Your Safari Trip in Kenya begins with a warm pickup at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel. After introductions and a briefing, you depart on a scenic drive toward the legendary Masai Mara, covering 4–5 hours by road. Along the way, you descend into the Great Rift Valley, where viewpoints provide panoramic scenes of escarpments, volcanoes, and lakes shimmering in the distance.

By midday, you arrive at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, where lunch awaits. After a short rest, your first game drive begins. The Mara greets you with its golden plains and endless horizons. Elephants may be spotted grazing in family groups, while giraffes stride gracefully against acacia trees. Herds of wildebeests and zebras scatter the grasslands, and predators—lions lounging under trees or cheetahs surveying from termite mounds—are never far away.

The evening closes with a return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation. Under the starlit African sky, the sounds of the wild—distant lion roars or the call of hyenas—remind you that you are in the heart of Africa.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Day two of your Safari Trip in Kenya is dedicated to exploring the Masai Mara in depth. After an early breakfast, you set out with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day safari. The advantage of this approach is the freedom to venture deeper into the reserve, reaching areas where wildlife thrives undisturbed.

The Mara is famous for its big cats, and the chance of seeing a lion pride with cubs, a leopard resting on a tree branch, or a cheetah preparing for a hunt is extremely high. Wildebeests, gazelles, and zebras dot the plains in massive numbers, forming the prey base that supports such predator density. During migration season (July–October), the Mara River becomes the stage for dramatic crossings, where crocodiles lie in wait and predators stalk the banks.

At midday, you pause for a picnic lunch by the hippo pools, where hippos wallow and crocodiles sunbathe. In the afternoon, you may add a cultural visit to a Maasai village, learning about their warrior culture, beadwork, and traditions. This encounter adds cultural depth to your Safari Trip in Kenya, offering insight into the people who share this land with its wildlife.

Return to Masai Mara Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

After breakfast, you depart early for the drive to Tanzania. The journey takes you through the Isebania border (about six hours), where immigration formalities are completed, and you switch vehicles for the Tanzanian leg of the safari.

By afternoon, you enter Serengeti National Park, immediately greeted by its endless plains. On your en-route game drive to Serengeti Safari Haven Camp, you may encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and—if lucky—lions resting on the iconic granite kopjes. As the sun dips low, the Serengeti landscape glows golden, offering breathtaking photo opportunities.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Safari Haven Camp, where the night is filled with the sounds of lions roaring, hyenas calling, and nocturnal birds echoing through the wilderness.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Haven Tented Camp

Day four of your Safari Trip in Kenya expands into Tanzania’s Serengeti, giving you a full day to explore one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries. After breakfast, you set out for a morning and afternoon game drive, pausing midday for a picnic lunch in the park.

The Serengeti is home to an unparalleled diversity of wildlife. Herds of wildebeests stretch as far as the eye can see, zebras graze peacefully, and giraffes stride elegantly across the plains. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards thrive here, and the chances of seeing dramatic predator action are high. If traveling during migration months, the sight of thousands of wildebeests moving in unison across the plains is an unforgettable highlight.

In the afternoon, you visit the Seronera River Valley, a prime spot for leopards and other big game. Bird enthusiasts will delight in spotting ostriches, secretary birds, eagles, and smaller colorful species such as lilac-breasted rollers.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Safari Haven Camp, where the Serengeti’s night sounds surround you.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Haven Camp

After breakfast, you enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before beginning your journey to the Ngorongoro highlands. This drive allows more wildlife viewing along the way, ensuring your time in the Serengeti closes on a high note.

By afternoon, you ascend into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where cooler highland air replaces the Serengeti’s heat. The landscapes are dramatic—rolling hills, lush forests, and Maasai villages dotting the slopes. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge prepare you for tomorrow’s descent into the crater itself.Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

The final day of your Safari Trip in Kenya begins with an early breakfast before descending into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most extraordinary safari destinations in Africa.

The crater is home to an estimated 25,000 animals, including elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and gazelles. Black rhinos are one of the highlights here, offering rare sightings in a stunning setting. Lions and hyenas are abundant, while leopards occasionally appear along the forested edges. Flamingos line the shores of Lake Magadi, adding a splash of pink to the landscape.

After a picnic lunch in the crater, you ascend and drive to Arusha, arriving by evening. You are then transferred to your hotel or airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Safari Trip in Kenya and Tanzania.