Peak Season Africa Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi-Lake Naivasha

Nairobi-Lake Naivasha

You will be received at the airport/hotel by one of the office representatives and your guide. You'll get a briefing on the 14-day safari before your journey commences. After meeting your guide, you'll set off for Hell's Gate National Park, known for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, and geothermal features. You'll spend the morning exploring the park on foot or by bike, spotting zebras, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. The unique geothermal activity and stunning scenery provide an exciting start to your safari journey.

In the afternoon, you'll head to Lake Naivasha for a tranquil boat ride, an optional activity charged at an extra cost. As you glide across the lake, you'll observe hippos lounging in the water and an array of water birds. You'll enjoy a guided nature walk along the lakeshore, taking in the lush surroundings and local flora. You'll spend the evening at your lodge or camp by the lake, where you can relax and enjoy dinner, preparing for the adventures to come.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotelat Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake Naivasha- Masai Mara National Reserve

Lake Naivasha- Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you’ll start your journey to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve via Narok Town. You'll check in at Mara Sopa Lodge, and freshen up before embarking on an afternoon game drive.

The Masai Mara is home to a diverse range of animals like giraffes, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, gray jackals, spotted hyenas, topis, impalas, and wildebeests. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos can also be spotted in large groups. Occasionally, lions may be seen either basking in the sun after a large meal or surveying the plains for their next meal. On the other hand, leopards and cheetahs are more difficult to spot, but they are fairly common. The annual wildebeest exodus, known as the great migration, occurs in July and August. Furthermore, millions of these grazers migrate north from the Serengeti in search of greener pastures before returning to Southern Serengeti in October. You'll experience an amazing sunset with GT.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Adventure at Masai Mara National Reserve

Adventure at Masai Mara National Reserve

You can wake up early in the morning for an optional balloon safari. This gives you a unique vantage point of the abundant wildlife living below. There’s nothing quite like it, the view is unparalleled and the experience is unforgettable. You'll visit Masai Mara for a day to increase your chances of seeing the Big Five: elephant, lion, leopard, and buffalo. You will be driven to the world-renowned Mara River, the site of the annual wildebeest migration. You'll take pleasure in a game drive within the park. Before setting off on the wildlife drive. You'll stop for lunch near the Mara River. After your meal, you will head back to Mara Sopa Lodge for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Masai Mara -Serengeti National Park via Isebania Border

Masai Mara -Serengeti National Park via Isebania Border

After breakfast, you'll embark on a journey crossing into Tanzania, heading towards Serengeti National Park. The drive offers picturesque landscapes and opportunities for wildlife sightings along the way. You'll enjoy stunning scenery and rich cultural experiences as you cross the border. You'll enjoy a traditional lunch at the border, before continuing onward.

The Serengeti is renowned for its large herds of wildebeest and zebras, particularly during the migration season. As you traverse the park, you will witness the diverse wildlife and expansive plains. You'll check into your camp in the evening, where a delightful dinner awaits. You will spend the night under the vast African sky, surrounded by the sounds of the wild, ready for more exploration in this iconic park.

In the evening, you will back to Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Memorable Experience at Serengeti National Park

Memorable Experience at Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you will drive via the Lobo area for a game drive. Lobo is the area in the North-East of Serengeti National Park with a unique landscape. You will have a high opportunity to see leopards, cheetahs, big pride of lions, the rare clip-springer antelopes, and others. The central Serengeti has also lots of big cats, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and hippos. It is another good place to see the endangered black rhino. You will return to the lodge for dinner.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch. This park is one of the most densely crowded wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals. The crater is often called “Africa’s Eden” and is also considered the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World. A visit to this amazing place is a main draw for tourists coming to Tanzania and undoubtedly a world-class attraction!
Within the crater rim, large herds of zebras and wildebeest graze while lions sleep and laze in the sun nearby. At dawn, the endangered black rhinos will return to the thick cover of the crater forests after grazing on the dew-laden grass in the morning mist. Just outside the crater’s ridge, tall Maasai herd their cattle and goats over green pasture and through highland slopes. They live alongside the wildlife here as they have done for centuries.

In the evening, you will go back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
  • Luxury+ lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater-Tarangire National Park

Ngorongoro Crater-Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart with a picnic lunch as you head to Tarangire National Park, a park known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. The journey to Tarangire provides opportunities to see diverse landscapes and local wildlife. You'll arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, where you can relax and enjoy the serene environment before heading out on an afternoon game drive.

You'll explore the park's rich wildlife on a game drive in the late afternoon. The Tarangire River attracts a multitude of animals, providing stunning backdrops for wildlife viewing. You will spot lions lounging in the shade, giraffes browsing the treetops, and elephants bathing in the river. Capture these moments with your camera, creating lasting memories of your safari adventure. You will return to your lodge or camp for dinner, immersed in the tranquil surroundings, and enjoy a restful night.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Tarangire- Amboseli via Namanga Border with a Clear View of Mt Kilimanjaro

Tarangire- Amboseli via Namanga Border with a Clear View of Mt Kilimanjaro

You'll bid farewell to Tanzania and travel to Amboseli National Park in Kenya. The journey takes you through scenic landscapes and offers opportunities for wildlife sightings along the way. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, you'll head out on a game drive, spotting large herds of elephants against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

In the evening, you'll return to your lodge for a relaxing dinner. Reflect on the day's adventures as you enjoy the tranquil ambiance of the lodge. You'll spend the night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness, preparing for another day of exploration in Amboseli.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Amboseli National Park Full-Day Exploration

Amboseli National Park Full-Day Exploration

You will wake up at around 6:30 am, and enjoy breakfast. Then, you'll proceed for the full-day game drive at the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. You will be in the park and a picnic lunch will be served at the viewpoint. Amboseli National Park is one of the most visited parks in Kenya for its serenity and the view of the peak of Kilimanjaro during the sunrise and sunset in the evening. You will spot the Big Five and other animals like hyenas, zebras, giraffes, impalas, jackals, and topis among others. You will then return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Amboseli-Tsavo West National Park

Amboseli-Tsavo West National Park

You will depart for Tsavo West National Park after breakfast and have an en-route morning game drive. You'll arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Game drives around the sanctuary provide an ideal opportunity to view and photograph the diverse wildlife within the sanctuary. The waterholes below provide a wonderful opportunity to view animals near their natural habitat. The lobby and terrace bar offer excellent views and photographic opportunities, while an underground tunnel and bunker with ground-level windows provide unbelievably close yet safe access to various animals as they drink.
You'll visit Mzima Springs, where you can observe hippos and crocodiles in the crystal-clear waters. You'll explore the Shetani Lava Flow, a fascinating geological feature created by volcanic activity.

In the evening, you will return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tsavo West National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo West NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LionOccasional
Show more
BuffaloOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Salt Lick Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Tsavo West-Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo West-Tsavo East National Park

You will travel to Tsavo East National Park, known for its vast open spaces and red-dusted elephants. The journey takes you through scenic landscapes, with opportunities for wildlife sightings along the way. You'll enjoy a game drive on your way to your Tsavo East lodge or camp, making the most of the wildlife-rich areas before arriving. You'll arrive in time for lunch and take some time to relax before heading out on an afternoon game drive.

You will explore Tsavo East's diverse ecosystems, from open plains to riverine forests. You will visit the Galana River, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, and large herds of buffalos. You will return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening, sharing stories of the day's adventures.

Main Destination:
Tsavo East National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)
High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
Show more
BuffaloOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Sentrim Tsavo Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Tsavo East NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12-13

Transfer to Diani Beach for Remarkable Beach Vacation Experience

Transfer to Diani Beach for Remarkable Beach Vacation Experience

You will have an early morning game drive before going back to the lodge for breakfast and departing with a picnic lunch to Diani Beach.
You will depart from Tsavo East and enjoy a scenic drive to Diani Beach, a tropical paradise on Kenya's coast. Along the way, take in the lush landscapes and local villages, capturing the essence of coastal Kenya. You'll arrive at your luxurious beach resort in time for lunch, where you can unwind and soak in the serene surroundings.

You'll spend the next few days relaxing on the pristine white sands of Diani Beach. You'll swim in the crystal-clear waters or explore the resort's amenities. You might choose to indulge in water sports, such as snorkeling or diving, to explore the vibrant coral reefs. As the day ends, you will enjoy a delightful dinner by the beach, reflecting on your safari adventures while the gentle sound of waves provides a soothing backdrop.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Diani Sea Resort
  • Luxury resort located at Diani Beach (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Transfer to Mombasa Train Station -Nairobi

Transfer to Mombasa Train Station -Nairobi

You will enjoy the early morning beach activities before being driven by one of our guides to Mombasa Train station for your train back to Nairobi.

You will arrive in the afternoon be received by our driver at the SGR terminal and driven to the airport for your journey back home.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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