$5,725 to $8,015 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi
Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel (you may check in starting at 14:00 hrs). The remainder of the day will be spent at your leisure. Overnight accommodation is on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to enhance your experience with one of our optional excursions or sightseeing activities.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Eka Hotel Nairobi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you will depart Nairobi at approximately 07:30 hrs and journey through Kenya's scenic highlands towards the Great Rift Valley. Along the way you will descend the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment, passing the historic chapel built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II and the impressive Longonot Satellite Earth Station. Continue through the bustling town of Narok and across vast wheat and barley fields before arriving at the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve in time for lunch.
Following lunch and a short time to relax, embark on your first afternoon game drive in search of the reserve's abundant wildlife, including the Big Five. You will return to your camp or lodge at sunset for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Begin the day with an early breakfast before setting out in the Masai Mara on a morning game drive, when wildlife is most active. Return to the camp or lodge in the late morning to relax before enjoying lunch.
In the afternoon, we will visit a traditional Maasai Village to experience the rich culture, customs, and way of life of the Maasai people. Afterwards, continue with another exciting game drive in search of the Big Five and other wildlife as the sun sets over the savannah.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp or lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Tipilikwani Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and journey through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley, passing the rolling wheat and barley farms that make up Kenya's agricultural heartland. Travel via Narok town before ascending the Rift Valley escarpment, enjoying spectacular scenery and opportunities to spot giraffes, gazelles, and other wildlife along the way.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting game drive through the park, which is renowned for its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's best places to see both black and white rhinos, the endangered Rothschild's giraffe, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and a wide variety of birdlife. Depending on the season and water levels, flocks of flamingos may also be seen along the lake's shoreline.
Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru National Park – Amboseli National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park – Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru National Park and journey back through the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi. Enjoy lunch in Nairobi (or a picnic lunch, depending on road conditions) before continuing south towards Amboseli National Park, which is renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in the late afternoon, with time to relax and take in the magnificent surroundings. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at your lodge or camp on a full-board basis.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Enjoy a full day exploring the magnificent Amboseli National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. Amboseli is one of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations. It is renowned for its large herds of free-ranging elephants and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of birdlife.
Return to your lodge during the heat of the day for lunch and time to relax before heading out on another game drive in the afternoon. As the sun sets over the African plains, return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay on a full-board basis.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli National Park – Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Amboseli National Park – Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Amboseli National Park and proceed to the Kenya–Tanzania border at Namanga, where you will complete immigration and customs formalities before continuing to Arusha for lunch.
After lunch, travel through the scenic Maasai Steppe, passing traditional Maasai villages and expansive landscapes dotted with maize, coffee, and banana plantations. Continue via the town of Makuyuni before arriving at Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in the late afternoon, with time to relax before dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Tarangire Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Tarangire National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands
Tarangire National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, which is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife. Explore the park in search of lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species, with a visit to the wildlife-rich Silale Swamp, one of Tarangire's most important ecosystems.
Return to your lodge or camp for lunch before departing in the afternoon. You will drive north through the park and continue via Makuyuni, ascending the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment towards the lush Ngorongoro Highlands.
Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon, where you can relax before enjoying dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Lake Manyara National Park – Serengeti National Park
Lake Manyara National Park – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic wildlife destinations. The park is famous for its lush groundwater forests, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, abundant birdlife, and the elusive tree-climbing lions.
After the game drive, enjoy lunch before continuing your journey northwest through the picturesque highlands of northern Tanzania. Pass rolling hills, coffee estates, and wheat plantations before entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here, descend onto the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park, where your safari continues with excellent wildlife viewing en route to your lodge or camp.
Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy dinner and your overnight stay in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
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Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the world-famous Serengeti National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. Known for its endless plains and exceptional wildlife, the Serengeti offers outstanding opportunities to encounter the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the elusive black rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, zebras, and a remarkable variety of birdlife.
Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, when over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing, closely followed by an array of predators.
Return to your lodge or camp during the day for lunch and relaxation before setting out on your afternoon game drive. End the day with dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge on a full-board basis.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and enjoy an en-route game drive across its endless plains as you journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Keep your camera ready as you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of other wildlife along the way. Stop at a scenic location to enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing to your lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife destinations. Formed by the collapse of a massive volcano millions of years ago, the crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including approximately 25,000 large mammals. Within its lush grasslands, forests, and soda lake, you have the opportunity to see black rhinos, large bull elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and an abundance of birdlife in one of the world's most remarkable natural settings.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters (2,000 feet) into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch in hand for a full day of game viewing. As the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, the crater is one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations and offers an exceptional safari experience.
The crater floor is home to a remarkable diversity of habitats, including lush forests, freshwater springs, swamps, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the seasonal Lake Magadi. This unique ecosystem supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, providing excellent opportunities to see the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, as well as lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, flamingos, and countless other bird species.
After an unforgettable day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, ascend the crater walls in the late afternoon and return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Nairobi
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Nairobi
After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and journey through the scenic highlands of Karatu, passing rolling wheat fields, coffee plantations, and the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu. Continue through the picturesque Maasai Steppe, where traditional Maasai villages, banana plantations, and expansive landscapes provide a glimpse into rural Tanzania.
Arrive in Arusha for lunch before continuing to the Namanga Border, where you will complete immigration and customs formalities before re-entering Kenya. Proceed to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening, and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Optional Extension: Guests may choose to end their safari in Arusha with a transfer to Arusha Airport for a scheduled flight to Zanzibar or another Indian Ocean island for a relaxing beach extension (available at an additional cost).
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
