Here’s the thing—this journey feels like stepping straight into the pages of a wildlife documentary. You touch down in Nairobi, catch your breath, and then the real adventure starts. Think wide-open skies, the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro watching over you, elephants wandering through golden plains, and nights spent in beautifully designed lodges that make the wild feel wonderfully close.
Your days unfold in iconic landscapes: Amboseli with its herds of elephants, the vast plains of the Serengeti where the Big Five roam, and the unforgettable theatre of the Ngorongoro Crater. One moment you’re following tracks through misty morning light; the next, you’re sharing lunch in the middle of the savannah with nothing but silence and sweeping views for company.
Along the way, you’ll cross from Kenya into Tanzania, stay in character-filled lodges and tented camps, meet the Maasai, and see wildlife in numbers and variety that don’t seem real until you’re right there in it.
The finale brings you to the Maasai Mara—big cats, endless horizons, and if you want to make it even more magical, a sunrise hot-air balloon ride that drifts over the plains just as the world wakes up.
By the time you fly back to Nairobi at the end of the trip, you’re carrying a camera full of memories and a feeling that stays with you long after you’ve returned home—because this isn’t just a holiday. It’s Africa at its most powerful, its most beautiful, and its most alive.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport; after completing customs and immigration formalities you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel for check-in and overnight.
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, conveniently located a five-minute drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and The Nairobi Expressway toll station saving you valuable time and ensuring a stress-free journey The hotel offers 144 soundproof, spacious, adaptable and contemporary designed rooms consisting of suites, interconnecting rooms, double and twin rooms.Additionally, exquisite dining options, fully equipped meeting rooms, spa, rooftop pool and 24 hour gym, ensure an extraordinary journey where every moment is crafted to make your stay truly memorable.
Meals : Bed and Breakfast
Breakfast at the Hotel. You will meet the driver at the hotel lobby and proceed to the Amboseli National Park which is set at the foot of the most famous symbol of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Arrive at your lodge in time for check-in and lunch at Ol Tukai Lodge.
16:00: Enjoy an afternoon game drive at the park
Dinner and Overnight at the Camp
Overnight: Ol Tukai Lodge
Ol Tukai Lodge is one of the best spots in the world to watch elephants with the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Writers have described Ol Tukai and the surrounding Amboseli National Park as 'a home for the gods’. A place of rugged beauty, abundant water, lush green grass and forest, set like an oasis in the surrounding savannah shrubland. To crown it all, this is where you get one of the world's most awe-inspiring sights – dawn breaks and the sunsets over the 19,000-foot snow-capped dome of Africa’s highest mountain!
Meals : Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Full day spent exploring Amboseli National Park with morning game viewing drive (0600hrs - 0900hrs) and afternoon game viewing drive from (1600hrs - 1800hrs) All meals will be at the Lodge.
Overnight: Ol Tukai Lodge
Meals : Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast at the Lodge. Depart for a 2-hour drive to the Namanga Border Post. At Namanga, you will exit Kenya and proceed through Immigration & Customs Control into Tanzania. This stop should take about an hour. On clearing Tanzania passport controls, you will be met by your private driver/guide for transfer to hotel for lunch and check-in . Dinner and Overnight at the hotel
Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn
Once an old coffee estate, Rivertrees is now a charming country inn nestled in abundant foliage with the Usa River flowing by. Set in the foothills of Mt Meru, conveniently close to Kilimanjaro International Airport and a short drive to Arusha, its location proffers a wealth of natural wonders to explore. Comprising the original Farm House, an elegant River House, luxurious River Cottages and several beautifully appointed Garden Rooms, it also serves delicious garden-fresh cuisine in its stunningly set restaurant. The swimming pool and spa are tailored for relaxation, and friendly personalised service ensures a memorable stay, whether for a one-night stopover or much longer.
Meals : Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Breakfast at the Hotel. You will be met by our driver guide at the hotel lobby and depart to Tarangire National Park for game viewing drive including Lunch stop over Tarangire Safari Lodge.
Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire river that crosses through the park, being the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons. During the dry season thousands of animals migrate to the Tarangire National Park from Manyara.The landscape and vegetation are incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else in the northern safari circuit. The hilly landscape is dotted with vast numbers of Baobab trees, dense bush, and high grasses.
Later, you will be transferred to Ngorongoro Farm house for dinner and Overnight
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge is situated beneath the majestic Oldeani Volcano, and boasts easy access to both the untamed wilderness of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as the simple pleasure of a ramble through 500 acres of farmland. Ngorongoro Farm House was inaugurated on February 20th 2003, and is offering 52 room cottages, 49 standard rooms and 3 suite rooms, all with ample space inside, built on the style of an old colonial farm and rustically decorated with local materials and full of details of good taste, with the purpose of offering our clients an imaginary journey to the life of the days gone.
Meals: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast depart for a full day crater tour.
Your game drive today will be like no other as you visit one of the most dramatic safari destinations in Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend to the crater floor in search of the Big 5 with the back drop of the forest covered crater walls surrounding you, creating stunning back drops for all of your wildlife photographs. Travel through the Lerai Forest looking for leopard and onto the plains where the wildebeest and zebra graze whilst cheetah and lion lay and watch. Old elephants pass your vehicle whilst further afield rhino wander and hippos hide in the pools. A picnic lunch is provided so you can maximize your day in the crater. Later visit a Maasai Village.
The Maasai are semi nomadic people and one of the most recognizable tribes in East Africa with their red shukas and elaborate beading. Visit a Maasai Boma today and meet with the village elder who will introduce you to the traditional Maasai lifestyle and culture that has been maintained successfully for centuries and still continues to thrive in our ever-changing world.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meals : Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast at the Lodge. You will depart with picnic lunch boxes to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game-viewing drive at the park.
Dinner and Overnight at Hippo Trails Camp
Overnight: Hippo Trails Camp
Hippo Trails Camp provides accommodation under canvas in large classic style tents with on-demand hot water and flush toilets. The tents are elevated on wood platforms and are fashionably decorated with comfortable furnishings, including king-size or twin beds, a writing desk, luggage racks, and a sitting area with chairs and a coffee table. The location, near Retima Hippo Pool, is a perfect launching point for wildlife viewing most of the hotspots in northern and central Serengeti. There is plenty of room to relax in the lounge tent, where guests will find complimentary Wi-Fi. Meals are served in the dining tent, which also offers a full bar.
Meals : Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Full day spent exploring the extensive plains of the Serengeti in search of the “Big 5”. If you would like to maximize your time game viewing you can take a picnic lunch out into the park and enjoy a meal out in the vast savannah before returning to your lodge later in the day.
Dinner and Overnight at Hippo Trails Camp
Meals : Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast at the Camp
09:15: Fly to Tarime airstrip.
10:00: On arrival, you will be met and transferred by road to Migori airstrip(approx. 01- hour drive) including clearing customs and immigration at the border, connect to your flight to Masai Mara airstrip.
12:40: On arrival, you will be met by Mara Elatia representative and transferred to the camp for lunch and check-in.
16:00: Afternoon game viewing drive at the park Return to the camp before sunset for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Mara Elatia Camp
Mara Elatia Camp is situated in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, near the Raitiany Water Village. Accommodation consists of tents equipped with en-suite bathrooms, showers, private balconies, insect repellant, electric sockets, bath amenities and tea and coffee facilities. There is an on-site fine dining restaurant where guests can enjoy meals. Additional amenities include a boutique shop, a mini-library, laundry services and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Meal : Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Full day spent in Masai Mara Reserve with a morning and afternoon game viewing drive
***Optional Balloon Safari Ride at an Extra Cost***
Balloon Safari: As the balloon is inflated against the first rays of sunrise your pilot will go through safety procedures. Once aloft, the balloon floats gently over the plains, giving a bird's eye view of the game below as the sun creeps slowly over the horizon. After around one hour the balloon lands as breakfast are already being prepared and, of course, enjoy a glass or two of bubbly to toast your flight in a tradition initiated by the Montgolfier brothers.
Overnight: Mara Elatia Camp
Meals : Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Following breakfast, bid farewell to your camp staff. You are transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Nairobi
11:15: Depart on your scheduled flight to Nairobi
13:00: On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to connect onto your Homebound flight.
Departure Dates :
Inclusions :
Return flights from London with baggage
Meet and greet service at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, outside the hall
All airport transfers with assistance in Nairobi.
2 nights at Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport on Bed and Breakfast.
2 nights at Ol Tukai Lodge on Full Board
1 night at Rivertrees Country Inn on Half Board Basis
2 nights at Ngorongoro Farm House on Full Board Basis
2 nights at Hippo Trail Camp on Full Board Basis
2 nights at Mara Elatia Camp on Game Package
Transport in private 6-seater Safari 4x4 Land Cruiser with service of English-speaking Driver Guide (Vehicle & Guide Change at Border Crossing Kenya/Tanzania required)
Game viewing drives are in resident camp vehicles with English-speaking driver guide on a sharing basis – at Mara Elatia Camp only.
Internal scheduled flights (Serengeti – Mara - Nairobi) as indicated in the itinerary with 15kg baggage allowance in soft bags (NB: scheduled flights are likely to make a couple of stops at various airstrips before your destination) – Subject to minimum 2 pax although a few sectors are subject to 4 pax depending on the Season.
1 Litre of bottled Drinking Water per person per day while on Safari
All Park and conservancy fees as per the itinerary.
Flying doctor’s emergency evacuation service for the duration of the safari.
Government taxes and levies - but subject to change in case of any taxation/levy increases/changes effected by the government, airlines and or suppliers (i.e. fuel surcharges.
24/7 Private Safaris Concierge & Emergency Service on phone
Based on 2 adults sharing
We always strive to confirm the hotels listed in the package you choose, but in rare cases where we can't, like-for-like alternatives will be provided