From Kenya to Tanzania with Love
10 Days / 9 Nights
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Lake Manyara National Park
An incredible journey that will take you to these two iconic countries and to some of the most famous wildlife areas in the world, like Serengeti and Maasai Mara.
Day by day itinerary
DAY 1 LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
An early morning pick up then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies the rift valleys most famous lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it’s alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at tented camp or lodge.
AT TIMES THERE MAY BE ALMOST 2 MILLION FLAMINGOS IN THE RESIDENCE.
DAY 2 MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
An early morning drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve. It holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at tented camp or lodge.
MANY THOUSANDS OF WILDEBEEST, ZEBRAS AND ATTENDANT PREDATORS.
DAY 3 & 4 MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
DAY 5 FROM MAASAI MARA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
DAY 6 & 7 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Two full days in the Serengeti with flexible schedule and unlimited mileage. As you crest the hillside, spread out before you, as far as the eyes can see, is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti mean ‘endless plains’ in Kiswahili and this 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) park is inhabited by more than 2 million large animals including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomsons gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrate throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboons and African hares also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds.On the way into the Serengeti, option to stop at the famous Olduvai Gorge, where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made their discovery of the first man that walked the earth. After attending a short lecture describing the archeological digs and geology of the gorge, you’ll have time to visit the small museum. Afternoon game drive en-route to campsite.Dinner and overnight at public campsite or private tented camp or lodge.
DAY 8 SERENGETI NP TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
DAY 9 NGORONGORO CRATER TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Very early in the morning, descend down to the crater floor for a day of wildlife viewing in one of the most incredible places on Earth. After a stop for a picnic lunch near the hippo lake, and more wildlife viewing in the afternoon, drive up the steep road out of the crater and transfer to Lake Manyara National Park across the Great Rift Valley Although only 205 sq. miles in size this enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. Dinner and overnight at tented camp/lodge.
DAY 10 LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, full day game drive in the park. Although only 205 sq. miles in size this enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The park is also home to a large numbers of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. Well known for its birds (over 400 different species), Lake Manyara is one of the few places where you’ll be able to see the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle. This park has become famous for the the climbing lions and the flamingos in the lake shore. The landscapes of these park are absolutely stunning, very different from the Serengeti for example. The game drives are done along the shore of the lake, providing incredible views of giraffes and buffalos in the foreground with the lake, flamingos and flat plains in the horizon. Great photo opportunities! In the afternoon, transfer to Arusha or airport.
