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KENYA AND TANZANIA COMBINED SAFARIS.
(16 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS)
This is one of our most popular safari that covers all the major and most
famous Game Parks and Reserves in both Kenya and Tanzania. The safari starts
by traversing Kenya's central and northern sector across the equator line to
Samburu National Reserve, a Park that is home to rare species. Proceed from
Samburu to Mt. Kenya National Park before proceeding to the floor of the
Rift Valley visiting Lake Nakuru National Park and then heading to the
country's most popular game sanctuary, Masai Mara Reserve. After a stop in
Nairobi, the safari proceeds to Amboseli and across Namanga border to all
three mostly visited Tanzania's northern parks namely Lake Manyara National
Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
ITINERARY.
Day 1. Nairobi-Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya and north
across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Serena
Lodge/Shaba Sarova Lodge in time for lunch. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive
is planned today. Samburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the
Uaso Nyiro River in Kenya. This means that there is plenty of water, trees
and shade to attract wildlife like; Elephants, Lions, Giraffes and Zebras
from the surrounding savannah plains. Leopards are also regularly spotted.
The Uaso Nyiro River's magnificent displays are the long and huge
Crocodiles, which exceed six meters (20 feet) from snout to tail. Dinner and
overnight at the Samburu Serena Lodge/Sarova Shaba Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2. Explore Samburu
Full day in Samburu, a beautiful and game abundant Park, home to rarely
found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's Zebra, Blue-necked Somali
Ostrich and Reticulated Giraffe. Morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives,
with a visit to a local Samburu village. Other optional activities include
camel riding, guided nature and bird walks. Overnight at Samburu Serena
Lodge/Sarova Shaba Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3. Samburu-Mountain Lodge
Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya/Aberdare
Ranges arriving at Serena Mountain Lodge/Ark Limited/ Treetops Hotel (tree
hotel) in time for lunch. Relax in the afternoon as you watch game from the
balconies of the lodge, with an optional guided nature walk. Overnight
floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the tree hotel.
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4. Mountain Lodge-Lake Nakuru
Depart after breakfast and drive to the floor of The Rift Valley to Lake
Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive
at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive in
the Park is planned for today. Lake Nakuru is famous for the presence of up
to two million Flamingos, seasonally feeding on the abundant algae. Besides
the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other
species of birds visiting the lake. In addition, many species of game can be
found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild's Giraffe, black and
White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many
species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: {B, L,
D}
Approx Transit time: 3 Hours
Day 5. Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara
The famous Masai Mara Game Reserve is our destination today. Known for its
density of animals including the Big Five and 453 species of birds, it is
one of the most visited reserves in Africa. This National Reserve's plains
are predominantly open savannah, interspersed with patches of acacia
woodland, and along the Mara River, riparian forest.
Whilst game viewing is excellent in the Mara all year round, the most
popular time to visit is in late July into August where, over one million
Wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of Zebra migrate from the Serengeti.
The dramatic river crossings are a gruesome spectacle of survival of the
fittest.
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast in the morning and drive further along
the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve, arriving at Mara
Serena Lodge/ Mara Simba Lodge/Keekorok Lodge in time for lunch. An
afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan:
{B, L, D}
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Day 6 & 7. Discover Masai Mara
Two full days in Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you
will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard,
buffalo, rhino and elephant). Morning and afternoon game drives with an
optional visit to a local Masai village. All meals and overnight at Mara
Serena Lodge/ Simba Lodge/Keekorok Lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 8. Masai Mara-Nairobi
Depart Masai Mara in the morning and drive back to Nairobi arriving
approximately 1300hrs. Lunch on own/afternoon at leisure. Overnight at
Nairobi Safari Club/Intercontinental Hotel/New Stanley Hotel. Optional
dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B}
Day 9. Nairobi-Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Amboseli National Park arriving Amboseli
Serena Lodge/ Oltukai Lodge in time for lunch. The Park is famous for its
big Game and great scenic beauty whose entire landscape is dominated by Mt
Kilimanjaro. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive is planned for today. Dinner
and overnight at the Oltukai lodge/Amboseli Serena Lodge/Amboseli Sopa
Lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Approximate Transit time: 4 hrs
Day 10. Discover Amboseli
Early morning pre-breakfast ‘Spice’ game drive at 6.30am, when you have the
best chance to see Mt. Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for late breakfast.
The rest of the morning is at leisure. A visit to a Masai Village is planned
for this day. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive will follow then return to the
lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge/ Oltukai
Lodge .Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 11. Amboseli-Lake Manyara
Early morning breakfast at the lodge, checkout and proceed to the border
between Kenya and Tanzania, where you will meet up with our Tanzania
counterparts, change driver/guide and vehicle and proceed to Arusha for
lunch. After lunch, continue on to Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and
overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge/Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge. Meal
plan: {B, L, D}
Approximate Transit time: 5 hours to Arusha and an hour to Manyara.
Day 12. Lake Manyara-Serengeti National Park
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, dotted with exotic trees
such as the Giant fig, Baobab and Mahogany and is famous for tree climbing
Lions. Depart after lunch for Serengeti Serena Lodge/ Seronera Wildlife
Lodge/Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Approx transit time: 4 hrs
Day 13. Explore Serengeti National Park
Full day in Serengeti on morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives in the
rolling grasslands studded with wildlife for as far as the eye can see the
Park. Meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge/ Seronera Wildlife
Lodge/Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 14. Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Crater
A morning ‘Spice’ game drive in Serengeti, breakfast then depart after lunch
for Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge for a brief visit of the museum.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/ Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge/ Lodge. Meal
Plan: {B, L, D}
Approx transit time: 3 hrs
Day 15. Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into the Crater floor with picnic lunch boxes for a
comprehensive ‘Spice’ game drive. Return to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/
Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal
Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 16. Ngorongoro –Nairobi.
Depart after breakfast and drive to Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel, then
board an afternoon shuttle bus back to Nairobi arriving approx 1830hrs (a
flying option is available). Drop at your hotel or transfer to the airport
for onward flight. Meal Plan: {B, L}
Approx transit time: 8 hrs
Safari Package Includes:
• Round trip transportation (Pick up and drop off to/ from your Nairobi
Hotel.
• Game viewing in custom made Mini- Safari cruiser.
• High altitude game viewing at the tree lodge.
• Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional safari
Director is available upon request).
• Twin/Double bedded rooms with private bath or shower.
• Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
• Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue from any point
of the safari circuit.
• 3 meals a day while on safari.
• Complete pre-tour documentation.
• Bottle water while on safari.
• All Game Park fees.
• A visit to an authentical Samburu Village or a Masai Village.
Not included:
International airfares.
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or
meals not indicated in the itinerary, Porterage and wait staff gratuity.
Optional activities such as bush walks, night game drives and extensions.
Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplements.
Travel and medical insurance.
Vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) |
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