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is one of our most popular safaris that covers all the major and most popular
game parks and reserves in both Kenya and Tanzania. Starting from Jan 2005,
the safari will run for 16-days (was previously 15-days), because we have
added an extra day/night at Amboseli. The previous itinerary stayed only
1 night in Amboseli, and most of our past clients said they would have stayed
longer.
The
safari starts by traversing Kenya's central and northern sector across
the equator line to Samburu National Reserve, a park that is home to rarely
found species. From Samburu the safari goes to Mt. Kenya National Park
before proceeding to the floor of the Rift Valley visiting Lake Nakuru
National Park and then heading to the country's most popular game sanctuary,
Maasai Mara Game Reserve. With a break in Nairobi, the safari proceeds
to Amboseli and across Namanga border to all three mostly visited Tanzania's
northern parks namely Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti Nat. Park
and Ngorongoro Crater.
Departures:
Daily, minimum 2 persons.
Day
1. Nairobi/Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya and north
across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Serena
Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at
the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day
2. Samburu
Full day in Samburu, with an early morning and late afternoon game drive.
Samburu is a beautiful and and game abundant park, home to rarely found
species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich
and reticulated giraffe. Optional activites include a visit to a local
Samburu village, camel riding and guided nature and bird walks. All meals
and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day
3. Mountain Lodge
Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya
arriving Serena Mountain Lodge (tree hotel) in time for lunch. Relax in
the afternoon as you watch game from the balcony of the lodge, with an
optional guided nature walk. Overnight floodlit game viewing. Dinner and
overnight at the tree hotel.
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day
4. Lake Nakuru
Depart Mountain Lodge after breakfast and drive to the floor of The Rift
Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson
Falls and arriving Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon
game drive in the park. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous
for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also,
many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced
Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion,
buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
maraserenalodgeDay
5. Maasai Mara
Depart Lake Nakuru in the morning and drive further along the floor of
the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, arriving Mara Serena Lodge
in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day
6 & 7. Maasai Mara
Two full days in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where
you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard,
buffalo, rhino and elephant). Morning and afternoon game drives with an
optional visit to a local Maasai village. All meals and overnight at Mara
Serena Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day
8. Nairobi
Depart Maasai Mara in the morning and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx
13:00hrs. Drop at Nairobi Safari Club. Lunch on own account/afternoon
at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis.
Optional dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B}
Day
9. Amboseli
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Amboseli National Park arriving Amboseli
Serena Lodge in time for lunch. The park is famous for its big game and
great scenic beauty whose entire landscape is dominated by Mt Kilimanjaro.
Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 4½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day
10. Amboseli
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive at 6.30am, when you have the best
chance to see the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for late
breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure. Afternoon game drive.
All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day
11. Lake Manyara
Depart Amboseli after breakfast and driving to Namanga (Kenya/Tanzania
border) where you will change vehicle and driver/guide and proceed to
Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel. Then drive on to Lake Manyara National
Park for dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day
12. Serengeti
Morning game drive in Manyara Park, a park dotted with exotic trees such
as the giant fig, baobab and mahogany and famour for lions that sprawl
on trees (though rare these days). Depart after lunch for Serengeti Nat.
Park arriving Serengeti Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Approx transit time: 4 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day
13. Serengeti
Full day in Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives in the rolling
grasslands studded with wildlife for as far as the eye can see. All meals
and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day
14. Ngorongoro
Another morning game drive in Serengeti, departing after lunch for Ngorongoro
via Olduvai Gorge for a brief visit of the museum. Dinner and overnight
at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Approx transit time: 3 hrs Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day
15. Ngorongoro
After breakfast descend down to the crater floor for ½ day crater
tour, returning to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure
with optional visit to a local Maasai village. Dinner and overnight at
the lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Pls note: Only ½ day tours may be allowed at the crater.
Day
16. Back to Arusha/Nairobi/Out
Depart Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive to Arusha. Lunch at Impala
Hotel then to be assisted to board afternoon shuttle bus back to Nairobi
arriving approx 18:30hrs (a flying option is available). Drop at your
hotel or at the airport for onward flight.
End of our services.
Approx transit time: 8 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L}
2008 Prices:
High season US$5425 per person sharing
Mid season US$5126 per person sharing
Low season US$4235 per person sharing
Seasons
1. High Season: 16 Dec 2007 - 31 March 2008; 01 July - 15 Dec 2008
2. Mid Season: 25 May - 30 June 2008
3. Low Season: 01 April - 24 May 2008
Prices
include:
- Transportation in a custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof ideal for
game viewing and sightseeing.
- Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
for each sector
- Fullboard accommodation in the lodges as mentioned
- One night BB accommodation in Nairobi (Day 8)
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Game drives and all park entry fees
- Oneway shuttle bus transfer Arusha/Nairobi
Not
included:
- International air transportation to and from Nairobi
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance,
laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplements
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