9-Day Big Time Kenya & Tanzania Wilderness Adventure

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

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Big Time Adventures representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your international flight while preparing for the adventure ahead. During the evening, you will receive a comprehensive safari briefing covering the journey, border crossing procedures, accommodation, wildlife expectations, and important travel information.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Kenya Comfort Hotel

• Budget hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi and journey through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch before setting out on an exciting afternoon game drive across the vast golden plains.
The Maasai Mara is renowned for its exceptional concentration of wildlife, offering opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, cheetahs, and countless other species while enjoying spectacular African landscapes.

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

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Basecamp Adventure

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Masai Mara

Enjoy a full day exploring the incredible Maasai Mara ecosystem with extensive game drives across open savannahs, riverine forests, and rolling grasslands. Early morning and late afternoon provide the best opportunities to observe predators in action, while the famous Mara River attracts hippos, crocodiles, and numerous herbivores throughout the day.
A picnic lunch will be served inside the reserve, allowing uninterrupted exploration of one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Basecamp Adventure

• Budget tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR (Kenya) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara - Isebania - Northern Serengeti

Following breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and travel to the Isebania Border Post. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your Big Time Adventures Tanzania safari guide, who will assist you with all immigration and customs clearance procedures before beginning the Tanzanian leg of your safari.
Continue into the spectacular Northern Serengeti for a late afternoon game drive through one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas. As the sun begins to set over the endless plains, enjoy your first Tanzanian wildlife encounters before arriving at your safari camp, where a warm dinner and a relaxing evening await.

Main Destination:

Northern 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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Northern Serengeti

Spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Northern Serengeti, one of the most sought-after safari destinations during the Great Migration season.
Depending on the time of year, witness the spectacular Mara River crossing as thousands of wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters in one of nature's greatest wildlife dramas. Throughout the day, your expert guide will search for predators following the migration, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp in the evening to relax, enjoy dinner, and reflect on the unforgettable wildlife experiences of the day.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Northern – Central Serengeti (Transit Game Drive)

After breakfast, begin a scenic transit game drive toward the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti. Rather than simply travelling between destinations, today's journey becomes another incredible safari experience, with countless opportunities to observe wildlife across the ever-changing landscapes of the Serengeti ecosystem.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing through endless plains dotted with granite kopjes, home to resident lion prides, elephants, giraffes, antelope, and many other species.
Arrive at your camp in Central Serengeti during the evening for a delicious dinner and a peaceful night's rest in the heart of Africa's most iconic wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Central Serengeti Safari

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the legendary Central Serengeti, famous for its year-round abundance of wildlife and exceptional predator sightings.

For those seeking an unforgettable experience, an optional early morning hot air balloon safari is available. Float silently above the endless plains at sunrise before celebrating the adventure with a traditional champagne toast upon landing.
The remainder of the day is spent on an extensive game drive through the heart of the Serengeti, where resident wildlife includes lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, and vast herds of plains game.
Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your exploration until late afternoon.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After breakfast, depart Central Serengeti on a scenic transit game drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, guests have the option to visit the world-famous Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important archaeological sites in human history, followed by a visit to a traditional Maasai Boma to experience the culture, customs, and daily lifestyle of the Maasai people.
Continue to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable crater game drive. Descend into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife including black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, flamingos, and countless other species.
Later in the afternoon, ascend from the crater and continue to Karatu for check-in, dinner, and a well-deserved evening of relaxation.

Main Destination:

Karatu District (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park – Departure

Following breakfast, depart Karatu for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful and ecologically diverse park famous for its groundwater forests, open floodplains, acacia woodlands, and seasonal flamingo-covered lake.
Enjoy an exciting morning game drive with opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, blue monkeys, and the park's renowned tree-climbing lions.

Guests may also choose to enhance their experience through optional activities including a canoe safari (season permitting) or the thrilling Canopy Walkway, offering a unique perspective above the forest canopy.

After your safari, enjoy a delicious local lunch in the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight, bringing your unforgettable Kenya–Tanzania wilderness adventure to a memorable conclusion.

Best Time to Visit
The best time to experience this safari is between June and October each year.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.