehicle for spectacular golden-hour photography.
Midday, pause at a scenic spot for a picnic lunch surrounded by the open wilderness. For an unforgettable perspective, an optional hot air balloon safari (advance booking) offers breathtaking aerial views of the Mara at sunrise.
In the evening, continue exploring the reserve before returning to camp, where sundowners await as elephants and antelopes move quietly across the twilight plains.
Wildlife highlights:
• Big Five sightings: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo
• Cheetahs sprinting across the open grasslands
• Vultures and marabou storks perched on rocky kopjes.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park (Tanzania Border Crossing)
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park (Tanzania Border Crossing)
After breakfast, begin your scenic journey toward the Tanzania border (approx. 170 km / 5–6 hours). The drive from the Masai Mara to Isebania unfolds across community-owned conservancies bordering the reserve, where wildlife often roams freely beyond park boundaries. Keep watch for giraffes, zebras, and antelope along the open plains as you travel through authentic Maasai countryside.
After immigration formalities at Isebania, continue into Tanzania and onward across the sweeping landscapes of the Serengeti toward Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp, your comfortable mid-range camp set in the heart of the wilderness.
After noon, set out on your first Serengeti safari as golden light settles across the plains, exploring kopje-dotted landscapes known for excellent predator sightings.
Wildlife highlights:
• Lion prides resting among rocky kopjes
• Buffalo and elephants roaming the plains
• Gazelles and wildebeest grazing in open grasslands
• Crocodiles in seasonal rivers and waterholes.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Full-Day Serengeti Safari - Predator & Migration Focus
Full-Day Serengeti Safari - Predator & Migration Focus
Spend a full day exploring the vast wilderness of Serengeti National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. At sunrise, the plains stir to life as predators linger near overnight hunting grounds and grazing herds begin their daily movements. Your guide follows fresh tracks and wildlife activity, adapting routes to reveal the Serengeti’s ever-changing drama.
During the Great Migration season, the landscape can fill with vast columns of wildebeest and zebra stretching to the horizon, often shadowed by lions, hyenas, and cheetahs waiting for opportunity. Outside peak migration months, the Serengeti remains just as captivating, home to resident predators, large buffalo herds, elephants, giraffes, and thriving ecosystems that support wildlife year-round.
Wildlife highlights:
• Lions, elusive leopards, and swift cheetahs
• Wildebeest and zebra herds (migration dependent)
• Elephants, buffalo, and graceful giraffes
• Rich birdlife across rivers, woodlands, and open plains.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater - Crater Rim Adventure
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater - Crater Rim Adventure
Distance: approx. 150 km | Drive time: 4–5 hours
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive southeast toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey reveals a gradual shift in landscapes, from sweeping Serengeti plains to the cooler highlands surrounding one of Africa’s most celebrated natural wonders.
On the way, pause at scenic viewpoints along the crater rim where the vast caldera suddenly opens below, offering breathtaking panoramas of the wildlife-rich floor nearly 600 m beneath you.
Descend the crater walls for an unforgettable safari inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The fertile grasslands, forests, and soda lakes create a compact ecosystem that supports one of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife, with approx. 25,000 large mammals.
Wildlife highlights:
• Rare black rhinos and large bull elephants
• Lions and hyenas roaming the open plains
• Hippos wallowing in crater pools and wetlands
• Flamingos and diverse birdlife along Lake Magadi.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park - Elephant Wonderland
Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park - Elephant Wonderland
Distance: approx. 220 km | Drive time: 4–5 hours
After breakfast, depart the cool highlands of Karatu and journey southeast toward Tarangire National Park. The landscape gradually opens into dry savannahs scattered with ancient baobab trees, an iconic setting that signals your arrival in one of Tanzania’s most distinctive wildlife areas.
Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring Tarangire’s vast plains and riverine habitats. The life-giving Tarangire River attracts wildlife year-round, often drawing impressive gatherings of animals during the dry season. With fewer crowds than other northern parks, the experience here feels relaxed and immersive, offering excellent opportunities for photography and unhurried wildlife observation.
Wildlife highlights:
• Massive elephant herds moving between river and woodland
• Lions and elusive leopards in baobab-dotted terrain
• Giraffes, zebras, and large buffalo herds
• Rich birdlife including kori bustards, hornbills, and storks.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Tarangire to Arusha & Departure - Farewell Safari Drive
Tarangire to Arusha & Departure - Farewell Safari Drive
Distance: approx. 120 km | Drive time: 2–3 hours
After breakfast, enjoy a final optional morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, when the soft early light often reveals elephants gathering along the riverbanks and wildlife beginning its daily movement across the savannah. It’s a peaceful moment to soak in the last sights and sounds of the African wilderness before your journey home.
Later, depart Tarangire and travel toward Arusha. Along the way, the landscapes transition from open parklands to fertile countryside dotted with farms and small villages. A brief stop can be arranged at a local coffee plantation or vibrant roadside market, offering a glimpse into daily life in northern Tanzania.
Arrive in Arusha with time to transfer to the airport for your onward flight, bringing your East African safari adventure to a memorable close.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
