After an early breakfast at your Lodge, you begin your journey deeper into Kenya’s legendary wildlife country. The road winds through the vast and dramatic Great Rift Valley floor, revealing ever-changing landscapes—lush highlands, scattered acacia trees, and the rolling savannah that slowly ushers you toward the famed Masai Mara National Reserve.

You arrive at your lodge just in time for lunch, welcomed by warm smiles and the tranquil sounds of the wild. After settling in and enjoying a hearty meal, the real adventure begins.

This afternoon, you set off on your first game drive in the Masai Mara—one of the most iconic safari destinations on the planet. The wide-open plains stretch endlessly in all directions, dotted with wildlife as far as the eye can see. Your guide leads you in search of the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and if luck is on your side, the elusive black rhino.

But the magic of the Mara doesn’t stop there. You’ll likely spot cheetahs lounging in the grass, towering giraffes moving gracefully through the acacia woodlands, and wildebeests and zebras grazing in great numbers. Keep your camera ready—hippos wallow in the Mara River, hyenas trot along the tracks, and impalas leap through the golden grass.

And don’t forget your binoculars—this reserve is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 500 species recorded, from vibrant bee-eaters to powerful birds of prey soaring above. Pro tip: We provide our drivers with an extra set of binoculars for you.

As the sun begins to dip, the landscape glows in shades of amber and gold. You return to your lodge just before nightfall, heart full and eyes wide from the day’s encounters. A delicious dinner awaits, followed by a restful overnight stay surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, a Luxury Lodge Inside the Masai Mara National Reserve. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

A Day of Endless Discovery on the Savannah

You wake up to the soft calls of birds and the gentle light of dawn creeping over the plains. After breakfast at the lodge, you prepare for an unforgettable day—a full-day game drive across the vast, wildlife-rich savannah of the Masai Mara.

The day begins with the option of an early morning hot air balloon ride—an adventure like no other. As the balloon rises silently into the sky, you float above the golden grasslands and winding rivers. From the air, you spot herds of elephants, graceful giraffes, and maybe even lions on the move. After landing, you're treated to a sumptuous bush breakfast set up in the wild—a memory that stays with you for a lifetime.

For those on the ground, the adventure starts after breakfast as you head deeper into the 1,500 square kilometers of unspoiled wilderness. The landscape is breathtaking—rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and vast open plains teeming with life.

Your guide navigates through different sections of the reserve, and you’re soon rewarded with close-up views of the Big Cats the Mara is famous for—lions, cheetahs, and perhaps the elusive leopard lounging in a tree. Elephants, buffalo, zebras, and giraffes appear in the distance, grazing peacefully as you watch in awe.

Around midday, you find the perfect picnic spot—beneath the shade of a flat-top acacia tree with panoramic views of the plains. Here, you enjoy your picnic lunch boxes, the sounds of nature your only soundtrack. Wildebeest and antelope graze nearby while birds swoop above—it's an African dream come to life.

In the afternoon, you continue the drive, discovering hidden corners of the reserve and witnessing wildlife in their natural rhythm. Each turn brings a new surprise—a pod of hippos soaking in a muddy river, a pride of lions dozing under a bush, or a secretary bird striding through the grass.

As the sun begins to set, casting a golden hue across the plains, you return to your camp, full of stories and sights to remember. Dinner awaits, followed by a peaceful night surrounded by the sounds of the African wild.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, a Luxury Lodge Inside the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

After savoring a hearty breakfast in the Masai Mara, you say goodbye to Kenya’s golden plains, for now, and begin your journey to the legendary Serengeti in Tanzania. You’re driven to the Masai Mara airstrip, where your flight awaits. The small plane lifts gracefully into the sky, and you soar over the rolling savannah one last time as herds of wildebeests shrink into dots below you.

You soon land in Migori, where you're met by a guide who escorts you onto a short road transfer to the Isebania border post. Here, the immigration process is smooth and well-coordinated, and in no time, you find yourself in Tanzania. From Tarime Airstrip, you board your next flight—this one heading straight for Seronera in the heart of Serengeti National Park.

As the plane descends, the vastness of the Serengeti stretches before your eyes like an endless sea of golden grass, dotted with umbrella-shaped acacia trees. The moment your feet touch Tanzanian soil, your friendly new guide welcomes you with a big smile and a cheerful “Karibu!”

The drive from the airstrip to your luxury lodge becomes your first Serengeti game drive, and the magic of the Serengeti wastes no time. You spot elephants moving in slow procession, zebras trotting in clusters, and perhaps even a cheetah perched on a termite mound, scanning the horizon.

You arrive at your luxury safari camp just in time for a freshly prepared lunch. The setting is unreal—your tented suite is nestled within the national park, surrounded by the sounds and sights of the wild.

After lunch, your adventure continues with an afternoon game drive, where you track prides of lions, elusive leopards, and watch giraffes graze as the sun softens the landscape with golden hues. This is the Serengeti—the cradle of life, alive with movement and ancient rhythms.

As dusk settles, you return to the lodge. The camp manager and guide walk you through a friendly safety briefing, ensuring your stay is both exciting and secure. As night falls, you dine under the stars, listening to the distant calls of hyenas and lions, knowing this is just the beginning of an unforgettable chapter in your safari story.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Olkarien Eco Safari Camp, a Luxury Tented camp Inside Serengeti National Park. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

A Day of Wildlife, Wonder, and Serenity

You wake up to the soft light of dawn spilling over the endless plains of the Serengeti. The air is cool and crisp, filled with the distant calls of birds and perhaps even a lion's roar echoing from the night before. After a warm cup of coffee or tea, you set out early—this is prime time for spotting wildlife. The big cats are still active, and the golden light makes everything feel magical.

Your morning game drive unfolds like a scene from a nature documentary. You may encounter a pride of lions lounging after a hunt, herds of zebras and wildebeests grazing peacefully, or a cheetah scanning the horizon. Elephants roam silently through the grass, and hippos grunt lazily in the rivers. Every turn brings a new surprise.

After this unforgettable morning, you return to the camp for a hearty breakfast and a bit of well-deserved relaxation. The heat of the day settles in, and like the animals, you take it slow. You might lounge in the shade with a good book, write in your journal, or simply sit with a cool drink, watching colorful birds flit through the trees.

In the late afternoon, as the temperatures begin to drop and the wildlife stirs again, you head out for your second game drive of the day. The golden hour paints the savannah in rich hues as giraffes stretch for treetops, and elephants head to the watering holes. You might catch the majestic silhouette of a leopard resting in an acacia tree or hear the rumble of buffalo herds moving in the distance.

As the sun dips behind the hills, you return to camp for a warm dinner and another peaceful evening under the Serengeti sky, filled with stars and the soft sounds of the wild.

Optional Experience:

This morning, you also have the option to start your day with an unforgettable hot air balloon safari. Floating above the plains as the sun rises is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast out in the wild. Be sure to let your tour manager know in advance if you'd like to include this adventure.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Olkarien Eco Safari Camp, a Luxury Tented camp Inside Serengeti National Park. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

A Journey from the Endless Plains to a Lost World

You wake early to the quiet hush of dawn over the Serengeti. After a hot breakfast at 6:00 am, you set out for your final game drive through these legendary plains. The light is golden, the air cool and refreshing, and the wildlife is just beginning to stir. It’s your last chance to catch a glimpse of the animals that call this wild paradise home—perhaps a leopard stretching from its tree perch or hyenas trotting back to their dens after a long night.

As you exit the park, you take one last look at the vastness of the Serengeti—its beauty now etched into your memory. With picnic lunches packed, you continue your adventure east toward a different wonder—the Ngorongoro Crater, a place many call the eighth wonder of the natural world.

By early afternoon, you reach the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and your vehicle begins its slow descent into the crater, one of the most unique and wildlife-dense locations on Earth. The road winds steeply down the rim, and soon you find yourself on the crater floor, surrounded by towering walls of ancient volcanic rock and some of the most diverse wildlife in Africa.

The crater spans approximately 20 km wide and 600 meters deep, and it feels like you've entered a secret, untouched world. You drive through lakes, rivers, forested patches, and open grassland, spotting elephants, zebras, lions, buffaloes, hyenas, wildebeests, and maybe even the elusive black rhino, one of just around 20 that live here.

What’s magical about the Ngorongoro Crater is how close the animals allow you to get. It's as if they’ve come to accept the presence of safari vehicles, making this a photographer’s dream. Your guide shares stories and facts as you explore, adding to the wonder of each sighting.

After several hours on the crater floor, you slowly ascend back to the rim in the late afternoon, watching the landscape shift again as you climb. You arrive at your lodge just in time to settle in and freshen up before enjoying a warm dinner. From the terrace, you gaze out over the rim as the sun sets over this breathtaking land.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp, a Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

From Ancient Cultures to Elephant Kingdoms

You begin your morning with a warm breakfast as the mists roll over the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. The air is crisp, and the landscape stretches endlessly in every direction—wild, raw, and beautiful. Today, your journey continues, and you’ll have two paths to choose from—each full of its own magic.

For those craving culture and connection, you may choose to take the optional detour to Lake Eyasi, a shimmering seasonal soda lake surrounded by dry bushland. This is home to the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa. With a guide to translate and walk you through their world, you'll have a rare chance to meet the Hadzabe people, share in their daily traditions, and even join them in a morning hunt or gathering walk. You'll hear the sharp clicks of their ancient language and watch as they demonstrate survival techniques that have been passed down through generations for over 10,000 years.

If you prefer a more direct route, you’ll head straight toward Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem that often surprises even the most seasoned travelers. Either way, by early afternoon, you’ll arrive at your lodge inside the park, just in time for a relaxed lunch under the shade of towering baobab trees.

Later in the day, you set out on your first game drive in Tarangire. The golden savannahs open up before you, dotted with ancient baobabs and river valleys teeming with life. Tarangire is known for its massive elephant herds, and it’s not long before you spot them—mothers with calves, bulls stretching their trunks to the treetops, and entire families bathing by the riverbanks.

But elephants aren’t the only stars of this show. You may also see lions lounging in the tall grasses, zebras and wildebeests grazing peacefully, and even the elusive leopard tucked away in the trees. Your guide explains that Tarangire boasts the second-highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania, right after the Serengeti.

As the sun begins to set, painting the landscape in hues of gold and pink, you return to your lodge. The evening is peaceful, with the sounds of the wild echoing in the distance. Over dinner, you reflect on a day that felt like a bridge between two worlds—one ancient, one untamed.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Serian Tarangire Luxury Camp, a Luxury Tented camp Inside Tarangire National Park. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided

The sun peeks over the horizon as you rise early in Tarangire, sipping a warm cup of Tanzanian coffee while the bush slowly comes alive. By 7:30 a.m., you’re packed and ready, waving goodbye to the peaceful landscapes of Tarangire as your vehicle rolls out of the park.

You travel northwest toward Arusha, passing bustling towns, sleepy villages, and scenic countryside. By late morning, you arrive at the Namanga border post, where the immigration process is smooth at the modern, one-stop facility. After a few stamps and smiles, you officially cross back into Kenya, where your new Kenyan driver/guide is already waiting with a warm greeting.

The journey continues northward, and soon the hazy silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro begins to appear on the horizon, towering above the clouds. By lunchtime, you arrive at your lodge in Amboseli National Park, where you're welcomed with a cool drink and a delicious meal.

After a bit of rest, your afternoon adventure begins at 4:00 p.m. as you set off into Amboseli’s dramatic landscape—a patchwork of acacia woodlands, shimmering freshwater swamps, and vast open plains. Elephants roam freely here in large herds, their dusty silhouettes casting long shadows against the golden light. You may spot buffalo wallowing, gazelles skipping across the plains, or even a lion stretched out beneath a tree, trying to escape the heat.

One striking feature is the dried-up Lake Amboseli, where heat waves dance and mirages rise from the parched earth, adding a surreal feel to the landscape.

As the sun dips toward the horizon, casting fiery colors across the sky, you make your way back to the lodge. You arrive just as the stars begin to twinkle, ready to enjoy a delicious dinner and settle into a peaceful evening surrounded by the sounds of the African wild.

Accommodation

Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, a welcoming mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be provided.

Game Drives, Marshland Adventures & Relaxation Under Kilimanjaro’s Gaze

You wake up to the soft light of dawn spilling over Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest free-standing mountain—its snow-capped peak glowing in the early morning light. Today promises a full day of adventure in the heart of Amboseli National Park.

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, you head out with your packed lunch, ready for a full-day game drive through the park’s lush swamps and open plains. These marshlands, fed year-round by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro’s ice cap, are a haven for wildlife. You spot massive herds of elephants trudging calmly through the mud, splashing and grazing in the water-rich grasses. Hippos wallow nearby, while zebras, buffalo, giraffes, and gazelles dot the landscape.

If you’re an early riser, you may choose to begin your day with a sunrise game drive, catching predators like lions and hyenas at their most active before the heat sets in. Afterward, you return to camp for a relaxed breakfast and a bit of leisure time before heading back out.

During the midday heat, you take it slow. Relax on your veranda, sip something cool, write in your journal, or simply enjoy the view while birds chirp nearby and elephants pass in the distance. Amboseli, like its wildlife, slows down during the hottest hours—and so do you.

Later in the afternoon, as the sun begins to soften again, you head out for another game drive. The golden light bathes the land, offering one last magical glimpse of the animals before sunset. You return to camp just as the sky turns amber and purple, ready to enjoy dinner and recount the day’s incredible moments.

Accommodation

Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, a welcoming mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be provided.

As dawn breaks over the open plains of Amboseli, you savor one last breakfast at your lodge, the soft golden light spilling across the landscape. Before departing, you set out for a final morning game drive, soaking in the peaceful beauty of this elephant kingdom one more time. Perhaps you catch sight of a herd crossing the dusty path or spot Mount Kilimanjaro revealing its snowy peak, like a personal farewell from Africa herself.

By mid-morning, you bid goodbye to the park and begin your journey back to Nairobi, a drive that takes approximately 4.5 hours. The road winds through charming small towns and vibrant rural scenes, giving you time to reflect on the incredible two-week adventure that’s just unfolded. From the thundering wildebeest herds in the Masai Mara and Serengeti, to the silent gaze of a black rhino in Ngorongoro, and the warm smiles of the Hadzabe people, each moment has become a chapter in your personal African story.

You arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where your safari officially ends. Whether you’re heading straight to the airport, planning a few more days in the city, or even dreaming of extending your journey to the white sands of Diani Beach or the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, one thing is certain—this safari has etched itself into your memory for a lifetime.

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)