$4,760 to $5,543 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi as you travel toward the Great Rift Valley. The changing scenery provides a spectacular introduction to the journey, with escarpments, farmland, and dramatic landscapes leading toward Lake Nakuru National Park. The park offers a contrasting wildlife environment surrounded by wooded and open habitats.
During your afternoon exploration, look for rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, lions, and a variety of bird species. The lake ecosystem is particularly rewarding for birdwatchers, while the surrounding woodland and grassland provide opportunities for diverse wildlife sightings. After the game drive, settle into your mid-range accommodation and enjoy a relaxing evening.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
After breakfast, leave the Rift Valley behind and continue toward the expansive savannah plains of the Masai Mara. The journey provides views of rural Kenya and changing landscapes before arriving at your lodge or tented camp. After settling in, take time to relax before heading out for your first wildlife exploration.
The afternoon game drive introduces you to one of East Africa's richest wildlife ecosystems. Watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelope, and predators including lions and cheetahs. The open plains and golden afternoon light create excellent conditions for photography and provide an exciting beginning to your Mara experience.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari
Full Day Masai Mara Wildlife Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives designed to maximize wildlife encounters. Your experienced guide will explore different habitats while searching for predators, large herbivore herds, and the many bird species that inhabit the plains.
The day provides time to appreciate the reserve beyond individual sightings, from lion prides resting beneath acacia trees to elephants moving across the grasslands. Depending on the season, you may also witness dramatic concentrations of migratory wildlife. The relaxed pace allows more time for photography, observation, and enjoying the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara to Serengeti
Masai Mara to Serengeti
Today marks the transition from Kenya into Tanzania as you journey toward the Serengeti ecosystem. After completing the necessary border formalities, continue through changing landscapes toward the vast plains of northern Tanzania. The transition offers a fascinating perspective on how the wider ecosystem extends beyond national boundaries.
After arriving and settling into your accommodation, enjoy an introductory game drive if time allows. The Serengeti is renowned for its extraordinary concentration of predators and herbivores, with lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest forming part of the remarkable wildlife community you will explore over the coming days.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Day Serengeti Exploration
Full Day Serengeti Exploration
Begin an immersive day of wildlife viewing across the Serengeti's expansive plains. Early morning is particularly rewarding as predators are often active and the soft light creates excellent photography conditions. Your guide will follow wildlife activity and choose areas offering the strongest opportunities for encounters.
Continue exploring different habitats throughout the day, searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. The Serengeti's enormous scale means every drive can reveal something different, while seasonal movements of wildlife can add another extraordinary dimension to the experience.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Enkirari Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti Wildlife Adventure
Serengeti Wildlife Adventure
Enjoy another full day within the Serengeti, giving you valuable time to explore areas that may have been missed previously. Morning and afternoon game drives allow your guide to respond to wildlife movements rather than rushing between attractions, creating a more immersive safari experience.
Depending on the season and location, you may encounter large wildebeest and zebra herds, predator activity, elephants gathering around water sources, or giraffes moving through open woodland. The additional day also provides excellent opportunities to revisit productive areas and spend more time observing memorable wildlife behaviour.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Enkirari Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Leave the Serengeti after your morning wildlife experience and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through highland scenery and landscapes that contrast dramatically with the open plains, providing an opportunity to appreciate Tanzania's remarkable ecological diversity.
Arrive near the crater area and settle into your accommodation while enjoying views across the surrounding highlands. The Ngorongoro region offers a completely different safari atmosphere, with dramatic volcanic scenery and abundant wildlife concentrated within the crater. The following day's exploration promises one of the journey's most memorable experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire
Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience surrounded by towering volcanic walls. The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, giving you opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and potentially rhinos within a relatively compact area.
After your crater exploration, continue toward Tarangire National Park. The landscape gradually changes as you approach an area famous for enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal wildlife concentrations. Depending on timing, an afternoon game drive can provide your first introduction to this distinctive ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serian Tarangire Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Tarangire to Amboseli
Tarangire to Amboseli
Enjoy a morning exploration of Tarangire before beginning your journey toward the Kenya border and Amboseli. Early wildlife viewing can be particularly rewarding, with elephants and other animals often active around water sources and open areas. The park's distinctive baobabs create dramatic scenery for photography.
Continue northward through changing landscapes as you make your way back into Kenya. Upon arrival in the Amboseli region, settle into your accommodation and prepare for the following day's wildlife experience. The destination is particularly famous for its large elephant populations and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Full Day Amboseli Wildlife Safari
Full Day Amboseli Wildlife Safari
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli's open plains, seasonal wetlands, and woodland areas. The park is renowned for its impressive elephant herds, which often provide close and memorable viewing opportunities. Buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and numerous bird species add further diversity to the experience.
Morning and afternoon game drives provide different wildlife-viewing conditions, while clear weather can reveal the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro towering above the plains. The combination of elephants, open landscapes, and mountain scenery creates some of the most recognizable wildlife photography opportunities in Kenya.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Amboseli to Nairobi
Amboseli to Nairobi
Enjoy a final morning wildlife experience before beginning your journey back toward Nairobi. The early hours provide one last opportunity to watch elephants and other wildlife moving through the plains, particularly with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a dramatic backdrop when weather conditions are clear.
After leaving the Amboseli region, continue through the Kenyan countryside toward Nairobi. Your safari concludes in the afternoon, bringing together an unforgettable journey through Kenya and Tanzania featuring diverse ecosystems, exceptional wildlife encounters, and some of East Africa's most iconic landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
