Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Your Africa Safari Trip begins in Nairobi with an early morning pickup at 6:30 am from the airport or your hotel. After a short briefing, depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley escarpments and stop at Narok town before continuing your journey. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch, followed by a brief rest. In the afternoon, set out for your first game drive across the golden plains of the Mara, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, and more. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai
Spend an entire day immersed in the Maasai Mara on your Africa Safari Trip. After breakfast, explore the rolling savannahs and acacia woodlands of Kenya’s most famous reserve. The Mara is home to the Big Five and is best known for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River during July–October. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool as you watch hippos and crocodiles bask in the waters. Capture unforgettable photos before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
On day three of your Africa Safari Trip, enjoy breakfast and optionally visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their culture before departing for Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive takes you past scenic views of Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, followed by dinner and overnight. Nakuru’s unique ecosystem, known for flamingos and rhino conservation, awaits you the next day.
Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
Begin the morning with a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, a highlight of your Africa Safari Trip. The lake’s pink-hued shores are world-famous for their massive flocks of flamingos, while the park is also home to black and white rhinos, Cape buffaloes, and Rothschild’s giraffes. Afterward, journey back to Nairobi with lunch en route, arriving by late afternoon. Stay overnight at your budget hotel, with dinner at your leisure.
Accommodation: Embassy Hotel
Day 5: Nairobi to Arusha
After breakfast, your Africa Safari Trip continues with a transfer to Arusha, Tanzania. Board the morning shuttle bus, pass through the Namanga border for immigration, and arrive in Arusha by mid-afternoon. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation before the Tanzania leg of your safari begins.
Accommodation: Charity Hotel
Day 6: Arusha to Serengeti
Today, drive from Arusha to the legendary Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of any Africa Safari Trip. After a scenic four-hour drive, spend the rest of the day exploring the endless plains that host one of the largest concentrations of wildlife on earth. From prides of lions to vast herds of wildebeests and zebras, the Serengeti guarantees unforgettable sightings. Return to your campsite for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Nguchiro Campsite
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Start with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before breakfast. Then pack up and head towards Ngorongoro, one of the most remarkable features of your Africa Safari Trip. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a natural wonder with a self-contained ecosystem supporting elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and countless other species. Upon arrival, check into your campsite on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Simba Campsite
Day 8: Ngorongoro to Arusha
On the final day of your Africa Safari Trip, descend 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive across its diverse landscapes. From grazing zebras and wildebeests to prowling big cats, the crater floor is teeming with life. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater before ascending and driving back to Arusha, where your safari concludes in the evening. Overnight stay is included, or transfer to the airport can be arranged.
Accommodation: Charity Hotel
