In Search of the Big 5

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi at any time.

Day 2 Nakuru (B,L,D)

Descend into the Great Rift Valley and arrive at Nakuru in time for lunch. Lake Nakuru is a shallow soda lake, renowned for its huge concentration of flamingos. Spend the afternoon game viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park, a beautiful environment of woodlands and grasslands with adundant wildlife.

Day 3-4 Masai Mara (2B,2L,2D)

With its vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees, no visit to Kenya would be complete without a visit here! Spend time game viewing with excellent chances of seeing the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino.

Day 5 Lake Victoria (B,L,D)

Cross into Tanzania after a morning traverse across the Mara plain, and arrive to the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake. Take an hour or two to fish on the lake, bike or go birding on its shores.

Day 6-7 Serengeti National Park (2B,2L,2D)

Venture to the world famous Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's premier game parks. Enter from the less-visited western gate, and enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through the acacia-spotted savannah. Continue your search for the "Big 5", taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.

Day 8 Olduvai Gorge/Ngorongoro Conservation Area (B,L,D)

Journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area via the archeological site of Olduvai Gorge, "The Cradle of Mankind". Spend the night camping at the edge of the crater rim, enjoying the stunning views of the crater from above.

Day 9 Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (B,L)

Venture down to the crater floor, and take in your final safari experience viewing the high concentration of wildlife, bound by the crater walls. After lunch, break camp and continue to our hotel in Arusha, a vibrant and colourful town with bustling markets.