Highlights

African Lion Safari Adventure Good Earth Tours
Big Five
Game Drives
Great Migration Tracking
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Boat Safari

Overview & Summary

Embark on an unforgettable 13-day East African adventure, where you'll witness the magic of Kenya and Tanzania's iconic wildlife and landscapes! Starting in vibrant Nairobi, you'll journey to the wildlife-rich Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to chimpanzees and the Big Five. Next, experience the tranquility of Lake Naivasha with a boat safari amidst hippos and birds, and an optional detour to see flamingos at Lake Elementaita.

Prepare for the thrill of the Masai Mara, where vast plains teem with lions, elephants, and the Great Migration, and immerse yourself in Maasai culture with an optional village visit. Then, fly to the legendary Serengeti, witnessing the breathtaking spectacle of the wildebeest migration in the North, followed by exploration of the diverse Central Serengeti. Finally, descend into the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for wildlife viewing, with optional cultural visits and historical explorations. This incredible journey culminates with a relaxing day room near Kilimanjaro Airport, leaving you with memories to last a lifetime!

  • Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi (NBO)
  • Day 2: Ol Peteja Conservancy
  • Day 3: Ol Peteja Conservancy
  • Day 4: Lake Naivasha
  • Day 5: Masai Mara
  • Day 6: Masai Mara
  • Day 7: Northern Serengeti
  • Day 8: Northern Serengeti
  • Day 9: Central Serengeti
  • Day 10: Central Serengeti
  • Day 11: Ngorongoro
  • Day 12: Ngorongoro
  • Day 13: Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) for your flight home

Day 1 

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi

After you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your lodging transfer will meet you with a warm welcome to Kenya! From there you will be transferred to your hotel in Nairobi, where you can rest & recharge for the rest of your journey.

Estimated Travel Time:

30 min drive

Accommodation & Meals:

Nairobi Serena Hotel
N/A

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Day 2

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After an early breakfast drive North of Nairobi via the central highlands to the Equator at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia Plateau. Game drives in Sweetwaters including a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Estimated Travel Time:

4 hrs drive

Activities:

Game drives & visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Day 3

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Enjoy a full day at Ol Pejeta Conservancy with thrilling morning and afternoon game drives, as well as another visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Activities:

Game drives & visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Accommodation and Meals:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp - Standard Wing
B, L, D

Days 4

Lake Naivasha

After a delicious breakfast at your lodging, we depart to lake Naivasha for lunch. There, you will experience a sunset boat ride with opportunities to spot hippos, and walk on Crescent Island. You also have the opportunity to watch flamingos on an optional tour through Lake Elementaita.

Estimated Travel Time:

4.5 hrs drive

Activities:

Sunset boat ride and Crescent Island walk

Accommodation and Meals:

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
B, L, D

Day 5

Masai Mara

After breakfast, we’ll drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuary. Here you’ll enjoy exciting games drives before arriving at your lodging.

Estimated Travel Time:

6 hrs drive

Activities:

Game drives

Accommodation and Meals:

Mara Serena Lodge
B, L, D

Day 6

Masai Mara

Enjoy more game drives through Masai Mara, with an optional visit to a Maasai village* and opportunities to see herds of elephants, impala, buffalo, giraffe, as well as leopard, cheetah, and lion!

Activities:

Game drives

Accommodation and Meals:

Mara Serena Lodge
B, L, D

Day 7

Northern Serengeti

Today we leave Masai Mara with lunch boxes for your flight to Serengeti via Migori and Tarime Airports with a shared road transfer between Migori and Tarime through the Isebania border for Immigration & Customs formalities. Arrive at Kogatende Airstrip where you will be met by your driver guide and proceed with game drives in North Serengeti

Estimated Travel Time:

1 hr drive & 2.5 hrs flight

Activities:

Game drives

Accommodation and Meals:

Serengeti River Camp
B, L, D

Day 8

Northern Serengeti

Continue exploring Northern Serengeti where the Great Migration is expected at this time of year. Witness thrilling predator prey interactions on game drives!

Activities:

Game drives

Accommodation and Meals:

Serengeti River Camp
B, L, D

Day 9

Central Serengeti

Today we continue to adventure through the Central Serengeti, considered to be the best for viewing wildlife, due to its diverse habitats & abundance of wildlife year-round. The area feature the Seronera River Valley which provides a reliable water source that attracts a wide variety of animals, including the Big Five!

Estimated Travel Time:

2.5 hrs drive

Activities:

Game drives

Accommodation & Meals

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
B, L, D

Day 10

Central Serengeti

Today we continue exploring the Central Serengeti in search of large predators and the gentle herbivores on which they feed. Get ready for some awesome predator prey interactions!

Activities:

Game drives

Accommodation and Meals:

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
B, L, D

Day 11

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast we will have one last game drive through the Serengeti as we drive to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. En route you’ll have the choice of optional visits to a Masai Village and/or a visit to Olduvai Gorge.

Estimated Travel Time:

3 hrs drive

Activities:

Game drives

Accommodation and Meals:

Lion’s Paw Ngorongoro Crater
B, L, D

Day 12

Ngorongoro Crater

Today we’ll journey into the crater and descend for game drives exploring the short grass plains of the crater floor. This extinct volcano embraces 100 square miles alive with lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and many more games.

Activities:

Game drives

Accommodation and Meals:

Lion’s Paw Ngorongoro Crater
B, L, D

Day 13

Arrive in Arusha for your flight home

All good things must come to an end! Enjoy a relaxing morning at your lodging in Ngorongoro before your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport from the nearby airstrip. Upon arrival, spend the day relaxing in your day room at Airport Planet Lodge, with airport transfers to and from your lodging.

Estimated Travel Time:

1 hr drive & 20 min flight

Accommodation and Meals:

Airport Planet Lodge - deluxe day room
B, L

Pricing

$10,600 per person Pricing is based on double occupancy

Additional Information:

  • *Optional add ons: Olduvai Gorge: $36 per person; Masai Village $60 per vehicle; Lake Elementaita tour $30 per person. (all prices are USD)
  • All travel times are approximations.
  • Prices quoted above are based on a maximum of 6 people in the vehicle, each with a guaranteed window seat.
  • For solo travelers not joining a group, please contact us for an updated price.
  • For a group of three or more booking together, please get in touch with us for a special rate.
  • For April to May & November to early December prices, contact us for low season discount.

What's Included

INCLUDED

  • Private 13 day safari
  • All airport transfers
  • All accommodation as indicated
  • Game drives in a Land Cruiser with a pop-up rooftop and guaranteed window seat
  • All meals as indicated (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner)
  • Park fees & taxes
  • Activities as indicated
  • English speaking guide
  • Unlimited bottle water while on safari
  • Flights: Mara - Serengeti, Manyara - JRO one-way incl. taxes
  • Dayroom at lodging near JRO before departure flight back home

EXCLUDED

  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Guide & hospitality gratuity

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