8-day Wonders Of Kenya&tanzania – Mid-range

Itinerary

Day 1: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
An early morning drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
It holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time to Visit
June to October and September to October

High Season
June to October and December to March

Best Weather
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Accommodation:
Wajee Mara Camp
Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation:
Wajee Mara Camp
Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Day 2: Day 2-3 Maasai Mara National Park

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast, we have a full day game drive with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where it's possible to see the big five during a morning's game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get better view of prospective prey.
For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sun birds.

Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Wajee Mara Camp
Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 2 days

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation:
Wajee Mara Camp
Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR


Day 3: Day 4 From Maasai Mara to Serengeti

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Morning game drive in Maasai Mara,
We will initiate the day with an early morning game drive in Maasai Mara while driving out of the National reserve. After border formalities, drive to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. On the way, option to stop at the famous Olduvai Gorge, where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made their discovery of the first man that walked the earth. After attending, a short lecture describing the archeological digs and geology of the gorge, you’ll have time to visit the small museum.
It will be a long day of driving but the game drives in and out of the parks can be surprisingly incredible.

Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time to Visit
June to February (Areas are best at different times)

High Season
July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Accommodation:
Ang'Ata Serengeti Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation:
Thorn tree Tented Serengeti Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP


Day 4: Day 5-6 Serengeti National Park

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
Two full days in the Serengeti with flexible schedule and unlimited mileage.
As you crest the hillside, spread out before you, as far as the eyes can see, is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti mean "endless plains" in Kiswahili and this 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) park is inhabited by more than 2 million large animals including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson's gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrate throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboons and African hares also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds.
Afternoon game drive en-route to campsite.
Dinner and overnight at public campsite or private tented camp / lodge.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Ang'Ata Serengeti Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Duration: 2 days

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation:
Thorn Tree tented Serengeti Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Day 5: Day 7 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
On this day we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. After the game drive, we return to the camp for a rewarding brunch and then we'll proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah's ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black Rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which, are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.

You will reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner. Possibility to upgrade your accommodation level.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time to Visit
June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)

High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro

Day 6: Day 8 Ngorongoro Crater

Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Arusha. We expect to be back in Arusha around 5pm although we are flexible in case there is a flight to catch or another situation.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.