Iconic Kenya & Tanzania
Trip Details
Arusha | Ngorongoro Convervation Area | Serengeti National Park | Maasai Mara Game Reserve | Nairobi
- Summary
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- Options & Add-ons
Experience
- Striking scenery and wildlife in pristine and unspoiled wilderness areas.
- Game drives to spot the abundant African wildlife in Kenya and Tanzania.
Discover
- Endless plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife regions.
- Ngorongoro Crater, known as ‘the eighth wonder of the world'.
- In migration season, “the greatest show on earth”.
Choice
- Soar over the Maasai Mara or Serengeti on an extraordinary hot air balloon safari.
Day 1 - Arrive Kilimanjaro/Arusha
When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a Lion World Travel representative will be there to welcome you. You will then be driven to the Gran Melia Arusha to check in. Take some time to unwind and settle in before enjoying dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Gran Melia – Deluxe City View (D)
Day 2 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, drive to Mto wa Mbu, a bustling town with a variety of cultures from around Tanzania. This town is famous for its rice crops and the distinctive red bananas. Tour the town with a local guide. You have the opportunity to interact with local farmers, artisans, craftsmen, and painters. Enjoy a sampling of the local banana beer.
Continue to your lodge in Karatu, arriving in time for check-in and lunch. This afternoon, you have time to relax and enjoy the panoramic views. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro – Standard Cottage (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, you'll descend 2,000 feet into the breathtaking crater below. This unique ecosystem is teeming with wildlife, offering endless photographic opportunities. Spend the day on a spectacular game drive, stopping for a picnic lunch amidst the stunning scenery.
Return to your lodge in the late afternoon with time to relax and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro – Standard Cottage (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Ngorongoro/ Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, your journey to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park begins. Along the way, you'll make a brief stop at the Olduvai Gorge, one of the most significant prehistoric sites on Earth. Here, you'll enjoy a talk from a resident guide about the gorge's pivotal role in understanding human evolution.
After arriving in the Serengeti, you'll check in and have lunch. In the afternoon, you'll go on a game drive through the vast 5,700-square-mile park to see its incredible wildlife.
In the evening, you will return to the lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Serengeti Explorer by Elewana (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart with a packed lunch for a full day of uninterrupted game viewing in the Serengeti. Keep an eye out for the hundreds of predators that roam the vast savanna, or search for the cheetahs that inhabit the southern part of the National Park.
You will return to the lodge for dinner.
OPTIONAL: Dawn Air Balloon Safari - At sunrise, lift off and drift gently with the morning breeze, soaring wherever the winds guide you. This unforgettable journey offers a stunning aerial perspective and incredible opportunities to capture wildlife from above.
Accommodation: Serengeti Explorer by Elewana (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Serengeti/ Maasai Mara Game Reserve
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed and enjoy a game drive en route to the camp.
Check in, have lunch, and relax before your afternoon adventure.
In the afternoon, embark on a scheduled game drive through the reserve. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tipilikwani Mara Camp (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today includes two extensive game drives. With a bit of luck, you might even witness a leopard or cheetah in pursuit of its prey!
Dinner will be served at the lodge, where you will also stay overnight.
OPTIONAL: Dawn Air Balloon Safari - At sunrise, lift off and drift gently with the morning breeze, soaring wherever the winds guide you. This unforgettable journey offers a stunning aerial perspective and incredible opportunities to capture wildlife from above.
Accommodation: Tipilikwani Mara Camp (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Today is dedicated to exploring the Maasai Mara, with two extensive game drives planned to reveal the region's rich wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
Following the afternoon drive, you'll be whisked away to a private spot in the bush for an unforgettable sundowner experience as the sun sets. Dinner will be served back at the camp.
Accommodation: Tipilikwani Mara Camp (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Maasai Mara/ Nairobi
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning before checking out. From there, you will head to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you and arrange your transfer to the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant for lunch.
After your meal, you will be escorted to the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel to check in; the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Accommodation: Emara Ole Sereni Hotel - Superior Room (B, L)
Day 10 - Nairobi/ Depart
Start your morning at the Giraffe Centre, where you can get up close with the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Next, visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an orphanage for baby elephants. After this heartwarming experience, enjoy lunch at the charming Tamambo Karen Blixen restaurant. The afternoon takes you to the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the "Out of Africa" author. Explore the well-preserved farmhouse and its peaceful gardens as stories of old Kenya unfold against the Ngong Hills.
Return to your hotel in the late afternoon to relax.
Later in the evening, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.
Meals: (B, L)
Add-Ons
Gorilla Trekking
We suggest you enhance this once in a lifetime trip with a moving and poignant visit with endangered Mountain Gorillas. A 4-night extension to Rwanda to participate in gorilla trekking is highly recommended. See our Gorillas of Rwanda itinerary for more details.
Azure Zanzibar
Zanzibar is the perfect post-safari beach destination, with its white sandy beaches, azure waters and alluring culture. Check out our Azure Zanzibar itinerary or speak to one of our Africa Specialists for more information.
Prices are in US Dollars and are per person, based on double-occupancy accommodations. Based on a minimum of 4 passengers to operate. Single supplement pricing available on request.
| Travel Dates | Selling Price |
|---|---|
| Janurary 6 | $8295 |
| Janurary 21 | $8295 |
| February 5 | $8295 |
| February 18 | $8295 |
| March 4 | $7595 |
| March 19 | $7595 |
| April 8 | $7295 |
| May 6 | $7395 |
| May 20 | $7395 |
| June 3 | $8495 |
| June 17 | $8495 |
| July 2 | $9595 |
| July 16 | $9595 |
| July 29 | $9595 |
| August 6 | $9595 |
| August 12 | $9595 |
| August 19 | $9595 |
| September 3 | $9495 |
| September 14 | $9495 |
| October 1 | $9495 |
| October 8 | $9295 |
| October 21 | $8895 |
| November 4 | $7995 |
| November 18 | $7995 |
| December 9 | $7995 |
| December 23 | $9695 |
Inclusions:
- Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport/ to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Sundowners in the Maasai Mara
- Maasai Mara/ Wilson light aircraft flight
- Park entrance fees
- Flying doctors’ evacuation
- Services of a professional English-Speaking guide driver
- Game viewing drives, as stated in the itinerary
- Transportation in a custom-designed pop-up roof Safari Land Cruiser while on safari
Exclusions:
- International flights and flight taxes
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and telephone calls etc
- All other services not mentioned
- Gratuities/Tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
- Costs of obtaining Passports or Visas
- Trip Cancellation, Interruption and Medical Insurance – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have enough travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this
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"To say that this trip is an unforgettable experience would be an understatement. This itinerary offers elegant accommodations, breathtaking scenery, and excellent wildlife sightings in unspoiled wilderness areas. The most incredible highlight is soaring over the Maasai Mara on an extraordinary hot air balloon safari. All you have to do is show up and enjoy the show."
- Leeann Phayre-Mallo, Lion World Travel
