ASSKT012: 12 Days Kenya and Tanzania safari

This Kenya Tanzania Combined safari covers Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro crater in a period of 12 day of excellent game viewing in the best parks of Kenya and Tanzania. Kenya Tanzania lodge safaris, combined safaris to Ngorongoro Tanzania, Amboseli, Masai Mara lodge safaris Kenya Tanzania combine tours, Serengeti lodge Safaris, Ngorongoro and Lake manyara lodge safari.

Day 1: Arrival - Nairobi

On arrival in Nairobi, met and assisted. Transfer to your overnight hotel at Nairobi Safari Club or Boulevard Hotel.

Day 2 Nairobi, Maasai Mara

Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 7.3am and drive via the scenic Great Rift Valley, to the Mara Reserve arriving in good time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge, B,L,D.

Day 3 & 4: Maasai Mara

Full days spent exploring the park in search of the Big 5. The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya. The film Out of Africa was made to a great extent in this reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara. A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June. The dramatic crossing of the river and the preying on the migrants by predators can be viewed from early July to August. The reserve abounds with birdlife since dose to about 452 species have been recorded. Hot air balloon safaris are readily available in this park. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge, B,L,D.

Optional activities:

-Hot air balloon Safari: US$ 425 per person

-Visit to a local Maasai village: US$ 425 per person

Day 5: Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru

After breakfast proceed northwards to arrive in Lake Nakuru National park in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park where you will have a chance to visit a unique sanctuary catering for a sizeable number of the endangered rhinocerous and the Rothschild giraffe. Waterbucks as well as the predators such as the lion and leopard are common at the park. Also to be seen is a myriad different variety of birdlife in and around the lake. Flamingoes are also plenty at the lake. Dinner and overnight at the Flamingo Hill Camp, B,L,D.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru Amboseli National park

Game is viewed as we exit the park and drive to Amboseli National reserve at the foot of snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Packed lunches enroute Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge, B,L,D.

Day 7: Amboseli National park

Full day in this photogenic park. Morning and afternoon game drives. Amboseli means the place of water in Maasai language. The park has an endless supply of water which is filtered through thousands of meters of volcanic rock from Mount Kilimanjaro. Animal species seen include elephant, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala and leopard. The birdlife seen here includes pelican, bee eater, kingfisher, African fish eagle and pygmy falcon. Amboseli is one of the most popular parks and offers excellent accommodation facilities. Meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge, B,L,D.

Day 8: Amboseli - Lake Manyara

After breakfast, we drive into Tanzania via the Namanga border. We also pass through Arusha for lunch and proceed to Lake Manyara National park with Regardless of the direction we approach Manyara from, the view is always fantastic. Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake that is part of the Rift Valley wall; the lake is at the base of this dramatic western escarpment giving it a beautiful and serene setting. In addition to this peaceful setting, Lake Manyara’s main attractions are its rich bird life, tree climbing lions and its hippos, which you can see at a closer range than many other places. Lake Manyara also hosts thousands of flamingos at certain times of the year and has diverse vegetation ranging from savannah, to marshes and acacia woodland, enabling a variety of wildlife habitats including butterflies. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena lodge or Kirurumu Tented Camp, B,L,D

Day 9: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National park

We enjoy a refreshing early morning game-drive in Lake Manyara National Park followed by breakfast in the cool morning air. We then drive to the great Serengeti National Park game viewing and with a picnic lunch enroute. 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. Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti sopa Lodge. The following day is spent leisurely viewing game, B,L,D .

Day 10: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge

Early morning game viewing. After breakfast, drive south to the magnificent Ngorongoro crater with game drives and a stop at the historical Olduvai Gorge whilst game watching only interrupted by a packed lunches enroute. Arrive at your lodge in the later afternoon for leisure and relaxation. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, B,L,D.

Day 11: Ngorongoro - Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the crater floor for an extended game viewing with packed lunch boxes. 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. The Olduvai Gorge cuts through rock beds layered in time sequence from 2 million years ago to the present. It is here where humanoid bones have been found dating back to over 1.75 million years including a direct ancestor of modern man. Fossil footprints (over three million years old) have also been found here and are the most ancient footprints yet discovered. There is an excellent site museum where you can explore the diggings with a guide and it is also a great place to view birds. In the afternoon, ascend to the crater rim and drive to Arusha to arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight at the Kibo Palace Hotel, B,L.

Day 12: Arusha- Nairobi

After breakfast, board a scheduled Nairobi bound shuttle bus (shared) at 8am and drive to Nairobi to arrive at approximately 2.30om, where the tour ends with a drop off at the airport or your Nairobi hotel (Optional flight from Arusha to Nairobi US$ 225 per person taxes included), B.

Tour Cost: US$ 3,590 Per Person Sharing. Single room supplement: US$ 890

The above prices are inclusive of:

• Guarantee price/guarantee safari on confirmation
• Transport on safari in a comfortable safari van in Kenya and a 4x4WD landcruiser in Tanzania
• Full board accommodation on safari
• Bed and breakfast accommodation in Nairobi and Arusha
• Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
• Accommodation in double/twin/triple room
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
• All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
• Bottled mineral water whilst on safari
• Specialised services all through
• Shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi one way
• Start from Nairobi and end in Nairobi

Kenya/Tanzania Safari price excludes:

• New Year and festive season supplement fee
• Tips
• Laundry
• Beverages/Drinks
• International flights
• Visas to Kenya/Tanzania
• Items of personal nature
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary