Ultimate African Adventure – 11 Days - Luxury Safari Experience

Discover our journey

Detailed description of every day of your journey

Day 1

Arrival in Nairobi (Kenya)

Upon arrival at Nairobi’s international airport, you’ll be welcomed by our transfer driver and taken to your hotel. In the evening, your tour leader will hold a pre-departure briefing and collect any outstanding local payments.Overnight: Sarova Panafric Hotel or similar
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, your tour begins with a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha via Lake Bogoria

Exit Lake Nakuru with an en-route game drive and cross the equator heading to Lake Bogoria. Visit the hot springs and watch for flamingos before continuing to Lake Naivasha.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara

Optional boat ride in the morning (highly recommended). Afterwards, continue to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. After lunch at the lodge, head out for an evening game drive. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake surrounded by lush landscapes and home to hippos and diverse birdlife. The area offers opportunities for boat trips, visits to Crescent Island for walking among wildlife, and exploring nearby Hell’s Gate National Park. It’s an ideal destination for nature lovers looking to combine relaxation with gentle adventure.
Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Full Day in Maasai Mara

Enjoy morning and evening game drives. Optional hot air balloon safari or visit to a Maasai village. The Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s most famous reserves, renowned for its rich wildlife and the spectacular Great Migration. Visitors can enjoy game drives across vast savannahs, with chances to spot the Big Five and many other species. The reserve also offers insights into Maasai culture and breathtaking views over endless plains.
Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara with a final game drive en route to the Kenya-Tanzania border. After border formalities, continue to Serengeti National Park for an evening game drive.
Overnight: Serengeti Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Full Day in Serengeti

Morning and evening game drives in the Serengeti, with time to rest at the lodge in between.
Overnight: Serengeti Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Day 8

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Exit the Serengeti via a final game drive and head to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for an afternoon game drive before continuing to your lodge.
Overnight: Sossusvlei Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara

Drive from the crater highlands to Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge in Karatu.
Overnight: The Farm House Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

Lake Manyara to Amboseli National Park

Cross the border back into Kenya. After meeting your new driver-guide, continue to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy an evening game drive beneath the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11

Amboseli to Nairobi

Begin your final day with a pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast at the lodge, check out and return to Nairobi. Your safari concludes upon arrival.Meals: Breakfast

Included in the price:
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- All airport and hotel transfers
- 10 nights in comfortable lodges (mid- to high-end, double occupancy)
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- All national park entrance fees
- Game drives in Kenya and Tanzania with certified driver-guides
- Services of an English-speaking tour leader throughout
- Pre-departure briefing and on-tour support
- Border handovers and vehicle changeovers as required

Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities and excursions not listed as included
- Additional meals or drinks not mentioned

Optional activities:
Kenya
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- Maasai Mara Balloon Safari – $500 p.p.
- Maasai Village Visit – $20 p.p.
- Lake Naivasha Boat Ride – $30 p.p.
- Game Walk at Green Crater (Naivasha) – $50 p.p.
- Elsamere Conservancy High Tea – $12 p.p.
- Cycling through Hell’s Gate – $60 p.p.
- Amboseli Balloon Safari – $415–450 p.p.

Tanzania
- Serengeti Balloon Safari – $600 p.p.
- Maasai Village Visit – $20 p.p.

Good to Know
- This is a cross-border safari; multiple visa entries are required
- Safari vehicles differ between countries but all offer window seats and pop-up roofs
- Luggage restrictions may apply due to vehicle space
- Balloon rides should be booked in advance during migration season (July–Sept)
- Suitable for all fitness levels, though some days involve long drives
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