Arrive in Nairobi, the bustling heart of Kenya, where you’ll be met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred in style to your ultra-luxurious hotel. Spend your first evening enjoying a welcome dinner or explore the city at your leisure. You may wish to visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see orphaned elephants, or the Giraffe Centre for an up-close experience with Rothschild giraffes.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Hemingways Nairobi 

• Luxury: Ole Sereni Hotel 

Meals: Dinner

Activities: Airport transfer, optional city tour.

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a scenic flight to the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the world’s most renowned game reserves. Your first game drive begins in the afternoon, with the vast plains offering a chance to spot the Big Five. Enjoy an exclusive sundowner while overlooking the golden savannah.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Mahali Mzuri 

• Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Game drive, sundowner.

Delve deeper into the Mara ecosystem with a full day of safari exploration. Your expert guide will track predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs while you enjoy a gourmet picnic in the bush, a unique way to experience the African wilderness in luxury.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Mahali Mzuri

• Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Full-day game drive, bush picnic, optional evening game drive.

Wake up early for a thrilling hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara, with stunning views of the plains and wildlife below. Afterward, enjoy a champagne breakfast in the bush. The afternoon is spent visiting a traditional Maasai village, where you can immerse yourself in their rich culture and customs.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Mahali Mzuri

• Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Hot air balloon safari, Maasai cultural visit.

Today, you’ll fly to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous safari destination. With its vast grasslands and abundant wildlife, Serengeti offers the perfect environment for an afternoon game drive where you can spot lions, giraffes, and elephants.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Four Season Safari Lodge Serengeti 

• Luxury: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Game drive.

If your safari falls between July and October, track the incredible Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras make their way across the Serengeti plains. If you’re visiting at a different time, your guide will take you to prime predator spots to witness the big cats in action.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: One Nature Nyaruswiga 

• Luxury: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Game drive, bush dinner.

Take a break from the vehicles and embark on a walking safari led by experienced guides. Learn to track animals and gain a deeper understanding of the ecosystem. In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive to track predators like leopards and cheetahs.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas 

• Luxury: Mawe Tented Camp 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Walking safari, predator tracking.

After a morning game drive, you’ll travel to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most scenic spots in Africa. Upon arrival, enjoy the spectacular views of the crater’s rim at sunset.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge 

• Luxury: Rhino Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Scenic transfer, crater sunset.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll find an abundance of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, and more. The crater’s varied habitats make it a wildlife lover’s dream. Enjoy a picnic lunch in this pristine wilderness.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

• Luxury: Rhino Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Game drive.

Early in the morning transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for Flight to Entebbe, Uganda, and transfer to your lakeside hotel for a serene experience on Lake Victoria. Opt for an afternoon boat trip to explore the shores, visit fishing villages, or simply relax by the lake.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Lake Victoria Serena Resort 

• Luxury: 2Friends Beach Hotel 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Activities: Leisure, optional boat tour.

Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Arrive at your luxurious lodge, surrounded by dense forest and misty mountains.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge .

• Luxury: Buhoma Lodge .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Scenic transfer.

Embark on a gorilla trekking adventure, hiking through dense jungle to meet one of the region’s habituated gorilla families. Spending an hour with these gentle giants is a life-changing experience.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

• Luxury: Buhoma Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Gorilla trekking.

After your trek, visit the Batwa Pygmy community to learn about their unique culture and way of life. Later, take a scenic flight back to Entebbe.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott

• Luxury: Cassia Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Activities: Cultural visit, scenic flight.

Enjoy a day of leisure at Lake Victoria, with the option of a private island excursion, where you can relax, swim, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Alternatively, head to Mabamba Swamp to spot the rare shoebill stork.

Accommodation:

• Ultra-Luxury: Pineapple Bay Resort

• Luxury: Malakai Eco Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Island excursion, bird watching.

After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, carrying memories of a truly unforgettable journey through East Africa.

Accommodation:None/On request

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Activities: Departure.