Catch the thrill of safari and experience the wildness of Kenya & Tanzania. No other part of the world has a greater variety of wild animals, reptiles and birds in their own natural habitats. Enjoy the encounters of the game drives in open roof safari vehicles, with luxury lodge & permanent tented camp accommodation in most of the National parks. This program can begin any day.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi.
Karibu! We are warmly received in Africa's most well known capital - Nairobi.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our representative and assisted for your transfer to your hotel in Nairobi. Overnight at Nairobi Safari Club - 4 Star (Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast).

Day 02: FROM NAIROBI TO LAKE NAKURU.
Breakfast at your hotel, then Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, best known for its flamingos. It is a home to many animals including waterbuck, leopards and Rothschild giraffe. The park is also a sanctuary for black rhinos. Lunch at your lodge followed by an Afternoon game drive. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Lion Hill Lodge - 4 Star (Meal Plan: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch).

Day 03: FROM LAKE NAKURU TO MASAI MARA.
After breakfast traverse the Rift Valley and ascend its western rim into the Masai land. Red-clad, with spear Masai warriors tend their herds of cattle among the wildlife, admirably unmoved by the presence of large predators. You find the Masai giraffe in this park. Lunch at your lodge followed by an afternoon game drive. Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge - 5 Star or Siana Spring luxury Tented Camp - 4 Star (Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Day 04: MASAI MARA.
Morning and afternoon game drives in this spectacular game reserve, all with superb photographic opportunities. Blessed with a permanent water supply, Masai Mara has a permanent population of plains game. The "big five" - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino are quite common. Today you may opt for an early morning balloon excursion to experience the panoramic Mara from a birds-eye view (optional and not included in the price). Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge - 5 Star or Siana Spring luxury Tented Camp - 4 Star (Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Day 05: FROM MASAI MARA TO SERENGETI.
After farewell breakfast at the lodge we will depart for the Isebania Border of Kenya and Tanzania with a picnic lunch. On arrival at the border you will be assisted by your drive/Guide to proceed with the Immigration formalities and customs clearance before entering the beautiful country of Tanzania - the home of Mount Kilimanjaro, The famous Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and The Island of Zanzibar. We will proceed to Serengeti National Park entering via Ndabaka gate or Fort Ikoma gate crossing through famous Grumeti river on the Western corridor to our base for dinner and over night stay at Serengeti Serena Lodge - 5 Star (Meal Plan: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch ).

Day 06: TO SERENGETI.
After breakfast a full day exploring The Serengeti National park which is unique in the world. Plains, rivers and rocky outcroppings all have resident populations of wildlife and the panoramas are breathtaking. We explore here on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the large predators and the gentle herbivores on which they feed. Serengeti Serena Lodge - 5 Star (Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Day 07: FROM SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION.
After breakfast we check out from our Lodge with picnic lunch heading towards Olduvai Gorge where we will have a private guided visit to this archaeological site made famous by the discoveries of the Leakey family, and also this morning we will be exploring another interesting feature in Serengeti - the "Kopjes", massive Islands of granite standing in a sea of grass, which provide shelter to a great variety of plants and animals. After enjoying our picnic lunches we will head proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation area visiting masai villages. Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge - 4 Star (Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Day 08: NGORONGORO CRATER.
07:30 After early breakfast descend to the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Today is a day of superb game viewing with picnic lunch. The Crater is one of Africa's most magnificent wildlife arenas, is up to twelve miles across and its prairies are a haven for an estimated 30,000 large mammals, including lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, Hyena, Hippo, Wildebeest, Baboon, Gazelle and the endangered black Rhino. At a depth of 2,000 feet, this caldera, created by the collapse of an extinct volcano, contains a "Lost World" of wildlife and cattle-herding by Masai. We will enjoy a full day Crater tour. Late afternoon ascend to the crater rim and enjoy overnight stay at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge - 4 Star, (Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Day 09: FROM NGORONGORO CRATER TO LAKE MANYARA.
This morning we drive via the rain forest of Ngorongoro Conservation area, Traditional African villages of Karatu and Kilima Tembo where you will have a chance to buy souvenirs and crossing the Great rift valley before we head for Lake Manyara National Park. This Park is located between the cliff of the Great Rift Valley and the Lake Manyara. It is famous for tree climbing Lions, large herds of Elephants and hot spring waters (Maji moto). We enter the park and enjoy game viewing. Picnic lunch at the picnic site. PM drive to Kirurumu Luxury Canvas Tented Lodge – 4 Star for overnight stay (Meal Plan: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch).

Day 10: LAKE MANYARA – ARUSHA TOWN – AMBOSELI.
08:00am after our farewell breakfast to northern Tanzania safari we drive through the another scenic route crossing via Great rift valley passing through colour full village of Mto wa Mbu and village of Makuyuni toward to Arusha town which is start point of northern Tanzania Safaris and centre point of Cape to Cairo, after lunch we w2ill proceed to another Tanzania Kenya boarder of Namanga were you will be assist by your guide at the border for proceed with Immigration and Customs formality, than drive to Amboseli National Park, situated at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro (19,430 ft). Amboseli is famous for its vast herds of elephants and stunning views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. Afternoon game drive en-route to the lodge, be sure to have your camera ready. Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge - 5 Star (Meal Plan: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch).

Day 11: AMBOSELI.
Early morning game drive before breakfast gives you the best opportunity to get clear views of Mt Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Morning at leisure. Lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive to view wildlife against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge - 5 Star (Meal Plan: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch).

Day 12: AMBOSELI TO NAIROBI.
Breakfast at your lodge. Morning game drive en route game drive, mid-day proceed for Nairobi and drop off at Nairobi Airport. End of Safaris. ( Breakfast, Lunch).

Prices & Departures for 2005 (prices per person, min 2 people travelling)

Available	12D/11N Daily
Apr, May	$2510
June, July, August	$2815
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec	$2680
Single Room Supplement	$310
Additional Day in the Serengeti	$235
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari	$399

 

 

(Subject to change)