For part of the year, the Mara plays host to the Great Migration river crossings, where wildebeest and zebras brave the crocodilefilled Mara River. But even outside this dramatic event, the game viewing here is spectacular—herds of elephants, towers of giraffe, and countless antelope species roam freely across the rolling savannah. Your luxury safari camp is located in a valley, frequented by several species of wildlife from Antelopes, Zebras, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Elephants and even big cats. Zebra Valley Camp -3 nts (BLD) 18 SEP: FAREWELL TO AFRICA Your final morning in the Mara offers one last chance to spot wildlife. After breakfast, transfer back to Nairobi for your onward journey, carrying with you a lifetime of memories and photographs. 10 SEP: NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA From Lake Manyara, your journey takes you to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often described as Africa’s Eden. Your lodge sits high on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheatre of life formed by a volcanic eruption millions of years ago. The crater is an extraordinary place—over 20km wide, more than 600m deep, and teeming with wildlife year-round. This is where Maasai pastoralists graze their cattle alongside Africa’s great predators, and where every game drive feels like stepping into a wildlife documentary. Spend the afternoon admiring the crater from your lodge’s panoramic vantage point. Acacia Farm Lodge (BLD) 11 SEP: NGORONGORO CRATER Rise early for one of the most spectacular safari experiences on Earth—descending into the Ngorongoro Crater. The morning mist lifts to reveal a thriving ecosystem where lions patrol the grasslands, flamingos wade in Lake Magadi, and elephants roam through patches of acacia forest. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater before returning to your lodge in the afternoon. This is a day you’ll remember forever. Acacia Farm Lodge (BLD) 12/13/14 SEP: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – THE GREAT MIGRATION Today you travel to the Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous park and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The landscapes shift from the highlands to endless plains, dotted with acacia trees and teeming with wildlife. The Serengeti is synonymous with the Great Migration, the annual movement of over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles across the plains. Your lodge has been chosen to maximise your chance of witnessing this jaw-dropping spectacle, as the herds follow the rains in search of fresh grazing. Over the next three days, enjoy daily game drives, each offering a different slice of Serengeti life—cheetahs stalking their prey, lions basking in the sun, elephants cooling off in a waterhole, and endless herds sweeping across the horizon. Even outside migration season, the Serengeti offers some of the most abundant wildlife viewing on the planet. Lahia Tented Lodge - 3 nts (BLD) 15/16/17 SEP: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE – BIG CAT COUNTRY Cross back into Kenya via the Isebania Border and head to the Masai Mara National Reserve, the northern continuation of the Serengeti ecosystem. The Mara is famed for its big cat populations—lion, leopard, and cheetah sightings are some of the best. 23
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