Destinations & Hotels

Overview

What's Included

❖ All Airport Transfers
❖ Full-board accommodation during the safari (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
❖ Half Board accommodation in Zanzibar
❖ Transport in a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for great game viewing
❖ All Park Entry Fees
❖ Cultural Experience (Maasai Village Visit)
❖ Professional English-speaking driver guides (Kenya & Tanzania)
❖ Game drives as per the safari Programme
❖ Drinking water throughout the safari
❖ Flying Doctors Air Evacuation Cover (Emergency only)

What's Not Included

❖ All airport taxes, international airfares & visas
❖ Insurance (trip cancellation & medical insurance are recommended)
❖ Drinks and beverages with meals
❖ Tips & gratuities to driver-guides and lodge staff
❖ Hot Air Balloon Safari or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
❖ Optional Zanzibar activities (snorkeling, Stone Town tour, spice tour, dhow cruise, etc.)
❖ Any other items not expressly mentioned as included

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – The Gateway to Adventure

Meals: Dinner at the hotel | Stay: Sarova Stanley

Your African adventure begins as you touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. The city hums with energy, a mix of modern life and wildlife culture. After a warm welcome from your guide, you are whisked away to your hotel to relax and unwind. If time allows, you may choose to explore Nairobi, a city where giraffes bend down for treats at the Giraffe Centre and orphaned elephants find solace at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The evening closes with a delicious dinner as you anticipate the adventures ahead.

Day 2: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru – Lakes and Flamingos

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

After breakfast, the road takes you northwest to Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake where hippos wade lazily and countless birds dance above the water. A short boat ride brings you close to nature’s rhythms. From here, you continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for its spectacular flamingo flocks, white and black rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes. You arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive.

Your game drive takes you around the lake and the surrounding savannah, giving you the chance to spot eland, waterbucks, and baboons in the forested areas. The shimmering lake is often painted pink by the flamingos, creating one of the most stunning natural spectacles in Kenya. You retire to your lodge, surrounded by the calls of the wild and the peaceful African sunset.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara – Into the Heart of the Savannah

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Fig Tree

After breakfast, the morning begins with one last glimpse of Nakuru’s wildlife before heading southwest to the legendary Maasai Mara. As the road winds through small towns and rolling hills, the anticipation builds. You arrive at your lodge in time for a late lunch, then embark on a short evening game drive, meeting the Mara’s residents, zebras, wildebeests, and perhaps a pride of lions basking in the golden light. The African sunset paints the sky as you settle into your lodge, ready for the wonders that lie ahead.

Day 4: Maasai Mara – A Day of Wildlife Wonders

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Fig Tree

After breakfast, the Mara is a world unto itself. You rise early for a morning game drive, catching predators in action or watching herds move across the endless plains. The morning is filled with the chance to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes, as the light of dawn bathes the savannah in gold. After a scenic drive back to your lodge, you enjoy lunch and a short rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive or a visit to a Maasai village where local culture adds depth to your journey. As the sun dips, the African wilderness glows in colors that no camera can fully capture, leaving you with memories to cherish forever.

Day 5: Maasai Mara to Serengeti – Crossing Borders, Entering Legend

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

After breakfast, today you’ll begin your transition from Kenya’s Maasai Mara into Tanzania’s Serengeti. You will be dropped at the Isebania border where our Tanzanian guide will warmly welcome you and take you on the next exciting leg of your journey. Rolling plains stretch endlessly, dotted with wildlife and the occasional rocky kopje. You arrive at your lodge in time for a late lunch, and later head out for an afternoon game drive, that will give you your first taste of the Serengeti’s grandeur, perhaps a solitary lion lounging atop a rock or a family of elephants crossing your path. Dinner under the stars completes the day.

Day 6: Serengeti – Endless Plains, Endless Wildlife

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

After breakfast, wake with the dawn to immerse yourself fully in the Serengeti’s magic. Today is a full day dedicated to exploring the heartbeat of the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness Herds of wildebeests and zebras grazing peacefully, gazelles moving across the plains, predators stalking quietly in the grass, and elephants wander among acacias. You will return to your lodge in time for lunch, or enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, bringing you closer to the rhythm of the land. As evening falls, the magic of the plains settles around you.

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Into Nature’s Amphitheater

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

After breakfast, bid farewell to the plains and journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You arrive at your lodge in time for a late lunch before descending into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive. Inside this ancient volcanic caldera, Lions laze in the grass, elephants meander near watering holes, and the rare black rhino may reveal itself. With every turn, a new scene unfolds. This is Africa in its purest form. The day closes at your lodge perched on the crater rim, watching the sun set over this breathtaking landscape.

Day 8: Ngorongoro to Tarangire – Land of Giants

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

After breakfast, the journey continues to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic elephants and towering baobab trees. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. The Tarangire River becomes a lifeline during the dry season, drawing large herds of elephants, zebras, and wildebeests. The landscape shifts with the sun, painting silhouettes of baobabs and elephants, a perfect moment for photography and reflection. Your lodge offers comfort and warmth as the night hums with the sounds of the wild.

Day 9: Tarangire to Arusha – A Taste of Tanzanian Life

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Stay: Arusha Serena Safari Lodge

After breakfast, check out. Enjoy a Mini game drive as you head out of the park. Leave Tarangire and drive to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. You will arrive in time for a late lunch, then explore the city which is lively, colorful, and welcoming, offering local markets and coffee plantations to explore. It is a relaxing afternoon to reflect on the journey, enjoy the comforts of your lodge or Hotel, and savor a final dinner in the heart of Tanzania.

Day 10: Arusha to Zanzibar – Begin Your Beach Escape

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Sandies Baobab Beach / Golden Tulip- Zanzibar

After breakfast, your guide transfers you to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, the warm breeze and scent of spices greet you. You will be transferred to your beach resort for a relaxed afternoon by the turquoise Indian Ocean.

Day 11: Zanzibar – Beach Bliss & Swahili Leisure

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Sandies Baobab Beach / Golden Tulip- Zanzibar

Wake up to the sound of waves and enjoy a slow breakfast. Today is yours to spend as you wish-swim, sunbathe, snorkel, or lounge under palm trees. You may also explore optional excursions such as:

• Spice farm tours
• Prison Island
• Stone Town walking tours
• Snorkeling at Mnemba Island

The evening brings a warm coastal sunset and a delicious dinner.

Day 12: Zanzibar – Another Day in Paradise

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Stay: Sandies Baobab Beach / Golden Tulip- Zanzibar

After breakfast, enjoy a second full day in Zanzibar. Relax on the beach or continue exploring the island’s rich culture and pristine coral reefs.
This final day allows you to fully absorb the tropical magic of the Indian Ocean.

Day 13: Departure from Zanzibar – Until Next Time

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner | Optional: Meals and Day room Use

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.

Your East African adventure comes to a close-with memories of wildlife, landscapes, sunsets, spices, and white-sand beaches that stay with you forever.

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• Sightseeing
• Thrilling game drives
• Bird watching
• Guided tours (Optional)
• Cultural experience
• Beach relaxation in Zanzibar

• NOTE: Hot Air Balloon Safari can be arranged at an extra charge