Kick off your safari journey from Nairobi with a scenic two-hour drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake fringed by lush upland forest. Begin with a walking safari on Crescent Island, where zebras, giraffes, impala, and buffalo roam free in a predatorfree sanctuary. In the afternoon, enjoy a hippo boat cruise, watching fish eagles swoop overhead. After sundowners by the lakeside, dine at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort under starry skies. This immersive start to your trip blends nature, peace, and wildlife in a stunning setting.

Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise known for its pastel pink lake fringed with flamingos, and home to both white and black rhinos. On your afternoon game drive, you may glimpse leopards on rocky escarpments among acacia woodland. This region also hosts buffalo, giraffe, and zebra. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, ideal for experiencing flamingo flocks as far as the eye can see. The diversity of flora and fauna makes this a premier spot for wildlife photographers and nature lovers alike.

Head south through rural Kenya’s rolling highlands en route to the legendary Masai Mara Reserve, dropping your bags at Mara Elatia Camp before your first afternoon game drive. Expect dramatic landscapes and thrilling encounters with lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, and migrating herds. Masai Mara offers abundant wildlife and superb photographic opportunities, especially during the Great Migration period.

Rise early for a morning game drive during predator peak activity. Later, visit a local Maasai village, learn about bushcraft, beaded jewelry, and Maasai traditions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive chasing the golden hour light across vast plains. Return to Mara Elatia Camp for a gourmet dinner by firelight.

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and cross at Isebania border into Tanzania. Continue into Northern Serengeti, where remote wilderness and Mara River crossings await. Check in at Serengeti Simba Lodge, then set off on an afternoon game drive through rolling plains filled with grazing wildebeest, zebra, and grazing impala.

Start the day with an optional hotair balloon ride at sunrise, drifting over the Serengeti and capturing aerial views of wildlife and landscape. After breakfast, enjoy morning and lateafternoon game drives in the Seronera Valley, home to high-density big cat populations lions lounging on kopjes, cheetahs chasing gazelle, and elephants gathering by watering holes. Sunset cocktails in the wilderness finish an unforgettable day.

Depart Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping optionally at Olduvai Gorge the famed archaeological site. Reach your lodge near the crater rim in time for lunch, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon safari. Home to abundant wildlife, this UNESCO World Heritage Site supports black rhinos, hippos, lions, buffalo, and vast birdlife. Dinner back at Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge completes your immersive crater experience.

After breakfast, venture into Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal swamplands attracting wildlife. Late afternoon game drives reveal giraffe, lions, and diverse birdlife. Overnight at Tarangire Simba Lodge, close to the park entrance.

Fly from Arusha Airport to Zanzibar Island, where pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and cultural depth await. Spend four nights at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel. Unwind with optional activities like snorkeling, dhow sunset cruises, Stone Town walking tours, spice garden visits, or simply lounge on Kendwa’s powderwhite beaches. Perfect for combining beach serenity with safari memories.

Enjoy your final tropical breakfast before your private transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Thank you for traveling with Serengeti Wildlife Safaris. We hope to see you again Karibu Tena Tanzania!