$7,495 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
You'll be picked up from your hotel and depart from Nairobi making your way to the picturesque shores of Lake Naivasha.
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake located on the rim of the Great Rift Valley. It is famous for its birdlife and it's also home to animals such as giraffes and buffalos, as well as velvet and Colobus monkeys.
Your day on the lake will include a guided boat safari out on the lake to see hippos and water birds, and a visit to the Crescent Island Sanctuary where you and your kids can walk alongside zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and more.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve
It wouldn't be a safari in Kenya without a visit to the legendary Masai Mara.
You'll depart from Lake Naivasha after breakfast and drive south to the Masai Mara, the home to the Eighth Wonder of the World - the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Whatever time of the year you're in the park, you'll get the chance to see lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, and more. In certain months, during the Wildebeest Migration, the park is flooded with more than 1.7 million wildebeest and 500,000 zebras.
You'll enjoy lunch at your lodge before heading out into the park for an afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
You will wake up before dawn for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a Masai Mara sunrise. After a quick cup of coffee, you'll head out into the park to watch as the sun sets fire to the savannah and the big cats take advantage of the morning cool to search for a meal.
Alternatively, you can take to the skies with a hot air balloon safari that will see you soar above all of the action before setting down on the plains for a champagne breakfast among the wildlife. Ask your safari expert about adding a hot air balloon adventure to your safari.
You'll then return to your lodge for a late breakfast before packing a picnic lunch and heading back out into the park for a day-long exploration of the Masai Mara.
After a day full of excitement, you’ll return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara - Serengeti National Park
Masai Mara - Serengeti National Park
There's no pulling punches here: this is a long day's driving.
Departing after an early breakfast with a packed lunch, you'll enjoy a game drive en route to the Isebania border crossing that separates Tanzania and Kenya. Once your immigration formalities are complete and you've met with your new Tanzanian driver, you'll continue on to the Serengeti.
Arriving late in the day, you'll check into your hotel and relax ahead of tomorrow's explorations. It is possible to cut on some travel time by opting for a flight here.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Tamu Tamu Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
You'll spend your day driving through this distinct and beautiful region of the park in search of the Wildebeest Migration and the Big Five. As you stay a full day in the Northern part of Serengeti, the chance to see the river crossing of the wildebeests becomes bigger. Almost every day some of the wildebeests are crossing the river looking for new nutrients. There are different crossing points and there might be multiple crossings in one day.
Of course you will also need some luck ; it is possible that the wildebeest will not cross during your stay. Your guide will be connected with a radio to hear from (or inform) other guides about the location of the crossing- so you will have the best possible chance of catching a crossing.
In the afternoon, you have the option to extend your game drive until sunset or participate in one of the optional activities available at your lodge. These often include nature walks or a sundowner at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Tamu Tamu Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park (Central)
Serengeti National Park (Central)
You'll start your day immediately after breakfast, driving through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes on your way to cross the Banagi River into the Seronera region of Central Serengeti. Along the way, you'll spot everything from the enigmatic dik-diks to towering elephants, and everything in between.
The Seronera is often known as 'big cat country', and its kopjes and acacias provide an excellent opportunity to spot a pride of lazy lions, sleek cheetahs out on the hunt, and leopards overseeing everything from their lofty perches.
The region's hippo pools and wide open spaces provide ample opportunities for game viewing.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be in the heart of the Serengeti National Park according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Tamu Tamu Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, you will get right on the road back towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Your drive takes us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds, wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators.
You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself, the lion.
You will have dinner and an overnight stay on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu Town according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro Crater, considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you'll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation.
Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It's a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.
From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognizable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, a large population of wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, and Cape buffalos. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
You'll make your way to Lake Manyara National Park shortly after breakfast, with a scenic two-hour drive whetting your appetite for your day of exploration.
The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees practically begging to be photographed.
Bird watchers will find Lake Manyara to be an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac-breasted roller.
You'll then proceed to Arusha for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Olerai Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Arusha - Amboseli National Park
Arusha - Amboseli National Park
You'll depart Arusha after breakfast and begin your trip back towards Kenya.
The drive itself is a scenic one, and you'll once again go through immigration and meet with your new driver before proceeding to the park.
You'll enjoy an afternoon game drive where you'll see herds of wildebeest and zebras, proud lions, skulking hyenas, a variety of antelopes, and some of Kenya's largest herds of elephants - all set against the startling backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Dinner and overnight in Amboseli National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Wake before the dawn for an unforgettable sunrise game drive within the park. Kilimanjaro never looks quite as beautiful as she does first thing in the morning, and you'll also get to see predators such as leopards, lions, and cheetahs out on the prowl in the cooler morning air.
They don't call Amboseli the Royal Court of Kilimanjaro for nothing, and as you take in its large elephant herds and the stunning panorama of Mt. Kilimanjaro, you'll see why this is one of Kenya's most beloved pars.
After your morning game drive and a late breakfast, relax at the lodge for a few hours before heading out into the park again in the afternoon. With the animals largely inactive during the warm midday hours, you can get some rest before catching them out and about in the cooling afternoon air.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Amboseli - Nairobi
Amboseli - Nairobi
You'll be up early today for your opportunity to see Kilimanjaro at dawn. The Roof of Africa is often shy, but in the early morning light, you'll have your best chance to see the tallest mountain on the continent.
You'll then make your way back to Nairobi, where you'll be taken to the airport for the continuation of your journey.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
