Embark on a 14-day journey through East Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, combining the iconic landscapes of Kenya with the legendary parks of northern Tanzania. This safari offers a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion, allowing travelers to witness Africa’s incredible biodiversity while enjoying the comforts of carefully selected lodges and luxury tented camps.
Arrival Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Activities:
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel/lodge in Nairobi.
Briefing about the safari itinerary.
Optional visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or Giraffe Centre if time allows.
Accommodation: 4-5 Nairobi hotel or lodge.
Highlight: Nairobi city and wildlife introduction.
Travel: Drive (~4–5 hours) or chartered flight from Nairobi to Amboseli.
Activities:
Morning and evening game drives.
Stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Wildlife spotting: elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes.
Optional visit to a Maasai village for cultural immersion.
Accommodation: Luxury tented lodge/camp with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Highlight: Iconic African wildlife against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro.
Travel: Drive (~4 hours) from Amboseli via Nairobi.
Activities:
Boat safari on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos, birds, and other wildlife.
Walk on Crescent Island for a close-up wildlife encounter.
Optional cycling safari around the lake.
Accommodation: Lakeside lodge or luxury tented camp.
Highlight: Picturesque freshwater lake and intimate wildlife experience.
Travel: Drive (~5–6 hours) or light aircraft to Maasai Mara.
Activities:
Full-day and morning/evening game drives.
Look out for the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhino.
Optional hot air balloon safari over the savannah with champagne breakfast.
Visit Maasai villages for cultural interactions.
Accommodation: Luxury safari tented camp or lodge inside the reserve.
Highlight: World-renowned wildlife and possible Great Migration sightings (July–October).
Travel: Drive (~4–5 hours) via Isebania or Namanga border.
Activities:
Enter Tanzania and begin game drives en route to Serengeti.
Spot wildlife along the migration paths.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge or mobile camp in Serengeti.
Highlight: Enter the legendary Serengeti ecosystem.
Activities:
Early morning and late afternoon game drives.
Optional hot air balloon safari (additional cost).
Guided nature walks in select areas.
Wildlife sightings: cheetahs, lions, elephants, hippos, wildebeest, and gazelles.
Accommodation: Luxury tented camps or lodges in Serengeti.
Highlight: Iconic African savannah and big cat spotting.
Travel: Drive (~3–4 hours) from Serengeti.
Activities:
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, and flamingos.
Picnic lunch inside the crater.
Accommodation: Lodge overlooking the crater rim.
Highlight: Stunning volcanic landscapes and high-density wildlife areas.
Travel: Drive (~2–3 hours) from Ngorongoro.
Activities:
Game drives to spot tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, and a variety of birds.
Optional cultural visits to local villages.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge or tented camp near the lake.
Highlight: Bird-watching paradise and unique tree-climbing lions.
Travel: Drive (~8–9 hours) back to Nairobi or flight from Arusha.
Activities:
Souvenir shopping at Maasai markets (optional).
Transfer to Nairobi airport for departure.
Highlight: Reflection on an unforgettable safari adventure.