Day 1: Welcome to Kenya – Lake Nakuru National Park
Your journey begins with a warm welcome at Nairobi’s international airport or your Nairobi hotel. You’ll head to Lake Nakuru National Park, enjoying scenic views and glimpses of local life along the way. After checking in and enjoying lunch at your lodge, you’ll head out for an afternoon game drive. The park is famous for its flocks of flamingos and rich birdlife, as well as rhinos, lions, and leopards. You’ll return for dinner and spend your first night under African skies.
Accommodation: The Cliff
Day 2: Into the Wild – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, your safari takes you to the legendary Masai Mara, with rolling hills and panoramic landscapes along the way. You’ll check in and enjoy lunch at your camp, then embark on your first Mara game drive in the afternoon, tracking lions, elephants, and more in golden-hour light. Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Kilima Camp
Day 3: Full Day Safari in the Masai Mara
Rise early for a full day of exploration in the Masai Mara, famous for the Big Five and its abundance of wildlife. Enjoy a bush breakfast and take in sightings of giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs. In the afternoon, you’ll visit a traditional Maasai village, where you’ll engage with local culture and learn about their customs and dances. End the day with a sundowner and dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Kilima Camp
Day 4: Cross the Border – Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
After breakfast, you’ll journey across the border into Tanzania, heading toward the iconic Serengeti. After lunch at the border, you’ll continue through this expansive park, famous for the Great Migration. You’ll arrive at your lodge in time for dinner and enjoy your first night in this wildlife haven.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 5: Full Day in the Serengeti
Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives across its sweeping plains. Spot lions, elephants, wildebeest, and possibly leopards near the rock outcrops known as kopjes. Enjoy lunch back at the lodge and a beautiful Serengeti sunset before dinner and storytelling under the stars.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Nature’s Eden
After breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy a scenic picnic lunch at the crater rim. Then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife in Africa. Spot rhinos, lions, zebras, and more in this breathtaking natural amphitheater. Return to the rim for dinner and a quiet evening by the fire.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Day 7: Discover Tarangire National Park
Journey onward to Tarangire, famous for its large elephant herds and towering baobab trees. After lunch at your lodge, enjoy a late afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River. The park’s beauty and diversity provide excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
Day 8: Return to Kenya – Amboseli National Park
Bid farewell to Tanzania as you cross back into Kenya and head for Amboseli National Park, known for its postcard views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive where you’ll likely see elephants, zebras, and big cats roaming the plains.
Accommodation: Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Day 9: Cultural Encounters & Wildlife in Amboseli
Start the day with a sunrise game drive to catch wildlife in the golden light. Later, visit a Maasai village to experience the traditions and hospitality of the local people. Another afternoon game drive will reveal more of Amboseli’s magic, followed by a relaxing evening at your camp.
Accommodation: Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Day 11: Exploring Tsavo East National Park
After breakfast, transfer to the expansive Tsavo East, famed for its red elephants and open savannah. Following lunch and rest, set off for a game drive to explore the Galana River and spot big cats, buffalos, and exotic birds.
Accommodation: Satao Camp
Days 12–14: Relax on the White Sands of Diani Beach
Say goodbye to the bush as you drive to Diani Beach on Kenya’s tropical coastline. Arrive at your luxurious resort and spend the next three days unwinding on soft sands, swimming in turquoise waters, and enjoying water sports or spa treatments. Savor beachside dinners with views of the Indian Ocean, letting safari stories settle into lasting memories.
Accommodation: Swahili Beach Resort
Day 15: Farewell to Kenya
Spend your final morning soaking in the ocean breeze before breakfast. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home, carrying with you a lifetime of memories—from the roar of lions to the rhythm of the waves.