Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrive in Nairobi and Fly to Masai Mara National Reserve
Arrive in Nairobi and Fly to Masai Mara National Reserve
Upon arriving in Kenya, a friendly representative will warmly welcome you and guide you through immigration, customs, and baggage claim. They will stay with you until you connect with your driver in the arrivals area. You will then be transferred to the domestic airport for a light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara.
Once you arrive in the Masai Mara, a representative will greet you and drive you to your safari camp, where you will stay for the next three nights.
Basecamp Masai Mara is a charming camp located along the Talek River, surrounded by forest. You'll have the chance to spot a variety of birdlife and possibly some monkeys. Safaris from this camp explore Masai Mara National Reserve, a popular area known for its incredible wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
On Safari to Masai Mara National Reserve
On Safari to Masai Mara National Reserve
You have the next two full days to enjoy two game drives per day on the plains of the Masai Mara where you’ll spot an abundance of African wildlife. This iconic reserve offers amazing wildlife viewing opportunities and it’s highly likely that you’ll see zebra, impala, gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo, rhino and elephant, plus lions, cheetahs and leopards. During the months of August-November you have a chance of seeing the Great Migration in the Mara, however the movements of the herds change yearly, and it is very hard to predict their whereabouts. Our travel specialists have first-hand experience necessary to put you in the best place.
In as well as game drives, there are a range of other activities you can participate in during your time in the Masai Mara. These includes cultural visits to Maasai villages and markets, guided bush walks or you may wish to take an early morning hot air balloon flight over the plains and forests of the Masai Mara. These can be added at an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
You will have two full days to enjoy two game drives each day across the Masai Mara plains, where you'll encounter a diverse array of African wildlife. The iconic reserve provides excellent opportunities for spotting zebra, impala, gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo, rhino, and elephant, as well as predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. From August to November, there's a chance to witness the Great Migration in the Mara, although the herds' movements are unpredictable. Our travel specialists have the expertise to position you in the best viewing spots.
In addition to game drives, you can partake in a variety of activities in the Masai Mara, such as cultural visits to Maasai villages and markets, guided bush walks, or an early morning hot air balloon flight over the stunning plains and forests. These additional experiences are available at an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Basecamp Masai Mara
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Fly to the Serengeti National Park
Fly to the Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight across the border into Tanzania and to the Serengeti. Some operators may suggest driving this leg; however this makes for a very, very long day and completely writes off any chance of wildlife viewing as you have to spend the whole time on the road. To make the most of a short time on safari a flight is definitely the best option.
Your accommodation for the next two nights is Lemala Kuria Hills, a tented lodge in northern Serengeti. This part of the Serengeti is much less visited than other areas and it has fantastic year-round wildlife, as well as a chance of seeing the Great Migration between July and September and possibly November.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti (Koga Tende)
Northern Serengeti (Koga Tende)
The Serengeti is renowned for its exceptional wildlife viewing, and you'll experience this with two shared game drives each day from Lemala Kuria Hills.
Annually, over two million wildebeest and zebra undertake a dramatic migration from Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. During their journey, they must navigate the treacherous Mara River, which separates the Serengeti on the Tanzanian side from the Masai Mara on the Kenyan side. The crossing is fraught with danger, as the herds face perilous currents and predators such as crocodiles lurking in the muddy waters, along with lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas patrolling the riverbanks. This migration period is especially hazardous for the wildebeest and zebras.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Departure
Departure
Spend your final day with a morning game drive before a flight back to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport. We can also arrange extensions to this trip such as further safari destinations in Tanzania or a flight to some of Tanzania's stunning coastal destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
