A Bespoke Ultimate East African Safari For Luxury Travellers
Experience the celestial brilliance of star-studded night skies, expansive savannas abundant with wildlife, and captivating bush symphonies. East Africa’s remarkable landscapes beckon on this extraordinary 12-day Ultimate East African Safari small private group tour, limited to 24 participants. Commence your expedition in Nairobi, followed by visits to the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, concluding with an exploration of the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
A Bespoke & Ultimate safari in East Africa offers incredible biodiversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania, known for the Masai Mara and Serengeti. You can also trek for gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda and visit the Ngorongoro Crater. Popular tours combine these diverse landscapes and offer options from luxury to camping, including opportunities to witness the Great Migration.
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be greeted and transported to your hotel, commencing your remarkable experience. Acquaint yourself with your knowledgeable East Africa Tour Director and, later this evening, engage with your fellow travellers.
Stay: Nairobi, Villa Rosa Kempinski
Day 2: Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater
Travel to the Lake Manyara airstrip in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro, then proceed by 4WD car to your exquisite lodge. Allocate time to relax at your own rhythm and absorb the serene environment before to a delectable dinner.
Stay: Three Nights, Ngorongoro, Acacia Farm Lodge or similar
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Today, you will partake in a picnic lunch within the Ngorongoro Crater, allowing you to appreciate the amazing scenery. The crater, commonly known as ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden’ and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, is encircled by 600-meter high walls, creating a natural habitat for numerous wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and lions. Ensure your camera is prepared to document the plentiful wildlife.
Daily: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu
Engage in two exceptional Signature Experiences this morning. Subsequently, relish a typical meal prior to returning to your resort for leisure time. Investigate the grounds and the lodge’s farm, where a significant portion of the fresh vegetables utilised in the restaurant is cultivated. Enjoy a wonderful meal this evening.
Signature Experience – Kilimatembo School Visit
Take advantage of the opportunity to visit a nearby school in the vicinity of Karatu. APT provides consistent gifts to Kilimatembo School via the OneTomorrow Charitable Fund.
Signature Experience – Visit a Traditional Maasai Village
Explore a traditional Maasai hamlet to gain insights into their everyday life and culture, including the construction of their homes and the use of native bush food and medicinal practices.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park
Today, journey to Olduvai Gorge for a Signature Experience. Subsequently, remain vigilant for extraordinary animals throughout the vast grasslands leading to the renowned Serengeti National Park.
Signature Experience – Olduvai Gorge Private Tour
At Olduvai Gorge, renowned as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’, undertake an engaging private tour to observe some of the earliest evidence of our human ancestors, dating back nearly two million years.
Stay: Three Nights, Serengeti National Park, Meliá Serengeti Lodge or similar
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Embark on a game drive at dawn, when you will observe a remarkable variety of wildlife, perhaps including wildebeest, impalas, and African buffalos. Return to your opulent lodge for leisure, enjoying the breathtaking views and possibly taking a rejuvenating swim in the infinity pool while basking in the African sun. Subsequently, observe the savanna awaken during an extraordinary sunset game drive and marvel at the wildlife as it readies for nightfall. Conclude the day in style with a wonderful dinner.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti National Park
On your third day in this amazing national park, take the opportunity to observe any species you may have overlooked during yesterday’s game drives. Seize the opportunity to explore a variety of tiny organisms, from colourful avifauna to the intriguing insects inhabiting this diverse ecosystem.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 8: Serengeti National Park, Maasai Mara
Embark on a light aircraft for a picturesque flight to the huge and magnificent Maasai Mara, a wilderness abundant with species and stunning landscapes. Upon arrival, commence an off-road expedition into the savanna during your initial game drive, where you will have the opportunity to observe elusive wildlife. Subsequently, return to your opulent tented accommodation, featuring a spacious, plush bed, Persian carpets, inviting armchairs, and a private en suite equipped with solar-heated water.
Stay: Three Nights, Maasai Mara, Karen Blixen Camp
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 9: Maasai Mara
Awaken to the captivating sounds of the African bush as you prepare for an exhilarating morning game drive in the secluded Mara North Conservancy. Subsequently, devote the early afternoon to leisure at the camp, potentially observing the indigenous hippos in the Mara River from your deck. As mid-afternoon nears, seize the optimal opportunity for wildlife observation, allowing you to further mark species off your checklist as the sun descends and temperatures start to decline.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10: Maasai Mara
Experience the esteemed Maasai Mara National Reserve during a comprehensive day-long game drive and picnic lunch, providing an optimal occasion for enhanced wildlife observation on the expansive savannah. Be vigilant for the Little Five, comprising the buffalo weaver, elephant shrew, leopard tortoise, ant lion, and rhino beetle.
Signature Experience – Lantern-Lit Bush Dinner
Journey a brief distance from your campsite to a lantern-illuminated bush kitchen, where skilled chefs will proficiently craft a sumptuous dinner showcasing regional delicacies. Indulge in exquisite cuisine accompanied by the captivating sounds of the African bush, crafting an unforgettable culinary experience.
Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11: Maasai Mara, Nairobi
This morning, depart from the remarkable Maasai Mara region as you catch a flight to Nairobi and enjoy a final lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, cherishing the concluding moments of your vacation with newfound companions. Conclude the day with a distinctive Signature Experience.
Signature Experience – The Kenyan Boys Choir
In Nairobi, enjoy the harmonious compositions of the internationally renowned Kenyan Boys Choir. Enjoy an exclusive performance accompanied by a farewell toast — an ideal conclusion to your tour.
Stay: Nairobi, Villa Rosa Kempinski
Daily: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 12: Depart Nairobi
Upon the conclusion of breakfast, your remarkable adventure reaches its finale. Bid farewell prior to being transported to the airport for your subsequent trip.
Daily: Breakfast
End of the 12 Days East Africa Safari Itinerary
