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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 & Discovering Nairobi

Arrival & Discovering Nairobi

Your journey begins in the lively capital of Kenya. After landing, you’re welcomed and transferred through the bustling streets of Nairobi to your hotel. The city is a unique mix of modern urban life and wildlife heritage, and today gives you a gentle introduction.

Late morning, you head out to the famous
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
where orphaned baby elephants are cared for before being reintroduced into the wild. Watching them play, feed, and interact with their keepers is both heartwarming and inspiring.

Next, you visit the
Giraffe Centre,
where you stand face-to-face with endangered Rothschild giraffes and even hand-feed them from a raised platform
You return to your hotel in the evening, enjoy dinner, and rest — the adventure truly begins tomorrow.

Main Destination:
Nairobi National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Little to no rainfall)
High Season December to January and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September or October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nairobi NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
HippoOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Kozi Suites
  • Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Into the Great Rift Valley (Naivasha)

Into the Great Rift Valley (Naivasha)

After breakfast, you leave the city behind and descend into the dramatic Great Rift Valley. The drive itself is scenic, with sweeping views, escarpments, and distant volcanoes.

Arriving at Lake Naivasha by mid-morning, the atmosphere shifts — calm waters, acacia trees, and abundant birdlife.

You take a boat safari, gliding across the lake past pods of hippos and flocks of fish eagles. The stillness of the water contrasts beautifully with the excitement of Nairobi.

In the afternoon, you visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari, where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelope — a rare and intimate wildlife experience.

The evening is peaceful, with sunset over the lake and sounds of nature surrounding you.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
Accommodation:
Avian Court Hotel
  • Mid-range hotelnear Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Journey to the Maasai Mara

Journey to the Maasai Mara

Today you travel deeper into safari country. The drive to the Maasai Mara takes you through rural Kenya, small towns, and open savannah landscapes.

By early afternoon, you arrive at your camp, nestled within or near the reserve. After lunch and a short rest, your first game drive begins.

This is your introduction to the iconic African safari — endless plains dotted with acacia trees, herds of wildebeest, elephants grazing in the distance, and perhaps your first sighting of lions resting in the grass.

You return to camp at sunset, when the sky turns golden and the bush comes alive with evening sounds.

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:
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Full Day in the Mara

Full Day in the Mara

This is a full immersion into one of Africa’s richest ecosystems.

You head out early, when predators are most active. The cool morning air, rising sun, and fresh tracks in the dirt create an exciting sense of anticipation.

You may follow a pride of lions, watch cheetahs scanning the plains, or witness elephants moving in family groups.

Midday is for rest or a picnic lunch under a tree in the wild.

In the afternoon, you head out again for another game drive, often discovering something completely different from the morning — every drive is unique.

Optional: a sunrise hot air balloon safari offers breathtaking aerial views of the plains.

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

Day 5

Crossing into Tanzania (Serengeti)

Crossing into Tanzania (Serengeti)

This is one of the most adventurous days of your trip.

You leave early and journey toward the Kenya–Tanzania border at Isebania. After immigration formalities, the landscape gradually opens into the vast plains of the Serengeti.

As you enter the park, the wildlife begins immediately — this is not just a transfer, but a game drive in itself.

By late afternoon, you arrive at Kirimu Camps- Set in the heart of the Serengeti, the camp offers an authentic bush experience. At night, you may hear lions roaring in the distance — a reminder that you are truly in the wild.

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:
Kirimu Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Heart of the Serengeti

Heart of the Serengeti

Today is dedicated to exploring the legendary Serengeti plains.

You set out at sunrise, when the golden light stretches across the savannah and predators are on the move. The Central Serengeti (Seronera) is famous for its high concentration of wildlife, especially big cats.

You may witness a hunt, see leopards lounging in trees, or watch massive herds moving across the plains.

After a midday rest back at camp, you head out again in the afternoon. The changing light and shifting animal activity make each drive feel completely new.

You will have dinner and an overnight stay at Kirimu Camps.

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

Day 7

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro Crater, considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you'll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation.

Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It's a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.
From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognizable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, a large population of wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, and Cape buffalos. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations.

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:
Hhando Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

To Amboseli (Kilimanjaro Views)

To Amboseli (Kilimanjaro Views)

After breakfast in Arusha, you begin your journey northward, leaving behind the green foothills of Tanzania’s highlands.
As you continue, the landscape gradually opens into wide savannah plains dotted with acacia trees and scattered Maasai homesteads.

You reach the Namanga border post around mid-morning to early afternoon, where immigration formalities are completed. Once clearance is done, you proceed toward Amboseli National Park. The road becomes more scenic as you approach the park, with the landscape flattening into open plains.
By late afternoon, you arrive in Amboseli and check into your lodge or camp. After a short rest, you head out for your first game drive in this iconic park.
As the sun sets, the silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro often becomes more dramatic, with soft pink and orange hues lighting up the sky behind it.

You return to your lodge as darkness settles over the park. The night in Amboseli is calm yet alive with distant calls of wildlife.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Elephants & Kilimanjaro Expedition

Elephants & Kilimanjaro Expedition

After an early breakfast, you head out for a morning game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds, and here you often see them moving gracefully across the plains in family groups, sometimes silhouetted against the towering mountain.

The park’s ecosystem is shaped by underground springs fed from Kilimanjaro’s glaciers, creating green swamps even in dry seasons. This attracts buffalo, hippos, and a wide variety of birds, making every turn in the road full of life and movement.

You return to your lodge for lunch and rest during the heat of the day. In the late afternoon, you set out again for a second game drive. As the sun begins to set behind the acacia trees, Amboseli reveals its quieter side — a peaceful, almost cinematic stillness broken only by distant calls of wildlife.

You return to camp for dinner, where the night is filled with the sounds of the African bush — distant lions, rustling grass, and the occasional call of nocturnal birds.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Amboseli to Nairobi

Amboseli to Nairobi

Your final safari morning begins early, as the first light breaks over the plains. If weather conditions are clear, Mount Kilimanjaro appears in full view, glowing softly in the morning light — a perfect farewell to the wild.

After breakfast, you begin your journey back to Nairobi. The drive takes you through rural landscapes, Maasai settlements, and open savannah, offering one last chance to absorb the rhythm of Kenya’s countryside.

As you approach Nairobi, the landscape gradually shifts from wilderness to urban life. Skyscrapers reappear on the horizon, signaling the return to the capital.

Upon arrival, you may have time for shopping, relaxation, or reflection on your journey — from the elephants of Amboseli to the vast plains of the Serengeti and Maasai Mara.

Your safari concludes here, but the memories of open skies, wildlife encounters, and Africa’s landscapes remain vivid and lasting.

Overnight or departure from Nairobi depending on flight schedule.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
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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