Day 1
On arrival in Nairobi, you will be met at the airport and transported to your overnight stay to relax and get into the time zone before your adventure starts in the morning. No meals are included this evening.
Overnight: 5* Hemingways Nairobi, Bed and Breakfast
Day 2–4
After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your short hour-long flight to the Masai Mara. On arrival into the Masai Mara you will be met by the lodge team and transferred to the cottages which are situated in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. You will spend the next 3 nights in this stunning area.
There are 4 separate luxurious cottages, each with 4 private en-suite bedrooms. Each cottage has its own kitchen and private chef to take care of all your needs. The cottages have been carefully designed to blend into the hillside with minimal environmental impact.
You will have time for a delicious lunch before heading off in your open sided 4x4 vehicle on your afternoon game drive exploring the conservancy, ending, of course, with a sun downer.
During your next 2 days you will have an early-morning and late-afternoon game drive with your specialist guide in the search for any wildlife you desire to see. Full day trips deep into the Mara can be arranged if required, although we find most guests gain the best game viewing in this unspoilt private conservancy.
"My stay at Porini Safari Cottages was an absolute dream come true. This is an unforgettable way to enjoy a safari. The rooms are stunning, with your own terrace area to watch the world go by - we even had a group of zebra walk past during an afternoon! The food is fantastic, and the staff second to none. You will be so well looked after at the Cottages and never want for anything. Not to mention the epic wildlife, my highlight of our time here was having a leopard lie under our safari vehicle! Magical!"
- Izzy from our Marketing team
Overnight: Porini Safari Cottages, Full Board with drinks
Day 5–7
Today you say goodbye to Kenya and hello to Tanzania for the next part of your African adventure. After one last game drive you will take a couple of short flights to arrive at your luxury lodge in Tanzania and the stunning Serengeti.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to Nimali Central Serengeti. Set in the heart of the Serengeti plains in northern Tanzania, part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, this intimate camp offers seclusion in the heart of the National Park. You will have 3 nights here to explore one of the most renowned wildlife parks in the world.
The Serengeti is of course famous for the migration, but with the sheer numbers of wildlife in the park, you are able to enjoy fantastic encounters at any time of the year.
Nimali is perfectly situated on the path of the migratory route in a quiet spot with endless views over the hills and plains of the National Park. There are just 8 authentic en-suite tents each combining modern furnishings with the feeling of adventure from a bygone era. Each has a verandah, a fan and windows with mesh to allow air to circulate during the heat of the day.
We love the open fire area located under the acacia tree which is lit up with lanterns hanging from each branch. The perfect place to relax after dinner.
As well as morning and evening game drives (with sundowner) you have the chance of taking a hot air balloon (at extra cost). This will be done at sunrise and allows you the most spectacular views of the endless plains and the wildlife that live there. After the flight you will be served a hot bush breakfast.
You will enjoy two long game drives on your second and third days, one early morning and one late afternoon with a lovely setting to relax back at camp inbetween.
Overnight: Nimali Central Serengeti, Full Board with drinks
Day 8
After one last early game drive followed by breakfast at camp, you will be taken to the airstrip for your flight to Manyara – taking around an hour.
On arrival you will be met and taken into Lake Manyara National park for a picnic lunch followed by a game drive eagerly trying to spot the famous tree-climbing lions..
You will then head onwards to your lodge, around a 30-minute drive away, in time for check in and dinner.
Overnight: The Manor Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro, Full Board with drinks
Day 9
You will need a very early breakfast today as you will set off at 7am to descend into the crater for your incredible game drive. The Ngorongoro is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley with the crater being its focal point. A tremendous variety of wildlife is found here for you to enjoy.
You will have a picnic lunch before starting to make your way onwards to your last game reserve stop. After you have left the park, it will take just over 2 hours to get you to Tarangire where you will head to your camp with one or two wildlife stops enroute in time to settle in and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Your accommodation is at the intimate Nimali Tarangire Camp. Just 10 airy canvas tents on slightly raised decking with beautiful views over the river bed. Furnishings in the tents offer a sense of exploration with a large, leather-strapped travelling chest, writing desk and charming four-poster beds. The bathrooms have a flush toilet, double vanity basin and revitalising rain shower. There is a deck with chairs and a small table. An ideal place to sit with a coffee in the morning and watch the elephants enjoying breakfast on the other side of the bank.
Overnight: Nimali Tarangire Camp, Full Board with drinks
Day 10
You will have the full day to explore Tarangire, taking both a morning and afternoon game drive. The park is dominated by the Tarangire River which provides permanent water for wildlife in the area. Large herds of elephants are frequently seen here as well as lion, leopard, hyena and buffalo. The birdlife here is superb with more than 550 species in the area.
Overnight: Nimali Tarangire Camp, Full Board with drinks
Day 11
Enjoy a very leisurely breakfast with the sounds and sights of the wildlife before heading off to the airport for your onward flight. The transfer is around two hours and will take you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro depending on the next leg of your journey.
You can simply head back home having enjoyed this extensive safari, or maybe take a short flight to Zanzibar for some relaxation on the beach. If you still have a thirst for wildlife action maybe head to Uganda for 2 extra nights for a gorilla trek completing your sighting of all of Africa's magnificent animals.
