9 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara

0730 hrs: Depart Nairobi and drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve through the floor of The Great Rift Valley.

Along the way stop briefly at the Rift Valley View point to take in a breath taking view of the floor of the Great Rift Valley with a distant view of Mt. Longonot, Mt. Margaret and the pyrethrum plantations.

Arrive at the Masai Mara in time for lunch at a Ashnil Mara Camp.

1530 hrs - go for an afternoon game drive till dusk. Dinner and overnight at Keekorock Lodge. (Full Board)

 

Day 2: Masai Mara Game Reserve

At the break of dawn, you can take an optional balloon safari over the plains of Masai Mara to enjoy the vista. On landing you will be treated to a heart-full champagne breakfast in the bush before taking a game drive back to your lodge.

Also on this day, take a cultural visit to a local village to learn about the contemporary Masai Culture.

The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savannah- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Later in the afternoon take a game drive before returning to camp for dinner and overnight at Keekorock lodge. (Full Board)

 

Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and proceed to the famous lake Nakuru national park, often referred to as the Pink Lake for its great flocks of flamingos. Besides birds there is a variety of wild game. Arrive in time for lunch. Take an afternoon game drive.

Lake Nakuru National park lies in the Great Rift Valley, 140km north-west of Nairobi. The ecosystem comprises of the lake, surrounded by mainly wooded and bushy grasslands. The park supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds being the major attractions of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the endangered Black rhino and buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering over 400 species.

Flamingo Hill is a small and exclusive Tented. The tents are furnished with the understated luxury required by the modern traveler. Decorated in calming safari tones, natural woods, wrought iron and crisp cottons each tent has been meticulously planned to maximize comfort.

The Lake Nakuru National Park is also home to a huge colony of flamingo and the endangered black Rhino.  

Meals and overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp. (Full Board)

 

Day 4: Lake Nakuru  - Amboseli

0630: Take a Pre-breakfast game drive. Return to lodge for breakfast. After breakfast depart for Amboseli arriving in time for lunch. Amboseli National park is at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest point. At 1600hrs take an afternoon game drive till dusk.

Amboseli is a photogenic park best known for its unrivalled views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the local elephant population. There are over 1000 elephants in the parks eco-system, featuring some of the largest in Africa.

Oltukai Lodge directly overlooks Africa’s highest mountain - Mount Kilimanjaro and the Amboseli plains. The eastern boundary is home to several families of elephant and is known to be amongst the best spots in the world to watch elephants.

Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Lodge. (Full Board)

 

Day 5: Amboseli

Spend full day in this photogenic park with morning and evening game drives. On this day, you will take a cultural tour visiting a local Maasai Village to learn about the contemporary culture of the Maasai people. Enjoy a sundowner in the evening as you return to the lodge.

Attractions in Amboseli include: Large Herds of Elephants, Mt. Kilimanjaro – the highest free standing mountain in the world forms a back drop for photographing, Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose etc.

Dinner and overnight at Oltukai Lodge. (Full Board)

 

Day 6:  Amboseli - Arusha – Serengeti National Park

0730hrs: After breakfast depart for the border town of Namanga – 1 hr drive. Go through immigration and customs, before you cross into Tanzania.

Then Proceed to Arusha arriving in at around 1130hrs

1230hrs: Board a flight to Kirumuru Serengeti Camp in Serengeti National park. On arrival you will be picked and transferred to the Camp.

This land is justifiably famous for its huge concentrations of wildlife, especially the big cats, as well as being the stomping ground of the Great Migration, a massive accumulation of 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras and 350,000 gazelles stretching their legs over 1,200 miles in an annual race to find enough water and green grass for their survival. During Aug, the migrating heard is still in the Masai Mara across.

Kirurumu Serengeti Camp is a luxury mobile camp, moved seasonally to take best advantage of the vast Serengeti. The camp is used as a base, a spring board for an early morning game drive, a break for a sumptuous lunch, a respite from the heat of the day and the finale to a days adventure where stories can be swapped around a fire. As a small and intimate camp the staff is on hand just to look after a very limited number of guests and so the level of attention and service is always excellent.

Dinner and overnight at Kirumuru Serengeti Camp. (Full Board)

 

Day 7: Serengeti National Park

Spend Full day in the park with morning and evening game drives. All meals at Kirumuru Serengeti Camp. (Full Board)

 

Day 8: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Pre-breakfast game drive. After you will be transferred by road to Ngorongoro Conservation area by our guide with a game drive with picnic lunch.

On arrival, descend into the crater for a half day crater tour with game drives.

Later in the evening, ascend the crater. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena lodge (Full Board)

 

Day 9: Ngorongoro – Arusha - Kilimanjaro

0800hrs: Depart in the morning for a drive to Arusha before being transferred to Kilimanjaro airport to board your flight to Nairobi where you will connect with your homebound flight.

 Rates Based On Two People Sharing

Season	Per Person Sharing	Single Room Supplement	Period
Peak	4300	Enquire	01Dec - 31 Mar /01 Jul - 31 Oct/16 Dec - 02 Jan
High	4020	Enquire	01 Nov- 30 Nov
Low	3615	Enquire	01 April – 30 June

 

 Cost Inclusive of:

• Airport Transfer on arrival and departure date,

• Transport in a 4x4 Safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing,

• Game drives with professional English Speaking Driver/Guide both in Kenya and Tanzania,

• Accommodation with all meals as per Itinerary,

• All Park entry, Conservation & Crater fees.

• Flight: Arusha – Serengeti – Zanzibar

• Flight: Kilimanjaro - Nairobi

Exclude:

• Drinks, Medical / Luggage or Personal Insurance,

• Extra Activities not mentioned in the itinerary,

• Any other type of Personal Expenses and Tips to Driver/Guide.

• Airport and boarder taxes,

• International Flights,

• All That is not mentioned

• Balloon Safari in Masai Mara @ US$450 per person