Safari Overview
Day 1: NAIROBI – OL-PEJETA (220km: Approx. 3-4 Hours)
Duration: 12 Days, 11 Nights
Tour Highlights: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha National Park, Hell’s Gate National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Amboseli National Park.
Experience the Majestic Wildlife of 8 Extraordinary Parks
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the heart of Africa, exploring the best of Kenya and Tanzania. This exclusive 12-day safari offers a rich tapestry of Africa’s stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and fascinating cultures. From the iconic Masai Mara to the vast Serengeti plains, this journey takes you through some of the most celebrated national parks and conservancies in East Africa. Your adventure will unfold in luxurious, customized 4x4 safari jeeps, ensuring ultimate comfort, with amenities such as power outlets, a cooler box, high-frequency radio, and a professional, multilingual safari guide.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi & Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After your arrival in Nairobi, you'll be picked up from the airport or your hotel and head to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. This 220 km journey will take you through the scenic central highlands, where you can catch glimpses of the lush coffee and tea plantations. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch and then embark on your first game drive in search of the resident wildlife, including rhinos, chimpanzees, and African wild dogs. Overnight stay at a safari lodge or tented camp of your choice.
Day 2: Full Day at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Spend the entire day exploring Ol Pejeta, a prime sanctuary for endangered species, including the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa. You'll have the chance to visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where you can observe orphaned chimps. Along with extensive game drives, you'll see giraffe, waterbuck, eland, and many more species. Overnight stay at your chosen lodge or camp.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha & Great Rift Valley
After an early game drive at Ol Pejeta, we head to the scenic Lake Naivasha, located in the Great Rift Valley. Along the way, you’ll stop to admire the stunning Thompson’s Falls. At Lake Naivasha, enjoy a relaxing boat safari, spotting hippos and various bird species along the shoreline. In the afternoon, take a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, home to zebras, giraffes, and various antelope. Optional: visit Hell’s Gate National Park for a walking and biking safari. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp near Lake Naivasha.
Day 4: Travel to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, we depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, a 240 km drive through the heart of Masai country. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive through the park’s vast savannah, looking for lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. Overnight stay at your preferred safari lodge or tented camp.
Day 5: Full Day at Masai Mara
Get an early start to experience the Mara's early morning wildlife activity, including the possibility of witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal). Enjoy game drives throughout the day, tracking the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Optional activities include visiting a local Maasai village to learn about their culture or taking a hot air balloon ride over the savannah at sunrise. Overnight at your chosen safari accommodation.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Today, we cross the border into Tanzania and head to Serengeti National Park. After immigration formalities, we proceed with an afternoon game drive through this vast wilderness, home to the legendary Great Migration and abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and wildebeests. Overnight stay at your Serengeti lodge or camp.
Day 7: Full Day at Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti’s stunning landscapes and tracking its diverse wildlife, from massive herds of wildebeest and zebra to the Big Five. Your expert guide will help spot elusive predators and provide insights into the park's remarkable ecosystem. Overnight stay at your chosen Serengeti lodge or tented camp.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater
This morning, we depart Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Crater. After arriving at the crater’s rim, descend into this UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can marvel at the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor while observing its rich wildlife, including high concentrations of lions, elephants, and flamingos. Overnight stay at a lodge or tented camp on the crater rim.
Day 9: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife, including flamingos and the long-crested eagle. Enjoy game drives through this scenic park, where you can see large herds of elephants and explore diverse ecosystems. Overnight stay at your chosen Lake Manyara accommodation.
Day 10: Amboseli National Park
After crossing back into Kenya, we make our way to Amboseli National Park, located near Mount Kilimanjaro. This park is known for its massive elephant herds and offers iconic views of the snow-capped mountain. Enjoy an afternoon game drive with the possibility of spotting cheetahs, giraffes, and more wildlife. Overnight stay at your Amboseli lodge or camp.
Day 11: Full Day at Amboseli
Spend a full day at Amboseli, exploring its savannah, wetlands, and grasslands. You can climb the Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park, its elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife. Capture stunning photos with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Enjoy game drives in the morning and afternoon, and visit a local Maasai village to learn about their culture. Overnight stay at your chosen Amboseli accommodation.
Day 12: Return to Nairobi
On the final day of your safari, enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli. Afterward, travel back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. You’ll be transferred to your hotel or the airport for your departure flight.
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