Day 1; Arrival in Nairobi- Amboseli National Park;
Our agent will pick you up from Jomo Kenyata International Airport when you arrive. Following a quick introduction to your safari, your knowledgeable driving guide will take you for a beautiful drive southeast toward Amboseli National Park. The most well-known feature of Amboseli National Park is the stunning vista of Mount Kilimanjaro, which rises to a height of 5895 meters above sea level and is the highest freestanding peak in Africa. The enormous African Savannah elephants of Amboseli wander, grazing all day, in what is known as an elephant's heaven. Other creatures that can be seen here include cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, guns, gazelles, hippos, and many more due to the quantity of water and pasture. You'll get there in plenty of time for lunch. Set out on your first afternoon game drive, and search for animals as you go through the acacia forest, freshwater marshes, scrub brush, and wide plains. You'll return at dusk for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation; Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals Plan; All meals are included with soft drinks.
Day 2; Amboseli National Park,
On this day you will leave the camp soon after breakfast, carrying your packed lunch to be enjoyed in the wild. You'll spend the whole day exploring the marshlands and swamps of Amboseli National Park which are fed by subterranean water channels. Water is abundant throughout the year and so is the pasture. Elephants and various other herbivores are found here. After spending much of the afternoon exploring this 392 square kilometers area, you will retire to the lodge. To look for animals when they're most active, you can also choose to begin the day with an early game drive. After that, you'll have lunch back at the lodge. During the hottest part of the day, you can unwind in the camp with your favorite book or just tune in to your preferred music and watch the birds. Relax, the animals will be acting similarly. After that, you'll go for another drive through the park in the afternoon. At dusk, you will make your way back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation; Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3; Amboseli - Lake Nakuru National Park,
Today you will drive off Nairobi after an early breakfast to enjoy beautiful views of Lake Nakuru National Park. You will pause to stretch your legs and take pictures of the striking scenery at the magnificent Great Rift Valley viewpoint. The park features patches of yellow-barked acacia forest, rocky escarpments, and a waterfall. It is breathtaking all year round. It is home to buffalo, lions, leopards, flamingos, black and white rhinos, and the critically endangered Rothschild's giraffe. The best area to view wildlife is at the southernmost point of the lake. Leopards often visit the wooded area beneath the Rhino Cliff, which is a popular spot for lion sightings. Lionesses enjoy sleeping in the trees there. Today's lunch will be a local dish from a nearby restaurant, followed by a trip to the park or an English buffet at your hotel or lodge. You'll go on a game drive in the park after lunch. Later on in the evening, you will check into your hotel.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Meals Plan; All meals included.
Day 4; Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve,
After breakfast today, you will travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve via the floor of the Rift Valley, arriving at the lodge in plenty of time for lunch. This afternoon, you will go on your first game drive in the reserve to look for the Big Five and other herbivores that inhabit this stunning savanna. The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of our favorite spots in Kenya to search for wildlife, this is due to the amazing wildlife that exists here, which includes elephants and big cats like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. You'll also spot hyenas, zebras, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, and, of course, impalas. Because the reserve is home to over 500 different species of birds, it brings binoculars. It is also home to stunning savannah vistas with an abundance of acacia trees. For many travelers, visiting the reserve is a highlight. At dusk, you'll head back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation; Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5; Masai Mara National Reserve,
You will enjoy a full day of game viewing as you travel through the renowned Savannah's rolling hills and lush grasslands dotted with trees. Large herds of plains game, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, among other herbivores, are well known for inhabiting the Mara. Almost every other kind of wildlife found in Kenya can be found there. A full-day game drive at Masai Mara Savannah is scheduled for you. Today's meal consists of picnic boxes that you will eat while admiring the grazing animals in the savannah beneath a flat-topped acacia tree. You can reserve a balloon ride today that departs early in the morning. Once you land, the crew assists you in getting out of the basket and shows you to a beautiful location for a bush breakfast, which is an unforgettable experience well worth the cost. After that, meet up with your driver guide at the designated spot to begin your full-day game drive. You will carry on with the game viewing and make your way to your camp, arriving late in the afternoon once you have thoroughly explored this vast 1,500-square-foot grassland savannah.
Accommodation; Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Meals Plan; All meals are included with soft drinks.
Day 6; Masai Mara - Serengeti National Park,
Get ready for a lengthy but breathtaking drive to the Isebania border post, which divides Kenya and Tanzania, after breakfast. After clearing border immigration, you will get into a different car and meet your driver/guide from Tanzania. Upon your arrival, they will greet you and take you to Tanzania's vast Serengeti National Park, which translates to "endless plains." On the way, lunch will be provided. It will be late afternoon when you get to the camp. During the drive, keep an eye out for the millions of animals that live here. You are going to have a real African safari experience tonight. Located in the center of the animal activity, the lodge is part of the national park. A thorough safety briefing will be given to you by the camp manager and your driver/guide as soon as you arrive. Please be aware that, including the border crossing, the drive from Masai Mara to Serengeti can take up to nine hours. As an alternative, we can schedule a two-hour plane transfer.
Accommodation; Serengeti Heritage Camp.
Meals Plan; All meals included.
Day 7; Serengeti National Park.
Awaken to yet another magnificent day in the Serengeti. An early morning game drive will be your first activity of the day as you look for animals during their most active time. You'll then have a leisurely breakfast and lunch back at the lodge. The hottest part of the day will be spent lounging around the camp, either reading your favorite book journaling about the safari, or simply enjoying your favorite music and taking in the sights of the birds. Relax, the animals will be acting similarly. In the afternoon, you'll take another drive through the park. After dinner, you'll spend one more night beneath the stars at the lodge in the Serengeti. Note that an early hot-air balloon ride is also an option here. If you are interested, please inquire with the tour manager before reserving this trip.
Accommodation; Serengeti Heritage Camp.
Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 8; Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater,
On this day at 6 am, you'll have an early breakfast. As you leave the park this morning, you'll get to enjoy one last game drive through the Serengeti. After that, you'll head out with picnic lunches towards Ngorongoro. For the half-day crater tour, you will go down onto the crater floor. The crater floor and rim are only connected by two roads, one of which is for driving below. One is for driving up, and the other is bidirectional. It takes roughly 45 minutes to descend to the crater floor from the top of the caldera. The wildlife on the floor is abundant and densely populated. The crater is the best spot in Tanzania to see rhinoceroses, as it is home to about 20,000 large mammals, including black rhinos. Where animals roam the lakes, rivers, woodlands, and hills, it is easier to observe them up close because they are less afraid of people and cars.
Accommodation; Ngorongoro Wild Camp.
Meals Plan; All meals included.
Day 9; Ngorongoro - Stone Town Zanzibar,
After an early breakfast today, you'll be driven to the airport in Arusha in preparation for your planned flight to Zanzibar, the spice island known for its picturesque beaches, meandering cobblestone lanes, and bazaars. Our business representative will greet you when you arrive and take you to your Stone Town hotel. In Zanzibar's past, there have been fruit and spice traders, Arabian sultans, and slave traders. Stone town Zanzibar is famously known for its rich cultural legacy and historical significance. Its winding lanes, dotted with markets and ornately carved doors, provide a window into the influences of Arabic and Swahili culture. Take a sunset show cruise along the coast, visit the Sultan's Palace Museum, or explore spice markets to fully experience the lively atmosphere of the city. The town's architecture, which combines Arab, Persian, Indian, and European styles, offers a mesmerizing background against which to explore it is a fascinating history and take in its singular fusion of cultures. A good way to explore this town is by foot and lately, you can enjoy a sundowner on one of the shores of your hotel or it is your option to conduct a sunset show cruise which starts an hour before sunset, this can be arranged for extra charges, you will be hosted at Dhow Palace Hotel for dinner refreshment and overnight.
Accommodation; Dhow Palace Hotel.
Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 10; Stone Town Zanzibar - Nungwi,
After a leisurely breakfast on the rooftop this morning (while watching the sunrise). After leaving your accommodation, you can choose to visit the spice plantation before continuing to the northern beaches. Along with learning about the history of the island's well-known spice trade, this guided tour of a spice plantation will give you the chance to touch, smell, and taste a variety of spices, including ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla. Try some tea prepared with these spices as well. You will travel to the northern beaches after lunch, where you will find white sand, a glistening blue sea, and clear skies. The Indian Ocean is at its best here. The village of Nungwi, located on Zanzibar's north coast, is the location of the island's renowned dhow building. The show is a must-see cultural attraction in Zanzibar. For centuries, the Waswahili people have been crafting these wood-curved boats using basic local tools. You will also get to see the local fish market and fishermen. One of our ecological projects at Nungwi is the Sea Turtle Project, which was started by Eco & Culture. Sea turtles are a globally endangered species, with Zanzibar being one of the worst affected. This project raises sea turtles in a natural lagoon and breeds them in an aquarium. Following the tour, you will have some free time to unwind on the beach and in the surrounding area. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from before returning to your lodging for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation; Dhow Palace Hotel.
Meals Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 11; Flight to Home from Zanzibar;
This is the last day of your trip after your promised breakfast, you may choose to have time for relaxation in your hotel depending on the schedule of your international flight where you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport and this marks the end of this magnificent adventure.