14-Day Jewel of African Safari Maasai Mara and Serengeti

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Nairobi City

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our customer service representative and assisted to your vehicle for transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy time to relax, followed by an overnight stay as you settle in for your journey ahead.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi

• Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Nairobi City - Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, check out and depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, a scenic drive of approximately 4–5 hours through the countryside and local communities. Upon arrival, enjoy an en-route game drive as you make your way through the park. Amboseli is renowned for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and abundant wildlife. You may encounter lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, and possibly wild dogs, as well as buffalo, zebra, and large herds of elephants gathering around waterholes fed by Kilimanjaro’s melting snows. Arrive at your lodge for relaxation, followed by dinner and an 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

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park - Full Guided Game Drive

Amboseli National Park is renowned for its vast herds of elephants set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Although the snow-capped summit lies across the border, its majestic presence dominates the landscape—especially at dawn when it rises above the clouds in breathtaking clarity. Beyond its iconic elephants, the park hosts abundant wildlife, including buffalo, black rhino, zebra, wildebeest, and other plains game. Begin your day with an early morning game drive, when wildlife is most active and views of Kilimanjaro are at their best. After breakfast, enjoy a short mid-morning drive, followed by time to relax during the heat of the day. In the late afternoon, head out once more as temperatures cool and animals become active again, continuing your game drive into the evening. Return for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, check out and depart Amboseli National Park, driving approximately 2–3 hours to the Namanga Border Crossing. After completing immigration formalities, change vehicles and continue for a further 2–3 hours to Tarangire National Park. Arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive, if time permits. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. During the dry season, wildlife gathers along the Tarangire River, offering excellent sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of predators, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Maasai Steppe and distant highlands. After your game drive, continue to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park - Karatu Region

Start your day with an early breakfast, then enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, accompanied by a picnic lunch. Discover rich wildlife, including the Big Four and numerous plains animals, set among scenic landscapes of baobabs and open savannah. Later, depart for Karatu, a drive of approximately 2–2.5 hours, where you will unwind, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater - Full Guided Game Drive

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World”—a vast caldera formed by ancient volcanic activity within the Great Rift Valley. The drive from Karatu to the crater area takes approximately 1–1.5 hours. The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo, as well as over 400 bird species. Spend the day exploring this unique ecosystem, enjoying a picnic lunch surrounded by stunning natural scenery and remarkable wildlife sightings. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim and continue to your camp for relaxation, 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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pakulala Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Conservation - Olduvai George - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a visit to Olduvai Gorge, often referred to as the “Cradle of Mankind.” This remarkable site, where Louis Leakey made groundbreaking discoveries, offers a fascinating insight into the origins of humanity. Afterward, continue with a scenic game drive en route from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park, a journey of approximately 4–5 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti, renowned for the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras move across the plains. The park is also home to one of Africa’s largest lion populations, offering exceptional wildlife viewing. In the late afternoon, proceed to your camp for relaxation, 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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Baobab Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sunrise Balloon Safari & Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

You will be transferred at 05:00 hrs from your lodge to the balloon launch site in Serengeti National Park. After a safety briefing, watch the balloon inflate before taking off at dawn for a one-hour flight over the plains. Enjoy breathtaking sunrise views and wildlife sightings as you drift silently above the savannah. After landing, celebrate with a champagne toast, followed by a full English bush breakfast and a commemorative flight certificate. Continue with a full-day game drive in the Seronera region, a prime wildlife area, with seasonal chances to witness the Great Migration. Return in the evening for dinner, relaxation, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Baobab Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park - Full Guided Game Drive

After breakfast, venture deep into Serengeti National Park on an exhilarating full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the wild. Traverse endless plains alive with predators and prey, where you may track the legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside vast herds of wildebeest and zebra. Feel the thrill of the untamed as every turn reveals a new encounter. Return in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Baobab Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park-Ndabaka Gate-Lake Victoria

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, offering more opportunities to spot wildlife in its natural habitat. Afterwards, begin your journey to Lake Victoria, passing through scenic savannahs where elephants and giraffes roam in less-visited areas. Travel across the vast Serengeti plains before arriving at the shores of Speke Bay in the afternoon (approximately 6–7 hours). Named after John Hanning Speke, who identified the lake as a source of the Nile in 1858, the area offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. Upon arrival, check in and unwind by the lakeside, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere, followed by dinner and an overnight stay..

Main Destination:

Lake Victoria (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Serenity on the Lake

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Victoria (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Victoria - Sirari - Isbania - Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast at 06:30, set out to explore Lake Victoria, shared by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. Depart from the lodge’s beach by canoe to Mwaburugu Village, where you will explore on foot before returning by canoe, accompanied by the villagers’ rhythmic songs. Along the way, your guide will share insights into traditional fishing methods, local culture, and the rich birdlife of the lake. This serene morning experience coincides with fishermen returning with their overnight catch. Return to the lodge by 09:30. Later, drive to the Sirari–Isibania Border Crossing (approximately 1–1.5 hours) for immigration formalities, then continue in a Kenyan vehicle to Maasai Mara National Reserve (approximately 5–6 hours). Arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive before proceeding for dinner and an 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

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Full Guided Game Drive

Rise early for a sunrise game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve, the best time to witness the Big Cats—lions, leopards, and cheetahs—actively hunting in the cool morning hours. After this thrilling start, continue with a full-day game drive, allowing ample time to explore the reserve’s diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. Located in southwestern Kenya and part of the greater Serengeti Ecosystem, the Maasai Mara is famed for its high wildlife density, vast open savannahs, and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration—one of the world’s most remarkable natural events. Return in the late afternoon for relaxation, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park

You will rise early for a sunrise game drive in the Maasai Mara, experiencing the park as the wildlife begins its day. Return for breakfast, check out, and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 5–6 hours), a prime destination to see the exclusive white and black rhinos. Along the way, enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, formed over two million years ago. Upon arrival at Lake Nakuru, check in and enjoy a hot lunch before embarking on an exciting afternoon game drive. Witness the spectacular flocks of pink flamingos along the lake, as well as rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and other wildlife. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and 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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru National Park –Nairobi City - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds. This alkaline lake lies at the floor of the Rift Valley and serves as a rhino sanctuary, offering a high chance of seeing both black and white rhinos. You may also encounter a variety of other wildlife, including waterbuck, impala, gazelle, and buffalo. Enjoy the game drive until noon before returning for an early hot lunch. After lunch, depart for Nairobi (approximately 2–3 hours), arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.