Day to Day Tour Plan

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After the breakfast pick up time from the hotel 0830am then depart to Tarangire National Park. Baobab studded Tarangire stretches southeast of Lake Manyara around the Tarangire River. It is one of the highest concentrations of wildlife of any of Tanzania’s parks.Overnight at the  Lake Manyara Lodge.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park Full Day

Lake Manyara National Park is visited this day. This vegetative diverse park is set beneath the dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley. See the amazing Baobab tree, an assortment of Ficus and Acacia trees and all the life that inhabits them. This is a birding paradise, along with all the standard East African mammals other than rhinoceros. The group enjoys a safari tour to the back-end of the park, noted for its hot springs, abundance of giraffe and African bush elephant. Don’t be surprised if you see mongoose, clip springier and the elusive rock hyrax. Lake Manyara is a soda lake and is noted for its flamingos.  Overnight at the same Lodge in Lake Manyara

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater (World Heritage Site)

A must see Conservation Area within this massive collapsed volcano, one of the largest calderas in the world. Ngorongoro’s grasslands, forest, swamps, salt pans, and Lake Magadi provide for an assortment of wildlife and viewing opportunity.  You will see blank rhinos, jackals, spotted hyena, lions, and their prey of wildebeest, water buffalo, and various gazelle species. Birding is good as well. The not too common Serval cat is a bonus feature. Overnight in Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel

Day 4: Travel to Amboseli National Park, Kenya

The safari group travels to the Tanzania/Kenya border at Namanga, then proceeds to Amboseli National Park within Kenya.On arrival check in Amboseli Sopa Lodge for Lunch,then relax in the Lodge as you await to go for the afternoon game drive which will take you all the way until 1830hrs,then return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Amboseli National Park

On this day you will have a full day in the park,after the breakfast our driver will have organized for your picnic lunch since the whole day will be spent exploring the park and visit as far as the view point tower where you will also have your lunch outside the car.On this day you will also have an opportunity to see Mount Kilimanjaro is the backdrop of this elephant haven and you will not be disappointed by this first class safari experience. You will have no trouble in getting up close and personal with the monolithic beasts of Africa, in the safety of your pop-up canopy safari vehicle.After exploring the park return to the Amboseli Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

Travel day to Lake Naivasha on your way to Masai Mara. This is an opportune time to enjoy the countryside of Kenya and all its people. Part of the trip is along the Great Rift Valley with a stop over to view the escarpment. Lake Naivasha is a major agricultural production area in Kenya and a welcomed break to the day’s travel.Upon arrival you will check in the Lodge and then walk along the lake having an opportunity for a boat ride in this calm lake,this normally takes you up o the hippo pool where you will be able to see a lot of them.Then later in the evening return to the Naivasha Sopa Lodge for dinner and Overnight.

Day 7: Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara

Just when you thought you may have been safaried out, then you enter the world-renowned Masai Mara, the northern extension of the equally famous Serengeti Plains. The productivity of the rolling grasslands and tree studded woodlands are to be witnessed first hand. Countless numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and water buffalo are guaranteed, even after mass migration to the Serengeti. Elephant, giraffe, warthog, lion, cheetah, hyena, jackal, the list goes on. Numerous antelope species are readably photogenic including hartebeest, topi, impala, eland, suni, bush duiker, steinbok, dikdik, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle. Numerous lion kills make for some great vulture viewing. The Masai Mara safari will be based out of the Masaai Mara Sopa Lodge among a beautiful forested setting.

Day 8: Masai Mara Full Day

You will be overwhelmed and satiated by the abundance of wildlife viewed in this park. The safari takes you to the Mara River where you will see and photograph hippos and large crocodiles laying in wait.This whole day will also be one of the remarkable day in your life as you enjoy to see all the big 5 at a very close range also to be seen are Masai Ostrich, crowned crane, helmeted guinea-fowl, kori bustard and the secretary bird will have you wondering what’s next on the fascinating bird list.After exploring the park you will return to the Lodge for Dinner and overnight in the same Lodge

Day 9: Masai Mara to Nairobi

Part of the morning will be spent visiting a local Masai village, witnessing current village life, being entertained with dance and Masai hospitality. It is a colorful event and optional for guests to attend. Arrival to Nairobi early afternoon with the drop off to the Airport or in your hotel of choice.