Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi
You'll land in Kenya and head to your hotel for mid-afternoon check-in. This gives you time to settle in, freshen up, and get ready for the safari adventure starting tomorrow.
- Day 2
Nairobi
Start at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi to learn about elephant conservation and see the orphaned calves they care for. After that, visit the Karen Blixen Museum where you can read about the author's African experiences and grab lunch at their restaurant. Later in the afternoon, head to the Giraffe Center to feed the endangered Rothschild's giraffes before the day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the Karen Blixen Museum restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage and meet elephant calves
- Visit Karen Blixen Museum and learn about the Out of Africa author
- Visit Giraffe Center and feed Rothschild's giraffes
Landmarks Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Karen Blixen Museum Giraffe Center - Day 3
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
You'll fly to Maasai Mara and have lunch once you arrive. Then it's time for your first game drive searching for the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo). Your visit here supports wildlife conservation work focused on helping Africa's lion population recover.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Game drive searching for Big 5 wildlife
Landmarks Maasai Mara National Reserve 
- Day 4
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Spend the full day exploring the Mara on morning and afternoon game drives with your driver/guide. This region is a key part of the Serengeti ecosystem and has permanent wildlife year-round, plus nearly 2 million more animals during the Great Migration. You'll see lions, leopards, hyenas, and countless other animals. Between drives, relax by the pool at your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Maasai Mara
- Afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara
Landmarks Maasai Mara National Reserve - Day 5
Maasai Mara to Amboseli National Park
A short flight takes you back to Nairobi, then you drive to Amboseli National Park. Once there, you'll head out on a game drive to see Mount Kilimanjaro and its surroundings. You'll arrive at your lodge with time to clean up before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fly from Maasai Mara to Nairobi
- Drive to Amboseli National Park
- Game drive with Mount Kilimanjaro views
Landmarks Amboseli National Park Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 6
Amboseli National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives put you close to elephants in their natural habitat. You might also see Cape buffalo, zebra, and wild dogs. Between drives, hang out on your private patio or take a swim at the pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Amboseli National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park
Landmarks Amboseli National Park - Day 7
Amboseli to Lake Manyara
Cross the border into Tanzania at Namanga this morning. After lunch in Arusha, you'll drive to Lake Manyara National Park for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Arusha), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross border into Tanzania at Namanga
Landmarks Lake Manyara National Park - Day 8
Lake Manyara National Park to Ngorongoro
Head out on a morning game drive through Lake Manyara National Park to spot baboons (the largest concentration anywhere), giraffes, hippos, and other wildlife in this diverse landscape of groundwater forests and plains. Afterward, drive to your lodge on the slopes of Ngorongoro Crater. If interested, there's an optional visit to a local primary school to meet children and see how rural Tanzania approaches education.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
- Drive to Ngorongoro Crater lodge
Optional Activities
- Visit a local primary school to meet children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania
Landmarks Lake Manyara National Park Ngorongoro Crater 
- Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater
You'll spend the entire day in Ngorongoro Crater on a game drive. This is the world's largest unflooded caldera, over 2,000 feet deep with more than 102 square miles on the floor. Most animals stay year-round here, making it excellent for viewing lions, elephants, flamingos, and the rare black rhinoceros. Lunch will be served in a picnic setting right in the crater.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch served in the crater), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
- Picnic lunch in the crater
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater - Day 10
Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
You'll drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the annual Great Migration when millions of wildebeest and zebra cross the plains. It's known worldwide and offers solid game viewing any time of year. After lunch, your afternoon game drive begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park
Landmarks Serengeti National Park 
- Day 11
Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives take you across the Serengeti plains with your driver/guide searching for leopard, rhino, cheetah, giraffe, gazelle, eland, and more. Between drives, relax by the pool or take a safari siesta at your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park
Landmarks Serengeti National Park 
- Day 12
Serengeti to Stone Town, Zanzibar
One final game drive happens before you fly to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, via Arusha. You'll transfer to your oceanfront resort for a 3-night stay where your room looks out over the Indian Ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Fly to Stone Town via Arusha
Landmarks Stone Town 
- Day 13
Stone Town, Zanzibar
Take a guided walking tour through Stone Town to see the Old Fort, National Palace, and House of Wonders. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll visit a nearby spice plantation to learn about Zanzibar's spice heritage by seeing, smelling, and tasting fresh spices. Return to your resort for a relaxed evening and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Stone Town), Dinner (Dinner at the resort)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Stone Town (Old Fort, National Palace, House of Wonders)
- Spice Tour at plantation with tasting
Landmarks Old Fort National Palace House of Wonders - Day 14
Stone Town, Zanzibar
The entire day is yours to do as you like at the resort. Relax in the 30 acres of tropical gardens, swim in the warm Indian Ocean waters, eat at one of the onsite restaurants, or try included watersports like paddleboarding or kayaking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Included watersports: paddleboarding or kayaking
Optional Activities
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Explore 30-acre tropical gardens
- Swimming in the Indian Ocean
- Dining at resort restaurants
- Day 15
Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
You'll transfer back to Stone Town for a flight to Dar es Salaam. A day room at the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel has been arranged for your use. Plan your flights home for after 4 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fly from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Landmarks Dar es Salaam
