Your safari starts in Nairobi with a scenic two-hour drive to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake fringed by lush upland forest. First, you set off on a walking safari on Crescent Island. Zebras, giraffes, impala and buffalo roam freely in this predator-free sanctuary.

In the afternoon, you enjoy a hippo boat cruise while fish eagles swoop overhead. After sundowners by the lake, you dine at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort under starry skies. This gentle start to your trip blends nature, peace and wildlife in a stunning setting.

Next, you travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise known for its pastel pink shores fringed with flamingos. The park is also home to both white and black rhinos. On your afternoon game drive, you may glimpse leopards on rocky escarpments among the acacia woodland.

In addition, the area hosts buffalo, giraffe and zebra. Tonight you stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, an ideal base for seeing flamingo flocks as far as the eye can see. Because of its rich plant and animal life, Lake Nakuru is a top spot for photographers and nature lovers.

Today you head south through the rolling highlands of rural Kenya to the legendary Masai Mara Reserve. After dropping your bags at Mara Elatia Camp, you set out on your first afternoon game drive.

Expect dramatic landscapes and thrilling encounters with lion prides, leopards, cheetahs and migrating herds. The Masai Mara offers abundant wildlife and superb photo opportunities, especially during the Great Migration.

Rise early for a morning game drive, when predators are at their most active. Later, you visit a local Maasai village to learn about bushcraft, beaded jewellery and Maasai traditions.

Then you enjoy an afternoon game drive, chasing the golden-hour light across the vast plains. Finally, you return to Mara Elatia Camp for a gourmet dinner by firelight.

After breakfast, you leave the Masai Mara and cross into Tanzania at the Isebania border. Next, you continue into the Northern Serengeti, where remote wilderness and Mara River crossings await.

Once you check in at Serengeti Simba Lodge, you set off on an afternoon game drive. The rolling plains here fill with grazing wildebeest, zebra and impala.

Start the day with an optional hot-air balloon ride at sunrise, drifting over the Serengeti for aerial views of wildlife and landscape. After breakfast, you enjoy morning and late-afternoon game drives in the Seronera Valley.

This area has a high density of big cats. For example, you may see lions lounging on kopjes, cheetahs chasing gazelle and elephants gathering at waterholes. Finally, sunset cocktails in the wilderness round off an unforgettable day.

Today you leave the Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, the famous archaeological site. You reach your lodge near the crater rim in time for lunch.

Afterwards, you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site supports black rhinos, hippos, lions, buffalo and rich birdlife. Later, dinner at Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge completes your crater experience.

After breakfast, you venture into Tarangire National Park. The park is known for its huge elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and seasonal swamps that attract wildlife.

During the late-afternoon game drive, you may spot giraffe, lions and varied birdlife. Tonight you stay at Tarangire Simba Lodge, close to the park entrance.

First, you fly from Arusha Airport to Zanzibar Island, where pristine beaches, turquoise waters and rich culture await. You then spend four nights at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel.

While you are here, you can choose optional activities such as snorkelling, dhow sunset cruises, Stone Town walking tours or spice garden visits. Or you can simply lounge on Kendwa’s powder-white beaches. It is the perfect way to combine beach calm with your safari memories.

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