Platonic Tours and Safaris – Unveiling east-africa's wonders, one journey at a time

Day 1: Nairobi-Masai Mara
Upon arrival at JKIA, you will be met by our representative for a safari briefing. Depart on a journey south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley, passing Narok and climbing the western wall to enter Hemingway's country, the 'Serengeti plains'. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in this renowned reserve. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Day 2: Masai Mara
Consider an early morning balloon safari available at USD 450 per person. The balloon launches at 0600hrs and includes a one-hour ride, followed by a champagne bush breakfast upon landing. Experience a full day of game viewing after breakfast, witnessing the Mara's legendary abundance of wildlife, from lions, elephants, and giraffes to cheetahs, leopards, and the annual wildebeest migration from July to September. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Day 3: Isebania-Serengeti
Start the day with breakfast at the lodge/camp before departing for Isebania border with a picnic lunch. After customs, change vehicles and proceed to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife habitats and the Seronera River, a vital water source attracting diverse wildlife. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Enjoy breakfast at the camp/lodge before embarking on a full day's game drive in this expansive African wildlife park. The park's endless plains host a variety of animals including lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, wildebeest, eland, wild dogs, gazelles, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge.

Day 5: Serengeti-Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start with an early breakfast and a morning game drive before proceeding to Ngorongoro Conservation area for lunch at the lodge/campsite. In the afternoon, visit Olduvai Gorge, significant for the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey's discoveries of 'Nutcracker Man' and 'Handy Man', vital in human evolution. Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha
After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro crater with a picnic lunch for a full day's game drive. Witness an array of wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, rhinos, elephants, warthogs, hippos, and predators like lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before transferring to Arusha for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Arusha-Amboseli
After breakfast, head to Namanga border, change vehicles, and proceed to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy an evening game drive before dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

Day 8: Amboseli National Park
Start with breakfast at the lodge and venture out for a full day's game drive with a picnic lunch. Explore the park's unique location at the northwest foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, witnessing large herds of elephants and diverse landscapes. Return to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9: Amboseli-Nairobi
Commence the day with an early morning game drive, returning for breakfast. Depart for Nairobi, where you'll be dropped off at the airport for your final departure.

9 DAYS MARA- SERENGETI-NGORONGORO-ARUSHA-AMBOSELI