Tour overview
This lengthy Best of Kenya & Tanzania Safari covers major safari hotspots in East Africa, driving through scenic landscapes that separate the wildlife havens. A short escapade to these safari hotspots is certainly worthwhile, but a comprehensive safari such as this grants wanderlust tourists a tremendous opportunity to not only learn much about African style and culture but also witness beautiful attractions while on the journey. Flora and fauna are well preserved in these destinations which makes it a joyous experience to spot them in their natural habitat. Come embark on this safari with us to find out what it’s all about.
Included
- A transfer from the airport in Nairobi/Hotel.
- Accommodation on safari
- Transport in a 4X4 land cruiser
- All game Park Entrance fees
- Meet and greet by a tour representative upon arrival at the airport
- Services of an English speaking Tour Guide
- Game drives as per the itinerary.
- Entry for Driver/Vehicle
- All Government taxes and levies
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for extra cost
Not Included
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips on safari and at camps/lodges
- Items of personal needs
Day 1: From Nairobi to Masaai Mara
Safari commences from your hotel at 7.30 am, driving via the view point of the Rift Valley and Narok town before reaching Masai Mara. Arrive at your Camp in Masai Mara in the early afternoon then have lunch and relax for a bit. After lunch proceed for the first game drive inside the park, harbouring numerous wildlife that can be spotted as you drive along with your Guide. Dinner and overnight will be at the Enchoro Wildlife Camp.
Prime Destination: Maasai Mara
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Lunch and Dinner included (Breakfast not included), All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 2: Traversing the Mara
Following breakfast, this day will be spent game viewing and exploring this spectacular park (picnic lunch served in the park at the Mara River, border of Kenya and Tanzania). The big cats are often laying around under the shades of trees while the grazers like wildebeests, zebras, hartebeest, gazelle and antelopes stay in groups grazing on the grass. In the evening return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Prime Destination: Maasai Mara
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 3: Lake Nakuru, the Bird Sanctuary
Take a trip to Lake Nakuru succeeding breakfast, to arrive after a few hours’ drive (lunch will be served en route to Nakuru). On arrival check in at the hotel and have a brief rest. Proceed into the park with your Guide, where there is a perfect chance to spot the magnificent giants, rhinos. These wonderful creatures are incredibly rare that’s why having to see them is a great opportunity. Flamingos are also a wonderful sight to behold, drawing naturalists and photographers from all over the world to document about them. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Prime Destination: Lake Nakuru
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 4: To Amboseli
Continue your adventure inside the park on another safari drive in the morning, having the chance to spot animals and birds you did not get to see the previous day. Thence leave for Amboseli Park (you will be served lunch en route to Amboseli). On arrival in the evening check in at the camp where you can rest after the drive. You will have dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.
Prime Destination: Amboseli
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 5: Amboseli (Home of the African Elephant)
This day you will have a lengthy safari drive inside the park, to enjoy nature’s finest as well as be part of the serene environs of the park. You will frequently encounter large troops of elephants strolling along, these are magnificent and also huge beasts. Among them there are gazelles, antelopes, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, cheetahs, lions, hyenas and many more animals and birds. You will have picnic lunch in the park, thereafter proceed with the safari until evening. Return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Prime Destination: Amboseli
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 6: To Lake Manyara
Have a final safari drive in the park then leave for Lake Manyara, stopping over at the Namanga border post for immigration formalities. Upon arrival, you will take lunch at the Lake Manyara Camp and afterwards advance to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. This park has one of the best network of tracks and roads thus allows for excellent game viewing opportunities. Animals prevalent that you will get to witness include buffalo and elephant. Other animals present that can be seen with luck are the tree climbing lions, leopard and black rhino. Lesser flamingos and Egyptian geese are some of the birds seen here. All meals and overnight at the camp in Lake Manyara.
Prime Destination: Lake Manyara
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 7: The Great Serengeti
Leave for Serengeti after breakfast arriving in time for an afternoon game drive in this celebrated park which is home to many unique and beautiful birds and animals (lunch will be served en route to Serengeti). Dinner and overnight at your camp.
Prime Destination: Serengeti
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 8: Traversing the Serengeti
Enjoy the whole day roaming around the Serengeti. This park is quite vast hence you will get to cover just a bit of it during your escapade (lunch and leisure break at the campsite in the midafternoon). The park is usually the scene of the annual migration of the wildebeest and zebras, which occurs between Serengeti and Maasai Mara. Some of the animals and birds you will get to see among the Big Five are jackals, wild dogs, hyena, buffalo, cheetah, vultures, secretary birds, plus many others. Dinner and overnight in your camp.
Prime Destination: Serengeti
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 9: To Ngorongoro Crater
Depart to Ngorongoro Crater following breakfast, upon arrival descend 2000 ft (670m) into the crater floor for a tour round the crater, having a lunch break at Ngoitoktok springs picnic site. Black manned lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants and other grazing animals abound. Your Guide will take you on another evening game drive then return to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Prime Destination: Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 10: To Tarangire
Leave to Tarangire having lunch en route. On reaching Tarangire head on a tour inside this glorious park the entire afternoon where you will encounter various sceneries and eye-catching sites. This is a perfect birding destination and the scenic baobab trees make the landscape particularly interesting. Dinner and overnight at your camp.
Prime Destination: Tarangire
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 11: Back to Arusha
After early breakfast, enjoy your final game drive in Tarangire Park before bidding this interesting location goodbye to drive back to Arusha. Arrive in the afternoon with good memories to share back home with friends and family.
Prime Destination: Tarangire
Accommodation: No accommodation
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast included (Lunch and Dinner not included), All drinks (except liquor/spirits)
