Day 1
Arrive in the morning at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, where
you will be received by your tour driver cum guide, and
a tour rep to brief you on your safari, over a round of
refreshing welcome drinks, after which you begin your
safari by taking a scenic drive to the world famous Masai
Mara. Stop enroute at the edge of the Rift Valley escarpment
to see the stunning views and to visit a small church
that was built by Italian prisoners of war during the
1940's, not usually expected in Africa! You will also
see the Maasai people on the way, who live unaffected
by modern civilization. You may stop along the way at
small trading centers"dukas" in Swahili, and
enjoy speaking to the locals, some of whom might know
some English. Check in at your safari lodge and enjoy
a sumptuous buffet lunch. Later in the afternoon, you
will be
taken for a gamedrive in the park.
Overnight
at Mara Serena Lodge/ Sopa lodge/ Nyumbu tented camp.
Day
2
Today you will explore the great Masai Mara. After an
early breakfast, set off for your gamedrive. You may
stop and walk at special sites such as the Mara river
where you can see hippo and crocodiles. Return to the
lodge where you can enjoy a refreshing swim before your
buffet lunch. Later in the afternoon, leave for another
gamedrive to explore another part of the reserve. Expert
gametracking skills of your tour guide cum driver. Enjoy
a buffet dinner at the lodge. Evening entertainment
sometimes includes traditional dances and culture talks.
Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge/ Sopa lodge/ Nyumbu tented
camp. [ Option of a packed picnic lunch, so that you
can be out in the reserve all day, returning to the
lodge in the evening- no extra cost.]
Day
3
Depart after breakfast for the scenic Lake Nakuru National
Park, a bird and rhino sanctuary, and home to a variety
of wildlife. This lake is famous for its pink flamingoes
and is a World Heritage Site. Arrive in time for lunch
at your lodge. A late afternoon gamedrive will allow
you to see the many wild animals in the park. You will
also be taken to a cliff view point overlooking the
lake. [see the picture of the lake on our home page
of the website]
Dinner
and overnight at Lake Nakuru lodge/ Waterbuck hotel/
Merica hotel.
Day
4
Breakfast and spend your day in Lake Nakuru on game
drives and lunches. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru
lodge/ Waterbuck hotel/ Merica hotel.
Day
5
Enjoy your breakfast before leaving for Mountain Lodge,
situated at the base of Mount Kenya. This is a Tree
lodge for which the Mount Kenya region is famous, and
is uniquely Kenyan concept. The lodge has specially
constructed viewing bunkers from where you can spot
game any time of the day. Arrive at the lodge in time
for lunch. Afternoon can be spent viewing the game from
a spacious verandah overlooking the waterhole or by
going for a forest walk for sighting of game and bird
life (optional). Night game viewing here is a joy-if
you are lucky, you could see an elephant coming to feed
near the lodge, only metres from you.
Dinner
and overnight at Mountain Lodge/ Treetops lodge.
Day
6
After an early breakfast, you will leave for a scenic
drive to Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi by lunchtime. Complimentary
lunch from a Restaurant. After, leave by public shuttle
transfer to Arusha town via Namanga border town where
you get your Tanzania visa. Arrive late evening and
check in at Impala hotel on dinner and
overnight.
Day
7
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti Game Reserve.
Arrive at the lodge by lunchtime. Lunch and afternoon
game drive follows. Visit the Olduvai gorge. This park
is essentially similar to Masai Mara, as they both form
one eco system.
Dinner
and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge/ Sopa lodge.
Day
8
Full day at Serengeti Game Reserve. Afternoon gamedrive
after lunch when you can explore this big game reserve.
Dinner
and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge/ Sopa lodge.
Day
9
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, home
to hundreds and thousands of plain animals. Arrive at
the lodge by lunchtime. Afternoon gamedrive in the spectacularly
formed crater in a 4 wheel drive vehicle follows after
lunch.
Dinner
and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/ Sopa lodge.
Day
10
After an early breakfast, depart for Amboseli National
Park, set at the foot of magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.
See the amazing wildlife, especially the elephants during
the game drive.
Dinner
and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge/ Sopa lodge/
Kibo tented camp.
Day
11
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with game drives
enroute. Stop along the way at scenic spots or places
of interest. Arrive Nairobi by lunchtime
from a restaurant. After, transfer to the airport for
flight home.
End
of tour.
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High
Season
1 Jan - March 30, July 1 to 15th Dec |
Low
Season
April 1 to 15th June |
| Price
person sharing |
US$3380 |
US$3255 |
Minimum two people.
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