$3,685 to $3,740 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi
On your arrival and after immigration procedures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by your safari guide and proceed to your accommodation in Nairobi Boma Inn. You'll take the rest of the day to relax and unwind. The hotel has air-conditioned rooms, a swimming pool, a patisserie, gelateria, a coffee shop and restaurants as well as spa and health club. This combination of comfort should serve to refresh you before you set off on your grand safari. Your overnight stay will be at Boma Inn on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Boma Inn Nairobi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Giraffe Centre - Overland To Masai Mara
Giraffe Centre - Overland To Masai Mara
Breakfast at the Hotel, drive to Giraffe Centre, a renowned conservation sanctuary established in 1979 to protect the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. Run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, it offers a unique, up-close experience where visitors can touch and feed giraffes from a raised platform, The centre was created to save the Rothschild's giraffe, which is found only in the grasslands of East Africa. It has successfully bred and reintroduced over 40 giraffes into parks across Kenya.
Later you proceed with your drive to Masai Mara, stop at a Maasai village and find out how, despite western influences, a traditional mud-hut way of life remains intact. Robed in red and with their spears and rungu (knobkerry) always in hand, the warriors will perform their traditional jumping dance, revealing how high they can leap. A lifestyle where drinking milk mixed with cow’s blood is part of their diet — this is just one revelation of how different the Maasai existence is to your own.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
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Lenchada Tourist Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game Viewing in Masai Mara
Game Viewing in Masai Mara
The day is dedicated to exploring the wonders of Masai Mara with two game drives, one in the morning and the other in the late afternoon after lunch or you may opt to go out for a full day of game viewing. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals at their most active.
Set out at sunrise to catch predators on the move and herds gathering near the rivers. In the afternoon, continue your search for the Big Five and marvel at the sheer volume of wildlife this reserve is known for. From majestic lions to herds of wildebeest and dazzling birdlife, every moment is unforgettable. Return to your lodge in the evening to relax, dine, and reflect on your day’s adventures. As your safari is private, your game drive timings are flexible and convenient. If traveling with children or on a honeymoon, you'll perhaps want to lie in longer on some days. You may also choose to have a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lenchada Tourist Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Nakuru National Park - Rhinos Home
Lake Nakuru National Park - Rhinos Home
You will have a morning departure from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park. The tour will have a stopover at the Rift Valley viewpoint to view the escarpment. You will continue with this scenic drive to arrive in Lake Nakuru in time for lunch. You will enjoy an afternoon game drive which will take you to the shores of this Rift Valley Lake. There shall be possible rhino sightings in this park. Flamingos and other pelicans are abundant together with other wildlife. Your dinner and overnight stay will be in one of the Lake Nakuru Hotels.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Amboseli National Park - Great View of Mt Kilimanjaro & Home To Elephants
Amboseli National Park - Great View of Mt Kilimanjaro & Home To Elephants
After early breakfast at the hotel, you will start a drive to Amboseli National park approx. 3 - 4 hours, enjoy afternoon drive at Amboseli National Park. During this drive, you'll take your cue from the animals game drives to catch a glimpse of predators before they sleep off the heat of the day. With 1,700 elephants in this park, it’s impossible not to see them on a game drive. There are more than 420 species of birds too, including 10 varieties of eagles, and 12 types of herons. Your dinner and overnight stay are at Lodge Amboseli.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Sungura Safari Camp Amboseli
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Mt Kilimanjaro Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Local Lunch - Arusha Town
Mt Kilimanjaro Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Local Lunch - Arusha Town
Early Morning game drive within Amboseli, breakfast at your hotel, you'll depart for Tarakea border crossing into Tanzania. Upon arrival at Materuni Village, First, you will visit the waterfalls, which are around 40 minutes’ walk away. The views are truly breathtaking, with some luck, you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is an inviting place for a refreshing swim so don‘t forgets your swimwear!
After having enjoyed the scenery, you will return with your guide to Materuni village, where you will experience a traditional Chagga lunch. You also will have the opportunity to taste our local banana beer and a coffee experience afterwards. Here you will learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted and further processed. You will be invited to help with the grinding of the coffee, traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances, a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture. You'll depart to Merves Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Merves Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Tarangire National Park - Gigantic Baobub Trees & Tons Of Elephants
Tarangire National Park - Gigantic Baobub Trees & Tons Of Elephants
After breakfast at the Hotel, you will begin your drive to Tarangire National Park. As you enter the park, you’ll be greeted by a landscape dominated by majestic baobabs rising out of the acacia parkland, forming a perfect backdrop for the large herds of African elephants wandering among them. Other mammals sharing this habitat range from lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, black-backed Jackals, Kirk’s dik-dik, dwarf and banded mongoose, impala, Beisa oryx, Steinbok and African hares. You should expect to see buffalos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and waterbucks. The varieties of birds you may see include Maasai ostrich, white-headed vulture, African scops owls and the endemic ashy starling. A picnic lunch will be saved at the designated picnic site. Later, you will drive to your Twiga Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
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Twiga Lodge & Campsite (Lodge)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti National Park - The Endless Plains
Serengeti National Park - The Endless Plains
Our journey starts with the beautiful views of lush green vegetation of Ngorongoro highlands, We’ll continue into Serengeti National Park, whose seasonal grasslands are the driving force behind the migration of thousands of wildebeest and other grazing animals. Migration sightings in July/Oct is more of resident animals like Lions, Leopards, Buffalo, Cheetah, Croc, etc, this section of the park will keep us busy on game drives.
We’ll stop in the Serengeti for a picnic lunch and spot animals on a game drive all the way to our Camp in the very heart of the park. The Serengeti, meaning “endless plains” in the Maasai language, is undoubtedly one of the world’s most celebrated wilderness areas. Visitors to the park can roam its sprawling plains on exhilarating game drives or hop into a hot-air balloon for a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure. Dinner and Overnight at the Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Serengeti National Park - Central Serengeti Seronera Valley
Serengeti National Park - Central Serengeti Seronera Valley
You will have breakfast at Camp, with a packed lunch heading off in search of game within National Park. The Park is habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some two million wildebeests the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. If you happen to be in the right place and at the right time, you may see groups of wildebeest ranging between a few hundred to several hundred thousand. You may see big clusters of herds dotting the vast plains of Serengeti, as far as you eyes can see. However mother nature doesn’t give guarantees, so our expert naturalist guides do their best to show any possible herds. After an extensive game drive, you will drive for Dinner and Overnight stay at the Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Ngorongoro Crater Tour - Natural Bowl
Ngorongoro Crater Tour - Natural Bowl
You will have breakfast at the Camp, with a packed lunch, and drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a wonderful game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is just one of those places that have to be seen, words alone cannot do it justice. Leaving your lodge, you’ll drive down into what was once, many eons ago, the fiery heart of a huge volcano. Today this natural amphitheater has a much more peaceful atmosphere as wildebeests, Coke’s hartebeests, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles, and common zebras feed contentedly, or at least as contentedly as the ever-present lions and cheetahs will allow. However, the black rhinos here will be less concerned about these predators. The birdlife in the crater varies according to the seasons. Still, during your visit, you should see grey-crowned cranes, lappet-faced vultures, black-bellied and Kori bustards, Fischer’s lovebird and Northern anteater, and chat among many others. Later, you will drive to your Twiga Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Twiga Lodge & Campsite (Lodge)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
The Park has breathtaking scenery lush acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany trees, as well as a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents also include giraffes, elephants, impalas and a huge number of buffaloes and Hippos. Some unique facts about this park include the tree-climbing lions, flamingos on the lake shore, as well as the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle.
During this day, some extra tours are possible, a bike tour, or a boat excursion or a village tour, take a walking tour of the Mto wa Mbu village led by a local guide. This area is famous for its tropical fruits, including an abundance of banana farms. You will visit a local wood carving studio and see some intricate carvings being created from local solid wood, such as ebony and mahogany, visit a food market, School, local pub, rice field etc. We’ll have a traditional Tanzanian cooking lesson, which is where you will eat your hot lunch, later we drive to Arusha for Dinner and Overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer To Nairobi By Shuttle Bus
Transfer To Nairobi By Shuttle Bus
After a hearty breakfast, it's time to bid farewell to Tanzania and Kenya. Transfer to the shuttle Bus for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Inernational Airport for your onward journey, taking with you unforgettable memories of your grand 12-day Kenya and Tanzania safari escape.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
