10 Day All Asilia Reserve Circuit
Countries: Kenya , Tanzania
Destinations: Nairobi , Masai Mara , Serengeti National Park , Ruaha National Park
Group Size: 2
Duration (days): 10
Number of Adults: 0
Number of Children: 0
Picture yourself embarking on an unforgettable adventure through Kenya and Tanzania, soaring above the breathtaking landscapes on an All Asilia safari. Your journey begins in Nairobi, where you’ll stay at a charming boutique hotel to relax and soak in the city’s attractions. Take a trip to the Karen Blixen Museum, the author of Out of Africa, or visit the friendly giraffes at the Giraffe Centre.
Your next destination is the Naboisho Conservancy, a wildlife-rich reserve adjacent to the Masai Mara National Park. You’ll stay at the elegant Naboisho Camp, where you can immerse yourself in authentic cultural experiences, as well as walking safaris, night drives, and fly camping.
After an exhilarating three-night stay, you’ll fly to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to stay at Namiri Plains, a stylish safari camp in a region boasting some of the highest concentration of cheetah in Africa, as well as a haven for lion, leopard and serval cat. You’ll explore the vast plains on guided game drives and walking safaris. For the ultimate experience, take a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the sweeping Serengeti savannah.
Finally, your journey ends in the south of Tanzania at the luxurious Jabali Ridge in Ruaha National Park, where you’ll seek out wild dog, one of the most sought-after predators in Africa. The dry riverbeds, baobab forests and riverine woodland are home to 10% of Africa’s lion population, leopard, buffalo, zebra and more than 500 species of bird. Back at the lodge, unwind at the infinity pool, spa, or library and enjoy beautifully prepared cuisine served under the stars. Your adventure concludes with a final flight to Dar es Salaam, leaving you with unforgettable memories of East Africa’s beauty.
Itinerary Outline
| Day | Location | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi | Tamarind Tree Hotel |
| 2 | Masai Mara | Naboisho Camp |
| 3 | Masai Mara | Naboisho Camp |
| 4 | Masai Mara | Naboisho Camp |
| 5 | Serengeti National Park | Namiri Plains |
| 6 | Serengeti National Park | Namiri Plains |
| 7 | Ruaha National Park | Jabali Ridge |
| 8 | Ruaha National Park | Jabali Ridge |
| 9 | Ruaha National Park | Jabali Ridge |
| 10 | Day of Departure |
Day 1 : Nairobi
Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by a friendly driver who will escort you to The Tamarind Tree. Should time allow, visit The Karen Blixen Museum, the author of the famous novel “Out of Africa,” and meet the Rothschild giraffes at the nearby Giraffe Centre. After a long flight, you can rest well and dream of the fantastic safari adventures that await you the next day. Welcome to Kenya, the land of wildlife wonders!
Kenya
Kenya - The grand old dame of African safaris, Kenya has been at the forefront of the industry for decades, and with iconic reserves such as Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu and Tsavo, it has earned its place in safari royalty.
Kenya's wildlife is legendary, as is its hospitality, friendliness, and scenic beauty. With the Great Rift Valley running through the country, Kenya is home to some stunning landscapes, with lakes, valleys and mountains adding to the beautiful plains of the Masai Mara.
To add to the spectacular wildlife, Kenya is one of the best countries to experience the local tribes and cultures, in particular the Masai and Samburu.
Kenyan roads are notoriously bad however, so the majority of safaris we recommend are fly-in options to the various parks. The small group scheduled safaris all operate by road, so you would need to be prepared for what is called "the African massage".
The diversity of areas to visit in Kenya is astounding, with each game reserve offering something truly unique. And to top it off, the country has a splendid coastline which invites some pure relaxation after spending time in the bush.
Nairobi
One of Africa’s major cities, Nairobi is the UN’s fourth “World Centre,” East Africa’s commercial, media and NGO hub, and a significant capital in its own right, with a population of approximately 3 to 4 million.
Little more than a century old, it has real claims to Western-style sophistication and displays enormous vitality and buzz. On the surface the city accepts everyone with tolerance, and, in any downtown street, you can see a complete cross section of Kenyans, every variety of tourist, and migrants and refugees from many African countries.
If you plan to stay in Nairobi for any length of time, you’ll soon get the hang of balancing reasonable caution with a fairly relaxed attitude - thousands of visitors do it every year. If you’re only here for a few days, you’re likely to find it a stimulating city.
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Ideally located just 5 kms southwest of the City within the spacious Carnivore grounds and its iconic Carnivore Restaurant, Tamarind Tree Hotel has easy access to Nairobi, its national park, and the country’s diverse attractions via the neighbouring Wilson Airport and Southern Bypass. The nearby Langata and Karen suburbs are among Nairobis liveliest and most popular with world-class shopping malls and excellent restaurants.
Day 2 - 4 : Masai Mara
This morning, transfer to the nearby Wilson Airport to catch your flight to the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, where your safari begins at Naboisho Camp. Here, you can experience the thrill of the wild and get lost in the beauty of nature in the Greater Masai Mara. This luxurious tented retreat offers a unique blend of comfort and elegance, with nine spacious tents, each with a veranda and en-suite bathroom. Naboisho is the perfect base for your Kenyan safari adventure, where you can search for lion, cheetah, giraffe, elephant, and a plethora of plains game in their natural habitat. With expert guides, you can explore the conservancy in different ways: on foot, day and night vehicle safaris, or even by sleeping under the stars in a fly camp. Fascinating cultural visits with the local communities can also be arranged and come highly recommended.
Masai Mara
It is no surprise that the Masai Mara ranks up near the top of most famous game reserves in the world. The land of the Mara is consistently covered with herds of antelope, interspersed with prides of lions, journeys of giraffe, dazzles of zebra, and almost every other collective animal noun you can think of.
The sightings are nothing short of fantastic, and it is definitely the park to visit to tick off your "wildlife of Africa" list. The scenery of the park is similar to the open plains of the Serengeti, although the Mara is dotted with more trees, and the game viewing is equal to, or can be better than, its southerly sister.
Within the boundaries of the reserve, there are certain areas which can seem quite crowded with travellers, although there are places to escape from the crowds, and enjoy the Mara in some exclusivity. Private concessions surround the Masai Mara, allowing more private safari experiences, and additional activities.
The Masai Mara is easily accessed from Nairobi, with a number of scheduled flights operated each morning and afternoon. It can also be reached by road, but be prepared that it can be quite a bumpy 6 hour drive, with sections being particularly broken up.
Naboisho Camp
There are nine spacious tents at Naboisho Camp. And because it’s based in a private conservancy adjacent to the Masai Mara National Reserve, Naboisho is one of the best camps for your safari in the Mara, known for its amazing guiding. A Kenyan safari at Naboisho goes beyond the usual game drives. Explore the Mara on foot, keep your eyes peeled on a night drive or spend an unforgettable night camping in the bush for a real safari adventure. With 266 species of birds to spot, there are also ample birdwatching opportunities.
Day 5 - 6 : Serengeti National Park
After a sumptuous breakfast, prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you fly into Tanzania and over the vast and stunning Serengeti National Park, home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth, the Great Migration. Here you will stay in the east of the park at Namiri Plains, a secluded and luxurious safari camp, one of Africa’s best locations to view big cats.
Witness the majestic lion, leopard, and cheetah as they hunt their prey, or marvel at the gentle giants of the savannah, the elephant. Experience the thrill of a game drive at dawn or a walking safari to explore the hidden wonders of the wilderness.
Back at camp, indulge in a relaxing massage or lounge by the pool as you watch the animals come to drink at the nearby spring. Namiri Plains is the ultimate safari experience, where you can connect with yourself, your partner, your family and the supreme serenity of the Serengeti.
Tanzania
A land full of icons, with the names Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar immediately evoking images of exotic locations and abundant wildlife. A Tanzanian safari is an experience for all of the senses, and caters for every kind of traveller.
Tanzania is a country which was seemingly designed with the word "safari" in mind. There are enough national parks and different safari activities to keep travellers coming back year on year, with the added benefit of easily combining beautiful tropical beaches with the wildlife rich plains.
A Tanzanian safari is a journey in the true sense of the word, with each itinerary feeling like an exploration out into the wilderness. Moving from park to park, either by road or air, the countryside offers something new at each stop.
The plains of the Serengeti have become synonomous with an African safari, and by visiting the right areas and camps, you will be able to see the legendary wildebeest migration as it moves across the grasslands in constant search of fresh grazing and water.
To the south of the country are the remote reserves of Selous and Ruaha, while in the west you can trek into the mountains to witness chimpanzees along the shores of the mystical Lake Tanganyika.
Serengeti National Park
The word "Siringit" means "endless plains," and this is understandably from where the Serengeti National Park takes its name. The iconic, endless, golden plains of Africa are nowhere more evident than within this national park, as they stretch off into eternity, dotted throughout with thousands of animals.
Located in the north-west corner of Tanzania, alongside Lake Victoria, the Serengeti has earned its place as one of the world's most famous wildlife areas. While best known for the enormous herds of the wildebeest migration, there is far more to the Serengeti than this, and the national park can be enjoyed even when you are not in the vicinity of this spectacle.
The national park itself is roughly 14 500 square kilometres, but it forms part of the greater Serengeti eco-system, which comprises the neighbouring Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the bordering Masai Mara, in Kenya, with the country boundary between Kenya and Tanzania seperating the two.
The Serengeti can be accessed on a road safari, usually in combination with the Ngorongoro Crater, or there are regular daily flights into the park from Arusha.
Namiri Plains
Before Namiri Plains was built, these grasslands were closed for 20 years to allow the cheetah population to restore. The nearest other camps are over an hour’s drive away so you can experience the vast plains all to yourself. When not out in the bush spotting lion and other big cats or watching huge wildebeest herds, while away an afternoon around the pool or schedule a massage in our spa. Feed your mind in the library and information centre, or simply chill out and soak up the views from your own private deck.
Day 7 - 9 : Ruaha National Park
Ruaha is resplendent with sun-bleached plains, mighty baobabs and palm lined rivers. It is home to a range of wildlife including lion, leopard, elephant and even endangered African wild dog. During the rainy season, guests can hear the reverberating thundering of the Ikuka waterfalls and even witness the Mwagusi beginning to flow after running dry for seven months. The dry season is equally exciting, with opportunities to spot buffalo herds in the riverbed and elephant digging in the sand for water.
Nestled among the granite boulders and ancient baobabs of Ruaha National Park, Jabali Ridge is a secluded oasis of luxury and comfort and will be your home for the next three nights.
Spend your days enjoying game drives and bush walks, or relaxing at the lodge indulging in spa treatments and cooling off in the infinity pool. At night, dine by romantic lantern light beneath the spectacle of stars and marvel at the beauty of the African sky.
Ruaha National Park
Also on the southern circuit, but even further removed than the Selous, Ruaha National Park provides a wild and game rich safari experience, with an incredible dry season concentration of animals.
With its variety of landscapes, and excellent sightings, as well as the remote location far from any major human habitation, Ruaha has made a name for itself as one of Africa's great game reserves.
A unique mix of species is found in Ruaha, with the park being located in the transitional zone between the acacia savannah of East Africa and the miombo woodland belt of Southern Africa.
Flowing along the eastern border of the park, the great Ruaha River is the lifeblood of the area, being the only source of water during the dry season, and therefore attracting an enormous concentration of wildlife.
Jabali Ridge
Jabali Ridge is a stylish camp in the wildlife-rich Ruaha National Park, set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Mwagusi River and Ikuka escarpment. A landscape of sun-bleached plains, mighty baobabs and hardy shrubs, Ruaha is home to large numbers of lion, elephant, buffalo and even endangered African wild dogs. During the rainy season, visitors can hear the incredible thundering of the Ikuka waterfalls and even witness the Mwagusi beginning to flow after being dry for seven months. The dry season is equally exciting, with opportunities to spot buffalo herds in the riverbed and elephants digging in the sand for water.
Day 10 - Day of Departure
After a final breakfast, you will be taken back to the airstrip for your flight to Dar es Salaam International Airport and onwards to your final destination.