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Embark on an unforgettable safari across Kenya and Tanzania, delving into the heart of wildlife-rich parks and private reserves. Enjoy six nights amidst the Great Migration's epicenter, dividing time between Serengeti and Masai Mara. Explore diverse landscapes and encounter the Big Five in custom-made vehicles with expert guides. Immerse yourself in local culture with visits to Maasai villages and traditional towns. Culminate your journey with a luxurious three-night stay at Sanctuary Olonana, nestled along the Mara River.
Day One: Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya
Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your luxurious hotel, Hemingways Nairobi.
Day Two: At the Foot of Kilimanjaro - Amboseli National Park
Overnight: Tawi Lodge
Begin your adventure with a drive to Amboseli National Park at the base of soaring, snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro. Set out in search of the region’s spectacular wildlife and watch as big herds of elephants roam the dusty plains, including “tuskers,” large, older bulls who have grown impressive tusks. In the evening, gather with fellow guests for a welcome dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Three: A Full Day in the Bush - Amboseli National Park
Overnight: Tawi Lodge
Explore wildlife-rich Amboseli National Park. In addition to watching elephants up close from a safari vehicle that seats just six, so that every guest enjoys a window seat, view other game such as giraffe, Cape buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, hippo, hyena and, occasionally, lion. After a lunch break, head out again for another game drive that reveals even more of East Africa’s natural wonders.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Game Viewing - Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Overnight: Sanctuary Swala
After crossing the border into Tanzania, stop for lunch in Arusha. Then, board a flight to Tarangire National Park and settle into your luxurious accommodations. Set in a secluded area of the park for a more exclusive safari experience, eco-friendly Sanctuary Swala’s large tents are built on raised decks under umbrella acacia trees overlooking a popular watering hole. The layout is open, with resident impala often grazing in camp. In the evening, enjoy dinner in camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Five: Into the Wild - Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Overnight: Sanctuary Swala
Embark on morning and afternoon game drives to explore Tarangire National Park and its stunning concentration of animals — herds of elephant, impala and zebra. Look, too, for python and the twitching tail of a leopard hiding in high branches. After lunch, you may wish to take advantage of activities available at an additional cost. Once back at Swala, partake in a Chef’s Table experience, including a cooking demonstration of local dishes such as ugali, makande and kachumbari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Design Your Day - Ngorongoro Crater
Overnight: Gibb's Farm
Learn how Tanzanians live today, exploring a local village by tuk-tuk. See rice fields and a banana plantation. In the village, walk the local market to see the colorful produce on display. In the afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities:
- Walk with a Maasai Healer, discovering the uses of over 20 different indigenous plants in the Ngorongoro forest.
- Bicycle Village Streets and Back Roads, getting a feel for life as the locals live it.
- Enjoy a Traditional High Tea on the veranda overlooking the gardens at Gibb’s Farm; meet the artist-in-residence.
Settle in for a tranquil evening and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Seven: Wildlife-Rich Haven - Ngorongoro Crater
Overnight: Gibb's Farm
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to explore the panoramic, game-rich prairies of this ancient volcanic caldera. With its crater walls nearly 2,000 feet high, Ngorongoro offers the safari experience of a lifetime. Observe profuse and diverse wildlife roaming freely in an authentic “Lost World,” where it’s possible to encounter every member of the Big Five in a single day. Enjoy lunch al fresco in this UNESCO World Heritage Site before returning to your lodge. In the evening, gather for dinner with your fellow guests.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Eight: On the Endless Plains - Serengeti National Park
Overnight: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Fly to Serengeti National Park, a vast Tanzanian landscape that during part of the year hosts one of earth’s greatest wildlife spectacles: the annual Great Migration, when millions of herbivores trek across the Serengeti plains in search of water and fresh grass.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Nine: Spectacular Serengeti - Serengeti National Park
Overnight: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Today’s adventure may reveal giraffe, wildebeest, elephant and far more on morning and afternoon game drives.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Ten: Iconic Natural Wonders - Serengeti National Park
Overnight: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Immerse yourself once more in this incredible setting, with camera at the ready for flash encounters as you track cheetah, buffalo or lion on the vast, golden grasslands of the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Eleven: Crown Jewel - Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana
Fly to the Masai Mara, the northern extension of the Serengeti. After settling into your accommodation on a private stretch of the Mara River, set out on an afternoon game drive. During your time in the Mara, enjoy the peace of mind that comes with staying at Sanctuary Olonana, one of the finest safari lodges in all of Africa. In the evening, join fellow guests for a Scenic Sundowner, followed by an elegant dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Twelve: Day of Discovery - Masai Mara Game Reserve
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana
Rise early for an optional hot air balloon ride, at an additional cost, floating peacefully above the game-dotted plains of the Mara. Explore the open savanna, woodlands and tree-fringed rivers of the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives, where patience is rewarded with unique sightings such as a leopard retrieving a kill from an acacia or an elephant protecting its young from a lion. Amid the stunning scenery, watch as Maasai tribesmen traverse the plains or herd goats and cattle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Thirteen: Incredible Wildlife - Masai Mara Game Reserve
Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana
Continue roaming the Mara, keeping your eyes trained for elephant, zebra and lion as well as a variety of gazelle species. Connect with local residents when you visit a village and primary school. In the evening, gather with your fellow guests for a farewell dinner and share the amazing experiences you had on safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Fourteen: Depart Nairobi
Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi (Dayroom)
Fly back to Nairobi and enjoy the afternoon at leisure in a comfortable dayroom. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your departure flight or begin a Post-Tour Extension to Uganda.
Meals: Breakfast