Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Safari start with a trip to Naivasha
Safari start with a trip to Naivasha
Our professional safari driver/guide will pick you up from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or hotel in Nairobi and bring you to your safari briefing. After this short introduction, you will be on your way. From Nairobi, you will enjoy a scenic drive through volcanic mountains and lakes providing breathtaking views of the Kenyan landscape. Picnic lunch will be served inside the park.
Upon arriving at Lake Naivasha National Park you will check into your accommodation. You will have time to relax for the remainder of the afternoon. [Optional: Boat rides to Crescent Island on Lake Naivasha and viewing the hippopotamus.]
You will experience an authentic African dinner in the evening before heading to bed.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Spotting Black Rhinos and Flamingos of Lake Nakuru
Spotting Black Rhinos and Flamingos of Lake Nakuru
After an early breakfast, you’re off on a morning game drive in Hell’s Gate National Park (within Lake Naivasha). Aside from all the wildlife, Hell’s Gate is famous for its natural geysers, star rock towers, and geothermal steam, which makes it one of the most atmospheric parks in Africa.
After the drive, you will then proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park. Along the way, you will pass Mount Longonot and see beautiful landscapes. There will be a short stop for lunch in Mai Mahiu.
In the evening you will arrive at your accommodations, where you will have time to rest before enjoying another authentic African dinner. After dinner, there will be a bonfire where you can meet other travellers and enjoy stories about your safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lanet Matfam Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Masai Mara
Transfer to Masai Mara
Today you will begin early. After a full breakfast, it is off for a morning safari game drive. The park is famous for its millions of pink flamingos lining the lake shore. In addition, the lake is a central gathering spot for more than 50 mammals.
You will then proceed to Masai Mara National Game Reserve, stopping for a quick lunch along the way.
In the afternoon you will arrive at your accommodations where you will have time to rest before heading out for an evening game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve. The Masai Mara is home to the “Big 5” – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos – along with over 90 other types of animals and over 400 species of birds. The evening is a great time to spot these animals as they are out eating their dinner before it gets dark and they retreat to the safety of their habitat.
After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for an authentic African dinner. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Maji Moto Eco Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Wildebeest migration and the Big Five of Masai Mara
Wildebeest migration and the Big Five of Masai Mara
After breakfast, you will head out for a full-day safari game drive. On this day you will get to go up to the Mara River to see the crocodiles and hippopotamus. Along other parts of the river, you will see a variety of animals coming to get a drink of water.
During the drive, your guide will introduce you to the lifestyle and behaviours of each animal you see and answer any questions you have. This park offers designated areas where you can enjoy a picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch, it is time to continue with the safari game drive.
After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for a well-earned rest before enjoying another authentic African dinner. After dinner, there will be a bonfire where you can meet other travellers and swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Maji Moto Eco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Tanzania awaits
Tanzania awaits
Today you will begin early. After a quick hot drink, it is off for a morning safari game drive. All the animals are out in the morning, searching for breakfast, so it is the perfect time for your drive. The abundance of animals at Masai Mara makes it possible for you to see the greatest variety of African wildlife.
After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for a full breakfast before checking out. You will then proceed to the Tanzania border and have a quick lunch before continuing on your journey.
Upon arrival at Serengeti National Park, you will check into your accommodations and then head right out for an afternoon game drive. At Serengeti, the landscape is dominated by open woodlands and hills. This is one of the best places to find elephants, giraffes and dik-dik.
Upon returning to your accommodations for dinner there will be a bonfire where you can meet other travellers and swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Exploring the vast wildlife of Serengeti
Exploring the vast wildlife of Serengeti
After breakfast, you will head out for a full-day safari game drive. One of the many features that make the Serengeti National Park so unique, is that it has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its biodiversity and ecological significance. This park is also home to numerous Nile crocodiles and honey badgers. During the drive, your guide will introduce you to the lifestyle and behaviours of each animal you see and answer any questions you have. This park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch, it is time to continue with the safari game drive.
After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for a well-earned rest before enjoying another authentic African dinner. After dinner, there will be a bonfire where you can meet other travellers and swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Tent)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Wildlife Haven of Ngorongoro Crater
Wildlife Haven of Ngorongoro Crater
After a full breakfast, it is off for a morning game drive for one last adventure at Serengeti National Park. Once again, this park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch, there will be time for a little more exploring before it is time to head to the next park.
Upon arriving at Ngorongoro Crater National Park you will check in to your accommodation where you will have time to relax before an authentic African dinner. After dinner, there will be a bonfire where you can meet other travellers and swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
-
Hhando Coffee Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
After tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
After tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
Today you will begin early. After a full breakfast, it is off for a morning safari game drive at a new park. All the animals are out in the morning, searching for breakfast, so it is the perfect time for your drive. The abundance of animals at Ngorongoro Crater makes it possible for you to see the greatest variety of African wildlife.
This park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch, the drive continues, allowing you to see the full variety of animals that live in this unique yet beautiful landscape.
After the drive, you will check into your accommodations at Lake Manyara with some time to relax before dinner. After dinner, there will be a bonfire where you can meet other travellers and swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
-
Burudika Manyara Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Discover huge ancient baobab trees and elephants of Tarangire
Discover huge ancient baobab trees and elephants of Tarangire
You will begin the day with a full breakfast to prepare you for another full-day game drive. At Lake Manyara, you will start seeing a wide variety of animals on your safari game drive. The shores of the lake, lined with pink flamingos, attract more than 400 species of birds. Large herds of buffalo, cheetah, Masai giraffe and impala roam the lake shores and valley slopes.
After lunch, it is time to continue with the game drive. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and vast elephant herds so stay on the lookout for these. After the drive, you will head to your next adventure.
Upon arriving at Tarangire National Park you will check in to your accommodation where you will have time to relax before an authentic African dinner. After dinner, there will be free time where you can meet other travellers and swap stories about your safari adventure. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Arusha and Homeward bound
Arusha and Homeward bound
After breakfast, you will go on your last game drive of the trip. Tarangire National Park is a gorgeous reserve celebrated for its millions of ancient baobab trees, creating one of the most dramatic landscapes imaginable. With a permanent water source, the Tarangire National Park is virtually guaranteed enormous herds and excellent game viewing including cheetah, lion (some tree-climbing), leopard and hyena and a herd of 3,500 elephants. The park is also home to rare species including eland, oryx, kudu and gerenuk.
Following the drive, you will head back to Arusha you will stop at the town of Karatu for lunch. Our driver will take you back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
