Itinerary in Details

Day 1 – Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and depart to Lake Naivasha which is about 2 to 2.5 hours drive. On reaching Lake Naivasha, proceed for Boat Ride to Crescent Island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes and many types of birds. After the activities at Lake Naivasha, you will check into your lodge/camp for lunch and relax for a while. Later in the evening you can freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Optional Add-on Tours: You can choose to go to Hell’s gate national park near Naivasha where you can do hiking, bicycle riding and other activities at additional cost.

Day 2 – Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, we proceed to Lake Nakuru national park which is about 1.5 hours from Naivasha . Check into your lodge at Nakuru, and depart for morning game drives. After game drives till noon, have lunch and depart for afternoon game drives. After game drives till around 6:00 PM, we proceed to your camp/lodge for a freshly prepared dinner. Overnight stay at your Camp/Lodge

Day 3 – Nakuru to Masai Mara

We start around 7:30 AM from your Nakuru lodge and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 5 to 6 hours. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.

Day 4 & 5 – Masai Mara

Today’s itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today’s schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 – Masai Mara to Isebania

Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, drive 3.5 to 4 hours (150 km) to the Isebania border with a packed lunch.

Day 1 – Isebania to Central Serengeti

Upon completing your immigration formalities at the Isebania border, our guide/driver will meet you around 11:00-11:30 AM. The journey from the Isebania border to Central Serengeti takes approximately 4.5 hours.

Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to view picturesque villages and lush farmlands before entering the Serengeti National Park. You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at Ikoma Gate while your guide finalizes the park entry formalities. As you traverse the park, you’ll enjoy en-route game drives, with your arrival at the accommodation expected between 5:00-5:30 PM. The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.

Day 2 and Day 3 – Central Serengeti

Begin your day with a leisurely breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive around 8:00 AM. Equipped with a packed lunch, you will explore the central Serengeti and return to the lodge in the late afternoon, around 5:00 PM.

Alternatively, embark on an early morning game drive at 6:00 AM. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, enjoy some relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive, with a packed lunch provided.

Your exploration will take you through the Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife habitat and the Seronera River, which draws a diverse array of species (Three of the big cats: Lions, Cheetahs, and Leopards. Other predators like hyenas, wild dogs, wildcats, caracals, etc. And other animals like elephants, buffalos, and giraffes). This region is famed for its large lion prides and offers exceptional game viewing opportunities year-round.

You can enjoy your meal at a scenic picnic spot at your preferred time and continue exploring the central Serengeti.

The day will conclude around 5:00 PM, followed by a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.

Day 4 – Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, immersing yourself in its vibrant wildlife. Around noon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a picnic lunch provided for your journey. The transfer to your accommodation in Ngorongoro/Karatu takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.

The route begins with a scenic drive through the Serengeti, where you may encounter gazelles and impalas. Before you exit Serengeti and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you can enjoy a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate and also go for a short hike to the top of the hill for magnificent views of the Serengeti plains. As you progress, the landscape transitions to a drier, somewhat dusty terrain, with occasional Maasai villages along the way. After another 1.5 hours, you will ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, where the climate becomes cooler and more pleasant.

The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation, reflecting on the extraordinary experiences of the day.

Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) to Lake Manyara

You will start early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 AM (you might reach Crater floor by 7:00 AM if you sleep in Karatu the previous night). The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest collapsed volcanic caldera, encompasses approximately 260 square kilometers of pristine natural beauty. Surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes, the crater floor, which is adorned with various watering holes, supports a diverse population of around 25,000 animals. With depths exceeding 2,000 feet, this remarkable caldera offers a unique and breathtaking landscape.

A 5-hour game drive on the crater floor offers a chance to see diverse wildlife, including African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions. Keep your camera ready to capture the action. After a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool, you will begin your ascent out of the crater.

Following the ascent, we will transfer you to the accommodation of your choice, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 6 – Lake Manyara to Tarangire

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, with a picnic lunch provided. As you enter the park, you’ll be greeted by lush Acacia and Mahogany forests, setting the stage for an exciting day of wildlife exploration. Throughout the afternoon, you’ll continue your game drive, with opportunities to observe a variety of wildlife such as buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys. The park is known for its rare tree-climbing lions, though sightings are infrequent. Please note that recent years have seen a significant decline in the flamingo population, so the park’s shoreline may not display the vibrant pink hues of thousands of flamingos as seen in the past.

Given the relatively low concentration of wildlife sightings, we recommend considering optional activities to enhance your visit. You may choose to book in advance for canoeing on the lake or the treetop walkway, both of which offer unique perspectives and experiences in this remarkable park. Additionally, you might explore activities outside the park, such as a village walk in Mto Wa Mbu, hiking in the surrounding forest, or mountain biking in the nearby areas.

The day will conclude around 5:00 PM, after which you’ll enjoy a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.

Day 7 – Tarangire

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast before embarking on a 1.5 to 2 hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a full-day game drive in this renowned park, known for its iconic baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which attracts some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. In addition to elephants, you may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudus, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffes, and zebras.

The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation, reflecting on the extraordinary experiences of the day.

Day 8 – Tarangire game drives till afternoon. Transfer to Arusha in late afternoon and end of tour

On the final day of your safari, after breakfast, you will enjoy game drive at Tarangire National Park. By mid-afternoon, you will depart for Arusha which is about 2 to 2.5 hour drive, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location by approximately 5:30 PM. As your safari comes to an end, you will reflect on an incredible experience and numerous cherished memories before bidding farewell to your team.