East Africa Explorer Group Safari

Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable group safari adventure. After an early breakfast, please be ready by 7:30 AM for your departure from Nairobi. Your journey takes you through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with opportunities to admire sweeping landscapes and possibly stop briefly at a viewpoint for photos and stretching.

You’ll continue your drive toward the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier wildlife destination, renowned for its stunning savannahs and incredible diversity of wildlife. Expect to arrive at Zebra Plains Mara Camp in time for a warm welcome and lunch.

After settling in and enjoying your meal, head out in the afternoon for your first game drive in the Masai Mara. This is your chance to begin spotting the “Big Five”—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—as well as countless other species including giraffes, zebras, and a variety of antelope. Your expert guide will help you track and understand the behavior of the wildlife you encounter.

As the sun begins to set over the Mara, return to camp for dinner and your overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Rise early and start your day with a bush breakfast, served in a scenic spot within the reserve. Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness, this unique dining experience offers the perfect start to a day of adventure.

After breakfast, set off for a full-day game drive across the vast plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Accompanied by your experienced guide, you’ll explore different areas of the park in search of wildlife. The Masai Mara is home to a rich variety of animals including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and abundant birdlife.

You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at a shaded spot in the reserve, allowing you to spend more time out in the bush without returning to camp.

In the late afternoon, as the sun begins to dip toward the horizon, continue your game drive—this is one of the best times for wildlife sightings, as animals become more active in the cooler hours.

Return to camp in the early evening to relax, share stories of the day around the campfire, and enjoy dinner under the stars.

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you begin your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, a scenic drive that takes you back through the Great Rift Valley, offering picturesque views along the way.

You will arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch, where you can relax and enjoy the serene surroundings of the lodge, nestled within the national park.

In the afternoon, set out on a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famed for its abundant birdlife, especially the flocks of flamingos that gather along the lake’s edge, as well as white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffalos, and tree-climbing lions.

After a rewarding afternoon of wildlife viewing, return to Lake Nakuru Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful ambiance of the park.

Today, you will depart Lake Nakuru after an early breakfast and begin your journey south to Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations, known for its large herds of elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

En route, you’ll stop in Nairobi for lunch at a restaurant, offering a chance to stretch your legs and enjoy a break in Kenya’s vibrant capital.

After lunch, continue your drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving in the afternoon just in time for a game drive. Explore the park’s striking landscapes—open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands—while keeping an eye out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species.

As the sun sets, you’ll make your way to Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay, with stunning views and the soothing sounds of the wilderness around you.

Today is dedicated to exploring the beauty and wildlife of Amboseli National Park. After an early breakfast, set out on morning guided walking safari across the park’s diverse landscapes, followed by a full day of game drives.

Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. With its open plains, seasonal swamps, and acacia woodlands, the park offers excellent opportunities to spot a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests, and abundant birdlife.

You’ll return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest before heading back out in the afternoon for more wildlife viewing. This is often the best time to see predators as they become more active in the cooler hours of the day.

In the evening, return to Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp for dinner and overnight, with time to relax and reflect on the day’s sightings under the starlit African sky.

After breakfast, depart Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp and head south to the Namanga border post, where you will complete immigration formalities to exit Kenya and enter Tanzania. Once across the border, you’ll be warmly greeted by your Tanzanian safari team who will take over for the next leg of your adventure.

From Namanga, drive to the charming Arusha Coffee Lodge, set on the verdant grounds of one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations. Here, you will enjoy a relaxed lunch in a tranquil garden setting—a perfect mid-journey break.

After lunch, continue your journey to Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees, large elephant herds, and rich biodiversity. Upon entering the park, enjoy an afternoon game drive, with chances to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and a wide variety of antelope and bird species.

As the day winds down, arrive at Honeyguide Tarangire Camp in time for dinner and your overnight stay, set in a beautifully remote area of the park where wildlife often roams nearby.

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, when wildlife is most active and the light is ideal for photography. Explore the park’s varied landscapes—from ancient baobab-dotted plains to seasonal swamps—as you search for elephants, big cats, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife.

Return to Honeyguide Tarangire Camp in time for a leisurely lunch and a short rest.

In the early afternoon, you will depart Tarangire and enjoy a scenic drive toward the Great Rift Valley escarpment, arriving at the beautifully situated Escarpment Luxury Lodge overlooking Lake Manyara. Settle in and enjoy the stunning views, with the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Escarpment Lodge, where luxury meets nature on the edge of the rift.

Start your day with an exciting morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse ecosystems ranging from dense forests to alkaline lakes. Keep an eye out for tree-climbing lions, hippos, elephants, baboons, and a spectacular variety of birdlife, including flamingos along the lake’s shores.

Return to your lodge for a delicious lunch and some relaxation.

After lunch, begin your journey toward the iconic Serengeti National Park, a vast wilderness celebrated for its incredible wildlife migrations and abundant game.

Arrive at The Singing Grass Serengeti Camp in the late afternoon, where you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in comfort, surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Enjoy a full day immersed in the stunning wilderness of Serengeti National Park. After an early breakfast, set out on morning and afternoon game drives with your expert guide, exploring the endless plains, riverine forests, and kopjes (rocky outcrops) that make this park so unique.

The Serengeti is famous for its incredible diversity of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless other species. Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains.

A picnic lunch will be served in the heart of the park, allowing you to enjoy the wild surroundings uninterrupted.

Before returning to Camp you will enjoy sundowers in the Serengeti then you will return to The Singing Grass Serengeti in the evening for dinner and a well-earned rest.

Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, where you can catch wildlife activity during the cooler hours of the day.

Afterwards, depart Serengeti and visit the historic Olduvai Gorge, often called the “Cradle of Mankind.” Here, your guide will share insights about the groundbreaking paleoanthropological discoveries that have shaped our understanding of human evolution.

Following the visit, continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

In the evening, arrive at Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the stunning highland scenery.

Rise early for an unforgettable game drive on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The cool morning hours provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as many animals are active before the heat of the day.

Explore the crater’s diverse habitats—from grasslands and swamps to forests—home to an impressive variety of animals including lions, elephants, black rhinos, buffalos, zebras, and large prides of predators.

Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst this stunning natural amphitheater, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. After lunch stop at a Traditional Masai Boma and learn about their tradtioanl ways.

Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and drive to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Arrive in time to enjoy a relaxing lunch surrounded by the lush coffee plantation and tranquil gardens—a perfect way to unwind after your safari adventures.

Following lunch, continue your journey across the Namanga border post back into Kenya. Once you arrive in Nairobi, your unforgettable safari comes to an end.

You will be transferred to your onward destination or accommodation, concluding your amazing East African safari experience.