День 1: Maasai Mara National Reserve
WEDNEDAY: NAIROBI – MAASAI MARA
At 07:30 Hrs., collected from your Nairobi Hotel /Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Commence your safari, driving due West out of Nairobi, ascending to the edge of the Great Rift Valley, for a dramatic and panoramic descent, down the Great Rift Valley escarpment, to the floor below.
Make a photographic stop at a view point, before the descent.
Continue the descent, passing through Mai Mahiu and Narok Town.
Arrive at the Lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon game viewing drive in the Kenya’s most popular Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE.
Nairobi
Situated along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place to be. There are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably, just 20 minutes from the city centre, wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience.
Maasai Mara
Situated in southwestern Kenya, the Masai Mara encompasses the celebrated national reserve and its surrounding community conservancies, forming part of the Greater Serengeti–Mara ecosystem. Rolling savannahs, dotted with acacia trees and crossed by the Mara River, create a rich and varied landscape. Vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope graze across the plains, while elephants, giraffes, and buffalo roam freely. The river’s lush banks support hippos and crocodiles and sustain wildlife throughout the dry season. Predators are abundant, with lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas regularly seen in action. Each year, the spectacular Great Migration transforms the region, as millions of wildebeest and zebra traverse the plains. Visitors can soak up the breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and Maasai cultural heritage in one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.
День 2: Maasai Mara National Reserve
THURSDAY: MAASAI MARA
Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in the extensive Maasai Mara Game Reserve, if lucky, opportunity to see the big five in one day!!!
In consultation with your drivers / guides, there is an option of a full day game viewing drive with packed lunches, this allows you time to explore greater areas of the reserve without need to return to the Lodge for lunch.
All meals and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE.
Optional activities: payable directly;
* Visit to a traditional Masai village
* 01 Hour HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI over the Mara Plains, culminating with a Champaign bush breakfast
Maasai Mara
The migrators of Masai Mara National Reserve are present from approximately late June – early August until end of October – early November. But the Mara offers year-round game viewing. The reserve and surrounding conservancies offer diverse resident species experiences. Frequently to be seen are impalas, topis, giraffes, elephants, zebras, buffalos, warthogs and other grazing herbivores. With so many prey animals, Masai Mara is a veritable bonanza for large predators, such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, crocodiles and other stealthy, powerful hunters. The abundance of terrestrial animals is enhanced by the presence of more than 450-winged species, including 57 birds of prey. Masai Mara Game Reserve offers varied tour activities to explore the plains landscape and see incredible animal behaviours. The adjoining conservancies offer distinct activities that are not allowed in the reserve. Game drives in the reserve are perfect for those who seek to be immersed in Kenya’s bush country and see larger animals.
For guests interested in observing the nocturnal animals, these are available in the form of night game drives in some of adjoining private conservancies. The Serengeti-Mara ecosystem is recognized for an enormous diversity of flora and fauna, and some small details are missed during game drives. Most conservancies offer bush walks for an intimate look at the micro-ecosystems of the area. To complement these walks or a general visit to the Mara, a balloon safari experience, for a bird’s-eye view of the area, is a memorable experience.
Lastly, the Maasai community is key to the advancement of wildlife management in the area. It is hence recommended for one to take time learning more about these noble people by visiting one of their villages for a life-changing cultural experience in. understanding their modest and simple lives.
День 3: Lake Naivasha
FRIDAY: MAASAI MARA - NAIVASHA
Breakfast at the Lodge.
Depart and drive towards the shores of Lake Naivasha to arrive in time for lunch at the Resort.
In the afternoon head out for a 01 Hour boat ride on the Lake.
Optional activities available for this afternoon include;
* Visit Crescent Island (must be done with Boat ride)
* Visit Hell’s Gate National Park (cycling / walking / driving)
* Hiking Mount Longonot.
Dinner and overnight at LAKE NAIVASHA SOPA RESORT.
NOTE: Depending on the day’s weather the boat ride could be undertaken before lunch if bad weather / rains are forecasted in the afternoon
Lake Naivasha
Resting at an elevation of 1890 meters is the serene freshwater Lake Naivasha, a superb oasis for a safari holiday. Just beyond its shores are papyrus swamps, acacia woodlands, forests and unique geologic features that are remnants of the area’s volcanic past. The nutrient-rich soil is fertilized by an abundance of water, including the Gilgil and Malewa Rivers, to create an ecosystem that is known around the world for a diverse avian presence, as well as terrestrial game animals. Lake Naivasha is a RAMSAR site, a designation that reflects the ecological importance of the wetlands around the lake. More than 450 distinct birdlife species have been identified, and the resident avi-fauna are joined by migratory species from October to March. The lake, high cliffs and forests are home to spectacled weavers, red-billed firefinches, grey-backed fiscals, grey-capped warbler and many other interesting and colourful aerial creatures. The most prominent, though, are the cormorants and pelicans while the African fish eagles are the most majestic of the raptors. As you tour through the acacia forests, you may sight hawks, cuckoos, woodpeckers, shrikes and other birds, and a solo giraffe may peer through the thorn-leaves branches out of curiosity. The papyrus swamps are where you find jacanas, herons and kingfishers.
Lake Naivasha is one of the primary drinking holes for buffalos, zebras, elands, impalas, waterbucks and other grazers, as well as a favourite place for hippos to cool themselves during the day. Take a night game drive on one of the surrounding private conservancies like Loldia and Oserian, and you will see these incredible animals slowly emerge from their wallowing sites in the lake to grass along the shores. On your game drive, you may also see the other plains and forest fauna including the elusive leopard.
День 4: Amboseli National Park
SATURDAY: NAIVASHA – NAIROBI - AMBOSELI
Early breakfast at the Resort.
After breakfast, depart Naivasha and commence your drive to Amboseli National Park passing through Nairobi. Continue due South of Nairobi on the Nairobi/Mombasa Road for the first 125 KM (02 hours’ drive) before turning due West towards Mount Kilimanjaro.
The drive thence is through typical African savannah country dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai herdsmen grazing their cattle.
Arrive in time for lunch at the Lodge.
At 15:30 hrs, depart for your first game viewing in Amboseli National Park which is one of the best in Africa to spot large herds of Elephants up close, with the immense grandeur of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, as a picturesque background.
If weather permits, you will get a chance to watch the vibrant sunset over Mount Kilimanjaro – a spectacular scene to capture through your lenses
At sunset, exit the park and return to AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE for dinner and overnight.
День 5: Tarangire National Park
SUNDAY: AMBOSELI – NAMANGA - ARUSHA – KARATU
Dawn game viewing drive with a chance to catch the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro at its spectacular best. (Early in the morning is the perfect time to capture the best views of Mount Kilimanjaro. At Amboseli Sopa Lodge the mountain is revealed with all its splendor from the restaurants viewpoint while having Breakfast!!!! – weather permitting!!)
At 09:00 hrs, exit the Park and drive towards the border town of NAMANGA to arrive at around 10:30hrs.
After customs and immigration formalities, change vehicle and continue to Tanzania.
Arrive in time for lunch at FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON ARUSHA HOTEL.
At 14:00 hours, continue to KARATU.
Dinner and overnight at KARATU SIMBA LODGE / MARERA VALLEY / COUNTRY LODGE
Karatu
Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.
День 6: Serengeti National Park
MONDAY: KARATU – SERENGETI
Early breakfast then depart for Serengeti National Park.
Lunch will be a picnic so as to commence game viewing immediately upon entering the Park.
Return in the evening to ENKIRARI WILDERNESS CAMP / ZAWADI CAMPS, located in the central Serengeti, for dinner and overnight stay.
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti, together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park, constitute Africa's most famous wildlife park, spread over the enthralling landscapes of northern Tanzania. This is a precious ecosystem, supporting the annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. The largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet involves more than a million animals following the rains, including more than 1.5 million white-bearded wildebeest and 250 000 zebras. Prides of lions, as well as groups of elephants, giraffes, gazelles, and eland, roam among the photogenic vast grass plains between weird-and-wonderful-looking acacia trees. Aside from traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Serengeti plains and horse riding safaris are on offer.
День 7: Serengeti National Park
TUESDAY: SERENGETI
Full day of game viewing at Serengeti National Park.
This day you have 02 choices:
Full day game viewing with picnic lunch boxes
OR
Sunrise and sunset game drives returning to the Lodge for lunch.
In Serengeti you will have the opportunity to sight the big five: the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino.
All meals and overnight at ENKIRARI WILDERNESS CAMP / ZAWADI CAMPS.
День 8: Karatu
WEDNESDAY: SERENGETI – NGORONGORO
Early Breakfast at the Lodge.
Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation area to arrive at 10:30 hrs, on arrival descend to the bottom of the crater for a crater tour.
A truly unique wildlife experience.
Lunch will be picnic.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to the adjacent Karatu Highlands for dinner and overnight at KARATU SIMBA LODGE / MARERA VALLEY / COUNTRY LODGE.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Situated in the Crater Highlands in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is best known for its archaeological and geological significance, rich wildlife, and beautiful scenery. The conservation area encompasses the famous Crater, the renowned Olduvai Gorge and vast plains of grasslands, forests and mountains extending to the Serengeti. This 8000-square-kilometre protected area is recognised for its natural beauty and has been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visitors flock here to soak up the spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater, voted as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, it is famed for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Popular activities include: mountain biking, hiking, game drives, bush walks, and visiting a local Maasai village.
День 9:
THURSDAY: NGORONGORO – TARANGIRE - ARUSHA
After breakfast at the lodge, depart for Tarangire National Park for a game viewing drive.
Around 11:00Hrs., depart for Arusha with a picnic lunch.
Upon arrival in Arusha, around 01:00Hrs., transfer to your hotel in the city center.
(Room rates and meals not included)
Tarangire National Park
Situated in northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is a breathtaking safari destination famed for its dramatic landscapes and exceptional wildlife. Dominated by ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River, the park provides sanctuary for vast herds of elephants, zebra, and wildebeest, alongside smaller groups of giraffe and impala, especially during the dry season when animals gather in extraordinary numbers. Travellers can look forward to thrilling game drives that reveal lion, leopard, and even cheetah, together with more than 500 bird species that make the skies shimmer with colour and sound. Unlike busier safari parks, Tarangire offers a more tranquil, intimate atmosphere, allowing visitors to truly connect with nature. Its sweeping vistas, rich biodiversity, and sense of untamed wilderness make it an unmissable highlight of any Tanzanian adventure.
