Kenya and Tanzania in Depth /16 Days

(Escorted / First Class)

Daily Departure Guaranteed  / All the year round

 

DAY 01

 

Depart USA, meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment included

DAY 02

 

Arrival into Nairobi. You will be met by our local representative and transferred to the the Stanley  or similar. Day free for orientation and Safari briefing. Overnight stay at the Hotel. (BB)

DAY 03

Nairobi/Samburu

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya and north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Sarova Shaba Lodge  in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Approx transit time: 5½ hrs. Overnight (BLD)

DAY 04

Samburu

Full day in Samburu, a beautiful game abundant park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe. Morning and afternoon game drives with an optional visit to a local Samburu village. All meals and overnight at Sarova Shaba Lodge. (BLD)

DAY 05

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to the lower slopes of Mt.Kenya Lunch at Nyahururu Thompson falls then proceed to Lake Nakuru .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, with evening game drive. Approximate transit time: 5 hrs. (BLD)

DAY 06

Masai Mara

Depart Lake Nakuru in the morning and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve, arrive Mara Serena Lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Approximate transit time: 6 hrs. (BLD)

DAY 07

 Masai Mara

Two full days in Masai 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 Masai village. All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.  (BLD)

DAY 08

 Masai Mara - Serengeti

Depart Masai Mara to Serengeti through Isebania border. Meet Tanzania Vehicles proceed with Enroute Game drive. Picnic Lunch. Arrival at the Lodge and do afternoon game drive. Check in at Serengeti Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight. Approx transit time: 5 hrs. (BLD)

DAY 09

 Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park

In the morning at 0830hrs pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive on tarmac road 130km with lunch box to Lake Manyara National Park for both morning and afternoon game drives. The park is home to Lion, Hippo, Elephant, Zebra, Buffalo, Giraffe, Baboon, Blue and Vervet monkey, Warthog and more.About 350 species of birds have been recorded. You will have Picnic lunch, dinner and overnight at Lake Manyare Hotel, Manyara Serena Hotel, Eunoto Retreat, Kirurumu Tented Camp or Budget Camp. (BLD)

DAY 10

 Manyara - Serengeti National Park

Early morning breakfast in Manyara then at 0600hrs drive to the Great Serengeti National Park with lunch and game drives enroute. Afternoon game drives in the park a home to lion, leopard, Elephant, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Eland, Wild dog, Gazelles, Crocs and more. Lot of birds includes the Eurasia migrants. Dinner and overnight at Serenget Serena
lodge, Serengeti Sopa lodge, Serengeti Wildlife lodge, Kirawira Tented Camp, Ndutu lodge, Migration Camp or Budget Camp.(
BLD)

DAY 11

 Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Breakfast then follows morning and afternoon game drives in the park. In the afternoon continue with game viewing to the North East of the park this is LOBO area where the main path of the Serengeti Wildebeest migration has passed. Dinner and overnight in Lobo Wildlife Lodge, Migration Camp or Budget Camp (BLD)

DAY 12

 Full day in Serengeti National Park

Breakfast, then half day game viewing in Lobo area where you will have your hot lunch before you drive back to Seronera the center of Serengeti. Proceed with game viewing around Seronera or Eastwards, dinner and overnight at lodge or Camp. (BLD)

DAY 13

 Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Wake up at 0600hrs for early morning game drives in Serengeti at 0845hrs back to the lodge/ Camp for breakfast. Then check out and drive with lunch and game viewing enroute to Ngorongoro Crater Rim for dinner and overnight at Serena lodge  (BLD)

DAY 14

 Crater tour - Tarangire

Wake up early morning for breakfast then at 0600hrs descend into the Crater floor for game drives. All the BIG FIVE Rhino Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful caldera, others are Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, Hyena and more.Birds includes flamingos on the Soda lake, Geese, Storks, Vultures and more.Your lunch will be served in the picnic site in the Crater at Ngoitoktok swamp a Hippo pool. After lunch proceed with fame viewing while ascending the Crater and drive to Tarangire National Park for dinner and overnight at Tarangire River tented Camp, Sopa lodge or budget camp. (BLD)

DAY 15

 Tarangire - Arusha

After breakfast continue with game viewing in Tarangire National park, a home to Lion, Leopard, Elephant, buffalo, Python, Zebra, Oryx, Impala and more. Over 450 species of birds have been observed. You will have hot lunch in your lodge/ camp before the drive takes you back to Arusha. (BL)

DAY 16

 Arrive USA

Connect with your homebound flight

TOUR FEATURES

Scheduled transatlantic flight  (round trip ticket NYC/Nairobi/NYC) For supplements from other US gateways (please refer to our reservation department) (Air & land prices)

For supplements from other US gateways , please refer to our reservation department

Accommodation as per itinerary

All transfers (Air & land prices) 

Included sightseeing

Professional tour directors to escort you

 Transport in a 7 seater Tour van with pop up roof

 Tour bus fitted with Hi-fi radio

 All booked safaris are window seat guaranteed

 3 meals a day vegetarian and non vegetarian [FB]

 Game drives

 One litre mineral water a day while on safari

 Driver’s allowance

 Park entrance fees to all major National Parks and Reserves

NOT INCLUDED

Airport taxes and September 11 th security fees

Optional tours

 Tips

2010 / 2011  Kenya and Tanzania in Depth y Departure Guaranteed" For the Period

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FIRST CLASS HOTELS

land only air&land

JAN 18

MAR 31

$4935

$6335

APR 01

JUN 10

$5345

$6845

JUN 11

AUG 28

$5595

$6995

SEP 02

DEC 05 

$5375

$6875

DEC 06

DEC 30

$5545

$7145

2010

JAN 03

FEB 20

$5345

$6445

FEB 21

MAR 10

$5445

$6845

HOTELS

Sarova Shaba

 Mara Serena Lodge

 Serengeti Serena Lodge  

 Kirurumu tented camp

 Serengeti Migration camp