Itinerary Overview
Description
This package offers an incredible journey through some of East Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations. This comprehensive itinerary takes you from the iconic Masai Mara in Kenya to the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Nakuru, the legendary Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater.
The adventure begins in the Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve known for its incredible biodiversity and the annual Great Migration. Spend your days exploring the vast savannahs on thrilling game drives, where you’ll witness the dramatic river crossings and the abundance of wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and an array of bird species. The Masai Mara offers an immersive experience, providing countless opportunities to observe and photograph the captivating wildlife in their natural habitat.
Next, you’ll venture to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its vibrant pink flamingos and diverse wildlife. Explore the park’s picturesque landscapes, including the shimmering lake and surrounding acacia forests. Keep your eyes peeled for the endangered white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species that inhabit the park. Lake Nakuru provides a unique and tranquil setting for wildlife enthusiasts and bird lovers alike.
Continuing the safari, you’ll cross the border into Tanzania, where the legendary Serengeti National Park awaits. Marvel at the expansive savannahs and witness the breathtaking sight of the Great Migration, as millions of wildebeests and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing grounds. Enjoy thrilling game drives in the Serengeti, encountering lions, leopards, elephants, and a multitude of other wildlife species that call this vast wilderness home.
The journey concludes with a visit to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the caldera and experience the stunning landscapes and exceptional wildlife encounters within this enclosed ecosystem. Spot lions, elephants, rhinos, and a variety of bird species as you explore the crater’s unique habitats. The Ngorongoro Crater offers a remarkable opportunity to witness the interactions of wildlife in a captivating setting.
Throughout the safari, you’ll stay in comfortable accommodations, ranging from tented camps to lodges, carefully selected to provide both comfort and immersion in the natural surroundings.
In summary, the 8-day, 7-night Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru / Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater Safari Package is a truly extraordinary journey through some of East Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. From the awe-inspiring Great Migration and wildlife-rich landscapes of the Masai Mara to the picturesque scenery and diverse wildlife of Lake Nakuru, the legendary plains of the Serengeti, and the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, this safari promises an immersive experience that showcases the beauty and biodiversity of East Africa’s natural treasures.
About The Tour
| Inclusions | Exclusions |
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| Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients. | Visas and related costs. |
| Transportation as per itinerary. | Personal Taxes. |
| Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients. | Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature. |
| Meals as per itinerary B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner. | International flights. |
| Services literate English driver/guide. | Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safari, Masai Village. |
| National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary. | |
| Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request | |
| Recommended Mineral Water while on safari. |
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
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Day : 1 Nairobi – Masai Mara
Pick up from airport upon arrival at 0630hrs and be transferred direct to our office, meet the group and depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, via the view-point of the Great Rift Valley and Narok town for refueling ,arriving at camp in time for lunch. You will have little siesta later proceed on the first introduction game viewing in Masai Mara national reserve, returning back to the camp for dinner and overnight.
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Day : 2 Masai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodile. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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Day : 3 Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, depart the Mara region for Nakuru, lunch en route, with scenic views of Mt. Longmont and Lake Naivasha from afar on the main highway. Dinner and overnight at the budget hotel.
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Day : 4 Lake Nakuru – Arusha
After breakfast proceed on a game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, known for its prolific birdlife including flamingoes. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino while species like Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline. Drive to Nairobi with lunch en route arriving at 1330hrs time to catch a shuttle bus to Arusha. Within 4 hr drive arrive arusha be met and transferred to Arusha Center in Hotel based on bed and breakfast{Dinner at Own}
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Day : 5 Arusha – Serengeti National Park
On this morning you start your Tanzania safari, Set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of the Serengeti. A scenic four hour drive, full day game drive together with late evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Camp.
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Day : 6 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Proceed for an early morning game drive then return to your camp to have breakfast and finally pack and depart to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, Dinner and overnight at simba camp. {Tents with bed & bedding’s}.
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Day : 7 Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast a 4×4 -wheel drive vehicle will take you 2000ft down to the crater exploring and viewing animals at a depression angle till you arrive at the crater rim, enjoy picnic lunch at the crater, ascend, and drive back to Arusha hotel at approximately 1730hrs – for bed and breakfast. Dinner on own
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Day : 8 Arusha – Nairobi
After breakfast at Arusha Center Inn Hotel our partner will be ready to take you to a shuttle bus to Nairobi where you will be received and transferred to airport or your Nairobi hotel or You will be transferred direct from your hotel to airport to catch your flight home or to another destination.