$5,169 to $6,264 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
You will have an early morning pick-up and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, crossing the equator and heading south of Lake Bogoria into the Great Rift Valley, where Lake Nakuru lies. Famous worldwide for its flamingos, the alkaline lake is recognized as one of the Natural Wonders of the World. It is also a rhino sanctuary, home to over 40 black rhinos and more than 60 white rhinos. However, the main attraction remains the flamingos, which at times number nearly 2 million, forming a stunning deep pink band along the lakeshore. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your campsite or lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
You will have an early morning drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the few remaining places on Earth where wildlife still thrives in relatively undisturbed numbers once common across Africa’s plains and forests. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and their attendant predators. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-level options or downgraded to more economical ones (with price adjustment).
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3-4
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive with a packed lunch in the reserve, which is well known for its black-maned lions and abundant resident wildlife, and is one of the few places where the Big Five can be seen in a single morning game drive. Cheetahs are often very relaxed, sometimes resting in the shade of vehicles or even climbing onto roofs for a better view of prey. Nearly 500 bird species have been recorded, including 16 species of eagles, many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, and 4 species of bustards, including the Kori bustard—the world’s heaviest flying bird—along with 9 species of sunbirds. Accommodation can be upgraded or downgraded with price adjustment.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
On this day, you will transfer from Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park via the Isebania border. Although the journey takes most of the day, you will enjoy game drives both in the morning within the Masai Mara and in the afternoon as you enter the Serengeti. You will continue with an afternoon game drive en route to your tented camp. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-level options (at extra cost) or downgraded to more economical ones (with price reduction).
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
The famous Serengeti National Park is home to the Great Migration. The game drive is spectacular as you ascend the crater highlands, stopping at the rim before continuing into the vast plains. Serengeti means “endless plains” in Kiswahili. Covering about 6,900 sq miles (18,000 sq km), the park is home to more than 2 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 roam the area, along with smaller wildlife like rock hyrax and monkeys, and nearly 500 bird species. On the second day, after breakfast, enjoy a full day in Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Optional activities include a visit to Olduvai Gorge or a hot air balloon safari. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-level options (at extra cost) or downgraded to more economical ones (with price reduction).
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Enkirari Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You’ll have an early morning safari before breakfast to spot wildlife at its most active and enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the plains. After the game drive, return to camp for brunch before transferring to Ngorongoro. With walls rising about 2,000 ft and a crater floor spanning roughly 102 sq miles, Ngorongoro Crater is often described as a natural “Noah’s Ark,” hosting almost every species of wildlife native to East Africa, including the rare black rhino. It is known for having one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on Earth, and its large bull elephants are especially notable for their impressive tusks, enriched by the mineral-rich volcanic soil and vegetation. In the afternoon, there is an option for a walking safari in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-level options (at extra cost) or downgraded to more economical ones (with price reduction).
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Very early in the morning, you will descend into the crater floor for a full day of wildlife viewing in one of the most remarkable places on Earth. After a picnic lunch near Hippo Lake, you will continue with afternoon game viewing before ascending the steep crater walls. You will then transfer to Lake Manyara for your overnight stay. Alternatively, you may visit Tarangire National Park instead of Manyara, which is especially recommended from June to September.
There is also an option to visit the Oldonyo Sambu Maasai Village en route to Manyara or Tarangire. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-level options (at extra cost) or downgraded to more economical ones (with price reduction).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Nasikia Mandhari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Lake Manyara National Park to Zanzibar
Lake Manyara National Park to Zanzibar
You will depart after breakfast and drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This enchanting park is known for its scenic beauty and lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. It is also famous for its exceptional birdlife. The park hosts large populations of buffalo, giraffe, elephant, and impala, as well as a hippo pool where hippos gather in numbers. Lake Manyara is well known for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos along the lakeshore, with game drives offering stunning views of wildlife against the lake and open plains. In the afternoon, you will take a flight to Zanzibar around 4 pm for three days of relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11-12
Zanzibar
Zanzibar
You can take some time to rest and enjoy this paradise of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Optional activities are available, including a full-day Stone Town tour (covering a guided Old Town tour, Spice Tour, and Prison Island; lunch not included), or half-day excursions such as a guided Old Town tour, Spice Tour, or visit to Prison Island. Another option is a visit to Jozani Forest to explore its unique wildlife and mangrove ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Departure from Zanzibar
Departure from Zanzibar
You can spend your final hours relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Later, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight, marking the end of your journey.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
