Meektrails Safaris

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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

Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, where you will enjoy a relaxing boat trip with views of hippos and abundant birdlife, followed by a guided walking safari on the animal sanctuary among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Afterward, have lunch at a lakeside restaurant before continuing in the afternoon to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in the evening to check in at your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Ziwa Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

Have breakfast, then head out for an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. After the game drive, we head back to the hotel/lodge. Later, we will drive to the Masai Mara.

Highlights here are that this is home to hundreds of rhinos, both black and white, and other wildlife.

Between July and October, things get busy in the Great Rift Valley. Millions of zebra and wildebeest make the perilous crossing across the Masai Mara in search of new grazing territory. In their wake comes a veritable horde of predators. You'll arrive in time for lunch, then have time to relax after the drive.

At 17h00, you will be picked up from your hotel by Maasai morans (warriors) who will guide you through a walking safari in the dense Masai Mara. Later, you'll head for a cultural tour to some of the old communities that still exist.

You'll return to the lodge/camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Masai Mara

Masai Mara

Today's itinerary is flexible, and you can discuss it with your guide and plan for the day’s schedule.

You can have a relaxed breakfast and depart for a full-day game drive around the park at 7:30 am, with your picnic lunch. This will give you a chance to visit the Mara River, where the migration happens (if in season). Also, you'll have a better chance of seeing wildlife all day and return to the lodge/camp late in the afternoon.

Alternatively, at 6:00 am, have an early morning game drive. Later, return to your accommodation for breakfast and relax until midafternoon. At 4:00 pm, depart on an afternoon game drive. Then, at 6:30 pm, you'll return to the lodge/camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Masai Mara to Serengeti National Reserve

Masai Mara to Serengeti National Reserve

After breakfast, you will head to the Serengeti National Park through the Masai Mara. Upon arrival at the border, you will be assisted with the border crossing by your guide. Then, you will proceed to Tanzania Bush Camp with a game drive en route. You will arrive in time for lunch and some relaxation in readiness for an evening game drive in the world-famous Serengeti.

The Serengeti is particularly famed for its annual great migration, a natural spectacle that sees millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores embark on a perilous journey across the park in search of greener pastures. This awe-inspiring migration is a sight to behold, as the thundering hooves of countless animals create an unforgettable display of life and survival.

After the game drive, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Kontiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Your itinerary is flexible on this day, so discuss it with your guide to get the most out of it.

Have breakfast at your hotel, then head out for a full-day game drive.

The Serengeti is a vast ecosystem located in East Africa, primarily in northern Tanzania, extending into southwestern Kenya. It is best known for its incredible wildlife and is considered one of the most iconic and diverse safari destinations in the world.

Later, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kontiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Have breakfast, and head out to the Ngorongoro Crater. You will arrive in time for lunch and some relaxation in readiness for a game drive at around 4:00 pm.

The centerpiece of Ngorongoro National Park is the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". The crater is a massive volcanic caldera formed by the collapse of an ancient volcano millions of years ago. It has a diameter of about 19 kilometers (12 miles) and a depth of over 600 meters (1,970 feet), making it one of the largest intact calderas in the world. The crater's unique ecosystem supports a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, and numerous species of birds.

Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Ngorongoro to Amboseli National Park

Ngorongoro to Amboseli National Park

Have breakfast, then head out to Amboseli National Park. Our guides will take you to cross the Kenya/Tanzania border.

You'll arrive in Amboseli shortly after noon and check into your lodge. Have a hot lunch, then take some time to rest. At 4:00 pm, depart for an afternoon game drive.

The highlight here is that Amboseli has the greatest concentration of elephants in the world. It is home to over 1,600 elephants from 56 different families. Each elephant has a name and a photo attached to it.

After the game drive, we will head back to the lodge, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner before your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Amboseli to Nairobi

Amboseli to Nairobi

This is the final day with us.

After breakfast at your hotel, check out and head for Nairobi with a stopover at Mai Mahiu. Depending on your flight, you can explore Nairobi city before boarding your home-bound flight.

We hope you have enjoyed Africa through your own eyes.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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