$4,512 to $5,702 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
On the first day of your classic safari, your driver will meet you at the airport or the Nairobi Hotel and provide a brief overview of the entire safari. Then you'll embark on your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, which is approximately a 3-4-hour drive. You'll pass through the Great Rift Valley Escarpment and stop for photography and scenic views, which stretches from the Middle East in the north to Mozambique in the south. The area is geologically active, featuring volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers.
You'll arrive in time for check-in and have lunch. You can catch a siesta or freshen up, then head to an afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. It's home to migratory flamingoes and about 350 other bird species. The park is also a haven for the endangered black and white rhino species.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at 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
You will have an early morning breakfast, followed by a morning game drive at the park before exiting. Later, you'll leave Lake Nakuru for the Masai Mara, a 5-hour drive.
Upon arrival at the Maasai Mara, you'll check in and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring both local and international cuisine. Then, embark on an afternoon game drive in the renowned reserve, famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration. With your expert guide, you'll have the opportunity to spot a diverse range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, cheetahs, and elephants.
After an exhilarating day, return to Zebra Plains Mara Camp for a hearty dinner and a comfortable overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- 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
Begin your day with a hearty early morning breakfast, energizing you for an exhilarating full day of game viewing in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is home to the Big Five and is renowned as one of the most dynamic wildlife ecosystems on the planet. It boasts the highest concentration of large mammals and a diverse range of ecosystems, from savannahs and woodlands to riverine forests, making it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
You'll enjoy your picnic lunch along the Mara River or the Masai Mara Savannah. Depending on the season, you might also get the chance to witness the spectacular Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing pastures, typically occurring from July to October.
Later, return for dinner and spend the night at Zebra Plains Mara Camp, where you can relax and reflect on the day's adventures amid the breathtaking African landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
You will enjoy an early-morning breakfast, then check out with lunch boxes. Then, you'll proceed to the Tanzanian border post at Isebania, where you'll meet our Tanzanian driver guide for your transfer to the Serengeti. Please ensure you have a valid visa to enter Tanzania, as applying for one on arrival can be time-consuming.
After clearing the Kenya-Tanzania border with the help of the guide, drive to Serengeti National Park. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will know why the name means, in the local language, "endless plains." It is the home of the great migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes.
You will check in at the Serengeti Classic View Camp in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Begin your day with a hearty early morning breakfast, energizing you for an exhilarating full day of game viewing in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
The Serengeti National Park is truly spectacular, known for its vast open grasslands that provide excellent opportunities for wildlife sightings. While it is home to a wide variety of wildlife, it is especially famous for its incredible annual migration. Depending on the time of year you visit, you may witness one of the seven wonders of the natural world, as vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope migrate in search of water and fresh grass.
You'll indulge in a delightful picnic lunch and experience a magical overnight stay in exceptional accommodations within the breathtaking Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, then proceed to a game drive. On this day, we recommend a morning/evening game drive to have time to enjoy the lodge facilities. In the early mornings and evenings, you'll have the opportunity to see lots of animals, as the big cats are more active and the sun isn't hot.
On this day, you'll have the option to complement your safari with a balloon safari, which will allow you to experience wildlife from the sky, followed by a complimentary bush breakfast!
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you'll enjoy an en route game drive in Serengeti and later drive to Ngorongoro Conservation and descend into the 100-square-mile Ngorongoro Crater to view the game on the vast grasslands of the crater floor.
The bottom of the crater, dotted with watering holes, shelters almost 30,000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the volcano's slopes. You will find the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world, surrounded by very steep walls that rise 610 meters from the floor. It is considered one of the natural world's wonders and a veritable wildlife haven. Spectacular animal life can be observed year-round, thanks to the year-round availability of grass and water.
You will have a picnic lunch at the crater rim.
Later, you will ascend to your lodge in the Karatu area for sunset, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater to Amboseli National Park
Ngorongoro Crater 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. The drive is approximately 5-6 hours.
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 9
Amboseli National Park
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 10
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, followed by 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:
