This is a 13-day luxury safari traversing through Kenya’s and Tanzania’s best game parks, with a chance to see East Africa’s rich wildlife and cultural heritage.
Your safari takes you to Amboseli, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Remember that between Kenya and Tanzania you have the most diverse and abundant wildlife in the whole of Africa. The spectacular scenery and varied ecosystems are a bonus worth mentioning.
Overview
Your safari takes you to Amboseli, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Remember that between Kenya and Tanzania you have the most diverse and abundant wildlife in the whole of Africa. The spectacular scenery and varied ecosystems are a bonus worth mentioning.
Note
- We also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which we can organize for you with your tour inquiry.
- The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons. Six persons may enjoy up to 25% saving on the per person rate!
Itinerary
On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by Africapoint Staff and transferred to the Nairobi Safari Club.
Overnight at Nairobi Safari Club based on Bed and Breakfast basis.
After breakfast 0730 hrs drive through the floor of the Rift Valley via the Masai town of Narok to arrive at Kenya’s most populous park, the Masai Mara Game Reserve in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge. Later proceed with game en-route to Mara Simba Lodge, Masai Mara.
Masai mara has migrants, well over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. Although July, August and September are the months when the Mara plains are filled with migrating wildebeest and zebra, there is also resident wildlife year round. The famous Masai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge.
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara.
Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge.
0830 HRS After breakfast leave for Nakuru with a game drive enroute. Arrive in Lake Nakuru National park in time for lunch. Lunch at Lion Hill lodge.
1500 hrs Afternoon game drive. This is a chance to visit a unique sanctuary catering for a sizable number of the endangered rhinocerous and the Rothschild giraffe. Lake Nakuru National Park is situated in the Rift Valley region of Kenya and comprises of the blue-green Lake Nakuru, bushy grasslands and yellow acacia woodlands, the Great Rift Valley Escarpments hills and ridges. The park’s swamps and marshes are home to water birds including the famed pink flamingo and around 450 terrestrial bird species. The buffalo, white rhino, zebra, giraffe, hyena and over 56 mammal species are in abundance. Your stay is in world class lodges such as the spectacular Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru lodge. Alternatively you have the option of pitching in special campsites namely Reedbuck, Nyuki, Nyati, Rhino, Soysambu, Chui and Naishi. Public Campsites at Bacpakers and Makalia equally provide additional camping options.
Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Breakfast at Lake Nakuru National Park. Depart after breakfast for Treetops Lodge, one of the 4 Kenya’s Tree Hotels. Lunch is at Outspan hotel. Later transfer to Treetops lodge for game viewing. Afternoon of game watching from the comfort of your room, or bar or Restaurant. Before you reach the lodge it is advisable to have a stop to admire the 73m plunge of the Thompson Falls named after the Scottish explorer who first saw them them in the late 1800s.
Dinner and overnight at Treetops lodge.
0800 hrs. You are picked up after breakfast, drive to Nairobi for lunch at the Thorn Tree Restaurant. You then proceed south to Amboseli National Park and check in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa?s highest mountain.
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge
0630 hrs early morning game drive. Breakfast at the lodge. Morning at leisure. Lunch at the Lodge.
1500 hrs Afternoon game drive. The snows of the mountain forms a majestic backdrop to one of Kenya’s most popular spectacular displays of wildlife - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo and host of plains game, creating Kenya’s most sought after photographer’s paradise. After lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive in the Park.
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Breakfast will be served at Amboseli Serena lodge. 0800 Hrs drive through Namanga border into Tanzania and drive to Arusha town to arrive in time for lunch.
1400 hrs After lunch proceed to Lake Manyara National Park and check in at at Kirurumu Tented lodge. Bird life in the park is very broad. The home of tree-climbing lion, the park is also home to giraffes, hippo, zebra, and buffalo.
Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Tented lodge.
After breakfast, game drive will be provided and later drive to Serengeti National reserve.
1300 hrs Lunch at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
1500 hrs Depart for the afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
0630 HRS Early morning game drive. Breakfast at the lodge Morning at leisure.
1230 hrs Lunch at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
1500 hrs Afternoon game drive. Serengeti is Africa?s largest national park and also one of its most popular. The park has an incredible number of animals, wildebeeste being the most populous followed by zebra. Elephants are notably scarce. Cheetahs and the rest of the big cats are regularly sighted in the plains. The few remaining endangered black rhino are restricted to the Moru Koppies area.
The park is also famous for the wilde-beeste migration, often described as one of the most impressive spectacle in the natural world. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed for a game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
After breakfast, drive with game drive en-route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Lunch at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Aftrenoon at lesuire.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Early breakfast After breakfast descend into the crater for with picnic lunches for a day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater, is one the largest intact caldera in the world and one of the most spectacular sights in the whole of Africa.
The Olduvai Gorge in the neighborhood is the site where some off Africa?s oldest hominid fossils were found. The Crater has one of the densest predators populations in Africa. Elephant, lion, zebra, wildebeest and a host of other resident animals are to be found here.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Breakfast at your lodge.
0830 hrs You will drive back to arrive in Arusha in time for lunch.
After lunch continue to Nairobi on regular shuttle bus and drop off at Panafric hotel. Pick up from Panafric hotel and drive to Carnivore Restaurant. This restaurant is famous for its succulent steaks as welcome or farewell dinner.
Later You will be transferred by Africa point staff to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.
The Trip Cost Includes
- - Complimentary transfer to/from Airport on arrival and departure date
- - Park entrance fee where applicable
- - Service of an English speaking driver guide
- - Transport based on a 4WD safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing in Tanzania
- - Transport based on a safari minibus with pop up roof for game viewing in Kenya
- - Accommodation and all meals while on safari as per the itinerary
- - One way Shuttle bus ticket from Arusha to Nairobi
- - Dinner on the last day of the tour
- - Game drives as per the Itinerary
- - Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- - Government taxes
The Trip Cost Excludes
- - Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- - International flight into East Africa
- - Departure taxes - Visa and any related fees
- - Departure tax
- - Tips to porters and drivers
- - Easter supplements
Frequently asked Questions
Any person can do these safaris, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs. You will have to draw enough cash in Nairobi. There are a number of ATMs in these cities.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet deep in the jungle is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Yes.