Lush Africa 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

Arrive in Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Arrive in Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport this morning, our representative will meet and greet you at the airport exit point. Your guide will drive you south through the Maasai land to Amboseli National Park. Arrive at your lodge, check in and have lunch before embarking on an introductory game drive this afternoon. Go searching for the "Big Five" among other animals while you enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Amboseli is one of the best places for a photogenic view of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting).

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
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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 2

Amboseli National Park - Lake Naivasha National Park

Amboseli National Park - Lake Naivasha National Park

Rise up early to amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting) from your lodge before clouds build up over the summit, and enjoy your breakfast. Check out and continue with your safari to Lake Naivasha. Drive through the stunning and scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stopover to admire the breathtaking views and for optional shopping at the curio shops.

After check-in at the hotel, have lunch, and proceed for a boat cruise on the sparkling waters of Naivasha at 3 PM. Explore the Crescent Island Private Sanctuary for a unique nature walk with wildlife around the island and a view of an ornithological paradise. The sanctuary is home to giraffe, waterbuck, eland, wildebeest, zebra, impala, and hippo among other animals. The plentiful bird species include fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters, etc.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp
  • Mid-range tented campat Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve

After a relaxed breakfast, check out from the hotel in Lake Naivasha and drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a brief stopover in Narok Town for refreshments and to use the restrooms before continuing your journey to Masai Mara. Enjoy a short game drive en route before reaching the lodge. Arrive at the lodge in time for check-in and lunch.
This afternoon, embark on a thrilling introductory evening game drive in the magnificent Masai Mara.

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
Accommodation:
Aa Lodge Mara
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Masai Mara Full-Day Game Drive

Masai Mara Full-Day Game Drive

You will spend the whole day in Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where your search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant) continues. Game drives are flexible, with the option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire day in the park, or you can choose to have early morning and late afternoon game drives. You will also have the option of visiting a local Maasai village at an extra cost.

Optional: Go on an early morning balloon ride at an extra cost. Enjoy the thrill of gliding high above the impressive Masai Mara savannah while looking down at herds of elephants and zebras tottering beneath you. A champagne breakfast awaits you in the middle of the bush.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Aa Lodge Mara
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Masai Mara - Serengeti National Park

Masai Mara - Serengeti National Park

After an early morning breakfast in Masai Mara, check out from your lodge and enjoy a final game drive en route to the Isebania Border with packed picnic lunch boxes. Go through the border formalities and meet your Tanzania guide who will take you on an introductory game drive in the Serengeti this afternoon.

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
Accommodation:
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Serengeti Game Drive

Serengeti Game Drive

Wake before dawn for an unforgettable sunrise game drive. Marvel at how the sun sets fire to the savannah as you go in search of big cats on the hunt for their morning meal. After breakfast, spend an entire day out on the plains of the Serengeti searching for the Big Five among other animals. Weaving through kopjes upon which lions sun themselves, you’ll see some of the world’s most iconic wildlife against the open plains and big sky of Tanzania’s crown jewel.

A balloon safari early in the morning and a Maasai village visit in the afternoon are optional (at an extra cost).

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Ngorongoro Full-Day Game Drive

Ngorongoro Full-Day Game Drive

Check out of your Serengeti lodge early in the morning and drive via the beautiful high-lying farmland of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Head down into the crater for a day of exploration in the incredible Ngorongoro Crater with a packed picnic lunch. Later in the afternoon, ascend 600 meters and transfer to your Ngorongoro Lodge for check-in, 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:
Rhino Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Ngorongoro - Arusha - Departure

Ngorongoro - Arusha - Departure

After a relaxed breakfast, check out from the lodge and enjoy a final game drive en-route to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to your next destination. If you're flying out of Arusha, we will drop you off at Arusha Airport.

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Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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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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