Tour Summary: This safari takes you through the most remote and exclusive safari destinations in Kenya and Tanzania. Combining elegance and personal touch, you will be able to experience and learn about conservation efforts, enjoy day and night game drives, bush walks, sundowners, fly camping, bush meals and many more wilderness activities.

Best time: November, December, January, February and March

Accommodation: Based on luxury tented camps

Transport: Combines both Air and road transfers between destinations

Tour Budget: US$ 8990 per person sharing

 

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

On arrival at the Airport, you will be met and transferred to Fairview hotel for an overnight stay. You will meet with our guide who will give you a brief of the safari.

 

Day 2 & 3: Nairobi - Olpajeta Bush Camp - Laikipia Kenya

0730 hrs - You will be picked from Fairview Hotel by our representative and transferred to the Wilson Airport to catch a flight to Nanyuki. Flights take off at 0915hrs and lands in Nanyuki Airstrip at 0950 hrs. You will be met at the airstrip and transferred to Olpajeta Bush Camp. (40 Minutes Drive) (2 Nights FB)

Activities available

• Day and night game drives, Guided bush walks,

• Meet Ol Pejeta Researchers and learn about wildlife data and monitoring, Monitor Elephant, Rhino and other wildlife with resident rangers and researchers,

• Use radio-tracking equipment, e.g. to find the resident cheetah ‘Toki’ (featured in BBC documentary ‘Toki’s Tale’)

• Track lion with the Ol Pejeta predator-monitoring ranger,

• Track Rhino (by special request only, max 2 guests per patrol),

• Visit ‘Baraka’(a blind black rhino), observing him at close range at the rhino/wildlife treatment centre,

• Take part in training walks with the Ol Pejeta tracker bloodhounds,

• Learn about the special techniques of ‘conservation agriculture’ practiced on the ranch,

• Learn about Boran and Ankole cattle pastoral care, and pioneering integration techniques with wildlife,

• Watch wildlife from a hideout overlooking a waterhole, or even spend an exciting night there (with dinner, drinks, bedding, and night-vision monocular),

• Visit a local primary school or medical clinic supported by Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Day 4 & 5: Olpajeta – Masai Mara (Elephant Pepper)

Depart after breakfast to Nanyuki to catch a flight to Masai Mara. You arrive at Masai Mara at 1015 hrs. Here you will be met and transferred to Elephant pepper camp. (2 Nights FB)

Elephant Pepper Camp is situated in the middle of the protected Mara North Conservancy wilderness area. Small and exclusive, the camp is located away from other lodges, in the heart of the African bush. The spacious canvas tents are comfortably furnished, featuring en suite bathrooms with eco-friendly flush toilets and traditional safari showers.

Nothing rivals sitting around the campfire enjoying the sounds of the African night. Extended game drives make game viewing a complete experience. Elephant Pepper Camp brings people back to nature – no traffic, no permanent structures, just the sights and sounds of the African bush.

Activities
Day & Night Game Drives, Guided Bush Walks, Bush Breakfasts Sundowners and  Cultural Visits

 

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Masai Mara in the morning and transfer to Talek Gate where you will be met by our Guide/Driver. Drive down to Lake Nakuru National Park viewing sceneries en-route, arriving at the Pink Lake often referred so due to its Great masses of Flamingos. After lunch spend the day exploring the amazing bird life as well as rhino and leopards for which Lake Nakuru is internationally known. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. FB

 

Day 7: Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha

Take a pre breakfast game drive in Lake Nakuru and after breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha for lake Naivasha Sopa Resort. FB

At Lake Naivasha, optional Activities Include:

• Visit to Hell’s Gate National Park. This Park was named for its pair of massive red tinged cliffs framing a geothermal active interior of steam vents and bubbling springs. The park is home to a profusion of plains game and birdlife. Walking is permitted, making it ideal for hiking, biking, and rock climbing.

• Nature walks through the Crescent Island Wildlife Sanctuary or Taking a boat ride in the lake.

Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Resort.

 

Day 8: Lake Naivasha - Amboseli

After breakfast depart for Amboseli National Park via Nairobi arriving in time for lunch. Amboseli is at the foot of the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest Mountain. Our afternoon is spent game viewing in the park with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a splendid backdrop for shooting photographs. Amboseli is known for its large herds of free ranging elephant population among giraffe and other predators, including lion and cheetah.  Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge. FB

 

Day 9: Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day in this photogenic park with morning and afternoon game drives in the park. Meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena lodge. FB

 

Day 10: Amboseli – Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

0730hrs: Depart Amboseli for Arusha via Namanga boarder point. 1030hrs: You will be met by our Tanzania safari guide for briefing at the boarder then drive to Arusha for lunch and after lunch proceed for a drive to Lake Manyara National park with a game drive en-route, dinner and overnight at lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge. FB

 

Day 11: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch for Serengeti Park with game drives en route, dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge. FB

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.

The National Park is broadly divided into three distinct areas, the Seronera Valley and Seronera River, the Western Corridor and the Northern Lobo area that extends northwards through the Lamai Wedge to the Maasai Mara.

Most visitors enter the Serengeti through the southern Naabi Hill Gate, which opens onto the Seronera Valley; a vibrant wildlife area at the heart of the Serengeti.

 

Day 12: Serengeti National Park

Full day Serengeti park game drives {with option of an early morning game drives at 0630hrs}. All meals and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge. FB

 

Day 13: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservancy Area

After breakfast take a game drive in Serengeti Park. After lunch at lodge, drive to Ngorongoro with game drives en route, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge. FB

 

Day 14: Ngorongoro Conservancy Area

After breakfast descent into the Crater with picnic lunch boxes for game drives. In the evening return to Ngorongoro wildlife Lodge for dinner and overnight. FB

Ngorongoro is a fascinating and unusual Conservation Area which includes the Ngorongoro Crater at its centre, and then extends through the Crater Highlands, in which local tribes are permitted to maintain their traditional lifestyles in as natural environment as possible.

This extraordinary volcanic landscape is rich and fertile, with stunning craters and lakes.

-The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact caldera in an exceptional geographical position, forming a spectacular bowl of about 265 sq km with sides up to 600m deep. It is the stalking ground of 20 - 30,000 wild animals at any one time.

The crater floor consists of a number of ecological environments that include grassland, swamps, forests and Lake Makat, a central soda lake filled by the Munge River. All these various habitats attract various wildlife to drink, wallow, graze, hide or climb.

-Although animals are free to move in and out of this contained environment, the rich volcanic soil, lush forests and spring source lakes on the crater floor tend to incline both grazers and predators to remain throughout the year.

 

Day 15: Ngorongoro – Arusha - Zanzibar

After breakfast, depart with game drives en-route arriving in Arusha town for lunch. At 1300 hrs, catch your flight for Zanzibar arriving at 14:30hrs. Transfer to Blue Bay Beach Resort.

 

Day 16, 17, 18: Zanzibar Blue Bay Beach Resort

Relax and enjoy the endless beaches of Zanzibar while staying at Blue Bay Beach Resort. Half Board   

Blue Bay Beach Resort, A luxurious hotel is situated in the finest wide, white sandy beach on the Island of Zanzibar. Located only 35 minutes from stone town, the resort offers: Open air Jacuzzi, Large fresh water swimming pool, Fitness centre, Paddling pool, Children’s club, Flood lit tennis court, Table tennis, Snooker, Billiards table, Scuba diving centre, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Sailing boats, Guest service and a business centre, a well stocked boutique shop and a dispensary with doctor on call.

 

Day 19 Stone Town – Zanzibar Serena Inn

After breakfast transfer to the Dhow Palace in Stone town.

Activities: On the way we will do the famous Spice Tour: with in-depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking.

Bed & breakfast

 

Day 20: Stone Town – Zanzibar Serena Inn

Activities: Stone town tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace), Dr Livingston's House and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!

Alternatively you can do a boat tour to Prison Island, the Safari Blue or a private island trip.

Bed & Breakfast

Day 21: Departure

Departure to airport for your flight back to Nairobi before you board your flight home

Cost Includes:

1.     Full Board accommodation while on safari

2.     Game drives during the safari and activities as specified in the itinerary

3.     Park Entry fees

4.     Government Taxes

5.     Services of  professional English speaking guides

6.     Transport in a 4X4 safari vehicle with pop up roof for photography

7.     Transfers to and from the airport on arrival and departure.

Cost Excludes:

1. Drinks or items personal in nature,

2. Medical / Luggage or Personal Insurance,

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

4. International Air fare,

5. Airport taxes.