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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Arrival in Nairobi - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
On your arrival at the airport, the driver guide will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel in the heart of Nairobi where you will dine and stay overnight before your safari starts the next day. Based on your time of arrival, our team/consultants could organize a day activity within Nairobi city.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Jacaranda Nairobi Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Nairobi was established in 1896, on a plateau 1600 m above sea level as a direct result of the construction of the Mombasa - Lake Victoria railway line. Its name originates from a small river called 'Enairobi', meaning 'cool' in Masai. The Kenyan capital is now a modern city with a population of over one million. The tar road leads us to the colorful, bustling border town of Namanga with Amboseli National Park just a short drive away on the dirt road.
The white and crystalline snows of Mount Kilimanjaro provide a majestic backdrop to a spectacular display of wildlife. Amboseli comprises several different wildlife habitats — a seasonal lake, swamps and marshes, open plains, woodlands, and lava rock thorn bush country. Lions and cheetahs are common, as well as buffalos, waterbucks, hartebeests, impalas, and gazelles. The park is renowned for its large herds of elephants.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Rift Valley - Lake Natron
Rift Valley - Lake Natron
West of Monduli Hill an almost invisible track runs towards the tall volcanoes standing out on the horizon. At the foot of Kitumbeine lies a wide basin that is often flooded during the rainy season and constitutes a very important grazing area for cattle and numerous antelopes and zebras.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Luxury Glamping)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Natron - Ngorongoro Crater
Lake Natron - Ngorongoro Crater
Just before sunrise, you'll venture down to the lake to feel the unique atmosphere of this mineral world. As you climb out of the Rift Valley up the steep escarpment several hundred meters high, you'll take a last look towards Mount Gelai and the shimmering surface of Lake Natron. As the dirt track wends its way across the plains, cattle and wildlife graze harmoniously side by side.
However, during February and March, thousands of young wildebeests are born in this area. This is a veritable feast for the lions and hyenas that follow the migration.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Rhino Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
The 600m deep caldera shelters the most beautiful wildlife heaven on earth. Stunning views and scenic grandeur are the hallmarks of this natural wonder. The caldera is home to a microcosm of East African game, with a permanent population of 30,000 animals. It is one of the few places in Africa where you stand a very good chance of seeing the Big Five.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Rhino Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7-9
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
You'll visit the museum of Olduvai Gorge where Louis and Mary Leakey discovered fossils of early man. The Serengeti National Park has the greatest concentration of game in Africa. Two million wildebeests, half a million Thomson's gazelles, and a quarter of a million zebras roam its endless plains. From November to May during the rainy season, wildebeests and zebras congregate on the open grasslands: This annual migration through the Serengeti is one of the most wonderful sights in the natural world. Many carnivores such as wild dogs, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas follow the migration, making sure that only the fittest survive.
Some of the largest crocodiles in Africa can be seen on the banks of the Grumeti River. Bird life is everywhere. Eagles, marabous, ibis, storks, hornbills, and ostriches abound. Our daily game drives vary depending on the season and the concentration of animals. After crossing the reserve from the East to the West, you will head up to Lake Victoria.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Lake Victoria - Eastern Tanzania
Lake Victoria - Eastern Tanzania
Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest lake and one of the least visited parts of Tanzania. You'll spend several hours with fishermen drying or salting their catch of the day namely Nile perch, tilapia, and ndagala. You will pass through Mwanza, an important port with a lovely waterfront to the ferry that will take you to the southern lakeshore. The local villagers farm cattle and crops (rice, cassava, cotton).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Victoria (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Speke Bay Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Rusumo - Rwanda
Rusumo - Rwanda
Heading south of Biharamulo, the red laterite track follows a steep plateau, passing through many villages, before starting to meander through the high rocky hills and the border post of Rusumo. Here, the sinuous river Akagera plunges into a spectacular waterfall. You'll cross into Rwanda, deep in the heart of Africa. This eastern part of the country is sparsely populated. You'll arrive at Akagera National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park
Seen from the Highlands, home to the shy oribi and the elusive topi, the undulating hills, rolling grassland, and an extensive series of lakes linked by papyrus swamps are breathtaking sights. Elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and waterbucks are some of the species roaming this peaceful heaven. The many diverse habitats of the park ensure a remarkable variety of bird life, with over 500 known species.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
The Land of a Thousand Hills
The Land of a Thousand Hills
The countryside is a patchwork blanket in various colors of green. From the bluish green of the eucalyptus trees planted on the hilltops, the dark green of the cypresses lining the narrow tracks, to the soft green of the rice fields in the wet valleys. The inhabitants, mainly a Hutu majority of Bantu origin and a Nilotic Tutsi minority, after years of terrible problems, have once again begun to appreciate the benefits of peace. An agreeable climate explains the extraordinary diversity of farming: coffee, tobacco, sorghum, potatoes, beans, and bananas.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Trekking the Mountain Gorillas
Trekking the Mountain Gorillas
As the first light of the dawn breaks through the curtain of mist clinging to the summits of Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga, and Muhabura, you will make your way into the Volcanoes National Park. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. After seeing a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship.
- Main Destination:
- Musanze (City, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Kigali - Depature
Kigali - Depature
You'll travel back to Kigali at a leisurely pace. You will stop at marketplaces. On arrival in Kigali, you'll be transferred to the airport. This will mark the end of your 15 days on East and Central Africa safari in Kenya Tanzania and Rwanda.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
