12 Days Amboseli, Tarangire, Ngorongoro/ Serengeti/ Masai Mara/ Nakuru & Naivasha

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive to Amboseli National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive with the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is famous for its large herds of elephants and the striking views of Africa’s tallest peak.

Dinner and Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Lunch, Dinner}

Spend a full day in Amboseli National Park. Take a morning game drive to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, and cheetahs. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive or visit a local Maasai village to learn about Maasai culture and traditions.

Dinner and Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, cross the border into Tanzania and drive to Arusha Town for lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge. Then proceed to Tarangire National Park, a park known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. Game drive enroute to your lodge.

Dinner and Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast depart with picnic lunches for game viewing in Tarangire National Park. The park’s river is a magnet for wildlife, especially during the dry season, where elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and lions gather around its banks. After exploring this wildlife-rich area, and watching the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, proceed to Ngorongoro Crater area for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible density of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing your exploration of this unique ecosystem.

Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, drive to the legendary Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, head out on a game drive across the vast Serengeti plains, where you can spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, and, depending on the season, the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.

Dinner and Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti is renowned for its predator sightings, including lions, leopards, and hyenas. For an unforgettable experience, consider an optional hot air balloon safari, where you’ll glide over the Serengeti plains at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.

Dinner and Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Depart the Serengeti and cross the border into Kenya, heading towards the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive across the Mara plains, famous for its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, and cheetahs.

Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara, with morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara is home to the Big Five, and if you’re visiting between July and October, you may witness the Great Migration, where wildebeest and zebras make the perilous crossing of the Mara River. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditions.

Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, depart the Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive around the lake, famous for its flamingos, rhinos, and the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Keep an eye out for leopards and lions as you explore the park’s acacia forests and open grasslands.

Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the lake, where you can spot hippos and a variety of bird species. You may also visit Crescent Island for a walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Dinner and Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or lodge of your choice
Meal plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner}

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight or continued safari adventure.

Meal plan: {Breakfast}