$4,536 to $4,816 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya & Overnight Stay
Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya & Overnight Stay
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to La Maison Royale Westlands for check-in. Depending on your arrival time, set out on an optional excursion to explore Kenya's vibrant capital. Enjoy a guided Nairobi city tour, visiting some of the city's iconic landmarks, bustling markets, and cultural attractions, or visit the Giraffe Centre to feed the endangered Rothschild's giraffes. Alternatively, visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage and learn about its inspiring elephant rescue and rehabilitation program. After your excursion, return to La Maison Royale Westlands to relax before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the exciting Kenya and Tanzania safari that begins the following morning.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- La Maison Royale Westlands
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Scenic Drive Through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha with an Afternoon Boat Ride
Scenic Drive Through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha with an Afternoon Boat Ride
After an early breakfast, check out from La Maison Royale Westlands and depart Nairobi for the picturesque Lake Naivasha, travelling through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley. En route, stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint to admire the spectacular escarpment and capture memorable photographs of one of Africa's most remarkable geological wonders. Continue your scenic drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving at Eseriani The Resort in time for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat ride across the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, where you'll have the opportunity to spot hippos resting in the lake and an abundance of birdlife, including fish eagles, kingfishers, and pelicans. The peaceful cruise also offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and lakeshore wildlife. Return to Eseriani The Resort for dinner and an overnight stay as you prepare for the next leg of your Kenya and Tanzania safari.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Eseriani Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve with an Afternoon Game Drive
Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve with an Afternoon Game Drive
After an early breakfast, check out from Eseriani The Resort and depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley and the picturesque Kenyan countryside, passing traditional Maasai villages and rolling landscapes. Arrive at AA Lodge Maasai Mara, located near the Sekenani Gate, in time for check-in and a delicious lunch. After some time to relax, set out on an exciting afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara, one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations and home to the Big Five. Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of antelope and bird species across the endless savannah. As the sun sets over the plains, return to AA Lodge Maasai Mara for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Mara
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full-Day Big Five and Big Cats Game Drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full-Day Big Five and Big Cats Game Drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Start your day with an early breakfast before departing with a packed picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, explore the reserve's vast golden plains, acacia woodlands, and riverine habitats in search of the iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhino. The Maasai Mara is especially famous for its thriving population of big cats, offering excellent opportunities to spot prides of lions, elusive leopards resting in trees, and cheetahs sprinting across the open savannah. Along the way, encounter herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, gazelles, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to AA Lodge Maasai Mara in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay after an unforgettable day of wildlife viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park via the Isebania Border
Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park via the Isebania Border
After an early breakfast, check out from AA Lodge Maasai Mara and depart for the Isebania Border Crossing, where you will complete immigration and customs formalities before crossing into Tanzania. Meet your Tanzanian safari guide and continue your journey into the legendary Serengeti National Park, renowned for its endless plains and extraordinary wildlife. Enjoy game viewing en route as you travel through the park, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope and bird species. Arrive at Mapito Tented Camp, located in the Ikoma Wildlife Management Area bordering the Serengeti ecosystem, in the late afternoon for check-in. Relax in your comfortable en-suite safari tent before enjoying a delicious dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness, ready for another exciting day of safari adventures.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Mapito Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day Big Five and Big Cats Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Full-Day Big Five and Big Cats Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Start your day with an early breakfast before departing for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, home to one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on Earth. The hours shortly after sunrise provide the best opportunity to witness predators in action, as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are most active during the cool morning temperatures. With a little luck, you may observe a natural hunt or watch predators stalking their prey across the endless plains. Continue exploring the Serengeti in search of the Big Five while encountering vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot before continuing your afternoon game drive, when wildlife gathers around water sources and predators often become active again as the day cools. Return to Mapito Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Mapito Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, check out from Mapito Tented Camp and enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Keep watch for predators, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife as you journey toward the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, admire the ever-changing landscapes, from vast open savannahs to the lush highlands surrounding the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Arrive at Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp in the afternoon for check-in and lunch. Nestled on the crater rim, the camp offers an authentic safari atmosphere and provides an excellent base for the following day's crater adventure. Spend the evening relaxing while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness before dinner. As night falls, listen to the sounds of nature from your comfortable en-suite tent before retiring for an overnight stay at Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a Full-Day Safari
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a Full-Day Safari
After an early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Often referred to as the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, the crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, offering one of the best chances to spot the Big Five in a single day. Explore its diverse habitats, from open grasslands and acacia woodlands to swamps and the alkaline lake, where flamingos are often seen. Keep watch for black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site on the crater floor before continuing your afternoon game drive. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on an unforgettable day surrounded by some of Africa's finest wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Scenic Journey from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Arusha
Scenic Journey from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Arusha
After breakfast, check out from Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp and depart for the vibrant city of Arusha, enjoying a scenic drive through the lush highlands of northern Tanzania. Pass picturesque villages, rolling farmland, coffee plantations, and breathtaking landscapes before arriving in Arusha in time for check-in and lunch at Lush Garden Hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a guided Arusha city tour, exploring the city's bustling markets, local craft shops, cultural landmarks, and lively streets while experiencing the unique atmosphere of Tanzania's safari capital. You will also have the opportunity to shop for authentic souvenirs, Tanzanite gemstones, local coffee, and handcrafted gifts. Return to Lush Garden Hotel in the evening to relax before enjoying dinner and your final overnight stay, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences and wildlife encounters from your Kenya and Tanzania safari.
Day 10
Final Safari Moments – Departure from Arusha with Unforgettable Memories
Final Safari Moments – Departure from Arusha with Unforgettable Memories
After breakfast at Lush Garden Hotel, enjoy your final morning in Arusha at leisure before your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to relax at the hotel, do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs, or enjoy a final glimpse of Tanzania's vibrant safari capital. At the agreed departure time, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 10-day Kenya and Tanzania budget safari. As you leave East Africa, take with you cherished memories of incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, cultural experiences, and the magical moments shared across Kenya and Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
