You can’t beat this itinerary for a trip that combines African cultural immersion with safari fun. It begins in Kenya, where you’ll visit the famous Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara Reserve, the site of the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras. Over many days you’ll explore the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater and back to Amboseli in Kenya to spot Big 5 animals like elephants, lions, leopards, Buffaloes and black and white rhinos. Mixed in with all this adventure are cultural exchanges with African tribespeople and Maasai warrior ceremonies.
1 night Nairobi | 1 night Lake Nakuru | 2 nights Masai Mara | 2 nights Serengeti | 1 Night Ngorongoro Crater | 2 nights Amboseli National Park
Welcome to Kenya! Once you land at Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO), our representative will be there to meet you and escort you to your hotel within the outskirts of Nairobi. Get a much-needed rest after such a long flight as we await to officially start your amazing Safari on the next day.
The 1st night of your East African trip includes;
Pick up from your Nairobi accommodation is at 9.30 am, and you’ll be taken on a leisurely 3 hours journey through the Great African Rift Valley. You will be stunned and inspired by rolling plains and summits such as Mount Longonot and the Suswa Ranges.
Lunch is served at your accommodation and then you will spend your 1st afternoon on a game drive to take in the delights of Lake Nakuru. The Lake is famous for its pink color, so called due to its massive flocks of flamingo feeding on the algae that gives them their distinct magenta hues. It is also one of the few places that you will see the endangered black and white rhino as well as the Rothschild giraffe and your wildlife safari guide will help you in finding, watching, and photographing this sadly endangered mammal.
The second day of your African safari includes:
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Activities: Afternoon game drive inside the park.
Farewells can be bid to the animals of Lake Nakuru on the game drive that will take your out of the park after breakfast. The journey from the lakes to the Masai Mara travels through the countryside of Kenya, with scenery that will take your breath away.
You will arrive at your Masai Mara camp or lodge in time for lunch which will be swiftly followed by an afternoon game drive which will see you through to dusk. The Masai Mara provides a home to myriad animals synonymous with the plains of Africa, and they sit in wait for you to discover them in their natural home.
Returning to your accommodation for your evening meal, you can rest and ready yourself for a day getting to the heart of this spectacular landscape.
The third day of your East African safari, includes:
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve.
Meals: All Meals and drinking water, other drinks are extra.
Activities: An afternoon game drive inside the reserve.
Breakfast at your camp or lodge will be served before you head out on your full day game drive through the grasslands and rolling hills of Masai Mara Game Reserve. Home to over three million wild animals, the landscape teems with life for you to marvel at, including
• Lions
• Wildebeest
• Leopards
• Buffalo
• Giraffes
And many more stars of the African plains that have captured the imagination of so many for so long.
A picnic style lunch is served on the banks of the Mara River.
You are also provided the option of visiting a village of Masai Mara warriors. The culture of these nomads is known the world over, their courage in battle with wild animals is stuff of legend. Your visit will include a traditional welcome of singing and dancing and you will be invited to learn some of the culture and visit a home in the village. An extra fee of US$20 per person is applied for this activity.
The second night you spend in the Masai Mara includes:
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve.
Meals: All Meals and drinking water, other drinks are extra.
Activities: A full day game drive inside the reserve.
Optional Activities: Hot-Air Balloon Safari ($450 per person),Masai Village Tour ($20 per person)
Awake before the sun comes up and head out to listen to dawn break over the grasslands of the Masai Mara. The change from night to day is a beauty to behold, as nocturnal animals return to slumber and the animals of the day start out on the day’s adventures.
You’ll return to your lodge for breakfast, and depart through the park which gives you one last game drive on this leg of your Kenyan safari. The next stop is the Isebania border post, where you’ll take lunch before embarking on your safari in Tanzania.
First stop in Tanzania is the Serengeti National Reserve, which you will enter through the Ikoma gate. Once inside the park, you will immediately be able to start spotting the mammals and birds that live here. The game drive will end at your accommodation, where you will take dinner before spending your first night on Tanzanian safari. Your first night on safari in Tanzania includes:
Destination: Serengeti National Park.
Meals: All Meals and drinking water, other drinks are extra.
Activities: An afternoon game drive inside the reserve.
After breakfast your will venture out into this most famous of African safari destinations. You full day within Serengeti National Park will see you accompanied by expert guides who can help you track and identify the animals you’re lucky to spot.
No two days on the plains are the same, and the animals that you may see are plentiful. Along with the Big Five of African safari, you can look out for:
• Gazelle, Impala, Hyena, Baboon, Waterbuck, Wildebeest
And a whole range of other animals that are equally stunning and awe-inspiring.
Lunch will be served picnic style so that you can maximize your time surrounded by the natural, volcanic landscape. Once your appetite for the beasts of the grasslands has been sated you can return to your safari accommodation for dinner.
Included in the second night of your Tanzanian safari is:
Meals: All Meals and drinking water, other drinks are extra.
Activities: An afternoon game drive inside the reserve.
Departing the Serengeti, we drive into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This highland region of plains, woodlands and forests protects the 600-metre-deep Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was formed when a volcano erupted and collapsed on itself approximately two and a half million years ago, and the well-fertilized volcanic soils create rich grazing for the animals and it is often referred to as ‘the Garden of Eden’. On the way, and for an extra fee, you can stop at the museum at Olduvai Gorge to learn about the archaeological excavations that escalated the studies of early man. We drive down to the crater floor with a picnic lunch, and your expert guide will show you every corner of the dramatic landscape to see some of the 20,000 or so large mammals that live there. These include a number of black rhinos, and it’s also well-known for high densities of carnivores including leopard, lion, hyena and jackal. When we ascend back to the crater rim, you may catch a glimpse of a magnificent sunset before heading to our camp/lodge.
Included in the eighth night of your African safari is:
Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Meals: All Meals and drinking water, other drinks are extra.
Activities: An afternoon game drive inside the reserve.
After breakfast, we depart the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and drive towards the Kenya/Tanzania Namanga border where our representative from the Kenyan side will be there to meet and escort you to Amboseli National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch at your camp/lodge. Amboseli is another great park known for its wonderful wildlife, and the breath-taking Mount Kilimanjaro.
The mountain, the highest in Africa and highest free-standing mountain in the world, will form the backdrop of your trip in this part of Kenya. The animals of the savannas punctuate the landscape: lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo to name just a few of the treats you’re likely to encounter on your afternoon game drive.
Destination: Amboseli National Park.
Meals: All Meals and drinking water, other drinks are extra.
Activities: An afternoon game drive inside the reserve.
Situated adjacent to Kenya’s second most frequented national park, Amboseli, Kibo Safari Lodge presents refined comfort amidst serene surroundings. Traditional tents are discreetly positioned amidst the wilderness, providing vistas of Mt Kilimanjaro from both communal spaces and individual accommodations. An elevated restaurant beckons guests to savor meals beneath acacia trees, with local ingredients infusing every dish.
Encircled by slasto paving, the swimming pool offers a respite for safari enthusiasts to unwind amidst sun loungers, interspersed with game drives. The main tented area hosts a lounge and bar, completing the experience for visitors seeking relaxation and adventure.
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp is a environmentally-conscious safari retreat situated just beyond the Kimana Gate in the southeastern region of Amboseli National Park in Kenya.
Being a cozy, tented camp, Tulia provides an unparalleled sense of intimacy that distinguishes it from other camps in the vicinity. Each tent affords breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, granting guests the opportunity to relish stunning sunrises and sunsets. The inviting restaurant and lounge boast a commanding vantage point overlooking a highly active waterhole, which attracts a daily parade of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, elands, cheetahs, lions, wildebeests, warthogs, gazelles, waterbucks, gerenuks, and more. This affords guests an up-close and intimate wildlife encounter.
Unwind by the campfire during our daily sundowner sessions and share stories of your safari adventures with fellow guests while savoring the beauty of the African sunset.
Tortilis Camp draws its name from the distinctive Acacia Tortilis, the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, and is gracefully perched on a hill within one of Amboseli’s Acacia Tortilis woodland areas. Situated within a private conservancy bordering the national park, the camp offers a range of activities, including game drives, guided walks, sundowner experiences, and bush meals, conducted both within the national park and the conservancy, providing guests with an exclusive wilderness encounter.
The camp’s tents are generously spacious, offering a choice of king or twin beds and featuring elegant en suite bathrooms. Constructed with a commitment to natural aesthetics and thatched roofs, the main lounge, bar, and dining area provide an inviting communal space. For added privacy, the Private House and Family Tent are positioned slightly apart from the main camp on the hill and share access to a pool.
Tortilis Camp holds the distinction of being one of the pioneering eco-lodges of its size and takes great pride in operating entirely on solar power. Guests can rest assured that their stay leaves a minimal ecological footprint.
Just at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tawi Lodge offers a stunning retreat within a private concession, just a short ten-minute journey from Amboseli National Park’s entrance. This eco-conscious lodge presents breathtaking vistas from its communal spaces and elegantly designed cottages. Guests can enjoy the luxury of romantic four-poster beds, exquisite ensuite bathrooms featuring Victorian baths and showers, cozy fireplaces, and personal minibars, complemented by exclusive butler services for a bespoke experience.
Gastronomic delights are savored in the lodge’s main dining area, where dishes crafted from the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients are served amid the enchanting sounds of Africa. With a watering hole in view from the lodge’s lively bar, dining room, lounge areas, and spa, guests have the unique chance to observe wildlife without leaving the comfort of the lodge. The adventure offerings are rich and varied, including twice-daily guided safaris in 4×4 vehicles, exploratory nature and camel walks, and the unique experience of fly camping.
Tortilis Camp draws its name from the distinctive Acacia Tortilis, the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, and is gracefully perched on a hill within one of Amboseli’s Acacia Tortilis woodland areas. Situated within a private conservancy bordering the national park, the camp offers a range of activities, including game drives, guided walks, sundowner experiences, and bush meals, conducted both within the national park and the conservancy, providing guests with an exclusive wilderness encounter.
The camp’s tents are generously spacious, offering a choice of king or twin beds and featuring elegant en suite bathrooms. Constructed with a commitment to natural aesthetics and thatched roofs, the main lounge, bar, and dining area provide an inviting communal space. For added privacy, the Private House and Family Tent are positioned slightly apart from the main camp on the hill and share access to a pool.
Tortilis Camp holds the distinction of being one of the pioneering eco-lodges of its size and takes great pride in operating entirely on solar power. Guests can rest assured that their stay leaves a minimal ecological footprint.
Just at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tawi Lodge offers a stunning retreat within a private concession, just a short ten-minute journey from Amboseli National Park’s entrance. This eco-conscious lodge presents breathtaking vistas from its communal spaces and elegantly designed cottages. Guests can enjoy the luxury of romantic four-poster beds, exquisite ensuite bathrooms featuring Victorian baths and showers, cozy fireplaces, and personal minibars, complemented by exclusive butler services for a bespoke experience.
Gastronomic delights are savored in the lodge’s main dining area, where dishes crafted from the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients are served amid the enchanting sounds of Africa. With a watering hole in view from the lodge’s lively bar, dining room, lounge areas, and spa, guests have the unique chance to observe wildlife without leaving the comfort of the lodge. The adventure offerings are rich and varied, including twice-daily guided safaris in 4×4 vehicles, exploratory nature and camel walks, and the unique experience of fly camping.
An early breakfast gives you chance to start your game drive in the dawn light, where you can watch the energy of a new day unfold across the grasslands and rolling plains of Amboseli. The snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro should be visible before the day’s clouds roll in to hug the peak.
Your whole day will be spent spotting the animals of the Amboseli with your expert guide. A picnic lunch in the park will ensure you don’t miss a beat of this glorious day surrounded by the mega-fauna this part of the world is famous for. Families of elephant range across the lands, herds of buffalo migrate to find sustenance, birds of prey circle to spot their next meal.
After a long day in the park, you’ll return to your accommodation for dinner and a final overnight inside Amboseli National Park.
This day of your African safari includes:
Destination: Amboseli National Park.
Meals: All Meals and drinking water, other drinks are extra.
Activities: An afternoon game drive inside the reserve.
Situated adjacent to Kenya’s second most frequented national park, Amboseli, Kibo Safari Lodge presents refined comfort amidst serene surroundings. Traditional tents are discreetly positioned amidst the wilderness, providing vistas of Mt Kilimanjaro from both communal spaces and individual accommodations. An elevated restaurant beckons guests to savor meals beneath acacia trees, with local ingredients infusing every dish.
Encircled by slasto paving, the swimming pool offers a respite for safari enthusiasts to unwind amidst sun loungers, interspersed with game drives. The main tented area hosts a lounge and bar, completing the experience for visitors seeking relaxation and adventure.
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp is a environmentally-conscious safari retreat situated just beyond the Kimana Gate in the southeastern region of Amboseli National Park in Kenya.
Being a cozy, tented camp, Tulia provides an unparalleled sense of intimacy that distinguishes it from other camps in the vicinity. Each tent affords breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, granting guests the opportunity to relish stunning sunrises and sunsets. The inviting restaurant and lounge boast a commanding vantage point overlooking a highly active waterhole, which attracts a daily parade of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, elands, cheetahs, lions, wildebeests, warthogs, gazelles, waterbucks, gerenuks, and more. This affords guests an up-close and intimate wildlife encounter.
Unwind by the campfire during our daily sundowner sessions and share stories of your safari adventures with fellow guests while savoring the beauty of the African sunset.
Tortilis Camp draws its name from the distinctive Acacia Tortilis, the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, and is gracefully perched on a hill within one of Amboseli’s Acacia Tortilis woodland areas. Situated within a private conservancy bordering the national park, the camp offers a range of activities, including game drives, guided walks, sundowner experiences, and bush meals, conducted both within the national park and the conservancy, providing guests with an exclusive wilderness encounter.
The camp’s tents are generously spacious, offering a choice of king or twin beds and featuring elegant en suite bathrooms. Constructed with a commitment to natural aesthetics and thatched roofs, the main lounge, bar, and dining area provide an inviting communal space. For added privacy, the Private House and Family Tent are positioned slightly apart from the main camp on the hill and share access to a pool.
Tortilis Camp holds the distinction of being one of the pioneering eco-lodges of its size and takes great pride in operating entirely on solar power. Guests can rest assured that their stay leaves a minimal ecological footprint.
Just at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tawi Lodge offers a stunning retreat within a private concession, just a short ten-minute journey from Amboseli National Park’s entrance. This eco-conscious lodge presents breathtaking vistas from its communal spaces and elegantly designed cottages. Guests can enjoy the luxury of romantic four-poster beds, exquisite ensuite bathrooms featuring Victorian baths and showers, cozy fireplaces, and personal minibars, complemented by exclusive butler services for a bespoke experience.
Gastronomic delights are savored in the lodge’s main dining area, where dishes crafted from the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients are served amid the enchanting sounds of Africa. With a watering hole in view from the lodge’s lively bar, dining room, lounge areas, and spa, guests have the unique chance to observe wildlife without leaving the comfort of the lodge. The adventure offerings are rich and varied, including twice-daily guided safaris in 4×4 vehicles, exploratory nature and camel walks, and the unique experience of fly camping.
Tortilis Camp draws its name from the distinctive Acacia Tortilis, the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, and is gracefully perched on a hill within one of Amboseli’s Acacia Tortilis woodland areas. Situated within a private conservancy bordering the national park, the camp offers a range of activities, including game drives, guided walks, sundowner experiences, and bush meals, conducted both within the national park and the conservancy, providing guests with an exclusive wilderness encounter.
The camp’s tents are generously spacious, offering a choice of king or twin beds and featuring elegant en suite bathrooms. Constructed with a commitment to natural aesthetics and thatched roofs, the main lounge, bar, and dining area provide an inviting communal space. For added privacy, the Private House and Family Tent are positioned slightly apart from the main camp on the hill and share access to a pool.
Tortilis Camp holds the distinction of being one of the pioneering eco-lodges of its size and takes great pride in operating entirely on solar power. Guests can rest assured that their stay leaves a minimal ecological footprint.
Just at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tawi Lodge offers a stunning retreat within a private concession, just a short ten-minute journey from Amboseli National Park’s entrance. This eco-conscious lodge presents breathtaking vistas from its communal spaces and elegantly designed cottages. Guests can enjoy the luxury of romantic four-poster beds, exquisite ensuite bathrooms featuring Victorian baths and showers, cozy fireplaces, and personal minibars, complemented by exclusive butler services for a bespoke experience.
Gastronomic delights are savored in the lodge’s main dining area, where dishes crafted from the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients are served amid the enchanting sounds of Africa. With a watering hole in view from the lodge’s lively bar, dining room, lounge areas, and spa, guests have the unique chance to observe wildlife without leaving the comfort of the lodge. The adventure offerings are rich and varied, including twice-daily guided safaris in 4×4 vehicles, exploratory nature and camel walks, and the unique experience of fly camping.
A final breakfast is served at your lodge or camp before one last game drive through the morning activity of Amboseli. The drive will take you out of the park and through the countryside of Kenya – homesteads and small towns line the roads and you have chance to see a slice of rural Africa as your safari swansong.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you can choose a hotel, residence, or airport drop-off depending on your forward journey plans.
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Pick up from your Nairobi accommodation is at 9.30 am, and you’ll be taken on a leisurely 3 hours journey through the Great African Rift Valley. You will be stunned and inspired by rolling plains and summits such as Mount Longonot and the Suswa Ranges.
Lunch is served at your accommodation and then you will spend your 1st afternoon on a game drive to take in the delights of Lake Nakuru. The Lake is famous for its pink color, so called due to its massive flocks of flamingo feeding on the algae that gives them their distinct magenta hues. It is also one of the few places that you will see the endangered black and white rhino as well as the Rothschild giraffe and your wildlife safari guide will help you in finding, watching, and photographing this sadly endangered mammal.
The second day of your African safari includes:
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Activities: Afternoon game drive inside the park.
Farewells can be bid to the animals of Lake Nakuru on the game drive that will take your out of the park after breakfast. The journey from the lakes to the Masai Mara travels through the countryside of Kenya, with scenery that will take your breath away.
You will arrive at your Masai Mara camp or lodge in time for lunch which will be swiftly followed by an afternoon game drive which will see you through to dusk. The Masai Mara provides a home to myriad animals synonymous with the plains of Africa, and they sit in wait for you to discover them in their natural home.
Returning to your accommodation for your evening meal, you can rest and ready yourself for a day getting to the heart of this spectacular landscape.
The third day of your East African safari, includes:
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve.
Meals: All Meals and drinking water, other drinks are extra.
Activities: An afternoon game drive inside the reserve.
Breakfast at your camp or lodge will be served before you head out on your full day game drive through the grasslands and rolling hills of Masai Mara Game Reserve. Home to over three million wild animals, the landscape teems with life for you to marvel at, including
• Lions
• Wildebeest
• Leopards
• Buffalo
• Giraffes
And many more stars of the African plains that have captured the imagination of so many for so long.
A picnic style lunch is served on the banks of the Mara River.
You are also provided the option of visiting a village of Masai Mara warriors. The culture of these nomads is known the world over, their courage in battle with wild animals is stuff of legend. Your visit will include a traditional welcome of singing and dancing and you will be invited to learn some of the culture and visit a home in the village. An extra fee of US$20 per person is applied for this activity.
The second night you spend in the Masai Mara includes:
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve.
Meals: All Meals and drinking water, other drinks are extra.
Activities: A full day game drive inside the reserve.
Optional Activities: Hot-Air Balloon Safari ($450 per person),Masai Village Tour ($20 per person)
