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In Search of the Big 5

10 days Nairobi to Arusha

Trip Code: DKBF

Game Viewing, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Victoria, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Olduvai Gorge.

The best parks and game viewing in East Africa in only 10 days in search of the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. As your ultimate East Arica safari, from the Great Rift Valley, the millions of flamingo on the soda lake of Nakuru, the vast open plains and rolling hills of the Masai Mara and Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, to the shores of Lake Victoria, this trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience like no other.

Day 1 Arrive Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi at any time.

Day 2 Nakuru (B,L,D)

Descend into the Great Rift Valley and arrive at Nakuru in time for lunch. Lake Nakuru is a shallow soda lake, renowned for its huge concentration of flamingos and wildlife. Spend the afternoon on an included game drive.

Day 3-4 Masai Mara (2B,2L,2D)

With its vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees, no visit to Kenya would be complete without a visit here! Spend time game viewing with excellent chances of seeing the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino.

Day 5 Lake Victoria (B,L,D)

Cross into Tanzania after a morning traverse across the Mara plain. Camp just outside Serengeti National Park within easy reach of Lake Victoria.

Day 6-7 Serengeti National Park (2B,2L,2D)

Venture to the world famous Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's premier game parks. Enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through the acacia-spotted savannah. Continue your search for the "Big 5", taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.

Day 8 Olduvai Gorge/Ngorongoro Conservation Area (B,L,D)

Journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area via the archeological site of Olduvai Gorge, "The Cradle of Mankind". Spend the night camping at the edge of the crater rim, enjoying the stunning views from above.

Day 9 Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (B,L)

Venture down to the crater floor, and take in your final safari experience viewing the high concentration of wildlife, bound by the crater walls. After lunch, break camp and continue to our hotel in Arusha, a vibrant and colourful town with bustling markets.

Day 10 Depart Arusha (B)