If you want to see the best that East Africa has to offer then this group safari is an ideal way to do it. Your time is split between Kenya and Tanzania and the national Parks and Reserves you visit is a Whos Who of classic safari destinations.
In Kenya you get to see the flamingos and rhino at Lake Nakuru. You then have two nights exploring the Masai Mara, before crossing the Mara River into Tanzania and having two nights in the adjoining Serengeti. You continue to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater where you enjoy a full day exploring this UNESCO heritage site and unique wildlife habitat. Lake Manyara, one of the most colourful lakes in East Africa is next, famed for its forests and birdlife, before recrossing into Kenya and finishing this superb sfarai with two night in Amboseli, the magnificent vista of Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa looming up behind you.

Every evening you relax in one of the Serena lodges, enjoying their relaxed atmosphere, superb locations and excellent facilities.

This is a group tour departure, and departs on the dates listed beneath the itinerary. International flights are not included in the price. Please contact us if you would like us to book your international flights with one of our preferred flight suppliers.

On safari you travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional English-speaking guide. Everybody has a guaranteed window seat.

Please contact us for a full itinerary with details of local arrival and departure times and our own International flight options if required.

Day 1
Up on arrival at Nairobi Airport (NBO) you will meet and greet by your safari guide who will escort you at your car for transfer to Nairobi city at your hotel.

Day 2
After breakfast begin of Best of East Africa safari, travel to Lake Nakuru National Park for game drive, famous for its Pink Flamingos, White Rhino, Lion, and Leopard. Drive to the edge of the Lake to view thousands of birds feeding in the alkaline water, see the sweeping view from the top of Baboon Rocks, then look for Warthogs and Waterbucks as you leave the park. Dinner and overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Lion Hill Lodge.

Day 3
After breakfast travel to Masai Mara Game Reserve for game drive through rough and country side road, famous for its Big Five and Big cats, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah, en-route game drive pm dinner and overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge Mara Serena Lodge or Mara Simba Lodge

Day 4
Morning and afternoon game drives in this spectacular Masai Mara game reserve, all with superb photographic opportunities. Blessed with a permanent water supply, Masai Mara has a permanent population of plains game. The “Big Five” – Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Rhino are quite common. Dinner and overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge Mara Serena Lodge Lodge or Mara Simba Lodge.

Day 5
After breakfast we pack up and leave our lodge with a picnic lunch for long drive from Masai Mara crossing, the Kenya and Tanzania border of Isebania and Serari where you will clear customs and Immigration, than proceed to Tanzania entering Serengeti National Park via Ndabaka, The park's name, Serengeti, means 'endless plains' and is derived from the Masai language. The park lies in a high plateau between the Ngorongoro highlands and the Kenya and Tanzania border, if time permits en-route game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge Serengeti Serena Lodge or Bilila Lodge Kempinski.

Day 6
After breakfast enjoy your Tanzania safari in the world famous wildlife sanctuary the Serengeti National Park. The largest National Park in Tanzania, is about 14,763 sq kms in area, in Tanzania. Summed up as 'one of the most unique areas in the world. The Serengeti contains the largest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale, which has no parallel anywhere in the world. The abundance of herbivores includes Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Topi, Buffalo, and Hartebeest, to name but a few. Serengeti is also famous for Predators e.g. Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Hyena and contains a wide variety of birdlife, believed to be in the region of 500 species. Dinner and overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge Serengeti Serena Lodge or Bilila Lodge.

Day 7
After breakfast enjoy your another day game drive in Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. Your safari guide will explore various areas Moro kopjes and Gol kopjes. The extensive grasslands are interspersed with Kopjes rocky outcrops like islands in the flat plain, each with their own wildlife communities. Discover the Seronera rivers flow through the park, providing habitats for a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. Afternoon proceed to Nabi Hill date were you will enjoy your memorable picnic lunch, after we will proceed to Malanja depression entering Ngorongoro Conservation Area, proceed to the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, with clouds rolling over the rim like a misty waterfall, the setting is dreamy. Your unique lodge deluxe safari lodge fits into the contours of the Ngorongoro crater rim, and is built of volcanic rock. It offers a spectacular view of the Ngorongoro Crater floor, yet it is virtually invisible when you are down on the crater floor next day on your game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at your safari lodge, Ngorongoro Serena lodge – 5 Star or Ngorongoro Farm House.

Day 8
Today after breakfast Prepare yourself for Africa's Eden, 6 hours tours of Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater which is a famous for its Big Five and home to rare Black Rhino and has its own Soda Lake. The concentration of animals means that you are likely to see several Lion in a short period of time. You descend 2,200 feet for a thrilling day among Africa's Big Five Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Black Rhino and Leopard, before returning to your lodge Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Your deluxe lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Lake Manayara Serena Lodge – 5 Star or Kirurumu Tented Lodge.

Day 9
After breakfast to Lake Manyara National Park which is one of the finest parks in Tanzania your will enjoy your morning and afternoon game drive followed by choice of Picnic lunch at Lunch at your lodge, pm depart towards the village of Mto wa Mbu and Great Rift Valley than proceed to your unique safari lodge which offers a spectacular view of the Lake Manyara National Park, for dinner and overnight stay at your safari lodges, Lake Manyara Serena Lodge – 5 Star or Kirurumu Tented Lodge.

Day 10
After breakfast proceed with picnic lunch to City of Arusha which is a centre point of Cape to Cairo. Then proceed to Amboseli National Park, crossing Tanzania and Kenya boarder of Namanga Manyara where you will clear customs and Immigration procedure proceed to Kenya, entering Amboseli National Park if time permits en-route game drives, late pm for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge Amboseli Serena Lodge or Amboseli Oltukai Lodge.

Day 11
After breakfast enjoy your game drive to Amboseli National Park, situated at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro (19,430 ft). Amboseli is famous for its vast herds of Elephants and stunning views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. Midday lunch at the lodge followed by afternoon game drive. Pm Dinner and Overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge, Amboseli Serena Lodge or Amboseli Oltukai Lodge.

Day 12
If time permits after breakfast drive to Amboseli National Park for morning game drive till midday when you will have lunch at your lodge and say farewell to Best of East Africa Safari, pm proceed to Nairobi drop at Nairobi Airport for your onward journey back home.