Ascnzen Safaris

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up followed by a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. Famous worldwide for its breathtaking flocks of flamingos that create a pink shoreline along the lake, this beautiful park is also one of Kenya’s top wildlife destinations. The alkaline lake is recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world and is home to a thriving rhino sanctuary with both black and white rhinos. Along the way, enjoy views of the escarpments, acacia woodlands, and open savannahs. You will arrive in time for lunch before heading out for an exciting afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and many bird species. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your campsite or lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, driving through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. The Masai Mara remains one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, where animals roam freely across vast open plains just as they have for centuries. As part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, the reserve is renowned for the spectacular Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles cross the plains while predators closely follow. You will arrive at your lodge or campsite in time for lunch and some relaxation before heading out for an exciting afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five and other incredible wildlife species. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Accommodation can be upgraded to luxury options or downgraded to budget-friendly choices upon request.

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

Day 3-4

Full game Masai mara national reserve

Full game Masai mara national reserve

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve with packed lunch served in the bush. The reserve is famous for its black-maned lions, large populations of wildlife, and excellent chances of spotting the Big Five in a single day. The endless plains are also home to cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and countless antelope species. Some cheetahs are remarkably relaxed around safari vehicles and may even climb onto them for a better view of prey. Bird lovers will also be amazed, as over 500 bird species have been recorded here, including eagles, vultures, hawks, storks, bustards, and colorful sunbirds. After an unforgettable day of wildlife viewing, return to your lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation can be upgraded to luxury options or downgraded to budget-friendly choices upon request.

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

Day 5

Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park

Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Masai Mara National Reserve and begin your journey toward Serengeti National Park through the Isebania border. Although this is a transfer day, it offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities along the way. Enjoy a morning game drive as you exit the Masai Mara, with chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife roaming the plains. After border formalities and lunch en route, continue into the vast Serengeti ecosystem where the adventure continues with an afternoon game drive on the way to your tented camp. Experience the endless plains, stunning landscapes, and rich wildlife that make the Serengeti one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp. Accommodation can be upgraded to luxury options or downgraded to budget-friendly choices upon request.

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

Day 6-7

Full game serengeti national park

Full game serengeti national park

The famous Serengeti National Park is home of the Great Migration. The game drives are spectacular, as you drive up the crater highlands, stopping at the rim. Continuing on, spreading out is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti means "endless plains" in Kiswahili. This 6,900sq miles (18,000sq km) park is inhabited by more than 2 million large animals including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson's gazelles. There are also large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax or monkeys also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds. On the second day, after breakfast, have a full day in Serengeti National Park (morning and afternoon game drives). There is a possibility to visit Olduvai Gorge and have a balloon flight.

Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

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

Day 8

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Have an early morning safari before breakfast, to spot the animals when they are more active and also to have a fantastic sun rise in front of you. After the game drive, return to the camp for brunch, followed by a transfer to Ngorongoro. With walls 2,000ft high and a crater floor that spreads for 102sq miles, the crater is a virtual Noah's Ark, inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa including the rare black rhino. In fact, the crater has the greatest concentration of wild life in the planet. It contains a river, several swamps, from the top it looks like steam, full of flamingoes, a forest and open plains. The large bull elephants that reside here have extremely large tusk, due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses.

There is a possibility for an afternoon walking safari in Ngorongoro Highlands.

Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Rise early for an unforgettable adventure as you descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. The crater floor is home to an incredible concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a thrilling game drive across the diverse landscapes of forests, open plains, and soda lakes. Stop for a picnic lunch near the famous hippo pool while surrounded by stunning scenery and abundant birdlife. After more wildlife viewing in the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and continue to Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and your overnight stay. Alternatively, you may choose to visit Tarangire National Park instead, especially from June to September when wildlife viewing is exceptional.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

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 noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. It is very famous for its stunning bird variety. The park is also home to a large numbers of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. This park has become famous for the the climbing lions and the flamingos on the lake shore. The game drives are done along the shore of the lake, providing incredible views of animals in the foreground with the lake, flamingos and flat plains in the horizon. In the afternoon, you'll transfer to Arusha.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
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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