Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi/ Samburu. Depart Nairobi through Kikuyu countryside pass near Thika which boasts the world's third largest pineapple plantation and Karatina the second largest open air market in Africa. Drive further north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve past Mount Kenya, eventually heading north to a dusty outpost known as Isiolo. From here it's a fairly short hop to arrive at around 1400 ours in time for lunch. After lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive in the park famous as the place for the Samburu semi-nomadic tribesmen, the reticulated giraffe, the Gravy's zebra gerenuk, beisa Oryx and a host of the big game including elephant and lion. Meals and overnight at Samburu Serena lodge. Includes: (L), (D).
Day 2: Samburu. Full day in Samburu, This extraordinary region of Kenya is characterized by a vast, open landscape including forests, rock outcroppings, dried riverbeds, thorn scrubs, red dirt and volcanic rock. You may observe Africa’s rarest game including the long-necked gerenuk, Somali ostrich, the shy beisa oryx and the reticulated giraffe. All meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 3: Mountain Lodge. Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya arriving at Serena Mountain Lodge. Located on the slopes of Mount Kenya, the lodge is surrounded by a dense rain forest that comes alive at dusk with a myriad of sounds that makes the African bush so special and exhilarating. Considered the most spectacular forest water hole in the Aberdares, the lodge’s waterhole presents a constant ballet of wildlife. The lodge has 42 attractive bedrooms furnished with indigenous wood and African art, each with private bathroom. A spacious veranda also overlooks the waterhole for game viewing there is never a dull moment. Dinner and overnight at the tree hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: Lake Nakuru. Depart Mountain Lodge after breakfast and drive to the floor of The Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls and arriving Sarova Lion Hill in time for lunch. It is located in Lake Nakuru National Park, which has a fantastic array of bird life. Seasonally up to a million flamingos reside along the lake shore giving the lake a pink hue. The view of so many birds is very rewarding and appears almost unreal. The hills surrounding the lake give an almost perfect silhouette and are home to lions, leopards, cheetahs and buffaloes. This Park is also a sanctuary for both the black and the white rhino – it is relatively small in size so it makes it easier to spot all these animals.
Also found in the park is the rare Rothschild giraffe, water bucks and Burchell’s zebra. The height of this game drive is a climb (by car) up the "baboon cliffs". They offer a scenic panorama of the lake below, surrounded by a vast tract of euphorbia and acacia forest. Makalia falls within the park is an additional attraction. After lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 5: Maasai Mara. Depart Lake Nakuru in the morning and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Descend the escarpment to Narok, a small town on the valley floor proceed to Masai Mara to be in time for lunch at Mara Serena Lodge. After lunch relax and have an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Lodge. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Days 6-7: Maasai Mara. Two full days in Maasai 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). The Mara reserve is 1510 sq km of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers. Wherever you go in the Mara you will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topics, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest. Zebras and hippos also exist in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal, or surveying the plains for their next meal. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot but are still reasonably common. An optional visit to a local Maasai village. All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 8: Nairobi. Depart Maasai Mara in the morning and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx 13:00hrs. Drop at Nairobi Safari Club. Lunch on own account/afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis. Optional dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant.
Includes: (B).
Day 9: Amboseli. Depart Nairobi in the morning for Amboseli National Park arriving Amboseli Serena Lodge in time for lunch. Amboseli National Park is a landscape dominated everywhere by the glistening, majestic snowcap of the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro - a fitting backdrop to the wild region. This is Africa’s highest mountain – some call it “the rooftop of Africa”.It is also the region where pastoral Masai and their cattle have lived in harmony with wild creatures for many a century. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 10: Amboseli. Early morning pre-breakfast game drive at 6.30am, when you have the best chance to see the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for late breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure. Afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 11: Lake Manyara. Depart Amboseli after breakfast and driving to Namanga (Kenya/Tanzania border) where you will change vehicle and driver/guide and proceed to Arusha. Lunch at the Cultural Heritage in Arusha (or pick packed lunches) and proceed to drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world. Its enduring charm stems from its overwhelming physical beauty and the abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Arrive for half day crater tour in the afternoon followed by check in. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 12: Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After breakfast, depart for a full-day tour of the crater floor with picnic lunches from the lodge. Later return in the evening to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 13: Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Serengeti National Park. Breakfast is at your lodge. Depart with packed lunches and drive to the Serengeti National Park, undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequaled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere. En route visit the Olduvai Gorge site of archaeological findings, where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Proceed on a visit of the Masai Village en route and onwards with en route game drive as you proceed for check in. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 14: Serengeti National Park. All day spent in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 15: Serengeti National Park – Lake Manyara National Park. Depart after breakfast and drive with packed lunches to Lake Manyara National Park. Proceed straight on game drive in the Park and later check in at your lodge. Dinner and overnight Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 16: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha – Namanga. Depart after breakfast and drive back to Arusha and proceed for lunch at the Cultural Heritage before proceeding to the Namanga border back to Nairobi.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
- All meals as provided in the itinerary
- Transportation in a chauffeur driven minivan with pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
- Services of an English speaking tour/guide driver
- Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
- All Government taxes and levies.
- Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each minivan
- On safari accessories in the minivan: - First-aid kit,cool box and fire extinguisher
- Half-Day Crater tour on day 11 and full day tour on day 12
- Visit to Olduvai Gorge and Maasai Village on day 13
Price Excludes:
- International airfares and departure taxes
- All items of personal nature
- Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Laundry services
- Holiday supplement over Christmas and New Year
- Travel Insurance
- Visa and Passport fees
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Africa
Kenya
Tanzania
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