CT-17 · Camptrek · Itinerary reference

Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Travel from Nakuru and the Mara into the Serengeti, then visit Ngorongoro and Manyara before ending in Arusha.

12 days · Kenya / Tanzania

Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara

Camptrek · Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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Journey overview

Travel from Nakuru and the Mara into the Serengeti, then visit Ngorongoro and Manyara before ending in Arusha.

Lodge or tented-camp accommodation
Private itinerary
Accommodation or route changes by arrangement
Source accepts solo bookings
Dates subject to availability
Children accepted; check individual activities

Source platform: Camptrek. Operator: Camptrek Safaris. This independently prepared reference does not represent a WeGoSafari field journey.

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Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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Day 1–3Itinerary days 1–3NairobiApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 3–4Itinerary days 3–4Lake NakuruApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 4–7Itinerary days 4–7Maasai MaraApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 7–10Itinerary days 7–10SerengetiApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 10–11Itinerary days 10–11Ngorongoro CraterApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 11–12Itinerary days 11–12Lake ManyaraApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.
Day 12Itinerary days 12ArushaApproximate area centre. See the daily itinerary for nights, accommodation and transfers.

Daily areas and overnight options

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Days 1–2

Nairobi

Day 1 · Transfer from the airport and settle into the Nairobi hotel, with dinner adjusted to arrival time. An extra arrival day may ease jet lag but requires separately confirmed accommodation.

Day 2 · Choose an optional early park drive before the elephant orphanage and Giraffe Centre. Restaurant alternatives include Carnivore, Talisman, Tamarind, Karen Blixen and Caltiva; confirm the selection and reservations.

Day 1 · Meals: Dinner
Day 2 · Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Travel estimate: 40–50 km

Overnight choices for these days

AEmara Ole-Sereni

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BHemingways Nairobi

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Hemingways Nairobi · Exterior and setting

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CFairmount The Nolfolk

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Fairmont The Norfolk · Exterior and setting

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Day 3

Nairobi → Lake Nakuru

Travel through the Rift Valley to Nakuru, approximately 160 km and 3–4 hours. After lunch, explore the park’s rhino habitat, woodland and lakeshore.

Meals: The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate: 160 km · 3–4 hours

Accommodation choices

ASarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

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Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge · Exterior and setting

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge · Guest room

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge · Dining area

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge · Terrace and view

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge · Property setting

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge · Swimming pool

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BLake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

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Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge · Exterior and setting

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CThe Cliff Nakuru Lodge

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The Cliff Nakuru Lodge · Exterior and setting

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Days 4–6

Shown as day 5 in the published itinerary sequence. The operator labels this entry day 3; that original label is retained in our source record. Confirm dates and lodging with the quotation.

Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Maasai Mara

Day 4 · Drive via Narok to the Mara, around 300 km and 5–6 hours. Have lunch at camp and take the first afternoon drive.

Day 5 · Explore the Mara on morning and afternoon drives. A dawn balloon flight and bush breakfast are optional; confirm their price and remember that migration sightings vary naturally.

Day 6 · Choose split drives with a camp break or a full day carrying picnic lunch. An optional balloon outing can precede the day’s drive, with meeting arrangements agreed in advance.

Meals: The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate: 300 km · 5–6 hours

Overnight choices for these days

AAmani Mara Camp

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BAshnil Mara Camp

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CMara Sarova Game Lodge

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Sarova Mara Game Camp · Exterior and setting

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Day 7

Maasai Mara → Serengeti

Fly from the Mara to Serengeti, meet the Tanzanian guide and watch for wildlife on the transfer to camp. After lunch and rest, take an afternoon drive; request any special sundowner arrangements in advance.

Meals: The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.

Accommodation choices

AMeliá Serengeti Lodge

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Melia Serengeti Lodge · Exterior and setting

Melia Serengeti Lodge · Surrounding landscape

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BSerengeti Serena Lodge

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Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge · Exterior and setting

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge · Guest room

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge · Dining area

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge · Swimming pool

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge · Bathroom

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CFour seasons Serengeti

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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti · Exterior and setting

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti · Guest room

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti · Dining area

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti · Swimming pool

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti · Lobby

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti · Bathroom

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti · Property setting

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti · Lounge

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Days 8–9

Serengeti

Day 8 · Explore central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley with routes adapted to resident predators and seasonal wildlife concentrations. All three meals are listed.

Day 9 · Take an early drive, return for breakfast and explore again as the afternoon cools. Visit a mix of river habitats, kopjes and plains with a midday break.

Meals: The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.

Overnight choices for these days

AMeliá Serengeti Lodge

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BNgorongoro Serena Lodge

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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge · Guest room

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge · Dining area

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge · Bathroom

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge · Spa facilities

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge · Deck and view

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge · Terrace and view

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CFour seasons Serengeti

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Day 10

Serengeti → Ngorongoro

Travel to Ngorongoro after breakfast, about 145 km and 3–4 hours, and descend for a half-day crater drive before continuing to the lodge.

Meals: The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate: 145 km · 3–4 hours

Accommodation choices

ANgorongoro Lion's Paw Camp

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Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp · Exterior and setting

Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp · Dining area

Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp · Terrace and view

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BNgorongoro Serena lodge

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CMelia Ngorongoro

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Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Exterior and setting

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Guest room

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Dining area

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Bathroom

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Lobby

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Property setting

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection · Terrace and view

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Day 11

Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara

Make the short transfer to Manyara, about 60 km and 1–1.5 hours. A morning or afternoon drive explores forest and lakeshore before the nearby lodge stay.

Meals: The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.

Accommodation choices

ALake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

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Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge · Exterior and setting

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge · Guest room

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge · Dining area

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge · Bathroom

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge · Deck and view

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BLake Manyara Serena lodge

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Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge · Exterior and setting

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge · Guest room

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge · Dining area

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge · Swimming pool

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge · Bathroom

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CEscarpment Luxury Lodge

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Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Exterior and setting

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Guest room

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Lounge

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Bathroom

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Swimming pool

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara · Terrace and view

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Day 12

Lake Manyara → Arusha

Return to Arusha after breakfast, around 130 km and 2–3 hours. Optional shopping or cultural stops depend on departure time. Zanzibar extensions and other onward connections require a separate quote.

Meals: The overall plan lists breakfast, lunch, dinner and water. Confirm the coverage for this stay in the quote.
Travel estimate: 130 km · 2–3 hours

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Published rates per person

USD reference rates per person for two adults sharing. Confirm travel dates for any season-only quotation.

Source checked 2026-10-12. Confirm the final room category, price and availability with the operator.

Source rate schedule · per person
Departure period	Solo / one room	Two people / one room
PEAK SEASON — confirm dates	US$ 15,284	US$ 10,224

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Inclusions & exclusions

Included

Non-resident park entry charges
Scheduled activities, excluding optional extras
Listed accommodation at the standard quoted category
Private rooms with en-suite facilities and hot showers
English-speaking driver-guide
Scheduled transport, excluding optional upgrades
Private pop-top 4×4 Land Cruiser transport
Taxes and VAT included in the quoted arrangement
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Meals specified for each day
Drinks explicitly specified in the itinerary
Drinking water during safari activities
AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover; confirm terms, as this is not comprehensive travel insurance

Excluded

International flights to and from your home country
Extra nights before or after the itinerary
Tips; the source suggests US$10 per traveller per day
Personal spending, visas and individual travel insurance
Later government increases in taxes or park charges

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Reference / personFrom US$ 10,224Two adults travelling · one shared roomPEAK SEASON — confirm dates

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Operator: Camptrek Safaris · Checked: 2026-10-12

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