$3,406 to $3,518 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Begin your journey early in the morning from Nairobi, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley with opportunities to pause and admire sweeping escarpment views and traditional homesteads along the way. The route takes you past vibrant rural towns and fertile farmlands before reaching the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve around midday.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out on your first thrilling game drive. Traverse the expansive savannah in search of lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and the vast herds of wildebeest and zebras that roam the plains. Your professional guide will enrich the experience by sharing fascinating details about the wildlife and the unique Maasai ecosystem. As evening approaches, witness a spectacular sunset and capture memorable photographs of animals silhouetted against the golden horizon.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Full Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
The day begins before sunrise. A gentle knock on the door signals the start of the adventure. Outside, the air is crisp. After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the Masai Mara with a final en-route game drive, keeping watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and elegant antelopes. Leaving the reserve behind, travel across the Great Rift Valley, passing through scenic escarpments, lively rural towns, and fertile farmlands.
You’ll arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park by midday and enjoy lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, set out on an exciting game drive around the alkaline lake, famous for its colorful flocks of flamingos, pelicans, and more than 400 bird species. Discover the park’s varied landscapes, from acacia forests to rugged cliffs, while spotting endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, elusive leopards, and herds of buffalo, zebras, and waterbucks. Pause at Baboon Cliff for breathtaking views over the shimmering lake and its surroundings.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
The journey from the Masai Mara to the Serengeti plains is not merely a transfer between two iconic wildlife destinations—it’s a pilgrimage through the soul of East Africa. This road safari stitches together two of the world’s most celebrated ecosystems, offering a tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and wildlife encounters that unfold mile by mile.
As you drive out of the Mara, the landscape begins to shift. The rolling plains give way to scattered woodlands and rocky outcrops you spot elephants and giraffes. Villages dot the roadside, children wave as you pass, and the rhythm of rural life unfolds in vivid detail.
By midday, you arrive at the Isebania border. Passports are stamped, visas checked, and vehicles inspected. While your guide handles the paperwork, you stretch your legs and take in the surroundings. The border town is lively, with traders selling fruit, woven baskets, and Maasai beadwork.
The journey continues southward into the heart of the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
As you step outside, the Serengeti greets you with a golden hush. The sky blushes with the first light of day, and the vast savannah begins to stir. A light breakfast is served before you climb into the safari vehicle, ready to chase the sunrise.
The early morning game drive is electric with possibility. Predators are still active. Within minutes, you might encounter a pride of lions lounging near a kopje, their golden coats blending with the rocks. A cheetah scans the horizon from atop a termite mound, and hyenas skulk in the shadows.
After the mid-day game drive, you enjoy a picnic lunch under a shady acacia, as giraffes glide past in the distance, and vultures circle overhead, scanning for opportunity. The safari continues in the afternoon; lunch is served in a picnic style. As the heat softens, the Serengeti enters its most photogenic phase. This is the golden hour, when the landscape glows and animals emerge once more. You head toward the open plains, then return to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Embalakai Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Leave the Vast Serengeti Plains and Take a Scenic Journey into the Lush Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Leave the Vast Serengeti Plains and Take a Scenic Journey into the Lush Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Your day begins with a final scenic drive through the Serengeti, offering one last chance to spot its iconic wildlife and take in the vast, golden plains. You’ll then head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for an afternoon descent into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater—often called Africa’s Eden. On the crater floor, you'll embark on a thrilling game drive, where you may encounter endangered black rhinos, large herds of buffalo and zebra, majestic elephants, and lions. The soda lake at the center is often dotted with flamingos, adding a splash of color to the dramatic landscape. Surrounded by towering crater walls, the density and variety of wildlife here are unmatched.
As the sun sets and the sky glows, you’ll ascend the crater rim and proceed to your lodge for a hearty dinner and a peaceful evening, reflecting on a truly remarkable day in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Begin your day with an early descent into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated as one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Venture across the crater floor on a game drive, where you may encounter the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino. Watch for hippos wallowing in the wetlands, flamingos adding color to the lakeshore, and dramatic predator-prey scenes unfolding on the plains. Pause to enjoy a picnic lunch in this extraordinary setting before ascending the crater’s rim and continuing your scenic journey to Arusha. As the safari draws to an end, you’ll carry with you unforgettable memories of diverse landscapes, rich wildlife, and the wonders of Tanzania’s iconic wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
