After an early breakfast, carry packed lunches and embark on a full-day game viewing adventure in the heart of Masai Mara. This reserve is renowned for its exceptional wildlife density and is a highlight of any lodge safari in East Africa. Your guide will lead you through vast plains toward the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles thrive. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the wild, then continue exploring for more predator and prey action. Optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari or Maasai village visit can be arranged. Return to your lodge Safari Accommodation in the evening for dinner, a bonfire, and overnight.

Accommodation: AA Lodge Mara

After breakfast, you will head for a cultural visit to a local Maasai village to immerse yourself in their traditions. Your Lodge Safari proceeds with Departure from Masai Mara and travel toward Lake Nakuru, with a stopover for lunch. Optionally, visit Lake Naivasha for a scenic boat ride (extra cost). Arrive in Nakuru by evening, check in to your lodge, and unwind before dinner.

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Begin the day with an early breakfast and a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its pink flamingos and endangered rhinos. Spot a variety of wildlife including lions, zebras, and giraffes. After the safari, drive back to Nairobi for your private transfer to Arusha, marking the start of your Tanzania lodge safari experience.

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel

Depart Arusha with packed lunches for an exciting drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers a distinctive landscape and rich game-viewing opportunities. After a thrilling day of your lodge safari, drive to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Octagon Lodge

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Often called Africa's Eden, the crater is home to over 30,000 animals including the rare black rhino. Enjoy extensive game viewing followed by a picnic lunch at the crater rim. Later your Lodge Safari proceeds to Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Twiga Lodge

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, vibrant birdlife, and diverse habitats. Spot monkeys, giraffes, and buffaloes as you explore this lush region. Following a picnic lunch, exit the park and return to Arusha where your lodge safari continues with a relaxing evening at the hotel.

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel

Depending on your departure plans, driver from Topma tours will ensure your smooth transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (available at an extra cost of $65 per vehicle). Your lodge safari concludes with unforgettable memories of East Africa’s most iconic parks.