8 Days Classic Safari in Kenya & Tanzania

Set off for Lake Nakuru National Park (3.5 hours drive). During this picturesque drive, pause at The View Point for panoramic vistas. Arrive at the lodge for a leisurely lunch, then at around 2:30 pm, venture on a game drive to witness the park's famed flamingos in their pink splendor (best during Jul.-Sep. and Jan.-Feb.) and the majestic hippos wallowing in the lake. Surrounded by the park's stunning landscapes, this experience is a feast for the eyes and a highlight of your safari.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar

Start an early morning adventure at 7:30 am towards the iconic Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Your journey unfolds through arid expanses and vast wheat fields, a testament to the region's agricultural heart. Stop in Narok, a town steeped in Maasai tradition. Arrive at the lodge in time for a leisurely lunch and a brief respite.

This afternoon, brace yourself for an exhilarating game drive. Be vigilant for the elusive leopards, the majestic lions, and the imposing elephants, all of which may make a dramatic appearance on your Maasai Mara safari.

Accommodation: Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge or similar

Spend the morning on a thrilling game drive in the Maasai Mara, a paradise for wildlife where the Big Five - lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos - roam. After lunch at the lodge, recharge and head out at 3:00 pm for another game drive adventure, keeping an eye out for these majestic creatures and the abundant other wildlife that calls the Mara home.

Accommodation: Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge or similar

Head to Isebania, the gateway to the Kenya-Tanzania border, and enjoy a scenic picnic lunch en route.

After clearing immigration, switch vehicles and continue to the famed Serengeti National Park. You'll reach your lodge early in the evening, just in time to unwind and savor the start of your Tanzanian adventure.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or similar

Set off on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti National Park, a treasure trove of wildlife. With luck, you might glimpse lions lazing under acacia trees, cheetahs sprinting across the plains, or giraffes wandering in the distance. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst this natural splendor, with the possibility of witnessing the Great Migration's awe-inspiring scenes, should the timing be right. It's a day filled with the promise of thrilling wildlife encounters.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or similar

Journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (3.5 hours drive), for a half-day game drive on the crater floor. This ecological wonder is renowned for its dense populations of lions, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by the chance to encounter these unique creatures.

Then, ascend the crater and transfer to your lodge for a well-earned rest, with memories of the day's rare sightings.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lions Paw or similar