Trip Details
Nairobi | Maasai Mara | Lake Nakuru | Amboseli | Lake Manyara | Serengeti | Ngorongoro Crater | Tarangire
- Summary
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- Options & Add-ons
EXPERIENCE
- Fly to the Maasai Mara from Nairobi and see wildlife from above.
- Remarkable views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Huge numbers of African wildlife roaming free in their natural environment.
EXPLORE
- Endless plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti.
- Lake Nakuru’s rhino sanctuary.
- An ancient caldera teeming with wildlife.
LEARN
- About Africa’s incredible flora and fauna.
- About Maasai culture and customs.
CHOICE
- Extra game drive - Book a night drive option at Lake Manyara.
- A balloon safari as you soar over expansive reserves.
Day 1 - Depart New York
From the moment you board your Kenya Airways flight you will feel the warm African hospitality that the continent is known for.
Day 2 - Arrive Nairobi
On arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by a Lion World Travel Representative and transferred to the Panafric Hotel. You will be assisted with checking in at your hotel and given a brief for the safari ahead.
Accommodation: Sarova Panafric Hotel Nairobi – Standard Room (D)
Day 3 - Nairobi/Maasai Mara National Reserve
Today you depart on your light aircraft flight to the Maasai Mara.
Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Kenya light aircraft transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage. This applies to touring vehicles in some cases too.
Sarova Mara Camp offers spacious canvas luxurious “tents” with large “windows”, wooden flooring, and a permanent roof. All have en-suite bathrooms with showers and are equipped with a fully stocked mini bar. Large wooden decks offer a place to relax and enjoy the view.
Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Return to camp in time for a swim, hot shower, campfire cocktails and dinner.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp – Standard Tent (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Spend the day on safari in one of Africa's richest wildlife viewing arenas with morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara is home to the largest population of lions in Kenya; these magnificent predators spend most of the day sleeping in the shade of Acacia Trees.
Spend the evening at the lodge where colorful Maasai dance and cultural performances are offered.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Camp – Standard Tent (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Maasai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park
After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the Mara plains as you drive to Lake Nakuru which is the most famous of the Great Rift Valley lakes and home to a shifting population of over one million flamingos. Arrive in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya's first and largest rhino sanctuary where sightings of both black and white rhino are almost guaranteed and where you have a higher-than-average chance of spotting a leopard. Other wildlife includes lions, hippos, the rare Rothschild's giraffe, Colobus monkey, numerous plains game and birds.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Lake Nakuru/Nairobi/Amboseli
After breakfast, drive to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at a local Restaurant.
After lunch drive through the scenic Athi Plains and into the Amboseli National Park, home to the legendary Maasai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of Elephant. Nearly every view within the park is framed by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Amboseli National Park
Amboseli is a place of stark contrast. Despite its sometimes dry and dusty appearance, it has an endless supply of water filtered through thousands of feet of volcanic rock from Mt. Kilimanjaro’s snow melt.
Early morning and late afternoon photographic opportunities are incredible, with plentiful game and Mt. Kilimanjaro a majestic backdrop.
The main attraction of Amboseli is its vast herds of elephants within the park. The bull elephants here have some of the largest tusks in Kenya.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Amboseli/Lake Manyara National Park
Depart Amboseli as you transfer to the border town of Namanga for customs and immigration. Once through immigration, your driver-guide from Leopard Tours who will be with you for the rest of your journey. Transfer to Arusha Town arriving in time for lunch at a local restaurant.
Later, drive to Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake that shimmers in a cleft in the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara National Park is small but uniquely diverse national park. It is home to the world-famous tree-climbing lions and thousands of flamingos.
Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara serves as a gateway to the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, and Tarangire National Park, providing the perfect opportunity for a game drive to view wildebeests, birds, and the Big Five — lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos.
Accommodation: Escarpment Luxury Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Lake Manyara/Serengeti National Park
After breakfast depart on a morning game drive to Lake Manyara, followed by lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, drive to the Serengeti National Park.
This is where Lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the southeastern plains.
Arrive at Kimarishe Serengeti Lodge, an eco-friendly using Solar power and is located in central Serengeti. The lodge offers stunning views of the Serengeti plains and wilderness.
Accommodation: Kemarishe Serengeti Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 10 - Serengeti National Park
Today enjoy morning and afternoon game drives on the vast Serengeti plains where close up encounters with its wildlife are a remarkable experience.
The park is renowned for its wildebeest, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and plains game. Golden-manned lion, leopard, hyena, elephant, jackals, wild dogs, topi and impala are just a few of the hundreds of species that live in the massive park.
Accommodation: Kemarishe Serengeti Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 11 - Serengeti/Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast depart on a morning game drive in the Serengeti national Park, followed by lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon you drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area via Olduvai Gorge.
The area features rolling plains, lakes, craters, mountains, and dormant volcanoes. Often described as one of the great natural wonders of the world, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area became an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Ngorongoro Rim Lodge is located on the Eastern Crater Rim of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Rooms face the Ngorongoro Crater along with the restaurant, bar, and viewing deck. This lodge is Eco-friendly and uses solar power.
All rooms have Wi-Fi access, ceiling fan, indoor shower, bathtub, hair dryer, in room safe, wakeup service, mosquito net and a balcony facing the Ngorongoro Crater.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rim Lodge – Standard Room (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into the ‘8th Wonder of the World’, a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time.
Enclosed within its towering walls are grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a freshwater lake, and a glorious variety of birdlife. Here too are all the members of the ‘Big Five’ - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard - as well as a large cast of plains game and one of Africa’s densest populations of predators.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, then continue with afternoon game viewing.
Return to the lodge in the afternoon to relax.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rim Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 13 - Ngorongoro Crater/Tarangire National Park
After breakfast drive to Tarangire National Park. Your drive includes a game drive en-route to Maramboi Tented Lodge. Herds of up to 300 elephants scratch the dry riverbed for underground streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowd the shrinking lagoons. It's the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem - a smorgasbord for predators.
Arrive at Maramboi Tented Lodge arriving in time for lunch. The lodge is located close to Lake Manyara, with exceptional views of the Great Rift Valley. The elegant tents are built on raised wooden platforms each with a private terrace. The lodge’s main building includes an area to relax, with outside and inside dining and a swimming pool.
Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)
Day 14 - Tarangire/Arusha/Kilimanjaro/Depart
After breakfast, drive to Arusha town arriving in time for lunch at a local restaurant. (B, L)
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your departure flight. Bid farewell to Africa until the next time.
Day 15 - Arrive USA
Return home with a lifetime of memories!
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.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Hot Air Balloon
Enhance your safari with a peaceful and scenic view over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon.
Contact one of our Lion World Travel Africa specialist will advise you on additional costs for these extra activities.
Includes Air
Prices are in US Dollars and are per person based on double occupancy accommodations and include fuel surcharges, Government taxes, departure fees and September 11th Security Fee. Based on a minimum of 4 passengers to operate.
Please note that the exact itinerary order differs depending on your departure date. Please speak to your Africa Specialist for more information. Contact us for single supplement.
2025
US$8299 per person based on double occupancy
January 10
February 14
US$7899 per person based on double occupancy
March 14
US$7499 per person based on double occupancy
April 11
May 16
US$8499 per person based on double occupancy
June 13
US$9399 per person based on double occupancy
July 4, 18
August 1, 15
US$8999 per person based on double occupancy
September 12
US$8599 per person based on double occupancy
October 10
US$7899 per person based on double occupancy
November 14
US$7999 per person based on double occupancy
December 5
Inclusions:
- International flights and associated fuel surcharges and taxes
- All land transport and game drives in a chauffeur driven minivan in Kenya & 4x4 vehicle in Tanzania both with pop-up roofs for easy game viewing & photography, with an English-speaking driver/guide
- Flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- All park fees
- All government taxes
- Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet upon arrival
Exclusions:
- Domestic flights and associated fuel surcharges and taxes
- Telephone bills, laundry and any items of a personal nature
- Drinks, dining room tips, porterage
- Any item not specified above
- Costs of Passports and Visas
- Driver/Guide gratuities
- Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Medical Insurance are required for the entire duration of your travels – 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 sufficient insurance coverage.
Baggage
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Baggage allowance: Baggage is restricted to 15kg/33lb per person including hand luggage (this includes camera equipment) on safari vehicles as well as on any domestic flights, as space is limited. Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and on aircraft used within East Africa. Large suitcases of dimensions greater than 24" x 17"x 7" are impossible to store in vehicles and on aircraft and should not be used. (Baggage and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the tour and baggage insurance for members is strongly recommended).
Staff Favorite
"It was the most spectacular trip from start to finish. I could not have asked for a better adventure! There was no shortage of fantastic animal sightings and spectacular views throughout the entire trip. I was amazed by the number of animal encounters we had. I loved the diverse landscapes in Tanzania and Kenya and the sight of snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro was so impressive. The most memorable experience was the balloon safari soaring over the sprawling plains. I want to go back again!
- Lirio Soliven, Lion World Travel