The journey
Journey from one of the lesser visited parks in northern Tanzania to two of the most celebrated and beloved locations in all of Africa — sprawling Serengeti National Park and the equally epic Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. By night, bask in stays at Swala Camp, in Tarangire, a little-known jewel, teeming with elephants and lions; Kichakani Camp, in the Serengeti, a vital link in the annual Great Migration circuit; and Olonana, in the Maasai Mara, just across the border in Kenya.
Day 1
Arrive Arusha, Tanzania
Nestled in the foothills of Mount Meru, tranquil Gran Meliá Arusha sits on 18 evergreen acres of surrounding coffee and tea plantations. Unwind after your flight and prepare for the next day’s journey.
Day 2
Tarangire National Park – A Truly Elevated Safari Camp
Fly to Tarangire National Park, a land of giants where herds of up to 300 elephants and ancient baobab trees showcase nature's grandeur. The park’s most outstanding feature is the Tarangire River, the only reliable dry-season source of water available to wildlife in a vast stretch of Tanzania's Rift Valley, ensuring this park is home to the second-highest concentration of wildlife in the country a
Day 3
Tarangire National Park – Riverine Safari Territory
Embark on morning and afternoon game drives to explore Tarangire National Park. Look out for a stunning concentration of animals — herds of elephants, impala and zebras — along with pythons or the twitching tail of a leopard, possibly lurking above in a sausage tree. Upon returning to camp, take a refreshing cool down in the pool before dinner.
Day 4
Serengeti National Park – Epic Wildlife Spectacle
Fly to the Serengeti, one of the planet's biggest and most iconic wildlife havens. Stretching all the way from the Ngorongoro Highlands to Lake Victoria (an area almost the size of New Jersey), it presents the oldest and largest ecosystem on the planet. It is home to more than three million large animals across dozens of species, including enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras along with the pre
Day 5
Serengeti National Park – All Creatures Great and Small
Revel in true safari country, searching for iconic species such as lions, leopards, Cape buffalo and elephants, as well as giraffes, gazelle and zebras. Along the rivers and rocky outcrops, you may also spot some of the Serengeti's more diminutive denizens, such as leopard tortoises and rhinoceros beetles.
Day 6
Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya – East Africa’s Crown Jewel
Fly to Kenya’s Maasai Mara, the next stage of your adventure, is virtually synonymous with safari – surely among the most scenically lovely, biologically diverse and culturally rich regions in Africa. Amid this dizzying swirl of natural beauty and drama, Olonana Lodge is a hideaway of rare elegance and serenity, presiding over a prime position on a private stretch of the Mara River. Take to the pl
Day 7
Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Exploring Iconic Safari Country
Start your day early with a hot beverage before joining your guide for a morning game drive. Watch as the animals stir to life and start their day. Return for a late breakfast and some time to relax by the pool or indulge in an in-room massage. Late in the afternoon, embark on an evening game drive that culminates with stunning views of the setting sun. You may also wish to visit the Kenya Wildlif
Day 8
Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Game Viewing Under Boundless Skies
Venture forth on a morning game drive or enjoy an optional hot air balloon ride (at an additional cost), viewing the Maasai Mara and its wild inhabitants from a new perspective. On your game drives today, explore another slice of the Mara’s 500 square miles of savannas, woodlands and tree-fringed rivers. You may observe crocodiles basking in the sun, see ever-alert hippos wallowing in muddy water
Day 9
Depart Nairobi
Fly to Nairobi, where you relax in a reserved dayroom before transferring to the airport for your departing flight.
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