Tanzania & Kenya-10-days: wildlife-safari

Touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), famously known as the "Gateway to Africa's wildlife heritage." Meet your safari guides upon arrival and journey to your hotel in Arusha, a charming city nestled at the foothills of Mt. Meru in northeastern Tanzania.

This strategic location places you perfectly for accessing the remarkable wildlife and natural habitats that await during your East African adventure. Arusha serves as your gateway to the extraordinary landscapes and untamed wilderness ahead.

JrnyOn Tip: Choose a window seat for your best chance of spotting Mt. Kilimanjaro before landing—Hemingway's "snow clad giant" that appears "as wide as all the world, great, high, and unbelievably white in the sun." If clouds obscure your aerial view, catch a glimpse of Africa's tallest mountain from the airport itself.

Meals Included: None

Check out after breakfast and embark on a scenic drive to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, entering through the Lodoare and Seneto gates. Descend into one of the world's most extraordinary wildlife destinations, where a dense population of animals thrives within this natural amphitheatre.

Explore the crater floor and encounter lions, elephants, and rhinos roaming freely across this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated spot inside the crater, surrounded by breathtaking volcanic landscapes that form nature's perfect sanctuary.

Ascend the crater rim in late afternoon and continue your journey towards the Ndutu plains. Arrive at your lodge as the sun sets, ready for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay immersed in the African wilderness.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards the Central Serengeti, entering the park through Naabi Hill Gate. The drive is not just a transfer—it’s a safari in itself, offering game viewing opportunities as you travel through the vast and ever-changing landscapes of the Serengeti.

Look out for zebras, wildebeest, and antelopes grazing freely, and keep your camera ready for possible sightings of lions or cheetahs on the move. Along the way, pause for lunch at a designated picnic site, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild. As you continue deeper into the park, the rich biodiversity and wide-open plains become even more spectacular.

In the late afternoon, arrive at your lodge or camp just in time for sunset. Relax with dinner and soak in the atmosphere of one of Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner

Today, you wake up in the heart of the Serengeti, ready for a full day of adventure. After breakfast, set out on a game drive across the vast plains, where the wildlife viewing is unmatched. Watch as elephants roam past ancient acacia trees, lions laze in the grass, and cheetahs scan the horizon for prey.

If it's the migration season, you might witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving in unison across the land. Enjoy your packed lunch at a scenic picnic spot, surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, continue exploring different parts of the park, each with its own unique landscape and animals.

As the sun begins to set, return to your lodge or camp. Spend the evening relaxing, with dinner served under the African sky and the distant sounds of the wild all around you.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner

After breakfast, leave Central Serengeti and enjoy the adventures game viewing en-route to Northern Serengeti. The Northern Serengeti offers a distinct landscape compared to the Central Serengeti. It features rolling hills, valleys, acacia woodlands, and riverine areas, rather than vast open grasslands you find in the Central and Southern regions.

Renowned for its rugged terrain, dramatic landscapes, and the iconic Mara River, this region is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. It offers a chance to witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the river while evading crocodiles and other predators. The area is also home to an abundance of lions, leopards, elephants, and cheetahs, making it a premier destination for game viewing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunchbox and Dinner

Step out after breakfast for an unforgettable day of wildlife and nature in this corner of the Serengeti. Discover gorgeous landscapes of green rolling hills, granite outcrops and acacia woodlands dotting open savannah, alongside incredible wildlife encounters.

Witness massive herds of wildebeest and zebra making dangerous crossings of the crocodile-infested Mara River. Experience the drama and spectacle as thousands of animals navigate this treacherous journey in their eternal quest for fresh grazing grounds.

Consider experiencing the majestic Serengeti from above with a hot air balloon safari for an additional cost. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure offers breathtaking aerial views of the endless plains and migrating herds below.

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunchbox, Dinner

Check out after breakfast and begin your journey towards the Isebania border, where Tanzania meets Kenya. Complete immigration formalities and switch vehicles for the next leg into the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Cross into Kenya as the landscape shifts to welcome you with open savannahs and scattered acacia trees. The drive doubles as a game viewing experience, so stay alert for early sightings of elephants, giraffes, or even big cats. Pause en route for a picnic lunch amidst the wilderness.

Arrive at your Maasai Mara lodge by late afternoon, settling in just in time to catch a spectacular African sunset. Enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay surrounded by nature's symphony.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner

Head out after breakfast for a full day of game viewing in the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve. Venture into open savannah searching for the Big Five, alongside cheetahs, wildebeest, and diverse birdlife in the golden morning light.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic, shaded spot within the reserve around midday. Continue exploring different terrains, from acacia-dotted plains to winding rivers, whilst your guide tracks animal movements to ensure maximum wildlife encounters.

Return to your lodge as the sun sets, ready to relax and unwind with dinner served under the vast African sky.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunchbox & Dinner

Start with a hearty breakfast before setting off on another thrilling full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara. Explore vast plains teeming with wildlife, from majestic lions to grazing herds across this world-renowned reserve.

Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst nature before continuing your safari adventure through different sections of the Mara. Seek out elusive leopards, witness hunting cheetahs, and observe the complex social dynamics of elephant families.

Return to your lodge as day winds down to witness a stunning sunset. Conclude with a delightful dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the Maasai Mara.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner

After breakfast, check out and head to the nearby airstrip for your domestic flight to Nairobi. Enjoy a final glimpse of the African landscape from above as you soar over the savannah.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you have time to connect to your international flight or continue your onward journey. Depending on your schedule, optional activities or shopping in Nairobi can be arranged. This marks the end of your unforgettable East African safari adventure.

Meals Included: Breakfast