Ultimate 9-Day East African Safari: Wild Adventures in Kenya and Tanzania

Discover the Great Migration and Iconic Wildlife

This comprehensive tour is your gateway to witnessing the "Big Five" in their natural habitat. From the lion-infested plains of the Masai Mara to the elephant herds of Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop, every day brings a new adventure. Whether you are tracking the Great Migration in the Serengeti or descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers an immersive experience into the raw beauty of Africa.

Cross-Border Safari Experience with Full Board Comfort.

Travel seamlessly across the Kenya-Tanzania border with expert handling of immigration and customs. Your journey includes:

• Premium Accommodation: Stay at top lodges and camps like Mara Leisure Camp, Tukaone Mwaloni Camp, and Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
• Expert Guidance: Benefit from the knowledge of experienced English-speaking driver-guides.
• All-Inclusive Meals: Enjoy full-board dining with picnic lunches served in the wilderness.
• Safety First: Emergency evacuation cover by AMREF Flying Doctors is included for your peace of mind.

DAY 1. NAIROBI – MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Your safari adventure begins with a warm meet-and-greet in the morning, either at your hotel in Nairobi or upon arrival at the airport, where you will be welcomed by one of our company representatives and your dedicated driver-guide. Following a brief safari orientation, depart for the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, travelling through Kenya’s scenic countryside with an optional stop at the spectacular Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos and panoramic views.

Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and some relaxation before setting out on your first game drive in the afternoon. Explore the vast plains of the Mara as you search for its incredible wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and other iconic African species. As the sun begins to set over the savannah, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

• Accommodation: Mara Leisure Camp
• Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, and overnight

DAY 2. EXPLORE MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Spend a full day exploring the breathtaking plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. You may choose between an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the camp or lodge, or a full-day safari adventure with a picnic lunch served in the wilderness.

Renowned for its exceptional wildlife density, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural heritage, the Maasai Mara offers outstanding opportunities to observe a wide variety of animals in their natural habitat. Throughout the day, your experienced driver-guide will share insights into the region's wildlife, ecology, and conservation efforts, enhancing your safari experience.

In the afternoon, you may opt to visit a traditional Maasai village (at an additional cost), where you can gain a deeper understanding of the customs, traditions, and way of life of the local Maasai community. Later, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and relaxation. If weather conditions permit, unwind around the campfire under the African night sky before retiring to your room for a peaceful overnight stay.

• Accommodation: Mara Leisure Camp
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, and overnight

DAY 3. MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, check out of your lodge or camp and begin your journey to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. You will travel by road to the Isebania border, where you will complete the Kenya–Tanzania immigration and customs procedures. Here, your Kenya driver-guide will hand you over to your Tanzania driver-guide, who will accompany you for the next stage of your safari.

Continue with an enroute game drive as you enter the Serengeti, enjoying your first glimpses of its vast plains and abundant wildlife. Arrive at your camp inside the park in the early evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Accommodation: Tukaone Mwaloni Camp
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, and overnight

DAY 4. AND 5. EXPLORE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy two full days of immersive game drives across the vast landscapes of the Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. The park is especially renowned for its thriving population of big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with a wide range of other wildlife roaming freely across the savannah.

Each day includes extended game viewing with a picnic lunch served in the heart of the wilderness, allowing you to fully experience the beauty and untamed nature of the savannah.

• Accommodation: Tukaone Mwaloni Camp
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, and overnight

DAY 6. SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

After a hot breakfast, depart with a packed picnic lunch for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a scenic en-route game drive along the way. On arrival, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO-listed natural wonder and one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa.

Spend time exploring the crater floor, home to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, wildebeest, lions, elephants, buffalo, and many bird species. In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and proceed to the Karatu highlands for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Accommodation: Tloma Lodge
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, and overnight

DAY 7. KARATU HIGHLANDS – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Start your morning with breakfast, then set off for the iconic Amboseli National Park. You’ll travel by road to the Namanga border, arriving around mid-morning to complete the Kenya–Tanzania immigration and customs procedures. Once everything is cleared, your Tanzania driver-guide will hand you over to your Kenya driver-guide for the next part of your journey.

From there, continue with a relaxed enroute game drive as you head towards your lodge or camp. Arrive in the evening, check in, enjoy dinner, and settle in for an overnight stay.

• Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, and overnight

DAY 8. EXPLORE AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Spend the day exploring the stunning Amboseli National Park, a true home of Africa’s elephants. This park is especially famous for its large elephant herds and the incredible chance to see Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak in the background, weather permitting.

If luck is on your side, you’ll capture unforgettable photos of elephants roaming with the mountain as a backdrop. Later in the evening, return to your camp or lodge, enjoy dinner, relax around the bonfire, and unwind before heading to bed.

• Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, and overnight

DAY 9. AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK – NAIROBI (DEPARTURE)

After breakfast, leave the lodge for a morning game drive before heading to Nairobi around mid-morning. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a city restaurant before being dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

• Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
• Status: End of Safari

COST INCLUSIONS

• Full board accommodation as per the itinerary and program
• Transport on a 4x4 Landcruiser
• Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
• All airport/hotel transfers
• Driver’s allowances and other vehicle expenses
• Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
• Game drives
• Drinking water during safaris
• Park entrance fee and concession fee for Tanzania parks
• Emergency evacuation cover by AMREF Flying Doctors
• Meals as stipulated in the itinerary

COST EXCLUSIVE

• Visas
• Personal items
• Beers, sodas, wines & spirits
• Boat ride safari
• Balloon ride safari
• Visit to Maasai village
• Tips and gratitude
• International/local flights