Arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to accommodation.

First contact with the African continent and time to rest after the long-haul flight.

Morning at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where rescued elephant calves are rehabilitated before return to the wild — one of Africa's most impactful conservation programs. Afternoon at the Giraffe Centre, which protects the critically endangered Rothschild giraffe.

Meal plan: breakfast

Possible wildlife: elephants, Rothschild giraffes and local birdlife.

Early morning departure in 4x4 Land Cruiser across the Rift Valley toward Masai Mara National Reserve. Afternoon game drive — first encounters with large savannah wildlife.

Meal plan: full board

Possible wildlife: elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, birds and first sightings of lions or cheetahs.

Full day in Masai Mara — one of the ecosystems with the highest wildlife density in the world. The guide navigates different sectors of the reserve based on current animal movement and predator activity.

Meal plan: full board

Possible wildlife: lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, antelopes and birds.

Overland crossing into Tanzania at the Isebania border. Meeting with the local Tanzanian guide and drive into Serengeti National Park, with a game drive en route to the lodge.

Meal plan: full board

Possible wildlife: zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, antelopes and large cats.

Full day in Serengeti National Park — one of the largest continuous ecosystems on Earth. The guide tracks animal movements across different areas of the park for maximum sighting opportunities.

Meal plan: full board

Possible wildlife: lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and birds.

Transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descent into the crater — a collapsed volcanic caldera that functions as a closed ecosystem, with one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa. Game drive on the crater floor.

Meal plan: full board

Possible wildlife: black rhinoceros, lions, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and buffaloes.

Cultural immersion with two of Tanzania's most authentic communities. Morning with the Hadzabe — one of the last hunter-gatherer peoples on Earth, accompanying their traditional hunting practices. Afternoon with the Datoga, a pastoral people known for their metalwork. Return to Arusha.

Meal plan: breakfast and lunch

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport. End of the base program or flight to Zanzibar for those continuing to the beach extension.

Free days on the Indian Ocean with optional activities: snorkeling, boat trips, visits to nearby islands. Day 13: guided tour of Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Arab, African and Indian architectural influences.

Meal plan: breakfast

Free time according to flight schedule and transfer to the airport.

The Big Five are the five most iconic African safari species: lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros. The term originated in big-game hunting — they were considered the most dangerous animals to track on foot — and is now used as a wildlife-viewing benchmark. This itinerary covers the parks with the highest probability of seeing all five, including the black rhino in Ngorongoro, the rarest sighting of the group.

Masai Mara and Serengeti are consistently ranked as the top two safari destinations in the world for wildlife density and species diversity. Ngorongoro is unique — the collapsed volcanic caldera creates a naturally enclosed ecosystem where animal concentration is extraordinary. This itinerary covers all three.

The dry season (June to October) generally offers the best conditions: lower vegetation makes animals easier to spot, and wildlife concentrates near water sources. October, when this departure takes place, marks the end of the dry season and the beginning of the short rains — conditions remain excellent for game drives and the landscape becomes noticeably greener.

This itinerary offers realistic chances of seeing lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, plains zebras, wildebeest, hippos, Cape buffaloes, black rhinoceros (Ngorongoro), various antelope species and a wide diversity of bird species including the lilac-breasted roller, secretary bird and several eagle species. Hyenas, jackals and vultures are also regularly observed as part of the ecosystem.

Yes. Kenya and Tanzania are well-established safari destinations with decades of tourism infrastructure. Traveling with professional local guides and organized logistics through the designated tourism circuits is standard and safe. Mandatory travel insurance is required (USD 44 per adult, not included) and the guide provides safety briefings before each game drive and cultural visit.

No. All game drives take place in 4x4 vehicles — no walking or physical exertion is required beyond normal daily mobility. The trip is suitable for all ages including older travelers. The main consideration is the driving time between parks, which can be several hours but is always in comfortable vehicles.

Yes — particularly for travelers who want to balance the intensity of five days on safari with a relaxed coastal closing. Zanzibar offers turquoise Indian Ocean water, white sand beaches, excellent snorkeling over coral reefs and Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with unique Arab-African-Indian architectural heritage. Five additional days that transform a safari into a complete East Africa journey.

The group size cap of 14 travelers means game drives can be adapted in real time — following specific animal sightings, waiting for predator action, choosing less-traveled tracks — without the constraints of fixed routes and large tourist buses. The smaller vehicle footprint in sensitive ecosystems also means a lower-impact experience. The Spanish-speaking guide allows Latin American travelers to engage fully with ecological context, conservation background and cultural encounters throughout the journey.