Welcome to our Masai Mara and Tanzania Serengeti Safaris! This itinerary takes you on an incredible journey through some of East Africa's most iconic wildlife reserves, where you'll witness the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras, and see a variety of other wildlife in action. Our safari begins in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where you'll witness the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras, and have the opportunity to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other predators in action. You'll also have the chance to visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about the local culture and way of life.
Next, we'll cross the border into Tanzania, where we'll take you to the Serengeti National Park, which is famous for its incredible wildlife and sweeping plains. You'll have the opportunity to witness the Great Migration as it moves through the Serengeti, and see a wide variety of other animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.
After the Serengeti, we'll take you to the Ngorongoro Crater, which is one of the most unique wildlife reserves in the world. Here, you'll have the opportunity to see a variety of animals in a compact area, including lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.
Day 1: Nairobi -Masai Mara National Reserve
You will be pick up from the hotel/airport by the driver guide at 0830am and thereafter drive to maasi mara via via Narok town to Maasai Mara National reserve the land of the Maasai Tribe. The proud young Maasai warrior nomads with their plaited hair red cloaks and spear challenge your curiosity.
The 700-square-mile game Reserve is the Africa of your dream complete with animals grazing amid the superb rolling landscape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands.
Check in to your first game drive. Afternoon game drive in reserve. Return to the camp before dark. Overnight at Giraffe hills Mara camp.
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Giraffe Hills Mara camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://giraffehillsmaracamp.com/
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Today there will be a possibility to take an optional hot air balloon ride (costs excluded). “Take to the skies for the ultimate Masai Mara wildlife adventure, soaring in a hot air balloon over herds of game to the inner reaches of the Mara. You’ll ascend in the early morning, when winds are calmest. Watch as the professional crew fills the balloon with hot air. Slowly the big, colorful bag begins to bulge and take shape.
After your incredible flight, it’s time to come back down to earth for breakfast. You might wonder what all the ordinary people are doing on this perfect African morning! Before leaving, the pilot will present you with your balloon flight.
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You will have full day Game drive
- Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation: Giraffe Hills Mara camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://giraffehillsmaracamp.com/
Day 3: Maasai mara -Lake Elementaita
Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park via lake Elementaita after breakfast, with lunch enroute you will have great time to view Flamingos and pelicans Rothschild Giraffe, Waterbucks and other kinds of African wildlife. The Lake Forest attracts a wide variety of birds. Included: Bed ,Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.
- Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- www.burahazenoni.com/
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park -Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast, Set out for an early morning game drive in the reserve. This is usually the most popular game viewing time. During the early hours temperatures are low, thus providing a favorable atmosphere both for the game and the viewer. Lion, Cheetah and Leopard roam the vast grasslands in search for their next meal; it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a small one like the warthog. Whatever the players, the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe inspiring! Arrive for lunch at the lodge The afternoon will be free time to wander around a 'non-touristy' town where the pax can do some shopping, internet.
- Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
- Accommodation: Naivasha West Beach Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- https://naivashawestbeachcamp.com
Day 5: Crescent Island
Located along Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley, Crescent Island Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya and is often called Naivasha's “best kept secret”. It is private, secure and patrolled by guides who can accompany anyone who wishes for a guided walk.
Surrounded by water, Crescent Island is actually a peninsula and is accessible by boat from the east or west. One can also access it in under two hours from Nairobi on tarmac road. The sanctuary’s shores host abundant birdlife, including huge numbers of pelicans, cormorants and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park. This brings many film companies here.
- Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
- Accommodation: Naivasha West Beach Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- https://naivashawestbeachcamp.com
Day 6: Naivasha - Amboseli
Eat breakfast early in the morning and then drive to the southern part of Kenya, passing the Kenya-Tanzania border along the way. You will arrive in Amboseli National Park in the late evening and then game drive en route to your tented camp.
- Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodges.
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.sentrimhotels.net/index.php/sentrim-amboseli-lodges-in-amboseli
Day 7: Amboseli National Park
Spend a whole day in Amboseli National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is termed as an Animal's paradise. Visit Masai Village and learn their rich culture at an extra cost. In the early evening, the clouds clear, exposing the snow -capped dome of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodges.
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- http://www.sentrimhotels.net/index.php/sentrim-amboseli-lodges-in-amboseli
Day 8: Amboseli - Arusha
After breakfast we will depart for Arusha via Namanga boarder with morning game drive . Our journey will take us across the border into Tanzania, and we will arrive in the picturesque town of Arusha in time for lunch. Arusha sits at the foot of rugged Mount Meru and is the gateway to most of Tanzania’s safari areas. The afternoon will be spent at your leisure.
- Main Destination: Arusha
- Accommodation: The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- ttps://thecharityhotel.com/
Day 9: Arusha - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast you will transfer to the famous Serengeti National Park. This park is to Tanzania what the Maasai Mara Game Reserve is to Kenya. Covering 14,763 sq km, the Serengeti is dominated by vast, open plains and an abundance of wildlife. A picnic lunch will be provided en route, and the afternoon will be spent game viewing and absorbing the breathtaking scenery.
- Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- ttps://tukaonecamps.com/
Day 10: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast you have your full packed lunch with you for the full day game drive. The whole day you will be doing game drive.
- Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- ttps://tukaonecamps.com/
Day 11: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Transfer to the Ngorongoro crater via Olduvai Gorge. Ngorongoro is an impressive 20km wide volcanic crater with 600m walls. The views from the crater rim are breathtaking, and there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. Olduvai Gorge is famed for the discovery of 3.5 million year-old fossil fragments from an early human civilization. We will enjoy lunch overlooking the crater and the afternoon will be spent at the park doing game drive. Main
- Destination: Ngorongoro National Park
- Accommodation: Fanaka Safari Camp and Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water
- ttp://fanakasafaricamps.co.tz/
Day 12: Ngorongoro crater - Nairobi
After breakfast you will be driven to Arusha for your transfer to Nairobi via Namanga boarder ,Lunch enroute. You will arrive by 1500hrs in Nairobi for the transfer to the international airport.
HAVE A WONDERFUL TOUR - SEE YOU ON THE ROAD .......
TOTAL COST PER PERSON FOR 12 DAYS IS USD$ 3142
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
- AMREF (Travel insurance) Flying doctors services in East Africa. (In case of emergency)
- All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.
- Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
- Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture safaris.
- A minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
- Each 4x4 Toyota Hiace minivan carries safari accessories including window sills,, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
- Bottled mineral water during game drives.
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
- All government taxes, levies, and fees
- Pick up and drop off transfers
Not included:
- International airfares and departures taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
- Laundry services.
- Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary
- Tips
- Rain jackets, hand cloves
- Visa
- International air ticket
- Personal needs
- Balloon safari in Maasai Mara (USD$475)per ride
- Personal needs
- Samburu village visit(15-20usd$)
- Maasai village visit.(15_20usd$
