Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day, 4-night adventure through the iconic Mara and Serengeti ecosystems, where the untamed beauty of the African wilderness awaits. Your journey begins amidst the sprawling plains of the Maasai Mara, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, a spectacle of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras traversing the landscape. As the sun sets over the horizon, retreat to luxurious tented camps nestled in the heart of the wilderness, where comfort meets the rugged charm of the bush. The following days bring you deeper into the Serengeti, home to an abundance of wildlife including lions, elephants, and giraffes, offering unrivaled opportunities for game drives and encounters with nature at its most raw and enchanting. From the vast savannas to the dense acacia woodlands, this expedition promises an immersive safari experience that will leave you forever captivated by the wonders of Africa’s wild frontier.
Day 1:
Nairobi to Mara
- On this day you will be picked up from the hotel and proceed to Maasai Mara.
- Upon arrival in the Mara, check into your hotel, enjoy lunch, and refresh.
- After freshening up, head out for a game drive.
- Sightings to expect include lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, rhino, cheetahs, wildebeests, and possibly leopards.
- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2:
Full day in Masai Mara
- Begin the day with an early morning game drive to witness the sunrise and spot hyenas, jackals, and large buffalo herds.
- After the game drive return to the lodge for breakfast.
- In the afternoon enjoy lunch at the lodge, followed by leisure time.
- In the evening set out for another game drive, seeking giraffes, zebras, and the striking Maasai giraffe.
- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3:
Mara to Serengeti
- After breakfast, check out of your Maasai Mara hotel and journey to the Serengeti, crossing the Isbania border.
- Upon arrival, check into your Serengeti accommodation, and after having lunch, embark on a game drive. Sightings to expect include the Big Five (lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes), as well as the remarkable wildebeest migrations.
- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4:
Full day in Serengeti
- On this day rise up early and head out for a game drive.
- Sightings to expect during your game drive include lions, leopards, herds of wildebeest, zebras, and diverse birdlife, potential predator-prey interactions, and watching the sunrise.
- After the game drive head back to the hotel for breakfast, midday break for lunch.
- After lunch head out for an afternoon game drive to spot more wildlife including elephants and giraffes.
- In the evening head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 5:
Serengeti to Arusha
- After breakfast, check out of your Serengeti hotel and travel to Arusha in time for your international flight.
Included
- All Park Entry Fees
- Assistance at the airport
- All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
- Professional English speaking safari guide/driver
- Game viewing in open roof safari van
- Airport pickups on arrival and transfer back on departure
- Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park
- Government taxes
- Bottled drinking water
- Extensive game drives