Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Your journey begins upon arrival in Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for your adventure.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel
Day 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you’ll drive to the Masai Mara, stopping to enjoy the dramatic views from the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by your first exciting afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Camp
Day 3: Full Day in Masai Mara
Spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara on game drives, especially along the Mara River where you may witness the dramatic wildebeest crossing. Expect to see lions, elephants, cheetahs, and vast herds of herbivores.
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Camp
Day 4: Masai Mara to Serengeti (via Isebania Border)
After a morning game drive, you’ll transfer to the Tanzania border at Isebania. After clearing customs, meet your new Tanzanian guide and continue into the Northern Serengeti, home to river crossings and dense herds during migration season.
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Day 5: Northern to Central Serengeti
Start the day with another game drive in the Northern Serengeti. If the timing is right, you may witness more of the migration at the Mara River. Later, head toward Central Serengeti, known for big cats and dramatic open plains.
Accommodation: Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
Day 6: Explore Central Serengeti & Transfer to Ngorongoro
Enjoy a sunrise game drive, then return for breakfast and relax. In the afternoon, continue your exploration before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll spend the night near the famous crater.
Accommodation: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Transfer to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before heading to Arusha for the evening.
Accommodation: Arusha Farm House
Day 8: Departure from Arusha
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Your unforgettable East African adventure comes to a close.