The safari starts from Nairobi, goes straight to the Masai Mara and then to Lake Nakuru. Then it heads south to Amboseli and on into Tanzania visiting Lake Manyara, the Serengeti Plains and the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.
From Amboseli, the views of Mount Kilimanjaro's snowy peaks are unforgettable. This interesting safari explores the ultimate big-game areas of the Masai heartlands in Kenya and Tanzania.
- Day 1: Nairobi
- Itinerary
You will be met at Nairobi International Airport and transferred to the Safari Park Hotel. You will have the rest of the day to spend touring the city or simply relaxing. Stay overnight at Safari Park Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis.
- Accommodation
Safari Park Hotel Safari Park Hotel is situated in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Day 2: Masai Mara National Park (approx 5 hours drive)
- Itinerary
After breakfast you will depart for the Masai Mara to enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of the wildlife. You will stay overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge on a full board basis for 2 nights.
- Accommodation
Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Sopa Lodge is situated on the eastern boundary of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya.
- Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Itinerary
Spend another day in this renowned wildlife park and enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, returning to the Mara Sopa Lodge for lunch. If you are lucky enough to time your safari correctly you might catch the wildebeest and zebra in the annual migration.
- Accommodation
Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Sopa Lodge is situated on the eastern boundary of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya.
- Day 4: Rift Valley Lakes (approx 4 hours drive)
- Itinerary
After breakfast you will drive to the Rift Valley Lakes where you will enjoy game viewing at Lake Nakuru, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle. After lunch, which is served at Lake Nakuru Lodge overlooking thousands of pink flamingoes lining the shores of the lake, you continue through the Nakuru Park to Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru Lodge, where you overnight.
- Accommodation
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge is situated on the southern shores of Lake Naivasha, Kenya.
Lake Nakuru Lodge Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in the Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya.
- Day 5: Amboseli National Reserve (approx 6 hours drive)
- Itinerary
After breakfast you will drive to Nairobi where you stop to enjoy lunch before continuing to Amboseli. Amboseli is a small park that sits in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. Your safari spends 2 nights at Amboseli Sopa Lodge on a full board basis. Spend the day exploring Amboseli - of particular interest is the Amboseli forest and swamps, which attract elephants and other game.
- Accommodation
Amboseli Sopa Lodge Amboseli Sopa Lodge is situated in near the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya.
- Day 6: Amboseli National Park
- Itinerary
Have breakfast, board the game-viewing vehicle and let your guide take you through Amboseli. It is easier to spot game in Amboseli, as it is a lot smaller than other reserves.
- Accommodation
Amboseli Sopa Lodge Amboseli Sopa Lodge is situated in near the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya.
- Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park (approx 6 hours drive)
- Itinerary
After an early breakfast you will cross the border into Tanzania. From here it is a comfortable drive to Arusha, where you will stop for lunch before carrying on across the Masai Steppe to the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara. Here you will stay at Manyara Serena Lodge on a full board basis.
- Accommodation
Manyara Serena Lodge Lake Manyara Serena Lodge is situated on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the Manyara soda lake, Tanzania.
- Day 8: Serengeti (approx 4 hours' drive)
- Itinerary
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, and, after lunch, depart for the Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive on the way. You can look forward to viewing wildlife in the open plains of the Serengeti while your guide takes you to some excellent viewing points. Stay overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge on a full board basis for 2 nights.
- Accommodation
Serengeti Sopa Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge is situated in the Nyaboro Hills of the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
- Day 9: Serengeti
- Itinerary
Today will be spent on morning and afternoon game activities in the Serengeti whilst returning to the lodge during the heat of the day for lunch and relaxation. Take a dip in the pool at your lodge and cool off from the midday sun.
- Accommodation
Serengeti Sopa Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge is situated in the Nyaboro Hills of the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
- Day 10: Olduvai Gorge & Ngorongoro Crater (approx 3 hours drive)
- Itinerary
After enjoying your breakfast you will drive via Olduvai Gorge to Ngorongoro Crater, with a picnic lunch en route. Discover the archaeological history at Olduvai Gorge before driving to your accommodation at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
- Accommodation
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 4hr from Arusha, Tanzania.
- Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater
- Itinerary
After this morning's breakfast, you can enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, commonly referred to as the world's largest wildlife zoo. There is a permanent source of water in the crater which attracts a wide range of animals, making game viewing easy. You enjoy a picnic lunch en-route and an afternoon visit to a Masai village.
- Accommodation
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 4hr from Arusha, Tanzania.
- Day 12: Tarangire National Park (approc 4.30 hours' drive)
- Itinerary
After breakfast you drive to the Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for lunch and a siesta. The afternoon is spent on safari, before returning to the lodge for dinner.
- Accommodation
Tarangire Sopa Lodge Taragire Sopa Lodge is situated between the Tarangire River and Tarangire Hill, in the Tarangire National Park, Tanzania.
- Day 13: Day of Departure (approx 7 hours' drive)
Included in tour:
Transport in a safari bus with photo roof
Guaranteed window seat in a shared vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Accommodation & meals as detailed
Game drives
4x4 vehicle for game viewing in the crater
Current park fees & government taxes
Excluded:
International flights
Departure taxes
Visas
Driver/guide or local escort gratuities
Telephone bill, laundry & any items of a personal nature
Travel insurance
Tour rates. †
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† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.
Extra tour notes.
We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control, and any increase levied, will be passed to you. In order to qualify for the low season rates, the tour must start and finish within the specified dates. If any safari starts in the low season and ends in the high season, we have to pro rata the cost accordingly.
Christmas/New Year Supplement: 24 December 2006 - 01 January 2007 inclusive of USD58.00 per person per night on all Kenya safaris.
Easter supplement: 14 April - 17 April 2007 inclusive of USD58.00 per person per night on all Kenya safaris.
Minimum 2 / Maximum 7 in a vehicle to guarantee a window seat.
Child Rates
- One child aged under 2 years free sharing with 2 adults
- One child aged 2-11 years sharing with 2 adults pays 50% of safari cost
The condition of Kenyan roads can be poor, tarmac and dirt roads are affected by wear & tear and flooding. Driving times indicated can fluctuate depending on road conditions and should be used as a guideline. Punctures are not uncommon on rough terrain and can add up to 1-2 hours to total journey times.
