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Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
After an early breakfast you leave Nairobi and cross the rift escarpment toward Lake Nakuru, a largely scenic drive of roughly 3–4 hours depending on traffic and stops, with great photo vantage points over the Rift Valley.
we begin a measured game drive across diverse habitat: acacia scrub, open plains, and near-shore lagoons where thousands of flamingos and waterfowl gather when water conditions are right. The Lake is famed for both birdlife and rich mammal sightings — look for buffalo, warthog, impala, and occasionally lion; the park also provides a comfortable introduction to Tanzanian/ Kenyan park logistics and short drives that set the rhythm for longer days ahead.
In the late afternoon you check into a mid-range lodge on the escarpment or just outside the park, freshen up and enjoy a relaxed dinner where your guide reviews the Maasai Mara plan and the next morning’s departure time.
Use the evening to rest early for a long but rewarding stretch toward the Mara tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Today you leave the Rift Valley behind and head toward the Maasai Mara.
The road is long but scenically rewarding — plan for 5–6 hours with stops at viewpoints, markets or tea shacks en route. Arrival into the Mara conservancy or one of the reserve access points happens before midday: after lodge check-in and lunch you’ll head out for your first evening game drive when animals are active again, the Mara’s rolling plains, acacia islands and riverine corridors immediately offer a chance to observe big predators, herds of grazers, and the famed Mara scenery.
Your guide will orient you to the Mara’s seasonal patterns: where to search for lions, how to approach a sighting ethically, and what to expect if the migration is present. The evening drive is ideal for sunset photography and for testing vehicle positioning for early morning drives; return to camp for an under-the-stars dinner and a briefing about the next two full days of Mara exploration.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Muthu Keekorok Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3-4
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Rise well before dawn for the classic Mara sunrise game drive, animals are often most active at first light, and the low angle of sun makes for dramatic photos of predators and landscapes.
Spend the morning tracking prides and following signs, return to the lodge mid-day for lunch and a little rest. In the afternoon choose a targeted plan with your guide — follow cat activity near riverine thickets, stake out known cheetah hunting grounds, or visit quieter conservancy corridors to avoid the busiest tourist concentrations. The Mara’s variety ensures that even repeated drives reveal different behaviors, a territorial conflict, a lion kill, or a spectacle of grazing herbivores with a hunting cheetah on the edges.
Evening debrief and optional Maasai cultural visit or campfire chat deepen the experience and recharge for a new better day.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Muthu Keekorok Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Transition day, from Mara to Serengeti National Park, prepare for a lengthy but scenic border crossing and rougher roads that cut into viewing time, your guide will advise based on seasonal conditions.
On arrival in the Serengeti you’ll feel the terrain change — vast open plains and iconic kopjes that attract predators and offer sweeping migration vistas when present. After lunch in camp head out for an afternoon drive, central Serengeti provides excellent predator action, and kopje-studded terrain often concentrates lion and hyena activity.
Evening in a mid-range tented camp, where the night is filled with distant animal calls and stars, contrasts nicely with the Mara’s plains.
For addition cost, small flight transfer from Mara to Central Serengeti can be opted to cut the trip short and time efficiency.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
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Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Two full Serengeti days push into different habitat to keep viewing varied.
Try the open plains early, then the river corridors or denser woodlands if tracking cats, alternately, follow the grazing herds if migration is present and available. Your guide will read spoor, follow behavioral cues, and choose vantage points for predators or morning territorial displays.
Between drives take time to learn about the Serengeti ecosystem, how rainfall patterns drive grass, how predators zone their territories, and how local communities connect to conservation.
The long day ends with a classic East African sundowner and a hot dinner back at camp, your guide will confirm the Ngorongoro descent plans for tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Begin your day with an early morning game drive before breakfast, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is most active and the golden sunrise paints the horizon.
After the early morning safari, return to camp for a hearty brunch or stop by a picnic site for our packed lunch, then proceed to Ngorongoro. Encircled by 2,000-foot-high walls and spanning 102 square miles, this natural wonder is like a living Noah’s Ark, sheltering nearly every species native to East Africa, including the elusive black rhino.
The crater boasts the highest density of wildlife on Earth, featuring a river, lush swamps shimmering like steam from above, flamingo-filled lakes, woodlands, and sweeping grasslands. The resident bull elephants are renowned for their enormous tusks, a result of the nutrient-rich volcanic soil and grasses they feed on.
Rest in our cozy tented camps for the dinner and recharge for the new day tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Start early with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a spectacular caldera famed for its dense wildlife populations and breathtaking landscapes.
Spend the entire day on the crater floor, enjoying close encounters with large herds of buffalo, elephants, prides of lions, and the elusive black rhino. The crater’s diverse habitats include wetlands, grasslands, and forests, supporting over 25,000 animals. Your guide will tailor the drive to maximize wildlife sightings and photography opportunities, stopping for a picnic lunch by the hippos pool.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater floor and heading to your lodge outside the conservation area for the well deserving overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
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Kirurumu Manyara Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive in this scenic park known for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and diverse birdlife.
Explore the groundwater forest, acacia woodlands, and alkaline lake shores, which provide varied habitats for hippos, elephants, and baboons. Enjoy the tranquil environment before beginning the drive to Arusha, where your safari concludes with hotel drop-off or transfer to Kilimanjaro/Arusha airport for onward travel.
Reflect on your unforgettable East African wildlife experience during the drive.
Tarangire National Park can be the substitute for Lake Manyara National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
