Jambo Masai Tours

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$2,750 to $2,805 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi To Masai Mara

Nairobi To Masai Mara

Your adventure begins in Nairobi, where you'll be greeted by our team and set off on a scenic drive or quick flight to the legendary Maasai Mara. As you descend into the vast plains, zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes may be your welcoming committee. After check-in, enjoy a sunset game drive across the golden savannah—perfect for spotting your first lion or elephant.

Highlight: First encounter with the Big Five in the Mara’s golden hour.

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
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara

Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara

Rise early for a full day of exploration. The Maasai Mara is famed for its abundant wildlife and the annual Great Migration (seasonal). Traverse the open plains in search of cheetahs sprinting across the grasslands or witness crocodiles lurking along the Mara River. Visit a nearby Maasai village in the afternoon to learn about their traditions, beadwork, and warrior spirit.

Highlight: Cultural visit + all-day Big Five game drive with picnic lunch in the wild.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Maasai Mara to Nairobi to Arusha via Namanga Border

Maasai Mara to Nairobi to Arusha via Namanga Border

After an early breakfast, begin your scenic cross-country journey from the Maasai Mara toward the Namanga border, passing through the Great Rift Valley and small towns along the way. Upon reaching Namanga, complete immigration procedures and cross into Tanzania. From there, continue south to the charming town of Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit. Enjoy a relaxed evening at your lodge and prepare for tomorrow’s Serengeti adventure.

Highlight: Cross-border overland safari experience + unwind in Arusha at the foot of Mount Meru.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Green Mountain Hotel
  • Budget hotelin Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

A full day of safari adventure in the mighty Serengeti. Track prides of lions lazing on rocks, leopards hiding in trees, and great herds of wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo moving across the plains. The Serengeti never disappoints. Choose to carry a picnic lunch for a full-day excursion or relax with a hot lunch between drives.

Highlight: World-class photography opportunities & unrivaled wildlife encounters.

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
Accommodation:
Misako Luxury Camps & Lodges
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Overnight in Karatu

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Overnight in Karatu

After an early breakfast and a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, begin your journey southeast toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking landscapes and optional cultural stops like Olduvai Gorge or a Maasai boma visit. In the afternoon, continue to the lush highlands of Karatu, a charming town nestled on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater. Relax and enjoy the cooler climate as you prepare for tomorrow's descent into the Crater.

Highlights:

Morning game drive in Serengeti

Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge or local Maasai village

Overnight in Karatu – a peaceful town near the crater

Overnight: Karatu (Farm of dreams lodge).

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgein Karatu (Town, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Nairobi via Namanga Border (Optional Arusha Drop-off)

Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Nairobi via Namanga Border (Optional Arusha Drop-off)

Rise early for a breathtaking descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife including rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and hippos. After a thrilling half-day game drive and a picnic lunch inside the crater, begin your journey back to Kenya via the Namanga border. You’ll arrive in Nairobi by evening, or alternatively, you may choose to end your safari in Arusha if you prefer to stay in Tanzania.

Highlights:

Morning safari in the Ngorongoro Crater

Picnic lunch by the hippo pool

Cross back into Kenya via Namanga

Drop-off in Nairobi (or optional Arusha)

End of Safari – Memories to Last a Lifetime.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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