12 Days Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
On this combined Kenya and Tanzania Safari takes you on an incredible safari journey to Masai Mara National Reserve and Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya and Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This 12 Days Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari you incredible sightings of the Big Five – lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, rhinos and elephants as well as the Great Wildebeest Migration as it occurs in the endless savannah plains of Masai Mara and Serengeti National Park including the Mara- River Crossing.
Highlights of 12 Days Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi
- Day 3: Fly to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 4-5: Follow the Great Migration
- Day 6: Game Drive in Masai Mara in Naboisho Conservancy
- Day 7: Hot Air Balloon Ride, Game Drive in Masai Mara
- Day 8: Drive to Serengeti National Park
- Day 9: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Day 10: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Game drive around the crater.
- Day 11: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Drive, Masai Bomas
- Day 12: En-route Tarangire Park Game Drive – Departure
Detailed itinerary of 12 Days Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
On landing in Nairobi City of Kenya at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide and transfer you to Ol Pejeta Conservancy with a drive through the Laikipia Country and numerous farm lands.
The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is renowned for its diverse wildlife including the Big Five and during the afternoon game drive, you will spot several animals including elephants, rhinos and buffaloes as well as scenic views of the varied landscapes. After the game drive, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Sweetwater Serena Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi
After breakfast, you will head to the conservancy for a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary for an encounter with the orphaned chimpanzees. Later you will take part in lion tracking experience.
After the experience, you will drive back to Nairobi with en-route lunch. Arrive in the evening, check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Fly to Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet your driver guide for a transfer to Wilson Airport for a flight to Masai Mara National Reserve. On arrival you will be picked up by your driver-guide and embark on a morning game drive till time for lunch at your lodge.
Later in the afternoon, return to the park for another game drive following the Great Migration.
Overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 4-5: Follow the Great Migration
On these two days you will follow the Great Wildebeest Migration as it happens in the endless plains of Masai Mara. Witness hundreds of wildebeests in large columns in search for green pasture and water.
Overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 6: Game Drive in Masai Mara in Naboisho Conservancy
Wake up early for breakfast and head out for a morning game drive in the private Naboisho Conservancy, during the game drive you see various wild game in the park, including the Big 5 – lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, rhinos and elephants as well as the beautiful landscape of the park.
Enjoy lunch in the wilderness and continue exploring. After sunset you will return to your lodge in the Naboisho Conservancy.
Overnight stay at Saruni Eagle’s View
Day 7: Hot Air Balloon Ride, Game Drive in Masai Mara
Wake up early for breakfast, meet the air balloon team and head to the briefing point where you will watch the balloons being inflated, climb the bask and soar into the sky. Enjoy magical sun rising over the Masai Mara, with amazing views of the savannah plains dotted with acacia trees.
The climax of your hot air balloon ride is with a champagne breakfast in the wilderness as we toast to a great experience. Continue with a game drive in the savannah plains of Masai plains till evening with picnic lunch enjoy along the Mara River.
Overnight stay at Saruni Eagle’s View
Day 8: Drive to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, check out of your lodge, exit Masai Mara and embark a journey to Serengeti National Park with border crossing at Isebania Border after finishing with all the formalities with the park authorities, change into the Tanzania vehicle with a Tanzania guide and continue with your journey to Serengeti with en-route lunch.
When you arrive in the park, you will continue to your lodge with en-route game drive watching several species of animals.
Accommodation: Serena Serengeti Safari Lodge.
Day 9: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Wake up early for breakfast and head out for a full day game drive with your packed lunch boxes for picnic lunch along the Seronera Area. Today we will enjoy a game drive in the Seronera River, some of the wildlife to look out for in section include the lions, Thomson gazelles, topis, ostriches, and cheetahs.
Explore the park’s savannah plains till evening. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Serena Serengeti Safari Lodge.
Day 10: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Game drive around the crater.
Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge, then proceed for a transfer out of the Serengeti National Park for another game drive as you head to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Drive, Masai Bomas
Enjoy early breakfast, meet your guide and proceed to descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife for a half day’s safari tour. Ngorongoro Crater hosts an abundance of wildlife species thriving in the crater floor, lookout for hippos, warthogs, giant African elephants, elands, zebras, warthogs, elephants, hyenas, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard.
You will also visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingoes, hippos and other water birds can usually have been seen here. Thereafter, you shall drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay as above.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 12: En-route Tarangire Park Game Drive – Departure
After breakfast at the lodge, with your packed lunch boxes, proceed to transfer to Arusha making en en-route stopover in Tarangire National Park for a half day game drive. This scenic park in famous for hosting large herds of elephants, and baobab trees among other attraction.
Enjoy your lunch at a picnic site.
As the experience, you will embark on a journey back to Arusha where you will be dropped off to catch your flight back home or to your next destination.
End of 12 Days Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Inclusions
- Flight from Nairobi to Masai Mara
- All-day game drives as per sample itinerary
- Hotel/lodge accommodation for the duration of the safari
- Private 4-wheel drive vehicle with a roof hatch
- Hot air balloon safari
- Professional safari and tour guide/driver
- All national park fees and activities mentioned.
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- Kenya and Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
- Dropoff at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Concession and Crater fees
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
The safari and tour prices below exclude
- Flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Extra and optional activities not on the itinerary
- Personal expenses like laundry, beverages, internet, etc.
- Tips and gratuities
