Twiga Expeditions

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$2,519 to $3,053 pp (USD)

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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 1-2

Start at Masai Mara

Start at Masai Mara

Your adventure begins with a morning departure from Nairobi, embarking on a 5-hour scenic drive to the Maasai Mara. The landscape transitions from urban cityscape to the rolling plains of the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, you'll have a picnic lunch and head straight into the park for an exciting afternoon game drive. The Maasai Mara, known for its impressive wildlife populations and dramatic landscapes, offers the chance to see big cats like lions and cheetahs, as well as herds of elephants, wildebeests, and giraffes. After the game drive, you’ll return to your lodge or camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Maasai Mara to Serengeti

Maasai Mara to Serengeti

After an early breakfast, you’ll set off for a cross-border journey to the Serengeti in Tanzania. The transfer takes approximately 6 hours between the park gates, during which you'll enjoy a scenic drive with rolling hills, savannahs, and the possibility of wildlife sightings along the way. Upon entering the Serengeti, you'll continue with a game drive as you explore this iconic park, known for its vast open plains and incredible biodiversity. A picnic lunch will be served en route. In the evening, you’ll settle into your lodge or camp for dinner and your overnight stay in the Serengeti.

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:
Acacia Central Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Serengeti Experience

Serengeti Experience

Today, you’ll experience a full day in the Serengeti, one of the most celebrated wildlife reserves in the world. After breakfast, your guide will take you on a game drive through the Serengeti’s sweeping grasslands, looking out for the famous "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros) as well as countless other species, from giraffes to hyenas. Depending on the time of year, you might also witness part of the Great Migration, as millions of wildebeest and zebras travel across the plains. Lunch will be enjoyed as a picnic in the park or at your camp/lodge. After a day filled with remarkable wildlife encounters, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Acacia Central Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Your morning begins with a final game drive in the Serengeti, giving you another chance to spot more wildlife and capture the beauty of the park at dawn. Afterward, you'll embark on a drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders. Upon arrival, you’ll settle into your lodge or camp located near the crater rim. Dinner and overnight at your Ngorongoro accommodation.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater and back to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater and back to Arusha

On the final day, you’ll descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, often described as a "Garden of Eden" due to its abundant wildlife and stunning scenery. Inside the crater, you'll have the chance to see animals such as black rhinos, lions, elephants, and a variety of birdlife. Your game drive will continue throughout the morning, and you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater before heading out for your transfer back to Arusha, which takes about 4 hours. From there, you can either continue to the airport for your flight or stay in Arusha for the night.

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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Twiga Expeditions, not SafariBookings.
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