Day 1 Arrive Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi at any time.
Day 2 Lake Nakuru (B,L,D)
Drive past the northern tip of the Aberdare Mountains, then descend into the Great Rift Valley stopping at Lake Nakuru, home to a vast variety of birdlife. Search for white and black rhino, buffalo, impala, hyena, and even leopard in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Day 3 Lake Naivasha (B,L,D)
Head for the fresh water of Lake Naivasha, a truly peaceful and stunning location in Kenya's Rift Valley. Set up camp on the shores of the lake under the acacia trees among birdlife and monkeys, and set off for a boat ride on the lake for some hippo-spotting.
Day 4 Arusha (B,L,D)
Journey south to Nairobi, and beyond through Masai lands to Arusha, Tanzania. As a modern town with markets, and services, Arusha makes a great launching-off point for our safari to the Serengeti National Park.
Day 5-7 Serengeti NP / Ngorongoro Crater (3B,3L,3D)
Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater are typical Africa, wide-open plains, thorn trees, prolific wildlife - the perfect dream of Africa. Spend time on 4WD excursions to these famous national parks, with very good chances of spotting the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino. Look for the Masai people herding their cattle across the wild, open plains of Tanzania.
Day 8 Dar Es Salaam (B,L,D)
Head east through the varying landscapes of African savannah and the lush Usumbara Mountains to the Indian Ocean coast. Dar Es Salaam started as a fishing village in the mid 19th century before becoming a port and trading centre.
Day 9-12 Zanzibar (4B)
Cross by ferry to Zanzibar, the "spice island", and explore the fascinating culture and history Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lose yourself in the buzz of the markets, check out the many mosques and grand Arab residences, enjoy an included spice plantation tour, and continue north to the white-sand beaches of Nungwi for some relaxation on the beach, and marvel at its gorgeous sunsets.
Day 13 Depart Zanzibar (B)