Itinerary
Day 01 :
Arrival in Nairobi – Gateway to East Africa
- Welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Ideal Africa Smartours representative.
- Private transfer to your Nairobi luxury hotel.
- Optional visit: Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, or dinner at The Carnivore.
- Overnight: Luxury Nairobi Hotel (e.g., Hemingway’s Nairobi, Eka Hotel)
- Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 02 :
Nairobi 🚐 Lake Nakuru – Flamingo & Rhino Sanctuary
- Morning drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 3 hrs).
- Afternoon game drive – home to endangered white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, lions, and seasonal flamingos.
- Overnight: Luxury Lodge (e.g., The Cliff, Sarova Lion Hill Lodge)
- Meals: Full Board
Day 03 :
Lake Nakuru 🚐 Masai Mara – The Iconic Reserve
- Scenic drive to Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5–6 hrs).
- Game drive en route to your tented camp.
- Afternoon safari with chances to see big cats, elephants, buffalo, and (seasonally) the wildebeest migration.
- Overnight: Luxury Camp (e.g., Entim Mara, Ashnil Mara Camp)
- Meals: Full Board
Day 04 :
Masai Mara ✈️ Serengeti (Tanzania) – Migration Trail
- Morning safari or breakfast at camp.
- Transfer to airstrip for flight to Serengeti National Park via Migori–Tarime, with cross-border immigration support.
- Afternoon game drive upon arrival in Serengeti.
- Overnight: Luxury Safari Lodge (e.g., Kubu Kubu Tented Camp, Serengeti Serena Lodge)
- Meals: Full Board
Day 05 :
Serengeti – Endless Plains Adventure
- Full day exploring the Serengeti’s vast landscapes and diverse wildlife.
- Track the Great Migration (seasonal), big cats, and plains game.
- Optional balloon safari available.
- Overnight: Same as Day 4
- Meals: Full Board
Day 06 :
Serengeti 🚐 Ngorongoro – Crater Exploration
- Game drive through Serengeti en route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Afternoon descent into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife.
- Overnight: Luxury Lodge on crater rim (e.g., Ngorongoro Serena, The Highlands)
- Meals: Full Board
Day 07 :
Ngorongoro 🚐 Arusha ✈️ Amboseli (Kenya)
- Morning transfer to Arusha Airport.
- Flight from Arusha to Amboseli National Park, famed for elephants and Mt. Kilimanjaro views.
- Game drive en route to lodge or camp.
- Overnight: Luxury Camp (e.g., Tortilis Camp, Amboseli Serena Lodge)
- Meals: Full Board
Day 08 :
Amboseli – Kilimanjaro & Elephant Encounters
- Full-day safari in Amboseli with early morning and afternoon game drives.
- Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views.
- Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village.
- Overnight: Same as Day 7
- Meals: Full Board
Day 09 :
Amboseli 🚐 Nairobi – Departure Day
- Breakfast at camp and final game drive (time permitting).
- Scenic road transfer back to Nairobi (approx. 4.5 hrs).
- Drop-off at JKIA for your international flight or optional dayroom/lunch.
- Meals: Breakfast