Day 01: Arrival in Nairobi – The Gateway to East Africa

Your journey begins in Nairobi, the vibrant capital of Kenya where a warm karibu (welcome) sets the tone for your safari. After arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel to relax and recover from your flight. Depending on your arrival time, explore local markets, sample Kenyan cuisine, or simply unwind as you prepare for the incredible wildlife adventure ahead. Nairobi is a central hub for East Africa safaris, making it the perfect starting point for your Kenya and Tanzania tour.

Day 02: Nairobi To Lake Naivasha – Boat Safari & Crescent Island Walk

After breakfast, drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, enjoying panoramic views, volcanic formations, and sweeping plains. By early afternoon you arrive at Lake Naivasha, a freshwater gem known for birdlife and serene scenery. Later, enjoy a peaceful boat ride drifting among hippos, pelicans, cormorants, and African fish eagles. Step onto Crescent Island for a guided walking safari where you stroll freely among zebras, giraffes, and wildebeests. This tranquil introduction makes Lake Naivasha one of Kenya’s most relaxing safari destinations.

Day 03: Lake Naivasha To Lake Nakuru National Park – Flamingos & Rhinos

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO-recognized sanctuary famous for its pink flamingos and thriving rhino population. Drive through acacia forests and along the shimmering lakeshore searching for endangered white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, and elusive leopards. Throughout the day, enjoy spectacular birdwatching and scenic viewpoints overlooking the lake. Lake Nakuru’s calm beauty and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination on any Kenya safari itinerary.

Day 04: Lake Nakuru To Masai Mara – Into the Heart of the Savannah

This morning, journey deeper into the Great Rift Valley as the landscape shifts into open grasslands. By midday, enter the world-famous Masai Mara, home to the Big Five and the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration. After checking in at your safari camp, head out for an afternoon game drive where golden light spills across the plains. Lions stretch lazily in the grass, herds of elephants cross the riverbanks, and cheetahs perch on termite mounds scanning the horizon. Return for dinner and a starlit evening beside the fire.

Day 05: Full Day Safari in Masai Mara – Big Cats, Balloons & Cultural Encounters

Today is dedicated to exploring the Masai Mara in depth. Begin with a sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active—predators hunt, herds move gracefully, and colors glow warm across the plains. Spend the day tracking lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, and giraffes. Enjoy a bush picnic beneath an acacia tree before continuing your search for the Big Five.
Optional activities include a magical hot-air balloon ride over the Mara at dawn or a cultural visit to a Maasai village to learn about traditions, dance, and way of life. The Masai Mara is the soul of Kenya safari experiences—wild, expansive, timeless.

Day 06: Masai Mara – Second Full Day Game Viewing

Enjoy another unhurried day in the Mara. Explore different regions of the reserve, following predator tracks or positioning yourself along rivers and plains where wildlife action unfolds naturally. Depending on the season, you may witness dramatic river crossings or massive herds sweeping through the grasslands. By evening, gather around the campfire, listening to distant hyenas and appreciating the vastness of Africa’s wilderness.

Day 07: Masai Mara to Isebania Border to Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

After an early breakfast, drive toward the Isebania border where Kenya meets Tanzania. Complete immigration formalities before continuing into the Serengeti, one of the world’s most iconic safari destinations. The landscapes feel familiar yet new—endless plains, rocky kopjes, and golden savannah alive with wildlife. Enjoy your first Serengeti game drive en route to your lodge, where lions rest in tall grass, elephants move in gentle herds, and if the season is right, the Great Migration thunders across the horizon.

Day 08: Full Day in Serengeti – Endless Plains & The Great Migration

Spend a full day immersed in the wonders of the Serengeti. This vast ecosystem delivers some of the most dramatic wildlife encounters on earth from cheetahs sprinting across open plains to massive buffalo herds and soaring birds of prey. If your travel dates align with the migration season, witness millions of wildebeests and zebras moving in synchronized waves across the savannah. With its sweeping views and raw beauty, the Serengeti offers one of the richest safari experiences in Africa.

Day 09: Serengeti To Olduvai Gorge To Ngorongoro Crater

Today, depart the Serengeti and make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the route, stop at Olduvai Gorge, a world-famous archaeological site known as the “Cradle of Mankind.” Here, early human footprints and fossils tell the story of our origins. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, then descend 600 meters into this breathtaking natural amphitheater. The crater is home to more than 25,000 animals including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, and rare black rhinos. The scenery and wildlife density make Ngorongoro one of the top safari destinations globally.

Day 10: Ngorongoro To Lake Manyara National Park To Arusha

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush, compact sanctuary known for tree-climbing lions, baboon troops, flamingos, and forests filled with birdlife. Explore the groundwater forest, shimmering lake edges, and acacia woodlands. After your game drive, continue to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. Enjoy a final evening surrounded by mountain breezes and views of Mt. Meru.

Day 11: Departure from Arusha – Farewell to East Africa

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Browse a few local shops for handmade souvenirs—beads, carvings, coffee, and crafts—as a final touch to your journey. You leave East Africa with more than photographs; you carry with you the rhythm of the wild, the beauty of the plains, and the warmth of its people.