Day 1: Your Journey to the Legendary Masai Mara
You will be picked up at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by your professional safari guide and embark on a scenic drive to the world-renowned Masai Mara. Traverse diverse landscapes, from lush highlands to expansive savannah plains. Arrive at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Lodge in time for lunch, where you can unwind and prepare for your afternoon adventure. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive, spotting lions, elephants, and possibly elusive leopards. As the golden hour approaches, capture stunning photographs before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
Day 2: Into the Heart of the Majesty of the Masai Mara
Start your day with an early breakfast, then set out for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara. Renowned for its abundant wildlife including the Big Five, this reserve offers thrilling encounters and the chance to witness dramatic predator-prey interactions and the seasonal wildebeest migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch amid the stunning wilderness before continuing your exploration in the afternoon. Return to your lodge at sunset for dinner and a restful night.
Accommodation: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
Day 3: From the Heart of the Masai Mara to the Soul of the Serengeti
After breakfast, depart for the Kenya-Tanzania border at Isebania, enjoying changing landscapes and possible wildlife sightings en route. After crossing formalities, have lunch near the border, then continue to the Serengeti National Park. Begin your Serengeti adventure with a game drive en route to Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, where you will settle in and enjoy dinner beneath the African stars.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 4: Exploring the Serengeti
Begin with breakfast before setting off on a full day of exploration. The Serengeti’s vast plains are home to giraffes, elephants, and a rich variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, then continue afternoon game drives, seeking out predators and prey in this dynamic ecosystem. Return to your lodge for a sumptuous dinner and a night’s rest.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 5: Deeper into the Heart of the Serengeti
Start with a morning game drive focusing on the Serengeti’s lesser-known wildlife such as cheetahs, servals, and exotic birds. Mid-morning, visit a traditional Maasai village (optional) to experience local customs and culture. After lunch and rest at the lodge, head out on another afternoon game drive searching for elusive species like bat-eared foxes and aardwolves. Return to the lodge to relax and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 6: Into Africa’s Garden of Eden – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, known as Africa’s Garden of Eden. Enjoy scenic views and wildlife spotting along the way. Arrive at Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge for lunch before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts one of the densest concentrations of wildlife, including rare black rhinos. Afterward, return to the lodge rim for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
Days 7–9: To the Beach – Flight to Zanzibar Island
After breakfast with stunning crater views, transfer to Arusha Airport for your midday flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, be welcomed by your driver and transferred to Isaraya Luxury Over Water Villas for three days of ultimate beach relaxation. Enjoy optional activities such as snorkeling, sunset cruises, or simply lounging by the turquoise waters, soaking in the tropical serenity.
Accommodation: Isaraya Luxury Over Water Villas
Day 10: Farewell to Africa
Enjoy a final breakfast at your resort and a leisurely morning—perhaps a last beach walk or souvenir shopping. Reflect on your incredible journey through Kenya and Tanzania as you transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight, carrying unforgettable memories of your luxury safari and island retreat.