On this epic journey, explore some of the finest national parks in East Africa, from Serengeti, Tanzania, to Kenya's Masai Mara and the…
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Style
- Mid-Range
- Country
- Kenya & Tanzania
- Format
- Private
9 days · Mid-Range
At a glance
- 9
- Days
- 8
- Nights
- 5
- Places to stay
- Private
- Group
Where you'll stay
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
- Mara Simba Lodge
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
9 stops across Tanzania & Kenya
- 1ArushaDay 1
- 2TarangireDay 1
- 3KaratuDay 1
- 4Ngorongoro CraterDay 2
- 5SerengetiDays 3–5
- 6Masai MaraDays 5–7
- 7Lake NakuruDays 7–8
- 8Lake NaivashaDays 8–9
- 9NairobiDay 9
Every day is flexible — we tune the pace, lodges and game drives to you.
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Arusha at 7:30 am and drive to Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch. After an approximate 2-hour drive, you will arrive at the park. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered one of the best places to view elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then, but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. In the late afternoon, you will leave the park and drive to Farm of Dreams Lodge where you will stay overnight.
Where you stay
Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-range lodgein Karatu)
Meals
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included); Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Ngorongoro Crater
Today, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down into the Ngorongoro Crater. Grass steppes and acacia forests are home to almost all the species of animals found in the East African savannah. In only a few hours, you have the chance of spotting four of the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. After extensive game viewing and a picnic in the crater, you will leave the Ngorongoro Crater and drive back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Where you stay
Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater)
Meals
All meals included; Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will travel via the cooler highlands towards the southern Serengeti, and at midday, you will reach the plains of the Serengeti National Park. This park is the largest in Tanzania and has a diversity of habitats and landscapes – short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps and lakes. Bizarre rock formations called kopjes dot the grassy landscape where predators are often seen. The Serengeti is famous for its yearly migration, when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water. You will spend the night at the Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp inside the park.
Where you stay
Central Serengeti Luxury Camp (Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP)
Meals
All meals included; Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti National Park Full Day
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees) and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December, the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. As the migration is completely dependent on the rainfall, the location of the herds may vary from year to year. Your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best. You will spend another night at your accommodation.
Where you stay
Central Serengeti Luxury Camp (Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP)
Meals
All meals included; Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti National Park - Masai Mara
After breakfast, you will start driving towards the Isebania border, where you will complete the paperwork and proceed to the Masai Mara. The road towards the Kenyan border is a long and adventurous one, but it should be worth it as the “Mara” is reputed to have the highest lion population of all reserves in Africa. Other large cats also live here and can be spotted all year round, as their sightings are not dependent upon the seasons or the great migration. You will have dinner and your overnight stay at Mara Simba Lodge.
Where you stay
Mara Simba Lodge (Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR)
Meals
All meals included; Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Masai Mara Full Day
Today will be spent in the Masai Mara on unlimited game-viewing drives. There is also an opportunity for an optional balloon ride excursion. The Masai Mara ecosystem hosts the highest concentration of wild animals per sq km than any other game reserve in the region. Elephant, lion, cheetah, buffalo, antelope, warthog, hyena and many other animal species may be seen. Simply stated, the Masai Mara is a one-stop shop for game and scenery viewing. You will carry a picnic lunch and spend the entire day on game-viewing drives for maximum wildlife sightings. Dinner and overnight are at Mara Simba Lodge.
Where you stay
Mara Simba Lodge (Mid-range lodge located inside Masai Mara NR)
Meals
All meals included; Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
An early morning game drive will be provided, and afterward, you will return to the lodge for breakfast. You will then leave the Masai Mara with an en-route game drive and proceed to Lake Naivasha, arriving in the evening. Search for lions, leopards, buffalos, and antelopes, amongst many others, not forgetting the famous white and black rhinos in this park. Dinner and overnight will be at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Where you stay
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP)
Meals
All meals included; Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, proceed on a game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, known for its prolific birdlife, including flamingos. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino, while species like Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline. Enjoy a hot lunch and drive to Naivasha. At an extra cost, you have the option to take a boat ride in this freshwater lake to see hippos and fish eagles. Dinner and overnight are at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
Where you stay
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP)
Meals
All meals included; Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Naivasha – Nairobi
After breakfast, go on a morning game drive. At around 10:30 am, you will leave for Nairobi and drop off at your accommodation. That's the end of our service! Note: Depending on your outbound flight, there are some other activities you can do in Nairobi if you have time. You can discuss this with your consultant upon booking.
Meals
All meals included; Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Rates are in US dollars, per person sharing, based on the lodges in this itinerary. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates and party.
Jun 1 – Oct 31, 2025
per person sharing
Nov 1 – Nov 30, 2025
per person sharing
Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2025
per person sharing
Solo traveller
single room
Per person sharing (2 travellers), USD · seasonal rates. Prices are guides and may change with season, availability and exchange rates. See our terms for payment and cancellation details.
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
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