11 days - Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire
Duration - 11 days

In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular destinations in Kenya - Lake Nakuru (1 night) and Masai Mara National Reserve (4 nights). Tour starts in Nairobi and ends at Isebania. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!

In this tour we will cover the 3 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Central Serengeti (3 nights), Ngorongoro Crater (1 night), and Tarangire (1 night). Tour starts at Isebania and ends in Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!


A dazzle of zebras quenching their thirst from a waterhole in Serengeti

Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Apr 04, 2024) - Nairobi to Lake Nakuru. Afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru
Day 2 (Apr 05, 2024) - Transfer to Masai Mara for afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Apr 06, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 (Apr 07, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 5 (Apr 08, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 6 (Apr 09, 2024) - Transfer to Isebania Border to start Tanzania leg of the tour. Isebania Border to Central Serengeti
Day 7 (Apr 10, 2024) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 8 (Apr 11, 2024) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 9 (Apr 12, 2024) - Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Day 10 (Apr 13, 2024) - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Tarangire
Day 11 (Apr 14, 2024) - Tarangire full day game drives and afternoon transfer to Arusha

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and depart to Lake Nakuru which is about 3 to 3.5 hours drive. Check into your lodge at Nakuru, have lunch and depart for afternoon game drives. After game drives till around 6:00 PM, we proceed to your camp/lodge for a freshly prepared dinner. Overnight stay at your Camp/Lodge.

Day 2 - Nakuru to Masai Mara
We start around 7:30 AM from your Nakuru lodge and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 5 to 6 hours. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.
Note: The last 1-hour drive to Masai Mara is on the corrugated and bumpy road and may not be comfortable for clients with back problems. Clients with back problems can consider flying directly to (and out of) Masai Mara.

Day 3,4 & 5 - Masai Mara
Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 - Masai Mara to Isebania

Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, drive 3.5 to 4 hours (150 km) to the Isebania border with a packed lunch.

Note 1. Effective from 1st November 2023, our 2024 prices have been updated to reflect the revised park fees for Masai Mara (USD 100 from Jan to Jun and USD 200 from July to Dec).
Note 2. Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees."
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Day 1 - Isebania to Central Serengeti

Upon completing your immigration formalities at the Isebania border, our guide/driver will meet you around 11:00-11:30 AM. The journey from the Isebania border to Central Serengeti takes approximately 4.5 hours.

Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to view picturesque villages and lush farmlands before entering the Serengeti National Park. You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at Ikoma Gate while your guide finalizes the park entry formalities. As you traverse the park, you'll enjoy en-route game drives, with your arrival at the accommodation expected between 5:00-5:30 PM. The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.

Day 2 and Day 3 - Central Serengeti

Begin your day with a leisurely breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive around 8:00 AM. Equipped with a packed lunch, you will explore the central Serengeti and return to the lodge in the late afternoon, around 5:00 PM.
Alternatively, embark on an early morning game drive at 6:00 AM. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, enjoy some relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive, with a packed lunch provided.
Your exploration will take you through the Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife habitat and the Seronera River, which draws a diverse array of species (Three of the big cats: Lions, Cheetahs, and Leopards. Other predators like hyenas, wild dogs, wildcats, caracals, etc. And other animals like elephants, buffalos, and giraffes). This region is famed for its large lion prides and offers exceptional game viewing opportunities year-round.
You can enjoy your meal at a scenic picnic spot at your preferred time and continue exploring the central Serengeti.
The day will conclude around 5:00 PM, followed by a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.

Day 4 - Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, immersing yourself in its vibrant wildlife. Around noon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a picnic lunch provided for your journey. The transfer to your accommodation in Ngorongoro/Karatu takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.

The route begins with a scenic drive through the Serengeti, where you may encounter gazelles and impalas. Before you exit Serengeti and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you can enjoy a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate and also go for a short hike to the top of the hill for magnificent views of the Serengeti plains. As you progress, the landscape transitions to a drier, somewhat dusty terrain, with occasional Maasai villages along the way. After another 1.5 hours, you will ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, where the climate becomes cooler and more pleasant.

The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation, reflecting on the extraordinary experiences of the day.

Day 5 - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) to Karatu/Tarangire

You will start early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 AM (you might reach Crater floor by 7:00 AM if you sleep in Karatu the previous night). The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest collapsed volcanic caldera, encompasses approximately 260 square kilometers of pristine natural beauty. Surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes, the crater floor, which is adorned with various watering holes, supports a diverse population of around 25,000 animals. With depths exceeding 2,000 feet, this remarkable caldera offers a unique and breathtaking landscape.

A 5-hour game drive on the crater floor offers a chance to see diverse wildlife, including African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions. Keep your camera ready to capture the action. After a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool, you will begin your ascent out of the crater.

Following the ascent, we will transfer you to the accommodation of your choice, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 6 - Transfer to Tarangire for game drives till afternoon. Transfer to Arusha in late afternoon and end of tour

On the final day of your safari, after breakfast, you will embark on a 2 to 2.5 hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a half-day game drive in this renowned park, known for its iconic baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which attracts some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. In addition to elephants, you may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudus, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffes, and zebras.

By mid-afternoon, you will depart for Arusha which is about 2 to 2.5 hour drive, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location by approximately 5:30 PM. As your safari comes to an end, you will reflect on an incredible experience and numerous cherished memories before bidding farewell to your team.

Stay Locations

Day 1 (Apr 04, 2024) - Lake Nakuru (Within the Park) or Lake Nakuru (Outside the Park)
Day 2 (Apr 05, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 3 (Apr 06, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 4 (Apr 07, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 5 (Apr 08, 2024) - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)
Day 6 (Apr 09, 2024) - Central Serengeti
Day 7 (Apr 10, 2024) - Central Serengeti
Day 8 (Apr 11, 2024) - Central Serengeti
Day 9 (Apr 12, 2024) - Karatu or NCA
Day 10 (Apr 13, 2024) - Karatu or Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park)

Maps

Pre & Post Tour Hotels

Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

Double sharing room:

Triple sharing room:

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.

Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

Double sharing room:

Triple sharing room:

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request

Transfers

Pick up from Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge

Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel: USD 30 per vehicle


Drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle

Transfer from Arusha hotel to Arusha Airport: USD 25 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha hotel to Kilimanjaro airport: USD 50 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha to Moshi: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha to Nairobi: USD 275 per vehicle


Flights

We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.

Intercity Flights
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)

Note: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size

Meals

Day 1 (Apr 04, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Apr 05, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Apr 06, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Apr 07, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (Apr 08, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (Apr 09, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (Apr 10, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 (Apr 11, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9 (Apr 12, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 (Apr 13, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 (Apr 14, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (Apr 04, 2024) - Nairobi to Lake Nakuru takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (157 km)
Day 2 (Apr 05, 2024) - Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 3 (Apr 06, 2024) - No transfers
Day 4 (Apr 07, 2024) - No transfers
Day 5 (Apr 08, 2024) - No transfers
Day 6 (Apr 09, 2024) - Masai Mara to Isebania takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (150 km). Isebania to Central Serengeti takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (273 km)
Day 7 (Apr 10, 2024) - No transfers
Day 8 (Apr 11, 2024) - No transfers
Day 9 (Apr 12, 2024) - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
Day 10 (Apr 13, 2024) - NCA to Tarangire takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (108 km)
Day 11 (Apr 14, 2024) - Tarangire to Arusha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)


Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Inclusions

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

  • Daily game drives while on Safari.

  • Meals as per itinerary.

  • All Taxes and VAT.

  • Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

  • Concession/ Camping Fees.

  • A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

Exclusions

  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

  • Tips (Tipping guidelines).

  • Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • International flights.

  • Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Payment Policy

Deposit Payment
- Deposit is 50% of the total booking amount.
- Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfers.
- Once you make the deposit payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment
- Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment or with cash
- Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior)
- Card payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior)
- A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges). This is non-refundable.
- Cash can be paid on arrival (US Dollars printed in or after the year 2009)

Addons

Add-on tours in Lake Nakuru
Boat Ride (upto 3 hours): USD 110 per adult/USD 60 per child

Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 485 per person for adult/USD 340 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-60 per person depending on hotel

Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.

Add-on tours in Serengeti
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Rhino Tracking: USD 130 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Information on Serengeti Add-on tours

Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Information on Ngorongoro Add-on tours

Add-on tours in Tarangire
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge

Add-on tours in Karatu
Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
Iraqw Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Information on Karatu Add-on tours

11 days - Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire
Duration - 11 days

In this tour we will cover the 2 most popular destinations in Kenya - Lake Nakuru (1 night) and Masai Mara National Reserve (4 nights). Tour starts in Nairobi and ends at Isebania. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!

In this tour we will cover the 3 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Central Serengeti (3 nights), Ngorongoro Crater (1 night), and Tarangire (1 night). Tour starts at Isebania and ends in Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!


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