Masai Mara, Lake Victoria & Serengeti Safari

Our driver and guide will collect you and transfer you to your hotel in Nairobi for an overnight stay. Should you arrive late, we will arrange accommodations for you at one of the nearby airport hotels, which are both convenient and comfortable.

Departing from Nairobi in the early morning, you journey through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley, enjoying the picturesque views as you make your way to your reserved camp in the Masai Mara National Reserve. After lunch at your camp or lodge, you embark on an exhilarating game drive in this renowned wildlife sanctuary. This location is celebrated as one of the premier destinations for game viewing globally, embodying the essence of genuine African safaris. Upon returning to your accommodation, you will have dinner and unwind after your inaugural game drive in Kenya, East Africa.

Experience two complete days in the Masai Mara, engaging in early morning and afternoon game drives, with lunch provided at the camp; alternatively, you may choose to dedicate the majority of the day to a game drive while enjoying a packed lunch. The months of July and August mark the annual migration of wildebeest, making this an ideal time to immerse yourself in the Mara for two full days, where you may be fortunate enough to witness the breathtaking spectacle of a river crossing. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at the camp within the Masai Mara National Reserve.

After enjoying breakfast, depart from the Mara and proceed to the border with Tanzania, where you will complete the necessary border formalities. At this point, a new driver and vehicle will be assigned to you. Given that this is a lengthy journey, a packed lunch will be provided to ensure a leisurely pace. Your adventure in Tanzania will commence with a visit to Lake Victoria, one of the continent’s Great Lakes. This lake was named in honor of Queen Victoria by the explorer John Speke during his 1858 expedition with Richard Burton, aimed at discovering the source of the Nile River.

Upon arrival after lunch, you will have the opportunity to relax for the remainder of the afternoon while taking in the scenic views of the lake, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Victoria.

Experience two full days in the Serengeti, engaging in game drives that provide an excellent opportunity to explore a vast area and observe a diverse array of wildlife. The name ‘Serengeti’ is derived from ‘Siringet,’ a Maasai term meaning ‘the endless plains.’ This national park is renowned as one of the premier wildlife sanctuaries globally, epitomizing the quintessential African safari experience.

Home to over two million wildebeest, along with significant populations of Thomson’s gazelles and zebras, it boasts the highest density of plains game in Africa. The expansive landscape ensures that even during the peak of the wildebeest migration, when more than a million animals traverse the area, the Serengeti never feels overcrowded. Bordered by Lake Victoria to the west, Lake Eyasi to the south, and the Great Rift Valley to the east, visitors can choose to return to camp for a hot lunch or enjoy a day of game driving with a packed lunch in the park, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in the Serengeti.

On the seventh day, after breakfast at the camp and as the sun begins to rise, you will embark on a game drive departing from Serengeti Park, making a stop to relish a picnic lunch along the way. It is advisable to remain vigilant for wildlife, particularly during the early morning hours when both animals and birds exhibit heightened activity.

After enjoying your lunch in the afternoon, you will proceed to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim to explore the Olduvai Gorge, often referred to as ‘the Cradle of Mankind.’ This steep ravine, located in the Great Rift Valley, extends across East Africa and is recognized as one of the most significant prehistoric sites globally, contributing greatly to our understanding of early human evolution. Subsequently, you will be transferred to your reserved accommodation at the Ngorongoro Crater Rim, where you can unwind, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.

Begin your journey early in the morning after breakfast, as you set off towards the Ngorongoro Crater for an immersive tour. As you make your descent into the crater, you will be treated to breathtaking views of the world’s largest unfilled caldera. This remarkable site is home to the Big Five and a diverse array of large mammals native to Africa. After an exhilarating game drive through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will exit the crater and drive to Arusha in the late afternoon, arriving in the evening.

You will then be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha town or transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your subsequent travels.

It is advisable to schedule your departure flight for after 5:00 PM on this day to ensure a smooth transition.