Itinerary Overview
Description
This package offers an extraordinary and diverse safari experience through the iconic wildlife destinations of Kenya and Tanzania. This comprehensive itinerary takes you from the renowned Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha in Kenya to the majestic Amboseli National Park, the picturesque Lake Manyara, the legendary Serengeti, the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, and the stunning Tarangire National Park in Tanzania.The adventure begins in the Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve known for its dramatic landscapes and incredible wildlife sightings. Embark on exhilarating game drives, where you’ll witness the spectacular Great Migration, a mass movement of wildebeests and zebras across the plains. Encounter lions, cheetahs, elephants, and other wildlife species in their natural habitat, while being immersed in the enchanting beauty of the Mara’s captivating savannahs.
Next, you’ll visit Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake nestled in the Great Rift Valley. Explore the serene lake on boat rides, and witness an abundance of birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, and fish eagles. Enjoy nature walks along the shores and encounter hippos, giraffes, and other wildlife that roam the area. Lake Naivasha offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for relaxation and wildlife observation.
Continuing the safari, you’ll venture to Amboseli National Park, known for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large herds of elephants. Enjoy game drives against the backdrop of Africa’s highest peak, and witness herds of elephants grazing in the open plains. The park’s unique landscape and iconic elephant herds create unforgettable experiences and photographic opportunities.
Next, you’ll cross the border into Tanzania and visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse ecosystems and tree-climbing lions. Explore the park’s lush forests, stunning lake views, and diverse wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, hippos, and an array of bird species. The contrasting landscapes of Lake Manyara offer a captivating and serene atmosphere.
Continuing the adventure, you’ll venture into the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas. Experience exhilarating game drives, as the Serengeti is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos), as well as cheetahs, hyenas, and various antelope species. Witness the breathtaking vastness of the Serengeti plains and its captivating wildlife interactions.
Next, you’ll explore the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with wildlife. Spot lions, elephants, rhinos, and an abundance of wildlife within this enclosed ecosystem. The Ngorongoro Crater offers a unique opportunity to witness wildlife interactions and capture breathtaking photographs.
The safari continues with a visit to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Experience game drives in this picturesque park, encountering elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species. Tarangire’s scenic landscapes and abundant wildlife make it a rewarding addition to the safari.
Throughout the 10-day journey, you’ll stay in comfortable accommodations, ranging from tented camps to lodges, carefully selected to provide both comfort and a connection to the natural surroundings.
About The Tour
| Inclusions | Exclusions |
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| Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients. | Visas and related costs. |
| Transportation as per itinerary. | Personal Taxes. |
| Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients. | Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature. |
| Meals as per itinerary B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner. | International flights. |
| Services literate English driver/guide. | Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safari, Masai Village. |
| National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary. | |
| Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request | |
| Recommended Mineral Water while on safari. |
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
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Day : 1 Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Depart from your hotel at 0730 hrs. a safari briefing session with our tour consultant then drive to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve as you enjoy the scenic views of the Great Rift Valley – Masai Mara game reserve is the northern part of the Serengeti, one of Kenya’s most favored game-viewing areas. The reserve covers 700 square miles of magnificent wilderness. It is the Africa of the imagination; endless reaches of acacia-dotted grasslands studded with hazy hills. Afternoon game drive to see the sundowner as you trail the Big 5 ie Lions in large prides, Elephants, buffalos, zebras and numerous plain game. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Enchoro or Sidai Camp.
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Day : 2 Masai Mara Game Reserve
Spend full days exploring the park in search of the big 5.Morning and afternoon game drives are offered. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450 per person. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Enchoro or Sidai Camp 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 savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.
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Day : 3 Masai Mara – Hell’s gate National park
Take pre breakfast then game drives then return to the camp for breakfast ,exit the park and drive to Naivasha -visit to hells gate national park- this park can be explored on foot or by cycling- bicycles are available for hire at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Youth hostel Hells gate national park is characterized by diverse topography and geological scenery. It has historically been an important home for the rare lammergeyer, but it is now thought that the famous pair of birds may not have nested in the park for several years. One is encouraged to hike and cycle in the park. This is a rarity in Kenyan National Parks, and is only made possible due to the lack of large predators such as lions and cheetahs.
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Day : 4 Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
Take a morning boat ride then drive to Amboseli national park with packed lunches. Afternoon game drives then proceed to Kibo safari camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya- Tanzania border, The Park lies at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m) whose snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days. Amboseli National Park is often referred to as “The home of Elephants’ some of the largest Elephant herds are found here. The Game Park also contains vast groups of Zebras, Wildebeests, Giraffes, Buffalos, Hippos and Antelopes. Also to be found in Amboseli are lions, leopards, Cheetahs, Rhinos and many species of plain game.
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Day : 5 Amboseli – Lake Manyara National Park
A day of game drives in this park which contains swamp grounds that elephants and hippos bathe in abundance. A variety of plains game, antelopes, and birds can also be seen. You might see Mt. Kilimanjaro’s peak if weather conditions permit. We will cater for picnic lunches return to overnight at the camp.
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Day : 6 Lake Manyara – Serengeti National park
Experience morning game drives at Lake Manyara National park then proceed to Serengeti national park. Game is viewed as we proceed to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day : 7 Serengeti National park
Spend full day exploring the park. Serengeti is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s largest park covering 14,736 sq km and is adjoining with the Masai Mara National reserve in Kenya. With a wildebeest population of about 2 million and several other hoofed species (which include zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, impala, topi, Grants gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s dik dik, klipspringer, roan, Oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe and warthog), the Serengeti is sure to attract a string of prey such as lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and bat eared foxes. Elephants are relatively scarce and the few remaining black rhinoceros are restricted to the Moru Koppies area.Serengeti also offers rewarding bird viewing with ostrich and kori bustard being common, a variety of larks, finches, and raptors can be seen but the most distinctive small bird is the lilac breasted roller.
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Day : 8 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Take an early breakfast, then drive south to the magnificent Ngorongoro crater enter into the crater for a full day crater tour with packed lunches ascend the crater and drive to Simba campsite for dinner and overnight stay The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena. It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world, not only because of its geological magnificence, but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals.
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Day : 9 Ngorongoro – Tarangire national park
After breakfast break the camp soon and drive to Tarangire national park – lunch then proceed for afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight stay at a campsite Herds of up to 300 elephants scratch the dry river bed for underground streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowd the shrinking lagoons. It’s the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem – a smorgasbord for predators – and the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared oryx and peculiar long-necked gerenuk are regularly observed.
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Day : 10 Tarangire – Arusha
Take breakfast at leisure then drive to Arusha to arrive by 1200 hrs, board an afternoon shuttle bus to Nairobi to arrive by 1800 hrs . Drop off at the airport.