Apodiformes Adventures

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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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

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and enjoy a scenic drive through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley towards the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha. Along the way, make a brief stop at a Rift Valley viewpoint to admire the spectacular landscapes and capture memorable photographs. The journey takes approximately 2–3 hours, passing through picturesque countryside, local settlements, and farmlands. Upon arrival at Lake Naivasha, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch overlooking the beautiful freshwater lake. Famous for its rich birdlife and resident hippos, Lake Naivasha offers a peaceful contrast to Kenya's savannah parks. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat ride across the lake and, if desired, a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, where zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and antelopes roam freely. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay amid the serene lakeside surroundings.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru NP

Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru NP

After an early breakfast, depart from the serene shores of Lake Naivasha and drive north through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey takes approximately 1.5–2 hours, offering beautiful views of rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and rural landscapes. Upon arrival, embark on an exciting game drive in one of Kenya’s most renowned wildlife sanctuaries. Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for its thriving populations of both black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, and numerous antelope species. Lions and leopards are also frequently spotted within the park. The park’s picturesque lake attracts a variety of birdlife, including pelicans, cormorants, and seasonal flocks of flamingos. Enjoy game viewing as you explore the park’s diverse habitats, including forests, grasslands, and lakeshore areas. After a day of wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Nakuru NP to Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru NP to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart from Lake Nakuru National Park and drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes approximately 4–5 hours through scenic Rift Valley landscapes and Maasai countryside. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and a short rest. Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast Mara plains, renowned for their incredible wildlife concentration. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and other iconic African animals. During the migration season, witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras moving across the savannah. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Day 4

Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve

Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day in Masai Mara National Reserve beginning with an early morning game drive as the sun rises over the vast savannah, when wildlife is most active and predators are still on the move. The cool morning hours offer excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and, with luck, elusive leopards and cheetahs. Return to the lodge for breakfast or enjoy a picnic breakfast in the bush, then continue with mid-morning and afternoon game drives across the endless golden plains.

Visit the famous Mara River, known for its dramatic wildebeest crossings during the Great Migration, where crocodiles and hippos are often seen. Enjoy a picnic lunch under an acacia tree while surrounded by the sounds of nature. In the evening, take a final game drive as the sunset paints the sky in warm colors before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • 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 NR to Serengeti NP

Masai Mara NR to Serengeti NP

After an early breakfast, depart from Masai Mara National Reserve and begin your cross-border journey into Tanzania, heading toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. The transfer involves driving through the southern Mara region to the Isebania border post for immigration and customs clearance, which may take some time depending on border traffic.

Once formalities are completed, continue the drive into Tanzania’s scenic landscapes, passing through rural villages and open savannahs as you approach the vast plains of the Serengeti. Upon entering Serengeti National Park, enjoy an en-route game drive as wildlife gradually appears across the horizon. Expect sightings of zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, elephants, and predators such as lions and cheetahs.

Arrive at your lodge or camp in the Serengeti in the evening, check in, and relax after the long but rewarding journey. Dinner and overnight stay in the heart of Africa’s most iconic wilderness.

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

Day 6

Wildlife in Serengeti

Wildlife in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, starting with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active and predators are still on the move. The sunrise over the endless savannah offers excellent sightings of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest.

Return for breakfast or enjoy a packed picnic, then continue with mid-morning and afternoon game drives across different regions of the park depending on wildlife movement. The Serengeti offers outstanding chances to witness predator-prey interactions around water sources and open plains.

During the Great Migration season, you may see massive herds moving across the plains in search of fresh grazing, creating dramatic wildlife scenes. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch under an acacia tree before a final evening game drive at sunset, then return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay under the African sky.

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

Day 7

Serengeti NP to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti NP to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart from Serengeti National Park with a final en-route game drive as you head toward the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wildlife sightings along the way as the plains gradually give way to rolling hills and cooler upland scenery.

Arrive at the rim of Ngorongoro Crater in the afternoon and take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive across its diverse ecosystems, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and the rare black rhino. The crater floor also features lakes, forests, and open grasslands supporting a high concentration of wildlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater surrounded by incredible scenery and abundant wildlife. Later in the afternoon, ascend back to the rim and proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on one of Africa’s most unique safari experiences.

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:
Africa Safari Karatu Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, starting with an early descent into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor offers one of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife, with chances to see the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy game drives across diverse habitats such as open grasslands, acacia forests, swamps, and soda lakes filled with flamingos.

Midday, take a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater while watching wildlife in their natural surroundings. Continue with afternoon game viewing, including hippos in pools and predators resting after a morning hunt.

In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and begin your drive to Arusha. Arrive in the evening, marking the end of an unforgettable safari experience through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Arusha to Amboseli NP

Arusha to Amboseli NP

After an early breakfast in Arusha, depart for the border crossing at Namanga as you begin your journey into Kenya. After immigration and customs formalities, continue your scenic drive into Kenya’s southern wilderness toward Amboseli National Park.

The journey takes approximately 5–6 hours in total, passing through Maasai lands, open savannahs, and striking views of Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day. Arrive at Amboseli in the afternoon and enjoy a short game drive en route to your lodge.

Amboseli National Park is famous for its large elephant herds, often seen moving gracefully against the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain. You may also spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and numerous bird species around the swamps and seasonal wetlands.

Check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner as you prepare for an exciting safari experience in the days ahead.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Amboseli NP to Nairobi

Amboseli NP to Nairobi

After breakfast at your lodge in Amboseli National Park, enjoy a final short game drive as you exit the park, with chances to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Begin your journey back to Nairobi, a drive of approximately 4–5 hours through Maasai countryside, open plains, and small rural towns. Along the way, you may stop briefly for scenic views or souvenir shopping in local curio shops.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure through Kenya and Tanzania. Drop-off at your hotel or airport concludes the journey with lasting memories of Africa’s iconic wildlife and landscapes.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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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