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Safari in Africa Itinerary for January 2024

  1. Day 1: Nairobi National Park
    20 minutes (7.8 miles) from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    Start your safari adventure by visiting Nairobi National Park, home to over 100 mammal species. Enjoy a morning game drive to spot lions, cheetahs, and buffalos. Have lunch at the park's picnic area and continue with an afternoon game drive. End the day by visiting the Ivory Burning Site Monument.

  2. Day 2: Maasai Mara National Reserve
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    5 hours (165 miles) from Nairobi National Park

    Begin your day with an early morning hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara plains. After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Spot elephants, rhinos, and giraffes as well as the famous wildebeest migration. Spend the night at one of the reserve's lodges and enjoy a traditional Maasai dance performance.

  3. Day 3: Serengeti National Park
    5 hours (170 miles) from Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Travel to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Enjoy a morning game drive in the park, world-renowned for its large lion population and wildebeest migration. Explore the park's various ecosystems and see if you can spot the African leopard. Spend the night at one of the park's lodges.

  4. Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
    3 hours (90 miles) from Serengeti National Park

    Experience the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera at Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a full-day game drive in the crater, where you will see a diverse range of wildlife, including the rare black rhinoceros, zebras, and flamingos. Spend the night at one of the crater's lodges.

  5. Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park
    2 hours (55 miles) from Ngorongoro Crater

    End your safari by visiting Lake Manyara National Park. Take a morning game drive and spot tree-climbing lions, baboons, and elephants. Have lunch at the park's picnic area and take an afternoon game drive to see the park's diverse birdlife, including thousands of flamingos. Head back to Arusha for your flight home.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi or taking a side trip to Zanzibar's beaches. To maximize your adventure, be sure to pack light and bring layers as the weather can vary. Opt for a 4x4 safari vehicle for the best game viewing experience. Don't forget your camera!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Nairobi National Park (Full Day, $60)
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve (Full Day, $200)
  • Serengeti National Park (Full Day, $150)
  • Ngorongoro Crater (Full Day, $120)
  • Lake Manyara National Park (Full Day, $100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $630
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