Detailed Safari Itinerary of the 10 Days Kenya Safari Tour Lewa, Meru & Masai Mara

Day 1: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve

Transfer from Nairobi at 0700hrs for Maasai Mara Game Reserve- the world`s famous wildlife reserve with its wide savannah grassland riverine forests, impressive rolling hills the beautiful meandering rivers and forests with various species of birds and the famous African big five wild animals namely; Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes and Rhinos.

Have a leisurely drive from Nairobi with impressive views traverse the Maasai villages. A stop at the viewpoint to experience the memorable scenery of the Great East African Rift Valley. Arrive in Maasai Mara Game Reserve in the afternoon for lunch and relaxation at the lodge. Do an evening game drive starting at 1600hrs as you enjoy the impressive views of massive wildlife.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Olonana Camp

Day 2-3: Extensive Game drives in Masai Mara

Masai Mara is among the great safari destinations in Africa and is the haven for the Great Migration, where millions of Wildebeest Migrate annually from Serengeti National park to Masai Mara and back in search of fresh grazing and water. Explore wildlife on guided game drives. Look out for nocturnal animals on night game drives. You can also opt to take to the skies in a hot air balloon and fly over the Mara plains, overlooking the vast savannah dotted with game.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Olonana Camp

Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Enjoy morning game drive with your local guide to help decode the dramas that happened out in the night before enjoying breakfast. Drive to the airstrip and board a regional flight to the Kenyan Tanzanian border. From here, enjoy a short scenic drive crossing the border into Tanzania where you will take a flight into the endless plains of Serengeti. A guide will meet you at the airstrip and to transfer you to the camp. The location camp is determined by the migration’s movement, so as you don’t miss any of the action.

Accommodation Midrange: Sanctuary Serengeti Mobile Camp

Day 5:  Exploring the Migration Spectacle

Follow the ebb and flow of the great migration in the morning after breakfast. At Serengeti, morning and afternoon game drives are much focused on the migration, other species and predators that come follow this incredible spectacle. Or, enjoy delicious picnic lunch and spend the whole day out in the bush.

Accommodation: Midrange: Sanctuary Serengeti Mobile Camp

Day 6: Sun Downers on the Open Plains of Serengeti National Park

Depart at 6:30 for game drive in search for wildlife in the central plains (morning game drives are the most rewarding because animals usually be active in the morning). We shall drive to the centre of the park to explore wildlife in the endless rolling plains. Proceed to Seronera area which is among the richest wildlife habitats in the park. The area features Seronera River where most animals of different species and birds quench their thirst.

Midrange: Sanctuary Serengeti Mobile Camp

Day 7:  Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Depart in the morning with picnic lunch to Serengeti national park for a game drive in search for wildlife. Enjoy late picnic lunch and continue with the drive up to Ngorongoro for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp

Day 8: Explore Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy early morning breakfast and take a 45minutes drive to the crater gate. Descent for game viewing at the floor of the crater. The crater floor is a home to over 25,000 animals. This unique ecosystem features savannah plains and acacia forests where different animal species can be encountered including the Africa Big Five namely; lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos. Return back to the lodge to relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp

Day 9: Maasai Village

Today, explore a local Maasai village to learn about how the tribe lives or head for a game drive around the crater rim. Or an additional option of visiting Lake Manyara-world known for its tree climbing lions. Walk across a treetop walkway, to enjoy a sky-high adventure through the forest of Lake Manyara. Make your safari adventurous or leisurely as you wish it to be.

Accommodation: Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp

Day 10: Transfer to Kilimanjaro

This is your last morning of Kenya and Tanzania luxury African safari, take a scenic drive from the rim to the crater to Manyara airstrip, where you will board a domestic flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.

General Safari Inclusions

• Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
• Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
• Full Board Accommodation on Safari
• Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
• Fuel
• Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
• Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
• Bottled water while on safari
• Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)

General Safari Exclusions

• General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
• Laundry Services
• Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
• International Flights (Arranged on request)
• Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
• Visas
• Optional Activity fees
• Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
• Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
• Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)