$4,007 to $5,226 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Depart early in the morning for the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of the few remaining places on earth where wildlife still thrives in relatively undisturbed numbers reminiscent of Africa’s past. As the northern extension of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara is renowned for the spectacular seasonal migration of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and their accompanying predators. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a campsite or lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive with a packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-maned lions and abundant resident wildlife, and is one of the few places where it is possible to see the Big Five during a single morning game drive. Some cheetahs are so accustomed to vehicles that they seek shade beneath them during the heat of the day, while others may even climb onto the roof for a better view of potential prey. For bird enthusiasts, nearly 500 species have been recorded, including 16 species of eagles, numerous hawks and falcons, six species of vultures, eight species of storks, four species of bustards—including the Kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird—and nine species of sunbirds. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a campsite or lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara before exiting the national reserve. After completing border formalities, continue your journey into Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. En route, you may opt to stop at the renowned Olduvai Gorge, where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made groundbreaking discoveries about early human history. Here, you can attend a short lecture on the archaeology and geology of the site and visit the small museum. Although it is a long travel day, the game viewing while entering and exiting the parks can be unexpectedly rewarding. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a campsite or lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
You will spend two full days in the Serengeti with a flexible schedule and unlimited mileage. As you crest the hills, the vast plains stretch endlessly before you—true to its name, Serengeti, meaning “endless plains” in Kiswahili. This 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) park is home to more than two million large animals, including over a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundant migrating prey. The park also supports a wide variety of smaller wildlife, including rock hyraxes, bat-eared foxes, mongooses, honey badgers, jackals, monkeys, baboons, and African hares, as well as nearly 500 bird species. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive en route to the campsite. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a public campsite or private tented camp/lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Enkirari Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
On this day, we recommend an early wake-up for a morning game drive, when wildlife is most active and you may witness one of the most beautiful sunrises imaginable. After the drive, return to camp for a rewarding brunch before continuing to Ngorongoro, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the Natural World. The crater spans 102 square miles with 2,000-foot-high walls, creating a natural enclosure that supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife found throughout East Africa. It is one of the few places on the continent where the black rhino can still be seen. The crater features a river, swamps, a soda lake rich with flamingos, forests, and open plains. It is also known for its large elephants, some of which have impressive tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a natural wonder. You will arrive in time for a sundowner, and there is an option to upgrade your accommodation level.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Pakulala Safari Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
The day begins very early with a descent into the crater floor for an unforgettable morning of wildlife viewing in one of the most spectacular places on Earth. After the game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch near the scenic hippo pool. In the afternoon, there will be time for a short game drive before ascending the crater and exiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Arusha. Arrival in Arusha is expected around 5:00 pm, though timings remain flexible in case of a scheduled flight or other arrangements.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
