Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
You’ll be picked up by our representative in Nairobi for a scenic drive to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro and encounter large herds of elephants and other wildlife in the wetlands and open plains.
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp
Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli
Spend the day exploring Amboseliโs diverse habitats. Choose between a full-day game drive with picnic lunch or split game drives with time to relax at camp during the midday heat. Expect close-up encounters with elephants, as well as giraffes, zebras, and predators.
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp
Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park
Drive west past Nairobi to Lake Nakuru with a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. After lunch en route or at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Highlights include rhinos, flamingos, and the elusive leopard in the forested areas.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, travel through the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch, then set off on your first game drive in Kenyaโs most iconic reserve, home to big cats, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 5: Full Day in Masai Mara
Enjoy a full day game drive with picnic lunch in the heart of the Mara, known for its predators and massive herds during the migration season. Optional hot air balloon safaris and Maasai village visits are available.
Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 6: Masai Mara to Serengeti (via Isebania border)
Depart with picnic lunches and drive to the Isebania border. After immigration procedures, meet your Tanzanian driver/guide and continue into the Serengeti for an en-route game drive before arriving at your camp.
Accommodation: Matawi Serengeti Camp
Day 7: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti. Start with an early morning game drive and return for a relaxed breakfast, followed by an afternoon drive. Optional hot air balloon safari available.
Accommodation: Matawi Serengeti Camp
Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Exit Serengeti with a morning game drive and head to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for a spectacular wildlife experienceโhome to the Big Five, hyenas, hippos, and flamingos.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Day 9: Ngorongoro to Zanzibar (Stone Town)
Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar after breakfast. On arrival, youโll be transferred to your hotel in Stone Town. Spend the evening exploring the historic old city or relaxing with a sunset view.
Accommodation: Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique Hotel
Day 10: Stone Town to Nungwi (Northern Beaches)
After breakfast, transfer to the northern coast of Zanzibar. You may choose an optional spice farm tour along the way to learn about the islandโs spice trade and sample local teas. Arrive in Nungwi to relax by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: Sunshine Marine Lodge
Day 11: Free Day at Nungwi Beach
Spend a full day at leisure enjoying the beach. Optional activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, dhow cruises, or just unwinding under palm trees with a drink in hand.
Accommodation: Sunshine Marine Lodge
Day 12: Nungwi to Zanzibar Airport
Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport in time for your onward flight. If flying from Dar es Salaam, ferries are available throughout the dayโplease allow enough transfer time.
End of Safari.