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Day 1
Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park Via Lake Naivasha-160km-3-4 hour drive
Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park Via Lake Naivasha-160km-3-4 hour drive
Our driver guide will pick you up from either the airport or your hotel in Nairobi for a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru, passing through Lake Naivasha. During the journey, we will stop at the breathtaking Great Rift Valley viewpoint, where you can stretch your legs and capture stunning photos of the landscape, including Mt. Longonot and Mt. Suswa.
Next, we will continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and a walking excursion at the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. Here, the animals are generally more accustomed to people, allowing you to take memorable selfies with them. The sanctuary is conveniently located right next to the lake.
After enjoying the boat ride and exploring the island, we will drive to a nearby hotel for lunch. After lunch, we will head to Lake Nakuru Park, which is one hour away from Lake Naivasha. We aim to arrive at the park in time for an afternoon game drive that will last until sunset. After the game drive, we will check into your lodge for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve-221km-4-5 hour drive
Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve-221km-4-5 hour drive
After breakfast, you will drive across the Rift Valley floor to the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll embark on your first game drive in the reserve, looking for the "Big Five" and other herbivores that thrive in this stunning savanna. As the sun sets, you'll return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts in Kenya. It is renowned for its incredible diversity, including big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and impalas. Birdwatchers will also enjoy spotting some of the 500+ bird species recorded in the area. The reserve’s picturesque savannah landscapes, dotted with acacia trees, make it a highlight for many travelers.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Today is dedicated to game viewing across the rich, tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the iconic Masai Mara savannah. The reserve is famed for its great herds of plains game, including leopards, cheetahs, lions, and other herbivores. It is home to virtually every type of wildlife found in Kenya.
Lunch will be a picnic under a flat-top acacia tree in the savannah, allowing you to watch animals grazing as you enjoy your meal. The game drive continues as you head back to your camp, arriving in the late afternoon after exploring this expansive grassland savannah, which spans 1,500 square kilometers.
As an optional experience, you can book an early morning hot-air balloon ride. After the flight, you will be treated to a bush breakfast in a picturesque setting, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is well worth the cost. Later, meet up with your driver-guide and continue with your full-day game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara to Central Serengeti via sirari border 350km 8-9 hrs drive / 4hrs flight
Masai Mara to Central Serengeti via sirari border 350km 8-9 hrs drive / 4hrs flight
Prepare for a long, scenic drive to the Isebania border post between Kenya and Tanzania. After immigration, you'll switch vehicles and meet your Tanzanian guide, who will take you to the Serengeti National Park, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the camp in the late afternoon, keeping an eye out for the diverse wildlife along the way. Tonight, enjoy an authentic safari experience at the lodge, located within the national park. Your driver and the camp manager will brief you on safety upon arrival.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Pori Pori Lodges & Camps
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
You will wake up to another glorious day in the Serengeti. Start the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they are most active. Afterward, return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.
Spend the hottest part of the day at the camp, reading your favorite book, writing in your journal about the safari, or simply listening to music while observing the birds. Don’t worry, the animals will be doing the same. In the afternoon, head out for another game drive through the park. Later, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and another night under the Serengeti’s stars.
Note: There is also an option for an early hot-air balloon ride today. Please ask the tour manager before booking this trip if you're interested.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Pori Pori Lodges & Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater 173km 2-3 hrs drive
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater 173km 2-3 hrs drive
You will have an early breakfast at 6:00am, followed by a final game drive through the Serengeti as you exit the park in the morning. Afterward, depart for Ngorongoro with picnic lunches in hand. Upon arrival, you will descend onto the crater floor for a half-day tour. There are only a few roads that connect the crater rim to the floor—one for driving down, one for driving up, and another that goes both ways. The crater is about 20 km (12 miles) wide and 600 m (2,000 ft) deep. It is home to a rich and highly concentrated variety of wildlife. Approximately 20,000 mammals of different sizes live there, including about 20 black rhinoceroses, making the crater the best place in Tanzania to see rhinos.
The animals here are less wary of humans and vehicles, making it easier to observe them up close as they roam the lakes, rivers, woodlands, and hills. After your time in the crater, you will exit and drive to your lodge at the rim for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Hhando Coffee Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater- Tarangire
Ngorongoro Crater- Tarangire
After breakfast this morning, you will proceed to Tarangire National Park, with a short break at the famous Mto wa Mbu village. In Mto wa Mbu, you can either ride on a tuk-tuk or walk through the rice fields, observing the locals as they go about their daily activities. Along the way, you will have the chance to sample local banana beer and interact with the villagers.
You will then continue your journey to Tarangire, arriving in time for lunch.
After lunch, you will embark on your first game drive to explore this beautiful park, which has the second-highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania, after the Serengeti. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Serian Tarangire Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Tarangire to - Arusha- Kilimanjaro Airport
Tarangire to - Arusha- Kilimanjaro Airport
Start your day with a delightful breakfast before embarking on a scenic journey to Arusha, where you’ll traverse the breathtaking Maasai land along the way. Once you arrive in Arusha, savor a delicious lunch that will fuel you for the next leg of your trip as you head to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight home.
Embrace the flexibility in your travel plans! Whether you choose to fly directly from Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania, take a scenic drive to Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi, or jet off to Zanzibar for a beautiful beach getaway, the choice is yours to make the most of your adventure!
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
