$3,638 to $3,966 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Your adventure begins from Nairobi, through the epic Rift Valley, then arrival at the Maasai Mara
Your adventure begins from Nairobi, through the epic Rift Valley, then arrival at the Maasai Mara
Start your day at dawn from the Mara Serena Safari Lodge for a full-day safari adventure across the legendary Maasai Mara. As the sun rises, the savannah comes alive—perfect for spotting lions, elephants, and cheetahs in action, as you listen to the birds chirping in the morning. Experienced guides lead you through diverse landscapes, from open plains to riverine forests, sharing insights into the region’s rich ecology. Enjoy a bush breakfast in the wild, a perfect combination of a scenic setting, freshly prepared cuisines on set by experienced chefs, and personalized service by detailed staff. At midday, after a thrilling game drive, pause for a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by nature’s beauty. In the afternoon, continue exploring the wildlife stirs, with chances to see giraffes, buffalo, and elusive leopards. Return to the lodge with unforgettable memories and stunning photos. This immersive experience offers a deep connection to the land, its creatures, and the rhythm of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Enjoy an early morning game, a bush breakfast, then embark on a cultural experience
Enjoy an early morning game, a bush breakfast, then embark on a cultural experience
The day begins before sunrise. A gentle knock on the door signals the start of the adventure. Outside, the air is crisp, tinged with the earthy scent of dew-covered grass and distant acacia trees.
As you lunge deep into the reserve for an early morning game drive, herd of wildebeest is gathering near the riverbank. It’s the Great Migration season; you have a breath-taking view of the wildebeests, with the lions, leopards, crocodiles and hippos on alert to make a catch.
As the sun rises, you enjoy the beautiful view and a bush breakfast along with it, have a photography session and take in awesome views of the epic plains, birds and wildlife. As you enjoy a guided walk safari, a picnic lunch is made with the nature in view.
A full-day safari in the Maasai Mara, especially when anchored at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, is more than a travel experience—it’s a journey into the heart of nature. It’s a day that awakens your senses, stirs your soul, and leaves you forever changed.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Enjoy a game drive on your journey to the Serengeti from the Maasai Mara
Enjoy a game drive on your journey to the Serengeti from the Maasai Mara
The journey from the Maasai 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
Start your adventure at the Serengeti plains with a sunrise game drive and a hearty bush breakfast
Start your adventure at the Serengeti plains with a sunrise game drive and a hearty bush breakfast
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. You head back to the camp.
- 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
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes, offers a day of exploration that feels more like stepping into a living Eden than a conventional safari.
By 6:30 AM, the safari vehicle is ready. The descent into the crater is steep and winding, the road hugging the forested walls. As you drop into the basin, the temperature warms, and the landscape opens up into a surreal panorama of grasslands, lakes, and acacia groves. This is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, and it holds within it one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on the planet.
The animals appear. A herd of wildebeest grazing, zebras, black rhinos, a lion pride, elephants, baboons and bushbucks.
Lunch is enjoyed at the picnic site as you return to the floor for a final game drive.
A cheetah is spotted, a distant gazelle, buffalos and hippos. You drive back to the lodge to relax and have a hearty dinner, beneath the stars, with sounds from the crater.
- Main Destination:
- Ngong Hills Nature Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Enjoy a short game drive before breakfast, check-out to Kilimanjaro for a flight to Nairobi
Enjoy a short game drive before breakfast, check-out to Kilimanjaro for a flight to Nairobi
The final morning in Ngorongoro begins as the journey through Tanzania’s wild heart is coming to a close. The early hours are ideal for wildlife viewing, and the crater never disappoints.
By 9:00 AM, you return to the lodge for breakfast. The dining area is warm and welcoming, with views stretching across the crater rim. As you eat, you watch the clouds lift from the crater floor, revealing the vastness below one last time.
After breakfast, it’s time to check out. The staff bids you farewell with warm smiles and sincere gratitude. Your bags are loaded, and the journey back begins—first by road to Kilimanjaro then onward to Nairobi. The drive winds through the highlands, past Maasai villages and rolling hills, each mile a gentle transition from wilderness to civilization.
Though the safari has ended, its imprint remains. The sights, sounds, and stories of Ngorongoro linger in your thoughts, woven into your memory like the patterns of a Maasai Shuka. You leave with more than photos.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi Airport (Nairobi, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
