10 Day Authentic Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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This 10-day tour explores the best of East Africa with the combination of the capital city of Nairobi and three prime game-viewing reserves - Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Kenya is a magnificent country that encompasses vast savannah plains, Lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley, and the mountain highlands.

Your journey begins in Nairobi; a modern and interesting city that is home to popular attractions including the Nairobi National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, the Giraffe Centre, Daphne Sheldrick’s elephant orphanage and the Karen Blixen Museum. Your overnight stay is at the luxurious Lazizi Premiere Hotel; an elegant and contemporary hotel located within the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Your safari adventure begins the following day with a three-night stay at Naboisho Camp which is located in the private Mara Naboisho Conservancy; a pristine wilderness that offers spectacular game viewing, from the herds of antelope that dot the plains throughout the year to the high concentrations of predators, including lion and cheetah. Naboisho offers the options of fly camping, walking safaris, horse riding and night drives – activities not commonly available in most national parks.

Next, you venture to the unspoilt northern plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania, known for its extraordinary wilderness encounters and remarkable luxury accommodation such as the award-winning Sayari Camp. During your three-night stay, you will enjoy game drives, walking safaris and witness the world's Greatest Mammal Migration during the months of July through November.

Your journey continues to the magnificent crater highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Set on the edge of the mountain forest hugging the Olmoti volcano to the north of Ngorongoro Crater, The Highlands strikes a perfect balance between a true wilderness experience and a high-style, contemporary escape. Home to an abundance of wildlife including leopard, buffalo, and elephant; The Highlands promises an action-packed safari during your two-night stay. You will have the opportunity to follow ancient Maasai trails to the summit of the Olmoti crater and visit local communities to catch a glimpse into the traditional Maasai way of life that has defined this corner of East Africa for centuries.

This 10-day safari tour is best suited to travelers looking to truly explore East Africa and experience one of the best in luxury safaris.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel

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Your Kenyan adventure begins today as you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You will receive a complimentary luxury airport pick-up to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day to explore top attractions in the area or enjoy the facilities of the hotel which include a rooftop deck with infinity pool and gym, or a rejuvenating treatment in the Euphoria Spa.

Day 2 - 4: Naboisho Conservancy, Masai Mara

Accommodation: Naboisho Camp

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Your safari adventure begins today as you make your way to check in for your scheduled flight to Mara Ol Seki Airstrip. On arrival, you will be met and transferred by road to the camp.

Later, you will venture out on your first evening game drive in the African bush. Night drives are perfect for spotting the big cats and other nocturnal species. Game drives are operated in seven-seater open game-viewing vehicles or closed vehicles that seat five people. Off-road driving is possible on the privately owned land for once-in-a-lifetime sightings and excellent photo opportunities.

Over the next two days you will have the opportunity to explore the reserve on twice-daily game drives, walking safaris, cultural and community visits, hot-air balloon safaris, horse riding or spend the night in a simple fly camp in a quiet corner of the conservancy and enjoy splendid meals cooked over the campfire with only the sounds of the bush for company. (at an additional cost)

Day 5 - 7: Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Sayari Camp

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After a sumptuous breakfast, you will transfer by road to the Mara Ol Seki Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Kogatende Airstrip. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your camp.

Later, you will venture out on an evening game drive to explore the world's most celebrated wilderness area. Should you be traveling during the months of June through October, you will be in the perfect position to view the world's Greatest Mammal Migration.

The following two days offer you the opportunity to enjoy morning and evening game drives, walking safaris, community and cultural visits, spa treatments, and hot air balloon safaris.

Day 8 - 9: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodation: The Highlands

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After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Kogatende Airstrip where you will take a scheduled flight to Lake Manyara. On arrival, you will enjoy a scenic road transfer to your camp.

The next two days are spent on exciting game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, walking safaris, community visits and cultural experience with the Maasai people.

Ngorongoro is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in Tanzania to see the Big 5.

Day 10: Depart Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Today you bid farewell to East Africa as you travel back to Lake Manyara for your scheduled flight to Arusha Airport. On your arrival, you will connect with your onward travel arrangements.

Rates

10 Day Authentic Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Unit sleeps: 2

Includes: 1 night at the Lazizi Hotel (breakfast only), 3 nights at Noiboisho Camp, 3 nights at Sayari Camp, 2 nights at the Highlands, intercamp flights, transfers between the lodges and airstrips, three meals daily, local brand beverages, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, and scheduled safari activities.

Please Note:
Sayari Camp is closed between the 1st April and the 31st May.

Reviews

"What a wonderful experience! A Masai guide driver collected us from the airfield and it was amazing to witness herds of Wildebeest intermixed with Zebras, it was quite beyond belief. We arrived at the camp and were greeted by such friendly staff with warm eucalyptus cloths to freshen our hands and faces. The open lodge and deck were beautiful and inspiring. The food was totally delicious and the morning walk was a bucket list experience beyond description. There is drinking water in the rooms, a full bar in the open lodge and service to match the best of London hotels. The game drives were filled with awesomeness. Naboisho is truly outstanding."

- Terence Stamper

"This was our best camp experience in all the Serengeti. The staff at Sayari is top-notch, helpful, kind and they exceeded our expectations. We were very well taken care of and felt most fortunate. It's clear that Asilia finds great talent and provides excellent training. The camp is so beautiful and the meals were superb.We saw some amazing scenery and the beauty is stunning. What a brilliant trip."

- Tracy Kemp

"Fantastic holiday. Would highly recommend both the destination and the company."

- Liz Mackay