Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Amboseli
From / to Nairobi Kenya
Kenya & Tanzania wildlife safari exploring best wildlife, scenery and cultural highlights of East Africa
The 10 days 9 nights East Africa wildlife tour starts and finishes from Nairobi Kenya –Optional finish at Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport
Accommodation is provided in a choice of economy, standard or Luxury safari lodges or tented camps.
Safari transport and game viewing drives are in custom designed pop up top safari minivan in Kenya and in pop up top 4 x 4 jeep in Tanzania.
4 x 4 safari jeep in Kenya can be provided at an extra cost.
Safari Highlights
- 1 night at the Lake Nakuru national park- Kenya
- 2 nights at the Masai Mara game reserve- Kenya
- 2 nights at the Serengeti game reserve -Tanzania
- 1 night at the Ngorongoro crater -Tanzania
- 1 night at Tarangire national park- Tanzania
- 2 nights at the Amboseli national park- Kenya
- Awesome scenery along the safari route.
- Blend of local cultures and tribes people including the Masai and others
- Elephant,Rhino , giraffe, lion, ostrich, cheetah, warthog, pelican, Buffalo etc.
- Option of hot air balloon excursion over Masai Mara or Serengeti
- Option of Masai village visit at Masai Mara
DAILY DEPARTURES
Safari itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park (160km-3 hours)
0730hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport
Proceed to the lake Nakuru national park.
An easy relaxed sightseeing drive takes you via the great Rift valley escarpment
You shall make some stops to marvel at the escarpment
Along the route you shall catch glimpses of the rift valley lakes Naivasha and Elementeita.
Arrive at the Lake Nakuru in the late morning.
Lake Nakuru national park hosts large flocks of flamingoes (Currently there are few numbers as large numbers have migrated to neighbouring saline lakes due to lack of food as Lake Nakuru water level is gradually raising due to global warming), pelicans and other bird species.
The adjacent national park is home to rhinos, warthogs, lions, zebra giraffe and many more animal species.
Overnight at your Lake Nakuru safari lodge or tented camp
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
What you may see at Lake Nakuru national park ......
Flamingo, unique vegetation, View- points of lion hill & baboon cliff ,56 different mammal species , Rhino and waterbucks.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara (290km- 6-7 hours with stops)
Short early morning game and bird watching drives at the lake Nakuru national park
Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.
There shall be stops at scenic places along the way.
Afternoon game viewing drives at the Masai Mara.
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve:
Today shall be spent at the Masai Mara on unlimited game viewing drives.
(Opportunities for optional balloon ride excursion)
The Masai Mara ecosystem hosts the highest concentration of wild animals per sq km than any other game reserve in the region..
Elephant, lion, cheetah, buffalo, antelope, warthog, hyena and many more animal species may be seen.
Simply stated, the Masai Mara is a one stop for game and scenery viewing.
You shall carry a picnic lunch and spend entire day on game viewing drives for maximum wildlife sightings
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ tented camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Masai Mara - Serengeti Game reserve (appr.300km 6-7hours with stops)
Depart Masai Mara and proceed to the Serengeti in Tanzania
The drive is via the Isebania Kenya / Tanzania border town.
The Serengeti shares the same ecosystem with the Masai Mara game reserve.
Ideally Masai mara is the smaller extension of the Serengeti
It is well located for game viewing drives together with optional activities including guided nature / bird walks.
Afternoon game viewing drive at the Serengeti.
Overnight at your Safari lodge/ Tented camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti Game Reserve.
A full day game viewing drive as we explore this vast nature endowed wildlife reserve.
Options of morning and afternoon or full day game viewing sessions are available to you.
The annual wildbeest migration is Serengeti's most famous attraction.
It is also home to a pride of its lions which have been fitted with radio-transmitter collars so that their movements may be tracked.
Other wildlife you may see includes cheetah, zebra, giraffe, Thompson and Grant's gazelle, Eland, Impala, Klipspringer, Hippo and Warthog.
Overnight at your Safari lodge or tented camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater (200km: 3-4 hours)
Depart the Serengeti with a game viewing drive en-route
Descend to the floor of the crater for game viewing in this unique caldera park.
We shall look out for Rhino, Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo and Hippo.
Later we ascend to the crater rim
Catch a glimpse of the most magnificent sunset views in Africa from the crater rim!
Overnight at your Ngorongoro crater safari lodge or tented camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Ngorongoro – Tarangire (150km-3 hours)
Sunrise views from the crater rim
Proceed to the Tarangire National Park .
An afternoon game drive gives you a chance to see different types of wildlife which inhabit this small but beautiful park.
Overnight at your Tarangire safari lodge or tented camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8: Tarangire - Amboseli (310km 5-6 hours)
Short morning game viewing drive at the Tarangire.
Drive to the Amboseli National park via the Namanga Kenya / Tanzania border town.
The Park is home to Elephant, Wildebeest (Gnu), Buffalo, Gazelle, Lion, Cheetah, monkey families and rare bird species.
In the early evenings and mornings, the clouds may clear, exposing the snow –capped dome of the Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge/ tented camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What you may see at Amboseli national park.......
Buffalo, Elephant, Lesser Kudu, Mongoose, Zebra, crocodile,plain game, Hyrax, nocturnal porcupine,variety of bird species.
Day 9: Amboseli National Park
Early morning game viewing drive at the Amboseli national park.
Weather permitting the clouds will shear off, leaving you mesmerized at the majesty of the Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snow capped peaks.
Today shall be spent exploring the park on unlimited game viewing drives.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 10: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi (240km 4 hours)
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive in search of the predators and grazers..
Extra final game drive at the Amboseli national park.
Later depart for Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.
Transfer to Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport for outbound flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Safari accommodation - Kenya
Lake Nakuru National park:
Luxury lodge/tented camp option : Sarova Lion hill, Lake Nakuru sopa lodge,Flamingo camp
Standard lodge/ tented camp option : , Lake Nakuru Lodge
Economy lodge/ tented camp otpion : Lake Nakuru Lodge
Masai Mara Game Reserve:
Luxury lodge/ tented camp option: Mara simba lodge , Mara sarova camp, Mara serena, Mara River Camp Ashnil Mara, Keekorok lodge
Standard lodge/ tented camp option: Mara sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure camp , AA lodge/camp, Osero camp
Economy camp option : Elangata Olerai Camp, Olmoran tented camp,Sentrim Mara camp
Amboseli National park:
Luxury lodge/tented camp option : Oltukai lodge, Amboseli Serena lodge.
Standard lodge/ tented camp option : Amboseli Sopa Lodge , Sentrim Amboseli , Kibo Safari Camp
Economy lodge/ tented camp otpion : AA Lodge/camp
Tanzania safari accommodation options
Serengeti game reserve
Luxury accommodation: Serengeti serena lodge, Ole Serai Tented, Kubu Kubu Tented Camp/lodge
Standard accommodation : Mbarageti Lodge , Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Economy accommodation : Serengeti Katikati
Ngorongoro Crater accommodation:
Luxury accommodation : Ngorongoro serena lodge, Kitela camp
Standard accommodation : Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge,Ngorongoro farmhouse
Economy accommodation : Country lodge Karatu, Bouganvillea safari lodge
Tarangire national park accommodation:
luxury accommodation : Maramboi tented camp,Tarangire Osupuko lodge,
Standard accommodation : Tarangire sopa lodge,Lake Burunge tented camp
Economy accommodation :Sangaiwe tented camp
This safari price is based on a person sharing in a private safari minivan in kenya +4 x 4 jeep in Tanzania and in a double/twin room / tent.
High season – March + November + December |
Luxury |
Standard |
Economy |
2 persons booked together: per person: |
$ 4215 |
$ 3945 |
$ 3640 |
4 persons booked together: per person: |
$ 3380 |
$ 3110 |
$ 2800 |
6 persons booked together: per person: |
$ 3100 |
$ 2830 |
$ 2520 |
Single room supplement |
$ 675 |
$ 585 |
$ 500 |
Children below 3 Years |
Free |
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Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate: |
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Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate: |
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Peak Season- Jan, Feb + June to October |
Luxury |
Standard |
Economy |
2 persons booked together: per person: |
$ 4910 |
$ 4280 |
$ 3950 |
4 persons booked together: per person: |
$ 4070 |
$ 3450 |
$ 3100 |
6 persons booked together: per person: |
$ 3790 |
$ 3160 |
$ 2830 |
Single room supplement |
$ 990 |
$ 630 |
$ 590 |
Children below 3 Years |
Free |
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Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate: |
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Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate: |
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June Discount |
$ 480 |
$ 185 |
$ 155 |
January + February discount |
$ 325 |
$ 65 |
$ 60 |
Low season: April-May |
Luxury |
Standard |
Economy |
2 persons booked together: per person: |
$ 3670 |
$ 3440 |
$ 3380 |
4 persons booked together: per person: |
$ 2830 |
$ 2600 |
$ 2540 |
6 persons booked together: per person: |
$ 2550 |
$ 2320 |
$ 2260 |
Single room supplement |
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Children below 3 Years |
Free |
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Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate: |
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Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate: |
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X-mas supplement 21st Dec-3rd Jan:per person per day |
$ 75 |
$ 45 |
$35 |
4 x4 Land cruiser jeep supplement: |
2 pax per person: $ 240 |
4 pax per person: $ 120 |
6 pax per person: $ 80 |
Safari price includes:
- Nairobi airport-hotel-airport transfers
- Transport in a customized pop up top Toyota safari mini-van in Kenya
- 4 x4 Land cruiser jeep in Tanzania:
- Services of a driver/ guide
- accommodation at your lodge/ tented camp category choice
- Park entrance fees
- All meals on safari in Kenya and Tanzania
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- The Flying Doctors Medical, Emergency and Rescue Cover
- Pick up and drop off at Nairobi / Kilimanjaro airport and hotels
Not Included
- Other bottled drinks
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Packing items on safari
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
- International Flights