Itinerary

1. Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

   • Meet your guide upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

   • Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its rhino population and abundant birdlife.

   • Arrive in time for a hot lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

   • Embark on an afternoon game drive in the park.

   • Spot wildlife such as buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, and possibly leopards.

   • Check in at the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

2. Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara

   • Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive via Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara.

   • Observe wildlife en route and enjoy scenic views of the Rift Valley.

   • Reach Masai Mara in time for an evening game drive.

   • Search for elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, hyenas, and big cats.

   • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.

3. Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

   • Begin the day with breakfast at the lodge.

   • Head out for a full-day game drive across the Mara plains.

   • Track the Big Five and follow migration herds if traveling during July or August.

   • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to the lodge for meals.

   • Continue wildlife viewing in the afternoon.

   • Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

4. Day 4: Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park

   • Depart Masai Mara after breakfast and drive toward the Kenya-Tanzania border.

   • Proceed to Serengeti National Park through rough terrain.

   • Arrive in Serengeti and enjoy an en route game drive to the lodge or camp.

   • Discover the park's wide-open plains and resident wildlife.

   Have dinner and stay overnight at the lodge or camp.

5. Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

   • Wake up early for breakfast and prepare for a full-day safari.

   • Explore Tanzania’s oldest and most renowned park.

   • Search for predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs.

   • Spot antelope species like impala and observe the ecological "circle of life."

   • Take your lunch as a picnic or return to the lodge depending on your preference.

   • Return to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

6. Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

   • Enjoy breakfast and pack your picnic lunch.

   • Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area via the Olduvai Gorge.

   • Stop at the archaeological site believed to be the cradle of mankind.

   • Continue to Ngorongoro Crater and descend for a game drive on the crater floor.

   • Observe black rhinos, lions, wildebeest, and zebras.

   • Ascend and check in at the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

7. Day 7: Ngorongoro to Amboseli National Park

   • Begin with an early breakfast.

   • Depart for Amboseli via the Namanga border crossing.

   • Enter Amboseli and enjoy the contrasting landscapes and ecosystems.

   • Spot herds of elephants, lions, and cheetahs in their natural habitat.

   • Arrive at the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

8. Day 8: Amboseli to Nairobi

   • Start the day with an early morning game drive in Amboseli.

   • Photograph Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day and observe wildlife in the swamps.

   • Return to the lodge for breakfast.

   • Drive to Nairobi with an expected arrival by 1700 HRS.

   • Transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.