Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi
Your guide meets you at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, and depending when you land, there's time to explore Nairobi's craft markets if you want. You'll find pottery, carvings, batik, and weaving throughout the markets, and haggling is expected. Keep in mind that market visits are on your own dime. Later you'll head to Nairobi Sarova Panafric Hotel on the city's outskirts, where you'll stay the night surrounded by tropical gardens and a swimming pool.
- Start point
- Nairobi, Kenya (Jomo Kenyatta Int Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nairobi Sarova Panafric Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Browse Kenya's craft markets for pottery, carvings, batik, weaving, sculpture, musical instruments, leather and fabrics (at own cost)
- Day 2
Nairobi
This day is yours to spend however you like in Nairobi. You can check out cultural sites like the African Heritage House, Bomas of Kenya, Karen Blixen Museum, or the Nairobi National Museum at your own pace. Lunch is provided at Utamaduni Restaurant within Bomas of Kenya, which has one of Africa's largest auditoriums and showcases traditional villages from several Kenyan tribes. The rest of the day is flexible for whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the Famous Utamaduni Restaurant located within Bomas of Kenya)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nairobi Sarova Panafric Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Utamaduni Restaurant within Bomas of Kenya
Optional Activities
- African Heritage House tour (designed by Alan Donovan, overlooks Nairobi National Park with mud architecture from across Africa)
- Bomas of Kenya - explore traditional Kenyan culture, crafts, music and dancing
- City guided walking or driving tour to explore Nairobi
- Visit Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) for city views from top floor (access available for few shillings)
- Karen Blixen Museum - tour the home and grounds of Danish writer and coffee farmer
- Kibera Tour - explore one of Africa's largest urban slums (tour operators available, research recommended for responsible operators)
- Nairobi National Museum - history of Kenya, early human ancestry, natural history, Nairobi Snake Park, botanic garden, nature trail
- Nairobi Railway Museum - history of rail travel in East Africa, old locomotives and functioning models
- National Gallery - temporary exhibits including Murumbi Collection with African artifacts, art, jewelry, stamps and books
Landmarks Bomas of Kenya Nairobi National Park Karen Blixen Museum Nairobi National Museum Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) Nairobi Railway Museum National Gallery - Day 3
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Your guide picks you up at 8am and you'll drive through the Great Rift Valley and Narok on the way to Masai Mara. This massive reserve sits within the Serengeti plains and you'll have chances to see lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. After arriving at the lodge and grabbing lunch, you head out for an afternoon game drive to look for wildlife. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and sleep there.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Chalet (Sarova Mara Game Camp)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara searching for lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo and other animals
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve Great Rift Valley Narok 
- Day 4
Masai Mara
Start early with a morning safari hunting for wildlife, then return for breakfast. Afterward you can continue exploring the Mara plains to search for lions, cheetah, and other predators. If you're interested, there's an optional hot air balloon safari that gives you a quiet view from above, spotting animals across rivers and villages. Following lunch, you go on another game drive before heading back to the lodge for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Chalet (Sarova Mara Game Camp)
Included Activities
- Morning safari game drive
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon safari over Mara Plains - US$599 by pre-arrangement (experience floating above the awakening bush while spotting wildlife and enjoying African scenery)
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 5
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast you check out and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park on the Great Rift Valley floor. The park is excellent for bird watching, hiking, picnicking, and game drives where you'll spot around 450 bird species like flamingos and waterfowl, plus over 56 animal types including white rhino and waterbuck. Stop at viewpoints like Lion Hill, Baboon Cliff, Out of Africa Hills, and Makalia Waterfalls. Later you stay overnight at Sarova Lion Hill.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Chalet (Sarova Mara Game Camp)
Included Activities
- Game drive and exploration of Lake Nakuru National Park
Landmarks Lake Nakuru National Park Lion Hill Baboon Cliff Makalia Waterfalls - Day 6
Lake Nakuru
After breakfast you spend the full day at Lake Nakuru National Park doing bird watching, hiking, picnicking, and game drives. You'll see around 450 bird species including flamingos and waterfowl, and over 56 animal types like white rhino and waterbuck. Visit viewpoints such as Lion Hill, Baboon Cliff, Out of Africa Hills, and Makalia Waterfalls throughout the day. In the evening return to Sarova Lion Hill for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive and exploration of Lake Nakuru National Park
Landmarks Lake Nakuru National Park Lion Hill Baboon Cliff Makalia Waterfalls - Day 7
Lake Nakuru
You'll spend another full day at Lake Nakuru National Park after breakfast. Bird watching, hiking, picnicking, and game drives keep you busy as you look for around 450 bird species including flamingos and waterfowl, plus over 56 animal types such as white rhino and waterbuck. The viewpoints Lion Hill, Baboon Cliff, Out of Africa Hills, and Makalia Waterfalls are all worth visiting. Back at Sarova Lion Hill for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sarova Lion Hill)
Included Activities
- Game drive and exploration of Lake Nakuru National Park
Landmarks Lake Nakuru National Park Lion Hill Baboon Cliff Makalia Waterfalls - Day 8
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli
Following breakfast, you check out and drive toward Amboseli National Park, which is known for large elephant herds and views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. You'll arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, then relax by the sun-heated swimming pool if you like. In the afternoon you head out for a game drive to start looking for wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park
Landmarks Amboseli National Park Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 9
Amboseli
After breakfast you take two game drives through Amboseli's open plains searching for lion, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, and wildebeest. You'll visit the swamps where elephants wallow in mud and watch waterfowl and bird species. There's an optional hot air balloon safari or a visit to a local Maasai village if you want to experience African culture more directly. You return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Two game drives in Amboseli National Park
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon safari over Amboseli - $550 by pre-arrangement (experience floating silently above the awakening bush while spotting wildlife and enjoying African scenery across rivers and over villages)
- Visit local Maasai village to discover African culture
Landmarks Amboseli National Park - Day 10
Amboseli to Serengeti
After breakfast you check out and head toward Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through high farmland in Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before descending into the endless plains toward Seronera in the park's central area, one of the richest wildlife habitats around. The Seronera River draws most of the park's species to the area. You'll arrive at Serengeti Acacia Camps in time for lunch, then go out for an afternoon game drive before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Serengeti Seronera Wildlife Lodge)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park
Landmarks Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area Karatu Seronera River 
- Day 11
Serengeti
After breakfast you enjoy a full day of game drives along the Sogore River Circuit that loops into the plains south of the Seronera River. This spot is great for seeing lions, gazelle, topi, ostrich, and cheetah. Stop at the visitor's center near the lodge to grab cold drinks or snacks. You'll have a relaxed picnic lunch under acacia trees, then follow the Kopjes Circuit afterward to spot lions and large cobras. These granite outcrops have water and shade, making them perfect for wildlife spotting. Return to the lodge for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the shade of acacia trees), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Serengeti Seronera Wildlife Lodge)
Included Activities
- Full day game drive along Sogore River Circuit and Kopjes Circuit
- Picnic lunch in the shade of acacia trees
Optional Activities
- Purchase cold drinks and snacks at visitor's center
Landmarks Serengeti National Park Sogore River Circuit Seronera River Kopjes Circuit - Day 12
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast you check out and drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way you'll stop at Olduvai Gorge where anthropologists discovered important skulls connected to human evolution. You arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and can relax the rest of the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay follow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Stop at Olduvai Gorge
Landmarks Olduvai Gorge Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Day 13
Ngorongoro to Arusha
You'll have breakfast at the lodge, then check out and travel to Arusha Hotel where your tour comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Arusha
