Embark on a 15-day mid-range safari of a lifetime, weaving through the diverse
landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania. Witness the untamed beauty of Buffalo Springs
and Samburu, encounter endangered species at Ol Pejeta, marvel at the flamingos
of Lake Nakuru, experience the thrill of the Masai Mara, follow the Great
Migration in Serengeti, explore the wonders of Ngorongoro, discover the
elephants of Tarangire, and bask in the shadow of Kilimanjaro at Amboseli.
Immerse yourself in the heart of East Africa's wildlife with our meticulously
crafted safari, blending luxury and adventure for an unforgettable journey.
DAY 1. Welcome to Nairobi!
Covering a distance of approximately 18 kilometers, the journey from Jomo
Kenyatta International Airport takes around 1 hour, subject to traffic
conditions. Upon your arrival, the Wildwatch Safaris driver guide will extend a
warm welcome and transfer you to the Sarova Stanley Hotel. Following check-in,
we will provide you with a comprehensive briefing, setting the stage for what we
hope will be your most memorable holiday in Africa. Enjoy your overnight stay in
Standard rooms with a booking that includes Bed & Breakfast.
DAY 2. Nairobi to Buffalo Springs National Reserve: A Scenic Safari Drive.
Covering a distance of around 330 kilometers, the journey takes approximately
6.5 hours, considering potential traffic variations. Start your Kenya safari
with an early morning breakfast. Your driver guide will pick you up, and
together you will venture towards the Buffalo Springs National Reserve. Upon
arrival at the Samburu Camp, check-in and indulge in a satisfying lunch. Spend
the afternoon on a game viewing drive, immersing yourself in the rich wildlife.
Later, return to the lodge for a delightful dinner and a restful overnight stay.
DAY 3. Buffalo Spring National reserve.
Embark on an early morning game viewing drive, immersing yourself in the
captivating sights of the African safari. Return to the camp for a satisfying
breakfast. The mid-morning invites a leisurely period, allowing you to relish
the surroundings at your own pace. Indulge in a delicious lunch before setting
out on an afternoon game viewing drive. This semi-arid game reserve is home to
Samburu's unique "Special Five": the gerenuk (Twiga gazelle), Grevy's zebra,
beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the reticulated giraffe. Encounter other
remarkable wildlife, including lions, savannah elephants, cape buffalos, the
elusive leopard, and more. As the day winds down, return to the Samburu Camp for
a delightful dinner and a restful overnight stay.
DAY 4. Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy: A Scenic Safari Journey.
Covering a distance of approximately 145 kilometers, the drive takes around 3.5
hours, contingent upon traffic conditions. Begin your day with a delightful
breakfast before setting out on a journey to the 90-hectare Ol Pejeta
Conservancy. Upon arrival at the Sweetwaters Serena Camp, check-in and relish a
satisfying lunch. Embark on an afternoon game viewing drive in this sanctuary
renowned for having the largest concentration of black rhinos in East Africa and
being one of the premier Safari destinations on the continent. Ol Pejeta is also
home to rehabilitated chimpanzees and stands out as an excellent spot to witness
the African Big Five, including lions, cape buffalos, savanna elephants,
leopards, and rhinos. The expansive savannah plains and grasslands host hundreds
of other wildlife species. Conclude your day with a delightful dinner and an
overnight stay in standard tents.
DAY 5. Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Nakuru National Park: A Journey Through
Wildlife Wonders.
Covering approximately 160 kilometers, the drive takes about 4.5 hours, subject
to traffic conditions. After enjoying a delightful breakfast, we'll transport
you to Lake Nakuru National Park, making a brief stop at the impressive 74-meter
Thompson Falls along the way. Upon arrival at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge,
check-in and savor a delicious lunch. Embark on an afternoon game viewing drive
in this renowned park, celebrated for its abundant greater and lesser flamingoes
(particularly when the lake levels are low). The wildlife here is diverse,
featuring lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Rothschild giraffes, along with
black and white rhinos, add to the park's richness. Lake Nakuru National Park is
a haven for bird enthusiasts, making it an ornithological paradise. Conclude
your day with a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 6. Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve: A Safari
Odyssey.
Covering a distance of approximately 270 kilometers, the journey takes around 6
hours, subject to traffic conditions. After indulging in a delicious breakfast,
we'll pick you up and set out for the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive
at the Emayian Luxury Camp in time for a sumptuous lunch, followed by an
invigorating afternoon game viewing drive. As the day winds down, return to the
camp, where you can relish a delightful dinner and settle in for a restful
overnight stay.
DAY 7. Masai Mara National Reserve: Magic marvel.
Commence your day with a delightful breakfast before embarking on a full day of
game viewing drives, accompanied by a packed lunch. Alternatively, you have the
option to choose morning and afternoon game viewing drives, with a hot lunch
served at the lodge. This renowned game reserve is globally acclaimed for the
spectacular wildebeest migration occurring between July and September each year.
Encounter the abundant wildlife, including the iconic "Big Five" of Africa. The
reserve is encircled by Masai villages, traditional homesteads, offering you the
opportunity, at a modest extra cost, to partake in a cultural visit to one of
these communities. As the day concludes, relish a delectable dinner and retire
for the night at the Emayian Luxury Camp, surrounded by the allure of the Masai
Mara's wilderness.
DAY 8. Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park: An Epic
Cross-Border Safari.
Covering a distance of approximately 380 kilometers, this journey takes about 8
hours. Begin your day with an early morning breakfast before departing with a
packed lunch. Wildwatch Safaris driver guide will accompany you to the
Isebania/Sirari, a convenient one-stop border post, and facilitate your
immigration process. At the border, you will seamlessly transition to your
Safari Land Cruiser and driver guide from Tanzania, marking the continuation of
your adventure into the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing drives en
route to the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, where you'll check in for a
delightful dinner and a restful overnight stay.
DAY 9. Embark on an Epic Safari: Serengeti National Park Adventure.
Following a hearty breakfast, our journey unfolds towards the renowned Serengeti
National Park, renowned for the awe-inspiring great migration. The spectacle
begins as we ascend the crater highlands, pausing at the rim to savor a
breathtaking bird's-eye view of the majestic Ngorongoro Crater. The journey
continues, revealing the expansive Serengeti, aptly named 'endless plains' in
Maa, the language of the Maasai. This vast 6,900-square-mile (18,000-square-km)
park serves as a home to over 2 million large animals, boasting an incredible
assembly of 1.5 million wildebeests, 250,000 zebras, gazelles, and impalas. The
abundance of prey migrating through the park lures large predators, including
lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. The Serengeti isn't just a haven for
grand creatures; it also hosts a myriad of smaller animals, such as rock
hyraxes, bat-eared foxes, mongooses, honey badgers, jackals, monkeys, baboons,
and African hares. The skies above the Serengeti are adorned with nearly 500
bird species. Following an extensive game drive through this iconic landscape,
we'll reach our campsite, where you'll savor a delicious dinner and settle in
for an overnight stay, surrounded by the symphony of the African wilderness.
DAY 10. Embarking on a Serengeti Safari and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion.
Commencing the day with an early breakfast, we venture out for yet another
captivating game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Here, there's a chance to
encounter the illustrious "Big Five"—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and
leopard—amidst the untamed beauty of the unfenced reserves, providing an
immersive and uninterrupted game-viewing experience. Our journey continues
towards the Ngorongoro Crater, where wildlife roams freely across the vast
expanses. Upon reaching the crater's edge, a breathtaking panorama
unfolds—glistening streams, expansive grasslands, and a multitude of animals
await our exploration the following day. As the day concludes, we'll find
respite at Simba Campsite, positioned directly on the crater's edge. Enveloped
by the warm hues of the sunset, we'll settle in for a night of serenity,
immersed in the charm of the African wilderness.
DAY 11. Exploration of Ngorongoro Crater: A Wildlife Odyssey.
Commence your day with a delightful breakfast before embarking on an adventure
with a packed lunch in tow. Descend approximately 610 meters into the
captivating Ngorongoro Crater floor, where an immersive game viewing experience
awaits. This 20km diameter crater boasts one of the highest concentrations of
wildlife per service area. Witness the diverse inhabitants of the crater floor,
including Burchell’s zebras, elusive leopards, swift cheetahs, formidable cape
buffalos, graceful waterbucks, hartebeests, cunning spotted hyenas, and majestic
savannah elephants, among others. Notably absent are giraffes, a rarity
attributed to the challenge posed by the short shrubs hindering their feeding.
As the day unfolds, we ascend from the crater floor, making our way back to the
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. Here, amidst the serenity of the surroundings,
enjoy a delectable dinner and settle in for a restful overnight stay, concluding
an enriching day of wildlife exploration.
DAY 12. Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park: A Journey Into Wildlife
Abundance.
Covering approximately 180 kilometers, this scenic drive takes around 4 hours.
Following breakfast, your driver guide will collect you from the hotel,
commencing the journey to Tarangire National Park for an enthralling game
viewing experience. Tarangire is renowned for its massive elephant herds,
sometimes reaching up to 300 individuals. The expansive plains and grasslands
are adorned with majestic Giant Baobab trees, creating a unique and picturesque
landscape. The park's diverse terrain hosts a plethora of wildlife, including
hartebeests, elusive leopards, regal lions, cape buffalos, graceful Masai
giraffes, common zebras, and cheetahs, among other fascinating species. Upon
arrival, check-in at the Tarangire Balloon Camp, where you'll indulge in a
delightful dinner and settle in for an overnight stay. Prepare for an immersive
encounter with the abundant wildlife that thrives in the varied landscapes of
Tarangire National Park.
DAY 13. Tarangire to Amboseli National Park: A Wildlife Odyssey.
Covering a distance of approximately 320 kilometers, this picturesque journey
unfolds over approximately 7.5 hours. After indulging in a satisfying breakfast,
we'll transport you to Amboseli National Park, where the Kilima Safari Camp
awaits for check-in and a delightful lunch. Amboseli, renowned for its grandeur
in the realm of Kenya safaris, offers a captivating afternoon game viewing
drive. The landscape comes alive with diverse wildlife, featuring elegant
giraffes, majestic zebras, swift cheetahs, and a myriad of bird species that
grace the skies. The western expanse is dominated by the vast and scenic Lake
Amboseli, a sight to behold, especially during the rainy season. As the day
concludes, we'll journey back to the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, where you'll
relish a sumptuous dinner and unwind for an overnight stay. Brace yourself for
an immersive safari experience, surrounded by the wonders of Amboseli National
Park's rich biodiversity.
DAY 14. Amboseli National Park: Majestic Mt.Kilimanjaro.
Embark on an early morning game viewing drive, immersing yourself in the
captivating beauty of Amboseli National Park's wildlife. Upon your return to the
lodge, relish a delightful breakfast, followed by a leisurely mid-morning.
Weather permitting, marvel at the breathtaking views of the snow-capped Mount
Kilimanjaro, an iconic sight that has inspired some of the most captivating
wildlife photographs. Amboseli is renowned for offering the perfect backdrop,
creating a picturesque setting for memorable moments with the majestic Mount
Kilimanjaro in the distance. As the day unfolds, enjoy the serene ambiance and
surroundings before indulging in a delectable dinner and settling in for an
overnight stay at the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. This promises to be a safari
filled with both natural wonders and tranquil moments
DAY 15. Farewell from Your African Safari Adventure: Departure Details.
Covering a distance of approximately 250 kilometers, this journey unfolds over
about 5 hours, influenced by traffic conditions. Savor a delicious breakfast
before checking out. Our dedicated team will then drive you back to Nairobi.
Should time permit, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely lunch
before our experienced driver guide drops you off at Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport for your departure flight. As you embark on the next leg of your
journey, we, at Wildwatch Safaris, extend our sincere gratitude for choosing us
as your travel companion on this remarkable African Safari. Your trust is deeply
valued, and we are honored to have been part of your unforgettable adventure in
Africa. Safe travels!
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