$3,470 to $3,856 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Begin your safari with an early departure from Nairobi and travel toward the Great Rift Valley. The journey offers beautiful views of escarpments, farmland, and changing highland scenery before reaching Lake Nakuru National Park, a compact but wildlife-rich ecosystem surrounding one of Kenya's famous alkaline lakes.
During your afternoon game drive, explore open grasslands and woodland areas in search of rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, lions, and other wildlife. The park is also an excellent destination for birdwatchers, with numerous species inhabiting the lake and surrounding habitats. The first day provides a varied introduction to Kenya's wildlife and landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru 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 and continue toward the vast savannah plains of the Masai Mara. Along the way, you'll pass through rural landscapes and settlements before arriving at your accommodation. After settling in and enjoying some time to relax, prepare for your first exploration of the famous wildlife ecosystem.
Your afternoon game drive introduces you to the plains where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelope, and predators can be encountered. Lions and cheetahs are among the highlights, while the open terrain provides excellent visibility for photography. The afternoon light also adds a spectacular atmosphere to your first Mara wildlife experience.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari
Full-Day Masai Mara Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara with extensive game drives through its diverse habitats. Your professional guide will follow wildlife activity while searching for the Big Five and other species, taking advantage of the extra time to explore areas that may offer particularly rewarding sightings.
The day can reveal everything from large elephant and buffalo herds to lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and abundant plains game. Depending on the season, you may also encounter large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra. With fewer time pressures, you can pause for photography and enjoy wildlife behaviour rather than simply moving from one sighting to another.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- PrideInn Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Today you cross from Kenya into Tanzania and continue toward the Serengeti ecosystem. After completing border formalities, the journey takes you through changing landscapes toward one of Africa's greatest wildlife regions. The transition highlights how the wider Mara–Serengeti ecosystem extends naturally across international borders.
Upon arrival, begin exploring the surrounding wilderness if time permits. The Serengeti is renowned for its extraordinary predator populations and vast concentrations of herbivores. Your first encounters may include wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffalo, lions, or cheetahs as you begin discovering Tanzania's legendary savannah landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Central Serengeti Wildlife Adventure
Central Serengeti Wildlife Adventure
Spend the day exploring the central Serengeti, an area particularly known for productive wildlife habitats and strong predator activity. Early morning game viewing provides excellent opportunities to encounter lions, cheetahs, and other predators while the cooler temperatures often encourage wildlife movement across the plains.
Continue with further exploration throughout the day, searching for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and other species. The varied terrain creates opportunities for different types of sightings, while your guide can adjust the route according to recent wildlife movements. This dedicated day allows you to experience the Serengeti at a relaxed pace.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Enkirari Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Leave the Serengeti after a morning wildlife experience and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The landscape gradually changes from expansive plains to highland scenery, creating a dramatic transition between two of Tanzania's most distinctive environments.
Your crater experience offers the opportunity to explore a remarkable volcanic ecosystem where wildlife thrives within the natural walls of the caldera. Lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and other species can be encountered across the crater floor. The combination of concentrated wildlife and spectacular volcanic scenery makes this one of the journey's most memorable safari experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro to Amboseli
Ngorongoro to Amboseli
After breakfast, begin the journey toward the Kenya border and Amboseli National Park. The route takes you through changing landscapes and rural communities, providing a fascinating view of life beyond the major safari areas. As you approach Amboseli, the scenery becomes increasingly dominated by open plains and the dramatic presence of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Later, enjoy your first wildlife experience in Amboseli if time permits. The park is particularly famous for its large elephant herds, while buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species add to its wildlife diversity. The mountain backdrop provides a spectacular setting for your final full safari day.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Amboseli to Nairobi
Amboseli to Nairobi
Begin the morning with a final wildlife experience across Amboseli's open plains. Early morning conditions can provide some of the day's best opportunities for elephant encounters, while clear skies may reveal spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. This final safari offers a fitting conclusion to your Kenya and Tanzania adventure.
After leaving the park, continue toward Nairobi through the Kenyan countryside. Arrival in Nairobi is expected later in the day, marking the end of a remarkable cross-border journey filled with Big Five encounters, diverse ecosystems, dramatic landscapes, and memorable East African wildlife experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
