Kifaru Discover Safaris

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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

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your safari begins with an early-morning pickup from a Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, followed by a briefing before the safari departure.

Depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve on a scenic drive of approximately 5 to 6 hours through the beautiful countryside and Maasai land. Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to refresh, stretch, and take memorable photos of the stunning escarpment and panoramic views.

Arrive in the Masai Mara, check in, enjoy lunch, and relax for a short while before heading out for your late afternoon game drive. This game drive offers excellent chances of spotting cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and many other wildlife species, including the famous Big Five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos).

Return in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Hotel: Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
Meal plan: Lunch & dinner.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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:
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Wildlife Encounters in Masai Mara

Wildlife Encounters in Masai Mara

Your day starts with an early breakfast, followed by an early-morning game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve, when it's best to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and other predators while they are still active after the night's hunt.

An optional hot-air balloon safari (at an extra cost) offering a breathtaking sunrise view over the plains as wildlife moves below in the early light. Head to the Mara River to witness dramatic wildlife moments such as wildebeest crossings, crocodiles waiting in the water, and hippos resting along the banks.

Take an afternoon game drive across the grasslands of the Masai Mara National Reserve, filled with antelope species such as topis, impalas, hartebeests, and elands, along with elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife roaming freely.

Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Hotel: Olkinyei Tented Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park

Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park

Have an early breakfast and check out with a packed lunch, ready for the journey ahead.

Drive towards the Isebania Border for immigration clearance before entering the northern side of Serengeti National Park, a region known for incredible wildlife sightings, where you may be lucky to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest moving across the plains.

Enjoy your packed lunch along the way inside the park while continuing to observe wildlife in their natural habitat as you gradually move deeper into the Serengeti ecosystem.

Arrive at your accommodation in the Serengeti in time to relax, then enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Hotel: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Meal plan: Dinner.

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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kontiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Exploring Serengeti National Park

Exploring Serengeti National Park

Start your day with an early breakfast. Then, head out for a morning game drive where you may spot lions returning from a night hunt, leopards resting in acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, elephants moving in family herds, and large groups of wildebeest and zebras spread across the savannah.

An optional hot-air balloon safari in the Northern Serengeti offers a breathtaking sunrise view of the great migration as thousands of animals move across the plains (at an extra cost).

Enjoy your packed lunch in the park while continuing to observe different wildlife species.

Resume the game drive in the afternoon as your guides take you through areas known for frequent wildlife action, where you may spot predators in pursuit, elephants crossing paths, and other dramatic safari moments unfolding naturally.

Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Hotel: Kontiki Tented Camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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

Day 5

Northern Serengeti via Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Highlands to Arusha

Northern Serengeti via Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Highlands to Arusha

Start your journey with an early breakfast in the northern part of Serengeti National Park before beginning a scenic game drive as you exit the park, with possible sightings of elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeest, and antelope still roaming the plains in the early morning hours.

Continue driving through the Central Serengeti, where you may still encounter wild animals.

Proceed towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a stop at the crater rim viewpoint, where you will enjoy panoramic views of the crater floor. Enjoy your packed lunch along the way.

Arrive in Arusha and transfer to your hotel, or continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

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:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • 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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