Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara
You'll land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and get met by your guide who'll handle check-in and give you a tour briefing. From there, head toward Masai Mara with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to take in the views. You'll arrive at Mara Simba Lodge in time for lunch, then get out for an afternoon game drive before dinner and an overnight stay.
- Start point
- Nairobi, Kenya (Hotel, 08:00 - 09:40)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara Reserve
Landmarks Great Rift Valley Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 2
Masai Mara
Rise early and head out for a game drive starting at 06:30, scanning the reserve during the best viewing hours. Return to the lodge by 08:30 for a late breakfast and some downtime to rest. After lunch at the lodge, get back out for another afternoon game drive that runs into the evening, then return for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast at 08:30 Hrs), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Masai Mara Reserve (06:30 Hrs)
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara Reserve (15:30 Hrs)
Optional Activities
- Full day tour of Masai Mara as alternative itinerary
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 3
Masai Mara to Serengeti
Leave after an early breakfast and drive toward the Sirare/Isebania border crossing heading into Tanzania. Complete the standard border procedures and then continue into Serengeti National Park with game viewing along the way. You'll see the endless grasslands and start spotting wildlife as you enter one of Africa's largest protected areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early morning breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Border crossing at Sirare/Isebania
- Enroute game drive in Serengeti National Park
Landmarks Serengeti National Park - Day 4
Serengeti
After breakfast, take a mid-morning game drive through Seronera valley where year-round water sources bring in plenty of animals. Break for lunch at the lodge, then drive south across the plains in the late afternoon looking for giraffes, rhinos, elephants, hippos, and around 500 bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break at lodge), Dinner
Included Activities
- Mid-morning game drive in Seronera valley
- Late afternoon game drive in Serengeti plains
Landmarks Seronera Valley Serengeti National Park - Day 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Start with breakfast and get your packed lunch before driving to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing on the route. Choose between visiting Olduvai Gorge to see where early humans lived or stopping at a Maasai boma to learn about local traditions and how people live here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive and game viewing enroute to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Optional Activities
- Visit to Olduvai Gorge
- Visit to Maasai boma for cultural experience
Landmarks Olduvai Gorge Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Day 6
Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara
Spend your morning doing a half day of game viewing at Ngorongoro Crater rim. Later, head to Lake Manyara National Park situated below the Rift Valley escarpment. The park has different ecosystems with strong bird populations, groundwater forests, bush plains, baobab-dotted cliffs, and hot springs where you'll find plenty of wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half day game viewing at Ngorongoro Crater rim
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater Lake Manyara National Park - Day 7
Lake Manyara to Nairobi
Start early at 06:30 with a game drive at Lake Manyara National Park until 08:30, then return to the lodge for breakfast. After eating, you'll get transferred to Arusha for shopping and lunch. Later, catch an afternoon public shuttle heading to Nairobi through the Namanga border crossing, pulling in late in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Arusha)
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park (06:30-08:30 Hrs)
- Shopping in Arusha
Landmarks Lake Manyara National Park - Day 8
Nairobi Departure
Your guide will drive you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home, bringing the safari to an end.
- End point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Hotel, 02:00 - 04:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
