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Arrival
Day 1
Airport to the city hotel-Nairobi
Airport to the city hotel-Nairobi
You'll be met by our team and be picked up from the airport, then you will be transferred to your city hotel (Boma Nairobi or similar) after a long flight to Nairobi. We'll explain what happens next and answer any questions you might have about your safari which starts the next day,
The arrangements are on a bed-and-breakfast basis. This option is suitable for those arriving in Nairobi in the evening.
but if you arrive early, You can relax at the hotel or take up the many city activities including the Nairobi city tour, National museum, giraffe center, elephant orphanage, Lunch at some of our popular restaurants Like the Carnivore to the tamarind and a visit the Karen Blixen before returning to your hotel late evening.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- The Boma Nairobi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Our Driver guide will pick you up from your accommodation facility this morning for a scenic drive Southeast towards Amboseli National Park, arriving in good time for lunch. Embark on your first afternoon game drive exploring this acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush, and open plains in search of wildlife returning at sunset for dinner and your overnight stay.
Amboseli National Park (392sq km) is famously known for the breathtaking view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain on earth and the tallest in Africa (5895m). Amboseli is also an elephant’s paradise where the massive African savannah elephants roam from swamp to swamp grazing all day. Because of the abundance of water and pasture, other animals to be spotted here are cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, gnus, gazelles, hippos, and many others.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Leave the camp after breakfast, carrying your packed lunch to be enjoyed in the wild. Spend the whole day exploring the marshlands and swamps of Amboseli which are fed by subterranean water channels. Water is abundant throughout the year and so is the pasture. Elephants and various other herbivores are found here. Retreat to the lodge late in the afternoon after a long exploration of this 392sq km.
You'll also have an option of starting the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they're at their most active. Then return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.
Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in the camp reading your favorite book or writing your journal about the safari or just listening to your favorite music while observing the birds. Don't stress, the animals will be doing the same. Afterward, head off in the afternoon (4:00 pm) for another drive through the park. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, you will depart Amboseli National Park and head towards Nairobi. During the journey, you will make a stop at the famous Carnivore or the Tarmarind Restaurant for a leisurely lunch. Once you finish your meal, you will continue driving west and make another stopover at the stunning Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Here, you can stretch your legs and take photos of the breathtaking scenery, including Mt. Longonot and Mt. Suswa.
Afterward, you will proceed to your hotel, which is located by the shores of Lake Naivasha arriving in good time late in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you can choose to relax by the poolside or walk around the camp which has animals like giraffes, Hippos, and many species of birds.
Amboseli to Lake Naivasha- 6-HRS drive (2 Stopovers).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National park via Hellsgate & Lake Elementaita
Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National park via Hellsgate & Lake Elementaita
After breakfast, pack up and Head over to Hell's Gate National Park, just a short drive away. Once you're there, you can choose to cycle, walk, or drive through the park. It's one of the few national parks where you can enjoy cycling, walking, and hiking. Don't worry if you don't have a bicycle – you can rent one at the gate when you arrive.
Next, make your way to Lake Naivasha for a lovely boat ride and a walking expedition at the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary. The animals here are quite friendly, so go ahead and take some selfies with them. This sanctuary is located right next to the lake.
After all the excitement at the park and the island, you can drive to a nearby hotel for a delicious lunch. Then, head over to Lake Nakuru National Park with the option to visit Lake Elementaita, known for its spectacular flocks of flamingos. You'll arrive at the lodge late afternoon, ready to relax after a fun-filled day.
Today is all about outdoor adventures, so make sure to wear comfy shoes.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Flamingo Hill Camp
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve
Today after breakfast, you will drive through the Rift Valley floor to Masai Mara National Reserve arriving at the lodge in good time for lunch. Embark on your first game drive in reserve this afternoon in search of the Big Five and other herbivores that roam around in this beautiful savanna. Return to your lodge at sunset for dinner and your overnight stay.
One of our favorite places to look for wildlife in Kenya is the Masai Mara National Reserve. That's because the wildlife here is incredible, with big cats (lions, leopards, and cheetahs) and elephants among the highlights. There's a very good chance you'll also see giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and, of course, impalas. And bring your binoculars, because more than 500 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. It's a place of beautiful savannah landscapes as well, with lots of acacia trees. Visiting the reserve is a highlight for many travellers.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
This is a full day spent game viewing across the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous Savanna. The Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopards, Cheetahs, Lions, and other herbivores. It has virtually every other type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. You will have a full-day game drive in Masai Mara Savannah.
Your lunch today is picnic lunch boxes in the savannah under a flat-top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. Continue with the game viewing on-route to your camp, arriving at your late in the afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah measuring 1,500 sq.
You have an option of booking a balloon ride today which takes off early in the morning. After landing, the crew helps you out of the basket and escorts you to a lovely setting for a bush breakfast which is a lifetime experience and worth the
price. Later join your driver guide at a location and proceed with your full-day game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park Via Sirari border
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park Via Sirari border
After breakfast, get ready for a long but visually stunning drive to the Isebania border post, separating Kenya and Tanzania. Once you complete the border immigration process, you will switch vehicles and meet your Tanzanian driver/guide. They will welcome you and take you to the vast Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, which means "endless plains." Lunch will be served on route.
You will arrive at the camp late in the afternoon. Keep an eye out for the millions of animals that call this place their home during the drive. Tonight, you will have an authentic African safari experience. The lodge is situated within the national park, right in the middle of all the animal action. Once you arrive, your driver/guide and the camp manager will provide you with a comprehensive safety briefing.
Please note that the drive from Masai Mara to Serengeti can take up to 8-9 hours, including the border crossing and 2 pitstops. Alternatively, we can arrange a 3-hour flight transfer to Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Central Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Wake up to another glorious day in the Serengeti. Start the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they're at their most active. Then return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.
Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in the camp reading your favorite book writing your journal about the safari or just listening to your favorite music while observing the birds. Don't stress, the animals will be doing the same. Head off again in the afternoon for another drive through the park. Return to the lodge for dinner and another night under the Serengeti's stars.
Note: There's also an option of an early hot air balloon ride here. Please ask the tour manager before booking this trip if you're interested.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Central Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti as you exit the park this morning. Drive through the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area en route to Karatu. This afternoon, you'll descend to Ngorongoro Crater's floor for a game drive. If all goes to plan, you'll see some or maybe even all of the Big Five animals that reside here.
The animals here are less wary of humans and vehicles and as a result, it's easier to watch them from up close. Take in the spectacular views from the rim of the crater as you make your way to the bottom, where animals roam the lakes, rivers, woodlands, and hills. Keep an eye out for wildebeest, lion, zebra, cheetah, buffalo, gazelle, and the endangered black rhino.
Later, you will drive out of the crater to your lodge located on the rim of the Ngorongoro crater your base for the next 1 night.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Ngorongoro via Lake Eyasi to Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro via Lake Eyasi to Tarangire National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you’ll make your way to Lake Eyasi, a huge seasonal soda lake. Lake Eyasi has been home to the Hadzabe people for more than 10,000 years and is one of the few places in Africa where traditional tribal life continues without modern influence.
Today You Have an (Option) of driving to Tarangire directly or visiting the Hadzabe land. You’ll have the opportunity to meet members of the community and join in on daily activities like hunting, gathering, and traditional dances. You'll also learn about their unique ‘click’ language, which is thought to be one of the oldest languages still in use today. Proceed to your lodge in Tarangire National Park arriving in good time for lunch. After lunch, embark on your first game drive exploring this beautiful park, believed to be the second park with the highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania after Serengeti. Return to the lodge for your dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Tarangire National Park to Nairobi
Tarangire National Park to Nairobi
Your day starts early after breakfast from around 7:30 AM, heading towards the Namanga border post, passing through Arusha, and leaving Tarangire National Park in the rearview. Upon arrival at the border, you'll handle immigration formalities at the one-stop border post before meeting your Kenyan driver guide. From there, you'll have a roughly four-hour drive to Nairobi, arriving in good time.
Once in Nairobi, you'll have the option of heading straight to the airport for your outbound flight or stopping by the famous Carnivore Restaurant for a celebratory early dinner. Afterward, you'll either be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
You have the flexibility in your travel plans. You can either head to Kilimanjaro Airport or Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your outbound flight home. Alternatively, you can fly from Arusha to Zanzibar Island if you wish to extend your stay with a beach holiday.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
