7-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari with Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Leave Nairobi behind and wind through the highlands to Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping for lunch along the way. Spend the afternoon on a game drive around the lake's shimmering shores, spotting black and white rhino, buffalo, giraffe and, when the season is right, flamingos painting the water pink. Take in the views from the lookout points above the lake before heading to your accommodation for dinner and a restful night.

Begin with a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru, then drop down into the Great Rift Valley on the road to the Masai Mara, with a stop for lunch along the way. Arrive in the afternoon, settle into camp and head out on an evening game drive as the grasslands turn golden. Lions, cheetahs and elephants often stir at this hour. Return for dinner under a sky full of stars.

Rise early for the best of the Mara, with 2 guided game drives across the open plains. Track lions, cheetahs, elephants and giraffe, and, in season, the thundering herds of the great wildebeest migration. Return to camp for lunch and a rest between drives. Optionally visit a Maasai village for a glimpse into a living culture. Dinner and a second night in the Mara.

After breakfast, say farewell to the Mara and travel to the Tanzanian border, where you will complete immigration formalities and change vehicles before continuing into the Serengeti. Stop for lunch en route, then enjoy a game drive as you cross the endless plains towards your camp, watching for lions, elephants and giraffe. Arrive in the evening for dinner and a night under the vast Serengeti sky.

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, famous for its vast grasslands and dramatic wildebeest migration. Head out early for a morning game drive when big cats are most active, then return to camp for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, explore different corners of the park, from open plains to rocky kopjes, in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards and herds of zebra and wildebeest. Dinner and a second night in the Serengeti.

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and begin the scenic drive towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying panoramic views over the plains as you leave the park. Stop for lunch en route before continuing up into the highlands. Arrive at your accommodation in the afternoon, set among lush greenery and cool mountain air. Settle in and relax before dinner, ready for a full day of exploration tomorrow.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning of game viewing in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa. Explore the crater floor, keeping watch for lions, elephants, buffalo and the elusive black rhino, alongside herds of zebra, wildebeest and flamingo-lined lakes. After the game drive, ascend to the rim and begin the drive to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon as your 7-day safari comes to a close.