Masai Mara/Nakuru/Amboseli/Ngorongoro/Serengeti/Lake Manyara
DAY 1 : NAIROBI/ MASAI MARA.
At 8.00am, you will be picked up from your hotel and be taken for a drive to Masai Mara, stopping for panoramic views of the Rift Valley arrival at the park will be in the early afternoon. Have a break for lunch and then proceed for an afternoon of game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova Lodge.
DAY 2: MASAI MARA.
On this day, we have an entire day at the park, driving to different areas of the reserve to see the many animals that are found here. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 3: MASAI MARA/ NAKURU.
An early breakfast starts us off this day after which we shall depart for our drive to Lake Nakuru. Arrival at the Sarova Lion Hill lodge for lunch.This will be followed by a drive at the park which is famous for its large flock of flamingoes and pelican. Other birds to be seen include comorants, crane, clovers, marabou stork and many others. The park is also a sanctuary for the rhino which has been hunted for its horn. Dinner and overnight at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
DAY 4: NAKURU/ AMBOSELI.
Enjoy an early breakfast, which will be followed by a morning drive at the park, this will then be followed by departure for your drive to Amboseli national park. The park is at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro and is home to many elephants. Drive to the Amboseli Sentrim tented lodge to relax for the rest of the evening.
DAY 5: AMBOSELI/ ARUSHA.
Have an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive at the park. The park is home to many elephants, lions, hyena, zebra. A visit to the observation hill enables you to view the swamp below which is home to many hippos. Depart after lunch for your drive to the border town of Namanga where you will clear with border formalities and then head on to Arusha. Arrival at Arusha will be in the early evening. Drop off at Arusha Coffee house.
DAY 6: ARUSHA / NGORONGORO
Depart Arusha at 7.30am for your drive to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying the drive past different scenery along the way. Descend down to the crater floor for a game drive.Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge for dinner and overnight. There is a viewing bay at the lodge where you can also relax in the evening and enjoy the view of the crater.
DAY 7 – NGORONGORO / SERENGETI
An early breakfast followed by a drive into the Serengeti game reserve. The park is an extension of the Masai Mara eco-system, however there is no direct crossing between the two parks. Head on to the Seronera area of the park where there is a higher concentration of animals. Have a break for picnic lunch and an evening of game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the Serena Serengeti lodge.
DAY 8 – SERENGETI
A full day will be spent at the park with morning and afternoon of game viewing. You may be lucky to see the start of the migration of the wildebeest, zebra and antelopes as they move within the Serengeti plains heading for the Mara. All meals at the lodge.
DAY 9 – SERENGETI / LAKE MANYARA
Depart the park after an early breakfast for a drive to Lake Manyara national park. Proceed for a drive within the park. Dinner and overnight at the Lake Manyara Serena lodge.
DAY 10 – LAKE MANYARA / ARUSHA
This being the last day of the safari, you will proceed for a morning game drive after breakfast, this will then be followed by departure for your drive back to Arusha for lunch and a drop off at the airport.