Witness the thundering herds of migrating wildebeests, magnificent parades of great elephants, and Africa’s Big Five stalking the endless savannah. You’ll experience all this plus the Rift Valley lakes on this active 12-day safari. Mara is known for almost guaranteed sightings of the Big Five. Lake Nakuru is home to a huge population of pink flamingos and 400 species of birds, while Amboseli is known for the large herds of elephants and, most especially, for its stunning view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Crossing further into Tanzania, the Tarangire National Park is known as a wonderful birding destination and also features large numbers of game, particularly during the dry season, when the Tarangire River is the only source of water in the area. The landscape is of particular interest too, due to the high number of scenic baobab trees. Safari will also welcome you to Lake Manyara National Park, well known for the tree-climbing lions, the soda ash lake that attracts thousands, and pink flamingos, one of Tanzania’s biggest elephant populations, and breathtaking scenery. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area spans vast expanses of highland plains, savanna, savanna woodlands, and forests dotted with wild animals.
Included & Excluded
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All accommodation during the safari
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Meals on Fullboard Basis
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Park Entrance Fee
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Professional tour driver/guide
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Transport in a safari vehicle
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Government taxes/VAT
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Mineral water
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International flights (we can arrange for you)
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Before and after the tour accommodation
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Tips and gratitude
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Personal items
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Increased taxes and park fees
Tour Plan
You will be picked up from your hotel and later depart to Masai Mara with a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for a few minutes. Proceed with the journey, arriving at Masai Mara in time for a late lunch. Later, after some refreshments, proceed to the park for an afternoon game drive until the park closes at 6:30 pm. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Mara Mara Chui Camp.
The Masai Mara is famous for its black-maned lions and yearly migration of wildebeests. We return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge(FB).
After an early breakfast, you will spend a full day exploring this unique park with a picnic lunch. The Mara forms the northern part of the famous Serengeti National Park. You can visit the Mara River, which borders Masai Mara, and the famous Serengeti Park, where there is a concentration of many animals.
Dinner and overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge(FB).
Today’s program is also very flexible; you can choose between three options.
Option 1: Breakfast and exit the lodge with a packed lunch for a whole day game drive at the Mara Reserve, searching for the Big 5 and other animals.
Option 2: You may opt to have an early morning game drive in search of the big cat and the killings, return for breakfast, freshen up, and spend the rest of the mid-morning at your leisure, either swimming in the pool or just relaxing. Later, have lunch and proceed for the evening game drive around 4 pm, searching for the Big Five and other animals.
Option 3: Go on for an optional hot air balloon ride USD 480pp in the early morning, followed by mid-morning game drives before driving to the lodge for lunch. Later, have an afternoon game drive.
After the game drive, you will head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Note: With any of the three options, you can make arrangements for an Optional Visit to the Masai Village at USD 50 pp.
Dinner and overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge(FB)
After breakfast, you can visit the Masai Village and learn about their culture as you depart the Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru. Have lunch en route, with scenic views of Mt. Longmont, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Elementaita from afar on the main highway. You will arrive in Nakuru town in the evening. Lake Nakuru Park is known for its prolific birdlife, including flamingos. The park contains a sanctuary for conserving the white rhino, while species like Cape Buffalo and Waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline.
Dinner and overnight: Sarova Lion Hills Game Lodge(FB).
After an early breakfast, exit the park as you drive to Amboseli National Park. There will be stops to view the Great Rift Valley and other scenic spots along the safari route. Stop and enjoy lunch at a restaurant along the way. You'll have a short game-viewing drive as you enter Amboseli National Park with possible views of Mount Kilimanjaro peaks if the weather permits.
Dinner and overnight: Kibo Safari Lodge (FB)
This will be the climax of your safari as you will witness the Great Migration at a glance! Enjoy breakfast, check out, and depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, which is a drive of approximately 4-5 hours. You'll arrive in time for check-in, have lunch, and relax. Later, proceed for game drives exploring the endless plains of Maasai Mara National Reserve – a world-famous reserve. During the game drive, you will be able to see a wide range of wildlife, including zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and African wild dogs, among others.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Mara Maisha Camp.
You will have a pre-morning game drive to see the view of Kilimanjaro and big elephants, lions, zebras, and other animals. After breakfast, we will depart from Amboseli to Tanzania via the Namanga Border.
Arriving at Karatu for check-in and dinner
Dinner and overnight stay at: Marera Valley Lodge(FB).
Morning after breakfast with packed lunch boxes, have a full day game drive viewing at Tarangire National Park.
The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which crosses the park and is the main source of freshwater for the wildlife. This quiet park is famous for its elephant migration, birdlife, and authentic safari atmosphere. This park is often referred to as the "home of Elephants", and you have a great chance to spot elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include Leopards, Lions, Giraffes, and even tree-climbing Pythons!
You will enjoy a packed lunch at midday, and at the end of the afternoon’s game drive, you will make your way to Karatu. On arrival, you will have time to refresh before finishing the day with dinner under the stars and a good night’s sleep in one of our comfy accommodations.
Dinner and overnight stay at: Marera Valley Lodge(FB).
On this day, you will begin early with a morning drive from Karatu to Serengeti, a 3- 4 hour drive. Upon arrival, you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the mighty Serengeti. You will enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature in the Serengeti. You will proceed with a game drive and then check into your hotel.
Later, you will have dinner and an overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight: Kenzan Serengeti Migration Camp (FB).
You will enjoy an early breakfast and set off at 6:30 a.m. on a scenic journey to the Northern Serengeti National Park, carrying a packed lunch for the day, spending 6-7 hours exploring the amazing Serengeti.
The Serengeti National Park, a natural marvel shared between Tanzania and Kenya, is renowned for the annual Great Migration. This breathtaking event sees over two million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes traverse the plains. The park, vast and untamed, is also home to Africa’s iconic Big Five, making it a truly unforgettable safari destination.
Dinner and overnight: Kenzan Serengeti Migration Camp (FB).
After an early breakfast, while carrying your lunch boxes, you will continue with the game drive in North Serengeti till late afternoon. Later, you'll transfer to Ngorongoro for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.
Travelers visiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area can enjoy several incredible and unique experiences, such as exploring its volcanic craters (one of which is the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world), viewing the dense wildlife populations, including the Big Five, and observing Ngorongoro's abundant flora.
Dinner and overnight: Ngorongoro Wild Camp (FB).
Morning after breakfast with packed lunch boxes, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for the full day game viewing. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos, and baboons.
The park is approximately 330 square kilometres, of which 200 square kilometres make up the lake itself when water levels are at a maximum.
From a sea of pink flamingos as far as the eye can see to bull elephants at close range, Lake Manyara showcases a superb variety of herd animals and birdlife.
One of the very special aspects of this park is the tree-climbing lions. After exploring this park with its groundwater forest, you will commence the drive to your camp.