10 Days Kenya & Tanzania Bush & Safari

Welcome!! Four Brothers AdventuresRepresentatives will warmly meet you upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport then transfer you to your Nairobi hotel where you will arrive for check in ad have the rest of the time in own leisure.

Accommodation: Eka DBB

After breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from Lake Nakuru National Park and you will depart south for a scenic drive to the world-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The journey takes you through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, passing rolling hills, escarpments, and expansive farmlands.

Along the way, you will enjoy views of rural countryside and traditional Maasai settlements, offering insight into the local culture and daily life. Arrive at your lodge in the Maasai Mara in time for check-in and a delicious lunch. This afternoon marks the moment we have been longing for as you depart on an exciting game-viewing drive.

The vast rolling plains and grasslands stretching endlessly to the horizon are home to the black-maned lion, savannah elephant, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, the elusive leopard, cheetah, spotted and striped hyena, rhino, topi, Burchell’s zebra, and the Maasai giraffe, among many others. The Maasai Mara Game Reserve never disappoints, boasting an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and bird species. As the sun sets, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp LDBB

After an early breakfast at your lodge or camp, depart for a full-day adventure in the Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destination. With your packed picnic lunch, you’ll set off into the wild for an unforgettable day of exploration. The Masai Mara is a land of breathtaking beauty vast open plains dotted with acacia trees, rolling grasslands that stretch to the horizon, and winding rivers teeming with life.

As the morning sun rises, the savannah comes alive with activity. Graceful gazelles, towering giraffes, and herds of elephants move across the plains, while lions may be seen lounging in the shade or stalking their prey. Keep your camera ready for the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino as well as cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, zebras, wildebeests, and an array of birdlife. Your expert driver-guide will share fascinating insights into animal behavior, plant life, and the ecosystem that makes the Mara such a unique and thriving wilderness.

Around midday, you’ll stop at a scenic location within the reserve to enjoy your picnic lunch amidst the serenity of the bush. Relax and soak in the atmosphere the soft rustling of grass, the distant call of birds, and the unbroken views of Africa’s untamed beauty. After lunch, continue your game drive as you explore different regions of the park. You may visit areas near the Mara River, famous for the dramatic wildebeest crossings during the Great Migration seasonal and venture across the rolling plains in search of elusive predators and rare wildlife species. As the day draws to a close, watch the sun set over the golden savannah a moment of pure tranquility and splendor.

Return to your lodge in the evening, where you can freshen up and unwind. Enjoy a delicious dinner and overnight surrounded by the soothing sounds of the wilderness.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Balloon Safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne breakfast or visit a traditional Masai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world-famous community. The Masai still live as they did for centuries.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp LDBB

After breakfast depart for Lake Naivasha arriving at the lodge for check-in and lunch, where you can relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere surrounded by acacia trees and the calls of birds. In the afternoon, set out for an exciting boat ride on Lake Naivasha, a tranquil freshwater lake famous for its rich biodiversity. As you glide across the calm waters, spot hippos wallowing near the shore and observe a spectacular variety of bird species, including fish eagles, herons, cormorants, pelicans, and kingfishers. The lake’s still waters and scenic backdrop of Mount Longonot create a peaceful and photogenic experience. After the boat ride, you may opt for a guided nature walk on Crescent Island, a private sanctuary located on the lake. Here, you’ll walk among freely roaming giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeests, and waterbucks, with no predators around making it one of the most relaxing and intimate wildlife encounters in Kenya.

The open landscape offers spectacular opportunities for photography and quiet reflection amidst nature. As the afternoon fades, return to your lodge to unwind. Enjoy the serene lake views and later have dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the Rift Valley wilderness.

Accommodation: Sawela Lodge LDBB

After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will check out and depart for Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most scenic and wildlife-rich destinations. The journey takes you through the beautiful Rift Valley landscapes, past small towns and local homesteads, offering glimpses of everyday Kenyan life along the way. You’ll arrive at the lodge in time for check-in and a delicious lunch.

Take some time to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings as you prepare for your first adventurein the park. In the afternoon, embark on an exciting game drive across the vast open plains of Amboseli. The park is world famous for its large herds of elephants, often seen roaming against the dramatic backdrop of Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak. Keep an eye out for other wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species
that inhabit the park’s wetlands and savannahs. As the sun sets, painting the sky in shades of orange and gold, return to your lodge to freshen up and enjoy a hearty dinner. Spend the evening at leisure, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere before retiring for the night.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge LDBB

After a relaxing morning, enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before departing for Tarangire National Park. You’ll cross the Namanga border for immigration formalities before continuing to the park, which boasts the largest population of savannah elephants in Tanzania. Herds of up to 300 elephants can often be seen digging the dry Tarangire River bed in search of underground water, while migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest, and eland gather around the shrinking lagoons.

This region hosts the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem a feast for predators and is the only place in Tanzania where you can regularly spot dry-country antelopes such as the stately fringe eared oryx and the curious long-necked gerenuk. The lush swamps, green throughout the year, are a haven for over 550 bird species, offering the highest number of breeding species found in any single habitat worldwide. On drier ground, look out for the Kori bustard, Africa’s heaviest flying bird; the ostrich, the world’s largest; and small groups of ground hornbills moving noisily through the grasslands.

Other notable birds include the yellow-collared lovebird, rufous-tailed weaver, and ashy starling all endemic to the dry savannah of north-central Tanzania. Arrive at your lodge for check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy an extensive game drive through the park. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge LDBB

After breakfast, depart Tarangire National Park and drive toward the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Meet your Tanzanian driver-guide and continue your journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated as one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. Enjoy a scenic drive through the vast open plains of northern Tanzania. The Serengeti is famed for its sweeping savannahs dotted with acacia trees and teeming with wildlife from large prides of lions and
majestic herds of elephants to graceful antelopes, towering giraffes, and the awe-inspiring Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in the Serengeti, exploring the park’s rich landscapes and encountering its diverse wildlife as the golden light of dusk spreads across the plains.

Return to your camp in the early evening for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp LDBB

After an early breakfast, set out for an unforgettable full-day safari in the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. With your packed picnic lunch in hand, spend the day exploring the park’s sweeping grasslands, dotted with acacia trees and rocky outcrops. These iconic landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for extraordinary wildlife encounters. The Serengeti is home to an abundance of animals. Keep your eyes open for the elusive leopard lounging in tree branches or the graceful cheetah stalking its prey across the open savannah. You may also witness part of the Great Migration, as thousands of wildebeest and zebras move in search of fresh grazing one of nature’s most inspiring spectacles. The park’s incredible diversity of wildlife and birds ensures that every game drive brings something new and unexpected. Stop at a scenic spot within the park to enjoy your picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness, surrounded by the sounds of nature. After lunch, continue your game drive, exploring different areas of the park as the light softens and animals become more active.

As the sun sets over the vast plains, return to your lodge or camp to relax and unwind. Enjoy a delicious dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on the day’s unforgettable sightings.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp LDBB

After breakfast, depart from your lodge and enjoy a scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. En route, make a memorable stop at the Olduvai Gorge, a site of great archaeological and historical importance often referred to as the “Cradle of Mankind.” Here, Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered early human fossils and tools that date back nearly two million years. Take some time to explore the small museum and learn about the discoveries that have shaped our understanding of human evolution. You will have picnic lunch enroute to Ngorongoro and upon arrival in the conservation area, you will descend some 610 meters into the crater, which is home to an abundance of wildlife and a photogenic paradise, for a full day of game viewing drive with picnic lunch.

Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world teams with an abundance of
wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Prides of lions, herds of Cape buffalo, impala, Thompson gazelles, rhino, giraffe, golden & black-backed jackal, zebra, cheetah, leopard and the spotted hyena freely roam on the crater floor plains. Unmatched for its natural variety & breath-taking beauty, there are few places on earth where such a tremendous diversity of landscapes exists inside a region this size. In the late afternoon, you will be taken to the lodge to refresh and later have dinner and overnight.

NOTE: Warm jacket/cardigan is highly recommended

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge LDBB

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast you will check out. Unbelievable but true, your good bush moments have come to an end depart not empty handed though. With us are photographs , a capture of the special moments we have had on this tour to immortalize the experience. Your guide driver will transfer you for lunch and later transfer you to Arusha for you
scheduled flight to back home