9 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro & Serengeti Budget Safari
Starts from Nairobi to Masai Mara game reserve, that boasts of wildlife in their natural setting, a rich culture and beautiful landscapes. We head to Lake Nakuru National park, that is gorgeous year in year out as it flaunts the flamingos, hosts the rhinoceros both white and black, endangered giraffes, lions, leopards and many more. More magic is found in Lake Manyara in Tanzania, as we view more wildlife. We top the excitement with a visit to the Ngorongoro crater then finish up with Serengeti National park with great memories.
Pick up from your hotel in the morning at 7.30 am and head west for Maasai Mara Game Reserve for lunch at your tented camp followed by afternoon game drive in the game reserve which is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary.Including migrants, well over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. Although July, August and September are the months when the Mara plains are filled with migrating wildebeest and zebra, there is also resident wildlife year round.
After breakfast a full day spent game viewing across the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills. The famous mara is renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-manned lions, leopard and cheetah but also contains numerous elephant and virtually every type of wild life to be found in Kenya, lunch is served in the park at the Mara river, the boarder of Kenya and Tanzania and the scene for yearly wildebeest migration.
Pre breakfast game drive, return to campsite for late breakfast and leave your campsite and proceed to L.Nakuru arriving in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight in Nakuru.
After early morning breakfast proceed for an extensive game drive in Lake Nakuru National park. The park is known to be the bird’s sanctuary, it is so called the pink lake because the entire surface of the lake is covered by both the lesser and greater flamingoes, it is the only park in Kenya where you are assured of seeing both the white and the black rhinos. Leave Lake Nakuru after lunch for Nairobi arriving late afternoon for overnight at a hotel on full board basis.
Pick up from your hotels in Nairobi at 5.00 am for an early drive to Arusha with a stopover at the Namanga border post for immigration formalities, arrive in Arusha around 9:00 am and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for game drive. A good network of tracks and roads in the park allows excellent game viewing opportunities. Animals seen include buffalo and elephant. Other animals present that can be seen with luck are the tree climbing lions, leopard and cheetah
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The four-hour journey brings you to the main gate of Serengeti, where you’ll enjoy a packed lunch before embarking on an exciting game drive in central Serengeti. This region is a prime spot for witnessing the annual wildebeest migration (except in October) and spotting lions, leopards, and other wildlife.
Start your day early to maximize game-viewing opportunities. Your guide will take you to the best locations for wildlife sightings. Spend time at the Hippo Pool, observing these massive creatures and their crocodile neighbors. You’ll also witness lions, wildebeest, zebras, and other animals navigating the diverse landscape. You will experience unforgettable views and a wide variety of animals, including elephants, giraffes, and if you’re lucky, leopards and cheetahs.
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, catching the Serengeti’s wildlife at its most active time. Afterward, return to camp for brunch before heading to Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to nearly all of East Africa’s wildlife, including the elusive black rhino, you will be able to spot the rhino here. Spend the night near the crater, preparing for tomorrow’s descent.
After early breakfast at your lodge in karatu then proceed to the Tarangire National park. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which is the only source of water for the animals during the dry season, hence attracting lots of wildlife. Its many river circuits game driving loops will give us a chance to see plenty of animals on the river banks in search of water. After experiencing the African wild at its best, you’ll be transferred to Arusha for dinner and overnight
