Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you’re met and transferred to Ole Sereni Hotel. Relax or explore Nairobi with optional visits to the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum.
Accommodation: Ole Sereni Hotel
Day 2: Explore Nairobi
Spend the day on a Nairobi city tour (optional) visiting the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi National Museum, or the Maasai Market. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Ole Sereni Hotel
Day 3: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Drive to Amboseli, known for its majestic elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive at AA Lodge Amboseli for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning for dinner. Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli
Day 4: Full Day in Amboseli
Begin with a sunrise game drive. After breakfast, relax or explore the lodge surroundings. Another game drive follows in the afternoon. Optional Maasai village visit available. Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli
Day 5: Amboseli to Lake Manyara, Tanzania
Cross into Tanzania via the Namanga border, then continue to Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, a luxurious property overlooking the Rift Valley. Enjoy a scenic game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Day 6: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, head to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After lunch at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, descend into the Crater for a half-day safari—home to rhinos, elephants, and lions. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands to reach Serengeti National Park. Arrive at Serengeti Serena Lodge in time for lunch, then set off on your first Serengeti game drive. Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 8: Full Day in Serengeti
Spend the day exploring the legendary plains. Morning and afternoon game drives offer opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, and possibly the Great Migration. Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 9: Serengeti to Masai Mara (Flight)
Take a scenic flight from Serengeti to Masai Mara, clearing immigration at the border. Arrive at Saruni Basecamp, your tented luxury camp. Afternoon game drive follows. Accommodation: Saruni Basecamp Masai Mara
Day 10: Full Day in Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara, famed for the Big Five and stunning landscapes. Optional hot air balloon safari available (extra cost). Accommodation: Saruni Basecamp Masai Mara
Day 11: Another Day in Masai Mara
Continue exploring the Mara’s diverse habitats—from savannahs to riverine forests. Spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, crocodiles, and hippos near the Mara River. Accommodation: Saruni Basecamp Masai Mara
Day 12: Return to Nairobi & Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast before flying back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, connect to your international flight or transfer to your next destination.