$3,161 to $3,503 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi/ Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi/ Lake Nakuru National Park
You will be picked up early in the morning and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The journey takes you across the equator and into the southern section of the Great Rift Valley, where the beautiful Lake Nakuru is situated. This alkaline lake is world-famous for its rich birdlife and is considered one of Africa’s natural gems because of its unique ecosystem and scenic surroundings.
Lake Nakuru is best known for its impressive flocks of flamingos, which at times line the shoreline in vibrant pink formations, creating a stunning natural display. In addition to its birdlife, the park is an important rhino sanctuary, protecting both black and white rhinos within its secure habitat. You may also encounter other wildlife, including buffaloes, giraffes, and various antelope species across the park.
- 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 start your day with an early morning departure toward the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. This legendary safari destination is one of the few places in Africa where wildlife still roams freely in large numbers across vast, untouched plains. As part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara is particularly famous for the Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the savannah while predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas closely follow.
On arrival, you will check in at your lodge or camp in time for lunch, giving you a chance to relax before the afternoon activity. Later, you will set out on an exciting game drive across the rolling grasslands, where you may encounter the Big Five along with many other animal species in their natural surroundings. The open savannah, dotted with acacia trees and framed by dramatic skies, offers outstanding scenery and excellent photography opportunities.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Enkorok Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3-4
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you will head out for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch, giving you the opportunity to explore the reserve from morning until late afternoon. This incredible wildlife destination is famous for its iconic black-maned lions and high density of resident animals. It is also among the few places where the Big Five can often be spotted within a single game drive, offering an exceptional safari experience.
Cheetahs are commonly seen in the area and are known for their calm behavior around safari vehicles. At times, they may rest in the shade nearby or even climb onto vehicles as they scan the open plains for potential prey. The reserve is also a haven for bird enthusiasts, with close to 500 recorded bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Enkorok Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
From Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
From Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
On this day, you will leave the Masai Mara and make your way to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, crossing into Tanzania via the Isebania border. The journey takes a full day and offers beautiful scenery along the route, with possible wildlife sightings as you exit the reserve. In the morning, you will enjoy a final game drive in the Masai Mara, taking in the last views of its diverse wildlife and endless savannah.
After completing immigration procedures at the border and continuing into Tanzania, your safari continues with a game drive as you enter the Serengeti. The landscape opens up into vast golden plains, revealing one of Africa’s most iconic ecosystems, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
In the afternoon, you will proceed with a game drive en route to your tented camp, arriving later in the day to relax and unwind after a long but rewarding journey.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
The world-famous Serengeti National Park is renowned for the Great Migration, one of the most remarkable wildlife movements on the planet. Game drives in this extraordinary park offer unforgettable experiences, especially when passing through the scenic crater highlands and stopping at viewpoints that reveal sweeping panoramas of the landscape below. From there, the scenery expands into the endless Serengeti plains—“Serengeti” meaning “endless plains” in Kiswahili—a name that perfectly reflects its vast horizons.
The park is home to over two million large mammals, including more than one million wildebeest, alongside hundreds of thousands of zebras and Thomson’s gazelles.
On the second day, after breakfast, you will embark on a full-day safari featuring both morning and afternoon game drives to maximize wildlife sightings. Optional experiences may include a visit to Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site, or an unforgettable hot-air balloon safari over the plains.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
You will start the day with an early morning game drive before breakfast, a time when wildlife is most active and predators are often on the move. It is also an ideal moment to enjoy the sunrise as warm golden light spreads across the savannah. After the drive, you will return to camp for a relaxed brunch before proceeding toward Ngorongoro.
The Ngorongoro Crater spans approximately 102 square miles and is widely regarded as a natural wildlife haven, supporting a remarkable diversity of species. Almost all major East African wildlife can be found here, including the rare black rhino. It is also known for having one of the highest densities of animals in the world.
Within the crater, you will encounter a mix of habitats such as rivers, swamps, woodlands, and open grasslands, each supporting a thriving ecosystem. From the rim, the wetlands often appear mist-covered and are frequently dotted with flamingos.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You will start the day with an early morning game drive before breakfast, a time when wildlife is most active and predators are often on the move. It is also an ideal moment to enjoy the sunrise as warm golden light spreads across the savannah. After the drive, you will return to camp for a relaxed brunch before proceeding toward Ngorongoro.
The Ngorongoro Crater spans approximately 102 square miles and is widely regarded as a natural wildlife haven, supporting a remarkable diversity of species. Almost all major East African wildlife can be found here, including the rare black rhino. It is also known for having one of the highest densities of animals in the world.
Within the crater, you will encounter a mix of habitats such as rivers, swamps, woodlands, and open grasslands, each supporting a thriving ecosystem. From the rim, the wetlands often appear mist-covered and are frequently dotted with flamingos.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
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Manyara Baobab Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will set off across the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This picturesque park is celebrated for its remarkable scenery, featuring dense groundwater forests of fig and mahogany trees that shelter large troops of baboons and blue monkeys. It is also well known for its abundant bird species, making it a rewarding destination for birdwatching all year round.
Lake Manyara hosts a wide range of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, hippos, and various primates. The hippo pool is a key attraction, where these large animals can often be seen gathered in groups within the water. The park is also famous for its uncommon tree-climbing lions, as well as seasonal flamingos that gather along the shores of the alkaline lake.
Game drives along the lakeside provide spectacular views, combining wildlife sightings with the shimmering lake, flocks of flamingos, and expansive open plains stretching into distance.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
