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Scheduled Group Departure Tour
Cradle Safari is an extended East African circuit that connects Kenya’s Rift Valley lakes, the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Arusha, and Ngorongoro. The programme is designed for guests who want a fuller safari rhythm with varied ecosystems, classic lodge stays, and a cross-border transition into Tanzania. It is particularly strong for agents who need a comprehensive Kenya-Tanzania itinerary with famous wildlife areas and reliable monthly departures.

Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Destination
Nairobi
Type
Scheduled Group Departure
Style
Classic Cross-Border Safari
Trip overview
Cradle Safari is an extended East African circuit that connects Kenya’s Rift Valley lakes, the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Arusha, and Ngorongoro. The programme is designed for guests who want a fuller safari rhythm with varied ecosystems, classic lodge stays, and a cross-border transition into Tanzania. It is particularly strong for agents who need a comprehensive Kenya-Tanzania itinerary with famous wildlife areas and reliable monthly departures.
Why this trip
Trip route
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Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi
Mapped stop
Lake Naivasha
Nairobi – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
Mapped stop
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full Day in Masai Mara Reserve
Amboseli National Park
Masai Mara – Nairobi – Amboseli
Mapped stop
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli Park
Mapped stop
Arusha
Amboseli – Arusha
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Arusha – Ngorongoro Conservation
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation
Mapped stop
Arusha
Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure
Mapped stop
Itinerary
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet the AJE representative, and transfer to Eka Hotel for check-in and overnight.
Depart Nairobi for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Enjoy a game drive before continuing to Lake Naivasha, with optional boat ride depending on timing.
Drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve and arrive for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the reserve’s wildlife-rich plains.
Spend the day on safari in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives, seeking lions, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, and seasonal migration activity.
Return to Nairobi for lunch at The Carnivore Restaurant before continuing to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge.
Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, with lodge relaxation between activities.
Cross the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga and continue to Arusha. Lunch is on own arrangements, with overnight at Impala Hotel.
Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure in the crater highlands.
Descend into the crater floor for a half-day wildlife experience with picnic lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Drive to Arusha for lunch. Optional day room can be arranged before evening transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Eka Hotel
1 nightsBB in cities; LDBB/Full Board during safari unless otherwise stated
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
BB in cities; LDBB/Full Board during safari unless otherwise stated
Lake Naivasha Country Club
1 nightsBB in cities; LDBB/Full Board during safari unless otherwise stated
Keekorok Lodge
2 nightsBB in cities; LDBB/Full Board during safari unless otherwise stated
Oltukai Lodge
2 nightsBB in cities; LDBB/Full Board during safari unless otherwise stated
Impala Hotel
1 nightsBB in cities; LDBB/Full Board during safari unless otherwise stated
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
2 nightsBB in cities; LDBB/Full Board during safari unless otherwise stated
Inclusions
Departures
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