This safari covers the top wildlife parks in Kenya Tanzania and Zanzibar beach. Masai Mara is a large game reserve famous for its exceptional population of lions, leopards, cheetahs and its annual migration of zebra & wildebeest. Lake Manyara Ngorongoro crater is one of the best sites of crater lakes in East Africa.
Please Note:
You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel).
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
*************************Day By Day Itinerary*************************
Day 1: Nairobi to Masaai Mara National Reserve
You
will be pick up from the airport and thereafter drive 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.
Accommodation: Mara Aardvark Lodge (a budget lodge located just outside masai mara national reserve)
Meals: all meals included
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.
Accommodation: Mara Aardvark Lodge (a budget lodge located just outside masai mara national reserve)
Meals: all meals included
Day 3: Masai Mara to 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! You will later ascend the escarpment and drive via Great Rift Valley view points. The afternoon will be free time to wander around a 'non-touristy' town where the you can do some shopping in Naivasha town.
Overnight at the Chambai Safari Hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Chambai ( a budget hotel located in or near Naivasha
Meals: all meals included
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Green Crater Lake
Breakfast
will be serve in the early morning and you will be picked up by a driver from
0730am
Then transfer to the Green Crater Lake takes you out of Naivasha and along a
rough and bumpy road down the edge of lake Naivasha Passing by huge Greenhouses
where roses and other flowers are grown for the export market.
You will arrive at the Green Crater Lake at 8.00am approx and you will begin
your morning game walk.
The green crater lake was formed by volcanic activity.
The group will walk in a reserve where its possible to get up close to Giraffe
and many varieties of antelope.
It is a great opportunity for photos. The guides will answer questions about
the animals birdlife etc and point out the rocks formed due to the volcanic
activity.
Accommodation: Hotel Chambai ( a budget hotel located in or near Naivasha
Meals: all meals included
Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli
You
will take your early morning breakfast then you will be driven to the southern
part of Kenya call Amboseli where you will pass the boarder of Kenya and
Tanzania (note: please when you are passing to a Amboseli national park the visa
is not needed because the park is on the side of Kenya.)
You will arrive in the park in the late evening and the game drive en route to
your tented camp. Overnight and dinner at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge. Lunch, Dinner
& Breakfast
Accommodation: Amboseli Sentrim Lodge ( a mid-range tented camp located just outside amboseli national park)
Meals: All meals included
Day 6: Amboseli National Park
Today, you will spend the 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. Dinner and night at Amboseli Sentrim Lodge.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sentrim Lodge ( a mid-range tented camp located just outside amboseli national park)
Meals: All meals included
Day 7: Amboseli to Lake Manyara
After breakfast you will drive out of the park with the view of Mt Kilimanjaro, then drive to the boarder of Tanzania and Kenya at Namanga boarder, After the immigration clearance, you will be transferred to lake Manyara for its famous Tree climbing lions, You will arrive in for early game drive at 12pm you will set your early lunch then by 1500hrs you will leave for afternoon game drive. Dinner ad overnight at Fanaka Lodge.
Accommodation: Fanaka Safaris, Campsite & Lodges ( a budget lodge located outside manyara NP)
Meals: all meals included
Day 8: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater
We
will transfer to the Ngorongoro crater, Ngorongoro is an impressive 20 km wide
volcanic crater with 600 m 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. All afternoon game drive.
We will enjoy Game drive after lunch Dinner and overnight at Octagon Lodge.
Accommodation: Octagon Lodge ( a mid-range lodge located in or near karatu)
Meals: all meals included
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater to Zanzibar Beach
After breakfast we will leave the camp and transfer back to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar. This will be an ideal relaxation moment. On arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation which is Ocean Blue for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Ocean Blue hotel ( a luxury hotel located in or near Zanzibar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch Not included).
Day 10: Zanzibar Island
Today after you enjoy your full buffet breakfast, you will enjoy a full day uninterrupted relaxing time. After the long game drives viewing wildlife, you will be having free time in a cool and quite environment. This day will be well spent in the beach.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Ocean Blue hotel ( a luxury hotel located in or near Zanzibar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch Not included)
Day 11: Zanzibar Island
Optional:(
at an extra cost)
Today you go on an excursion to the spice and fruit plantations close to Stone
town for the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in
depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a
detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and
cooking.
Spice tour- $120 per person
Blue Safari - $270 per person.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Ocean Blue hotel ( a luxury hotel located in or near Zanzibar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch Not included)
Day 12: Zanzibar to Nairobi
After your morning breakfast, you will have a trip to spice and botanical tour on this tour you will see and taste the tropical fruits, spices plantation or plots in the island. Later in the afternoon you will depart Zanzibar for Nairobi for your next destination.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner Not included)
NOTE - Accommodation mentioned in this itinerary are suggestions only, and this itinerary can easily be tailor-made to suit your specific requirements, standard of accommodation and budget.
Please Note:
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).
PROPOSED RATES (per person):
|
|
Solo (single room) |
2 +people |
|
1 Jan to 31st Dec 2019 |
$3,984 |
$3,380 |
The Above Rates Includes:
>> Park fees(For non-residents)
>> All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
>> All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
>> A professional driver/guide
>> All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
>> All Taxes/VAT
>> Round-trip airport transfer
>> Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
>> Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
The Above Rates Excludes
>> International flights(From/to home)
>> Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
>> Tips(Tipping guideline US$5.00 pp per day)
>> Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
>> Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
>> Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)