KIFARU & SERENGETI SAFARI

Length: 14 Days

Location: Kenya & Tanzania

Highlights: Luxury Lodges, Iconic Parks & Wildlife Encounters

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Two-Country Safari – Explore the best of both Kenya & Tanzania, including the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Luxury Stays – Enjoy premier accommodations like Mt. Kenya Safari Club, The Ark, and Serena Lodges

Incredible Wildlife – Spot the Big Five, tree-climbing lions, the Great Migration, and rare northern species

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you'll be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel for rest and relaxation.

Overnight: Nairobi Safari Club (Bed and Breakfast)

Day 2: Tree Lodge in Mt. Kenya Forest

Drive north to Mountain Lodge, a unique tree hotel tucked deep within the Mount Kenya Forest. Spend the night observing animals at a floodlit waterhole. Optional alerts are available for nighttime wildlife sightings.

Dinner and Overnight: Mountain Lodge (Full Board)

Day 3: Mt. Kenya Safari Club

This morning, travel to the elegant and historic Mt. Kenya Safari Club—a luxury resort once founded by actor William Holden. Nestled on the Equator, this iconic lodge offers breathtaking views of Mount Kenya and an atmosphere of classic safari romance.

Dinner and Overnight: Mt. Kenya Safari Club (Full Board)

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park

Journey into the Great Rift Valley to reach Lake Nakuru National Park, home to flamingos, pelicans, rhinos, and elusive leopards lounging in the acacia trees. Enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and Overnight: Lion Hill Lodge (Full Board)

Day 5: Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve

Continue to the Masai Mara, the northern extension of the Serengeti. Known for its rolling savannahs, riverine woodlands, and abundant wildlife, the Mara is one of the best reserves for both photography and game viewing.

Dinner and Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge (Full Board)

Day 6: Full Day in the Masai Mara

Spend the day exploring the teeming wildlife and dramatic scenery of the Mara. Sightings may include elephants, wildebeests, lions, rhinos, zebras, cheetahs, and massive Nile crocodiles in the Mara River.

Dinner and Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge (Full Board)

Day 7: Return to Nairobi

Travel back to Nairobi and settle in at your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation or optional sightseeing.

Overnight: Nairobi Safari Club (Bed and Breakfast)

Day 8: Cross into Tanzania – Ngorongoro Highlands

Drive south to the Namanga border, where you'll clear immigration and cross into Tanzania. Our local representatives will escort you to Arusha for lunch, then on to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, perched on the crater rim.

Dinner and Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Full Board)

                                          

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. The crater is home to an array of wildlife including lions, hyenas, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and more.

Dinner and Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Full Board)

Day 10: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Olduvai Gorge—one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites—and continue into Serengeti National Park. This vast, unspoiled wilderness is famous for its migrating herds, lion prides, and endless plains.

Dinner and Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge (Full Board)

Day 11: Full Day in the Serengeti

Enjoy a full day of game drives across the Serengeti. Witness the rhythm of life in one of the richest ecosystems on Earth—from cheetahs hunting to wildebeest grazing and elephants roaming the plains.

Dinner and Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge (Full Board)

Day 12: Lake Manyara National Park

Drive to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, perched high above the Great Rift Valley. After lunch, head down to the lake for an afternoon game drive. This park is famous for tree-climbing lions, baboons, elephants, and over 300 species of birds.

Dinner and Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (Full Board)

Day 13: Return to Kenya – Nairobi

After an early breakfast, drive to Arusha for lunch, then proceed to the Namanga border to re-enter Kenya. Continue onward to Nairobi, arriving in the evening.

Dinner and Overnight: Nairobi Safari Club (Bed and Breakfast)

Day 14: Departure Day

Depending on your flight schedule, a day room at the Nairobi Safari Club can be arranged. Enjoy your free day with optional shopping or local sightseeing. Later, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.

TOUR PACKAGE DETAILS

What’s Included in Your Safari Experience:

  • Small group size — limited to just 18 guests

  • All accommodations as indicated in the itinerary

  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • All park entry fees, service charges, and hotel taxes

  • Services of a professional, English-speaking guide/driver

  • Travel in a custom 4x4 Safari Jeep with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing

  • Maximum of 6 guests per vehicle with a guaranteed window seat

  • Porterage for luggage at all lodges and hotels

  • Fully escorted by Charles Maina, your host and safari expert with 30+ years of experience

Not Included:

  • International airfare to Nairobi

  • Kenya visa fees and associated travel costs

  • Personal expenses (e.g., phone calls, laundry, beverages)

  • Meals not listed in the itinerary

  • Tips for drivers, guides, porters, and waitstaff

  • Medical or trip cancellation insurance

  • Excess baggage fees, shipping, and optional excursions

  • Departure taxes (if applicable)

READY TO PLAN YOUR SAFARI?

Whether you’re dreaming of witnessing the Great Migration, relaxing in a luxury tented camp under the stars, or watching elephants roam beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro—we’re here to help you plan every detail.

Have questions or want to customize your itinerary? We’d be happy to create a personalized quote based on your travel dates and group size.

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— Charles & the Aloha Safaris Team

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