Valid on select dates: January - December 2025 | African Travel
This safari captures the very best of Kenya and Tanzania and the most likely route for observing the Great Migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra across the great plains of East Africa. Marvel at snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the highest free-standing extinct volcano in the world. Explore the lush pastures of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, the world’s largest caldera, with its full kaleidoscope of African wildlife happily living in the bowl of the crater.
Highlights include:
Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya
Jambo na Karibu! With a warm Swahili welcome upon your arrival, you'll be transferred to your boutique hotel on the outskirts of Nairobi. Spend the rest of your day as you please. Overnight: Hemmingway Nairobi
Day 2: Nairobi / Amboseli National Park
Your safari takes off with a flight to Amboseli National Park. Upon checking into your well-appointed tented camp, meet your expert ranger for an afternoon game drive. Capture panoramic photos of some of Africa's largest elephants as they amble through the grasslands with snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. Finish off your day with traditional sundowners as you marvel at views of Africa's highest mountain glowing in the twilight. Overnight: Elewana Tortilis Camp (BLD)
Day 3: Amboseli National Park
Rise with dawn's early light for your game drive – you may catch up with the big cats, sated after their night hunt. Watch for wildebeest, zebra, impala and warthogs and see how many of the 300 species of birds you can spot. Tonight, unwind and be mesmerized by the dazzling blanket of stars. Overnight: Elewana Tortilis Camp (BLD)
Day 4: Amboseli / Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Fly north to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive in search of the unique species found in this region including the Grevy zebra and reticulated giraffe. Overnight: Elewana Lewa Safari Camp (BLD)
Day 5: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Start the day with an early morning game drive in the quiet serene wilderness. Perhaps you'll come upon a cheetah snuggling with her cubs or a herd of gerenuk browsing in the foliage. Before your afternoon game drive, laze poolside and take in the views of wildlife lingering nearby. Overnight: Elewana Lewa Safari Camp (BLD)
Day 6: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy / Masai Mara
Your adventure continues as you take wing to the Masai Mara, Kenya's premier game reserve. Your traditional safari camp is located along the Sand River, where over a million wildebeest and zebra make their migration crossing every year. With your camera gear ready, meet your expert rangers and take off on a game drive across the reserve's tree-flecked grasslands. You’ll be amazed by the herds of plains game, elephants and a wide variety of other animals and birds. Overnight: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara (BLD)
Day 7: Masai Mara
Awaken with the animals to join your morning game drive. Keep a lookout for the black-maned lion, leopards and cheetahs returning from their night hunt. Explore the bends of the traversing river where hippos and crocodiles spread out in their favorite feeding grounds. This afternoon, set out for a second game drive. Overnight: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara (BLD)
Day 8: Masai Mara
Spend the day enjoying various game-viewing activities. Perhaps greet the sunrise with an optional hot air balloon ride, or visit a traditional Maasai homestead and learn more about their cattle-based culture. After dinner, gather around the campfire and share your favorite wildlife photos with your safari companions. Overnight: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara (BLD)
Day 9: Masai Mara / Arusha, Tanzania
Cross the border with a flight to Arusha, where you’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your lodge, a peaceful retreat tucked within a large coffee plantation. Relax and explore as you please. Overnight: Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge (BLD)
Day 10: Arusha / Ngorongoro Crater
Explore magical Lake Manyara, with seasonal pink-hued flamingos lining its shore and some 400 species of birds. Your ranger will diligently seek out the park’s fabled tree-climbing Manyara lions and blue monkeys to round out your photo gallery. Continue on to your beautiful lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight :Elewana The Manor At Ngorongoro (BLD)
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend some 2,000 feet to explore Ngorongoro's sprawling crater floor. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this unique biosphere has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. The crater is home to numerous herds of elephants, large prides of lions, leaping gazelles, and countless zebras and wildebeest. Watch the amusing antics at the hippo pool. After dinner, be awed by the equatorial constellations as they illuminate the endless sky. Overnight: Elewana The Manor At Ngorongoro (BLD)
Day 12: Ngorongoro / Depart
After a short flight to Arusha, you'll enjoy lunch and a place to relax at a reserved hotel day room until transferring to the airport for your onward arrangements. (B)
*Itineraries and accommodations subject to change. AAA benefit subject to change in 2022. International air, misc. fees/taxes, optional excursions and travel insurance not included. Ask AAA for details. Agency 178-018-521