Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Your driver-guide will pick you up from the Nairobi Hotel or the Airport and brief you on the safari. Then, you will embark on a drive of 3-4 hours to Lake Nakuru National Park. There will be a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, part of a massive geological rift that spans from Lebanon in the Middle East to Mozambique in Southeastern Africa.
You'll arrive in time for check-in and enjoy a delicious lunch. Then, embark on an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a bird-watching paradise, home to many pink-colored flamingos that can be spotted on the shores of Lake Nakuru. During the game drive, you will encounter flamingos and a variety of animals that inhabit the park, including white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, and many more.
Dinner and Overnight stay will be at the Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, check out, and embark on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park before departing the park.
Later, set off for the Masai Mara National Reserve, approximately a 5-hour drive away. You'll arrive in time for lunch and check-in.
Later in the afternoon, you'll head out for an afternoon game drive at the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the eighth wonder of the world, the great wildebeest migration. Here, you'll be looking for animals such as lions, leopards, Masai giraffes, cape buffaloes, cheetahs, elephants, and more.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy an early breakfast, as today will be a game-viewing extravaganza!
You'll traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing, encountering the Big Five and more of the lesser game. The Masai Mara National Reserve remains one of the most exciting wildlife ecosystems in the world. It hosts the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals of any other regional wildlife park. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop shop for game-viewing activities.
You will have a picnic lunch by the Mara River as we watch hippos and crocodiles, or maybe the great migration (July – October).
Dinner and our overnight stay are at the Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-6
Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
Depart the Masai Mara after breakfast and begin what will be your longest travel day—but one filled with breathtaking scenery and unforgettable moments. Enjoy a 2–3-hour scenic drive to the Isebania border, passing through rural landscapes and lively villages. After completing immigration and customs formalities, stop for a relaxed lunch before continuing with another 2–3-hour drive into the iconic Serengeti, where the landscape transforms into wide, open plains teeming with wildlife.
Spend the next two days exploring the vast and wildlife-rich Serengeti with both morning and afternoon game drives. After an early breakfast at your lodge or camp, head out across the golden plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, and countless other species that call this park home. Your expert guide will help track animals and share fascinating insights into their behaviors and habitats.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Arise early for a scenic drive from the Serengeti to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable natural wonders. As you make your way toward the crater, the landscape shifts dramatically from the open plains of the Serengeti to the arid, desert-like terrain of the crater's northern rim. Keep your eyes open during the journey—this region is still home to abundant wildlife, and you may spot elephants, zebras, or even lions along the way.
You'll arrive at the crater and enjoy a picnic lunch either on the rim or in your vehicle as you descend into the caldera for an unforgettable afternoon game drive. This lush, enclosed ecosystem is home to an incredible density of wildlife, including rhinos, lions, buffalo, and hippos. After several hours of exploring the crater floor, you'll ascend via the lush, green southern rim and drive to your nearby lodge. Check in and unwind with a delicious dinner, surrounded by the highland air and the peaceful sounds of nature.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park
You will have breakfast in the morning and then drive on a smooth road to Tarangire National Park, which is pretty big, like 2,850 square kilometers or 1,005 square miles. There, you will go on a safari to see animals. Tarangire National Park is best known for its dense elephant population. These imposing animals are present in large numbers throughout the year, but are most abundant in the Dry season, particularly from July to November. This is also when zebra, wildebeest, and other wildlife in the greater Tarangire migratory ecosystem converge on the park and its namesake river, which forms the only source of drinking water for miles around.
Later in the evening, proceed to the camp for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
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Tarangire Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Tarangire National Park to Amboseli National Park
Tarangire National Park to Amboseli National Park
You will enjoy an early-morning breakfast, check out with lunch boxes, and then head to the Namanga border post, where you will meet our driver for your transfer to Amboseli National Park.
You'll enjoy game drives in Amboseli, where you can spot elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs, ostriches, and many other animals. Amboseli is renowned for its easy and abundant wildlife viewing. The park is also a photographer's dream, framed by the snowy flanks and summit of Kilimanjaro. The daytime clouds obscuring this tallest peak drift off toward the evening and sometimes early morning, giving lucky viewers a stunning view of the mountain's iconic summit.
Later in the evening, drive to the Kibo Safari Camp for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Explore Amboseli National Park
Explore Amboseli National Park
After a delightful breakfast, you will be picked up from your lodge and embark on an exhilarating adventure to the breathtaking plains of Amboseli.
In Amboseli, you'll have the opportunity to spot lions and cheetahs gracefully navigating their natural habitat. You'll witness the awe-inspiring sight of large herds of elephants making their way across the plains, often coming surprisingly close to your vehicle. As you explore, you'll have the opportunity to observe over 80 mammal species and more than 400 bird species, each adding to the vibrant tapestry of life in Amboseli. Later, return to the camp for a hot lunch and relax for the rest of the day.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
Enjoy an early-morning game drive, then return to the camp for breakfast. You'll enjoy a delicious breakfast, then check out.
You'll enjoy your packed lunches on the drive back to Nairobi. Later, the driver will drop you off at your Nairobi Hotel or at the airport for your onward flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
