Overview
Embark on an exhilarating 9-day adventure through the iconic landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania on this meticulously crafted safari journey. Begin your expedition in Kenya’s world-renowned Maasai Mara, where the vast savannahs teem with wildlife, offering unparalleled opportunities for game viewing and witnessing the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Traverse the Serengeti plains of Tanzania, immersing yourself in the heart of Africa’s wilderness, encountering the Big Five and myriad other species thriving in their natural habitat. Delve into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the dense concentration of wildlife within the caldera promises unforgettable encounters. Conclude your safari with a visit to Amboseli National Park, famed for its majestic elephant herds roaming against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, before bidding farewell to this enchanting journey filled with unforgettable memories.
Day 1:
Nairobi to Nakuru
- Depart from Nairobi and head to Lake Nakuru.
- On the journey, be on the lookout for zebras, giraffes, and numerous bird species.
- In the afternoon check in to your hotel at Lake Nakuru and embark on an afternoon game drive.
- Sightings to expect include white and black rhinos, flamingos, baboons, and waterbucks.
- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2:
Nakuru to Mara
- After breakfast, check out of your Nakuru hotel and begin your journey to Maasai Mara.
- Upon arrival in Mara, check into your hotel, have lunch, and freshen up.
- In the afternoon head out for an exhilarating game drive.
- Sightings to expect include lions, cheetahs, herds of wildebeests, and perhaps even some elusive leopards.
- In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3:
Full day in Maasai 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 4:
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 5:
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 6:
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
- After breakfast, check out of your Serengeti hotel and travel to Ngorongoro.
- Upon arrival, check in to your hotel, have lunch and visit Olduvai Gorge: Explore the archaeological site of human evolution.
- Evening: Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7:
Ngorongoro to Tarangire
- Morning: After breakfast, check out of your Ngorongoro hotel and head to Tarangire National Park.
- Check in to your hotel.
- Afternoon: Go for an afternoon game drive. Sightings to expect include elephants, lions, zebras, and an abundance of birdlife.
- Evening: Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 8:
Full day in Tarangire
- Morning and afternoon game drives. Sightings to expect include baobab trees, wildebeests, and various antelope species.
- Evening: Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 9:
Tarangire to Arusha
- After breakfast, check out of your Tarangire hotel and head to Arusha Airport for your departure 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
