Velmara Safaris

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$3,092 to $3,321 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Into the Wild

Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Into the Wild

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch and settle into your mid-range accommodation. Later, head out for your first game drive across the Mara plains, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Return to the lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Rise early for a rewarding morning game drive in Maasai Mara, when wildlife is most active. Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast, then continue exploring the reserve with your guide. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before an afternoon game drive across the open savannah. Keep an eye out for the Big Five and, depending on the season, the Great Migration herds. Return for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Maasai Mara to Serengeti via Isebania Border

Maasai Mara to Serengeti via Isebania Border

After breakfast, leave Maasai Mara and drive toward the Isebania border, the main crossing between Kenya and Tanzania on this route. Complete the immigration and customs procedures before meeting your Tanzanian guide and continuing toward Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the changing scenery along the way and, time permitting, begin your first game drive in the Serengeti before heading to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
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
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Wake up early for a full day of wildlife exploration in the Serengeti. Set out after breakfast for game drives across the endless plains, searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. The location of the Great Migration may influence the area explored. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing with afternoon game viewing. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Explore Deep Inside Ngorongoro Crater

Explore Deep Inside Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, leave the Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive on the crater floor. Explore the diverse habitats in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the crater’s spectacular scenery before continuing your game viewing. Later, ascend the crater and proceed to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro to Arusha – Safari Finale

Ngorongoro to Arusha – Safari Finale

After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro area and travel toward Arusha. Along the way, stop in Mto wa Mbu for a cultural experience, including a visit to a local Maasai community at no extra cost. Learn about traditional Maasai culture, daily life, and customs before continuing your journey. You will also pass through the fertile countryside and see local rice plantations along the way. Continue to Arusha for your final drop-off, marking the end of your Kenya and Tanzania safari.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Activities:
Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Velmara Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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