$3,104 to $3,814 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park
On the first day of your classic safari, your driver will meet you at the airport or the Nairobi Hotel and provide a brief overview of the entire safari. Then, you'll embark on your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, which is approximately a 3-4 hour drive. You'll pass through the Great Rift Valley Escarpment and stop for photography and scenic views of the Escarpment, which stretches from the Middle East in the north to Mozambique in the south. The area is geologically active, featuring volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers.
You'll arrive in time for check-in and have lunch. You can catch a siesta or freshen up and later head to an afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. It's home to migratory flamingoes and about 350 other bird species. The park is also a haven for the endangered black and white rhino species.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve
You will have an early morning breakfast, followed by a morning game drive at the park before exit. Later, you'll leave Lake Nakuru for Masai Mara, a 5-hour drive.
Upon arrival at the Maasai Mara, you'll check in and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring both local and international cuisine. Then, embark on an afternoon game drive in the renowned reserve, famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration. With your expert guide, you'll have the opportunity to spot a diverse range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, cheetahs, and elephants.
After an exhilarating day, return to Zebra Plains Mara Camp for a hearty dinner and a comfortable overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara Nationa Reserve
Masai Mara Nationa Reserve
Begin your day with a hearty early morning breakfast, energizing you for an exhilarating full day of game viewing in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is home to the Big Five, and it is renowned for being one of the most dynamic wildlife ecosystems on the planet. It boasts the highest concentration of large mammals and a diverse range of ecosystems, from savannahs and woodlands to riverine forests, making it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
You'll enjoy your picnic lunch along the Mara River or the Masai Mara Savannah. Depending on the season, you might also get the chance to witness the spectacular Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing pastures, typically occurring from July to October.
Later, return for dinner and spend the night at Zebra Plains Mara Camp, where you can relax and reflect on the day's adventures amid the breathtaking African landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
You will enjoy an early morning breakfast and then check out with lunch boxes. Then, you'll proceed to the Tanzanian border post at Isebania, where you'll meet our Tanzanian driver guide for your transfer to the Serengeti. Please ensure you have a valid visa to enter Tanzania, as applying for one on arrival can be time-consuming.
After clearing the Kenya-Tanzania border, drive to Serengeti National Park. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will know why the name means, in the local language, "endless plains." It is the home of the great migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes.
You will check in at the Kontiki Camp in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Begin your day with a hearty early morning breakfast, energizing you for an exhilarating full day of game viewing in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
The Serengeti National Park is truly spectacular, known for its vast open grasslands that provide excellent opportunities for wildlife sightings. While it is home to a wide variety of wildlife, it is especially famous for its incredible annual migration. Depending on the time of year you visit, you may witness one of the seven wonders of the natural world, as vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope migrate in search of water and fresh grass.
You'll indulge in a delightful picnic lunch and experience a magical overnight stay in exceptional accommodations within the breathtaking Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you'll enjoy an en route game drive in Serengeti and later drive to Ngorongoro Conservation and descend into the 100-square-mile Ngorongoro Crater to view the game on the vast grasslands of the crater floor.
The bottom of the crater, dotted with watering holes, shelters almost 30,000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the volcano's slopes. You will find the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world, surrounded by very steep walls that rise 610 meters from the floor. It is considered one of the natural world's wonders and a veritable wildlife haven. Spectacular animal life can be observed throughout the year, thanks to the permanent availability of grass and water.
You will have a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool.
Later, you will ascend and arrive at your lodge in the Karatu area for sunset, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
You will start your day with breakfast and then check out. On your way to Arusha, you will visit the Mto Wa Mbu village, which offers a unique experience for visitors. The town is home to around 120 cultural groups, making it a vibrant melting pot of Tanzania's most exotic languages and customs. Spending time in the village will be a delightful break from your safari activities in the heart of the Northern Safari Circuit.
Later in the afternoon, we will drop you off at Arusha Airport.
Please note that we can arrange private transfers to Nairobi for an additional fee upon request.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha Airport (Arusha, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
