Itinerary
Day 01 :
Welcome to Africa – Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
- Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
- Meet & greet by Ideal Africa Smartours team.
- Private transfer to a luxury hotel in Nairobi.
- Optional activities (time permitting): Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, local art galleries.
- Overnight: Luxury Hotel (e.g., Hemingways Nairobi, The Boma Nairobi)
- Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 02 :
Nairobi ✈️ Masai Mara – Into the Wild
- Early morning flight to Masai Mara National Reserve.
- Afternoon game drive in the savannah plains – home to the Big Five and seasonal Great Migration.
- Overnight: Luxury Safari Camp (e.g., Sand River Mara, Governors’ Camp)
- Meals: Full Board
Day 03 :
Masai Mara – Safari Splendor
- Full day of wildlife viewing with morning and afternoon game drives.
- Optional: Hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast.
- Overnight: Same as Day 2
- Meals: Full Board
Day 04 :
Masai Mara ✈️ Serengeti (Tanzania) – Crossing Borders
- After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip and fly to Serengeti National Park, via Migori/Tarime with border assistance.
- Afternoon game drive across Serengeti’s vast plains.
- Overnight: Luxury Lodge/Camp (e.g., Kubu Kubu Tented Camp, Serengeti Four Seasons)
- Meals: Full Board
Day 05 :
Serengeti – Epic Wildlife Encounters
- Morning and afternoon game drives in Central or Northern Serengeti.
- Look out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and seasonal wildebeest herds.
- Overnight: Same as Day 4
- Meals: Full Board
Day 06 :
Serengeti – More Safari, More Magic
- Optional sunrise game drive or walking safari (where permitted).
- Explore different zones of the park for unique landscapes and predator sightings.
- Overnight: Same as Day 4
- Meals: Full Board
Day 07 :
Serengeti 🚐 Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Crater Views
- Scenic game drive en route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Optional visit to a Maasai boma or Olduvai Gorge.
- Overnight: Luxury Crater Lodge (e.g., Ngorongoro Serena, The Highlands by Asilia)
- Meals: Full Board
Day 08 :
Ngorongoro Crater – Natural Wonder Safari
- Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari.
- Encounter endangered rhinos, lions, hippos, and abundant birdlife in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Afternoon transfer to Arusha.
- Overnight: Luxury Arusha Hotel (e.g., Arusha Coffee Lodge, Gran Meliá)
- Meals: Full Board
Day 09 :
Arusha – Cultural Touch or Relaxation
- Enjoy a relaxed day in Arusha.
- Optional activities: Coffee plantation tour, Maasai market visit, or spa day.
- Overnight: Same as Day 8
- Meals: Half Board
Day 10 :
Arusha – Departure Day
- Leisurely breakfast and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for departure.
- Meals: Breakfast