Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with a pickup from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport before departing for the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes you through the spectacular Great Rift Valley where you will stop at a scenic viewpoint to admire the dramatic landscapes.
Continuing across the Rift Valley floor, you will pass rural villages and open savannahs as you approach one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves. The Masai Mara is renowned for its rich wildlife populations and breathtaking scenery.
Arrive at Entim Mara Camp in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out for your first afternoon game drive. During the safari, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and possibly elusive leopards roaming the vast plains.Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring the extraordinary landscapes of the Masai Mara. Early morning game drives provide excellent opportunities to spot predators such as lions and cheetahs while they are most active.
The Masai Mara ecosystem supports an incredible variety of wildlife including large herds of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, and over 500 bird species. Your guide will help track wildlife while sharing knowledge about the region’s unique ecosystem.
Enjoy a picnic lunch beneath an acacia tree in the wilderness before continuing your exploration of the reserve. Optional activities such as a sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast can also be arranged for travelers on Kenya Safari Tours from France seeking an unforgettable aerial view of the savannah.Accommodation: Entim Mara Camp
Day 3: Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, begin your journey toward Tanzania via the Isebania border. This scenic drive offers spectacular views of changing landscapes as you travel from the Maasai plains into Tanzania’s vast Serengeti ecosystem.
After completing immigration formalities at the border, meet your Tanzanian guide and continue into the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is famous for its endless plains, dramatic wildlife migrations, and extraordinary predator sightings.
Arrive at Enkirari Wilderness Camp in time to relax and enjoy the peaceful wilderness surroundings before dinner. The Serengeti is widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest safari destinations and a highlight of many Kenya Safari Tours that extend into Tanzania.Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the Serengeti plains, a perfect time to observe predators returning from nighttime hunts and herds grazing across the landscape.
After breakfast at the camp, spend time relaxing while enjoying views of the surrounding wilderness. The Serengeti’s vast ecosystems support incredible wildlife including lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and countless bird species.
Later in the afternoon, head out again for another exciting game drive as the golden evening light illuminates the plains. Travelers seeking an even more memorable experience during theirKenya Safari Tours from France may also choose an optional sunrise balloon safari over the Serengeti.Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive takes you through scenic highlands and wildlife-rich areas as you approach one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders.
Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Along the way, you may stop at Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site known as the “Cradle of Mankind.”
Arrive at Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp in the afternoon and relax while enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding highlands before dinner.Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. The crater floor hosts an incredible variety of wildlife including black rhinos, lions, hippos, buffalo, and large bull elephants.
With its lush grasslands, freshwater lakes, and dense wildlife populations, the crater provides some of the most rewarding safari experiences in Africa. Your guide will help track animals while explaining the unique ecosystem that supports this extraordinary biodiversity.
Later in the day, ascend from the crater and drive to Arusha where your safari concludes. Travelers may continue their journey to Kilimanjaro International Airport for their flight home or extend their adventure to Zanzibar for a relaxing beach holiday.
