11-Day Direct to Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire.
Kenya and Tanzania are leading safari & tour holiday destinations in Africa. The two country are undoubtedly among the best places in Africa to go on a safari and tour holiday to view wildlife. With expert tour operator in Kenya and Tanzania, enjoy some of Africa’s great National parks and game reserves. A sure way to discover breathtaking scenery, splendid wildlife and proud tribal culture.
Tour Conclusion:
- This tour can be customized
- This tour departs daily with atleast two people
- No age limit
- Can be organized as a private tour on request
- Accommodate can either be in tented camp/budget hotel or luxury lodge
- This tour visits Kenya and Tanzania and is offered by African Home Adventure Ltd.
- A transfer from the airport in Nairobi/hotel is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged
- Accommodation on safari shall be in lodges or tented camp as agreed..
- Transport based on our customized seven seater safari 4 x 4 Jeep with specially modified suspension, full length photographic roof hatches and seats designed with seat belt and all clients are guaranteed window seats.
- All game park entrance fees
- Meet and greet by a tour representative upon arrival at the airport
- Services of an English speaking tour driver-guide
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Entry for driver/vehicle
- All Government taxes and levies
- Drinking water daily
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips on safari and at camps/lodges
- Items of personal needs
- Government taxes where applicable
Tour Specifics.
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Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Set off the safari from your hotel/residence in Nairobi at 7:30 am heading down to the great rift valley (quick stop here for a nice view of the escarpment). Another stop will be at Narok town where you can grab any of your personal valuables you might need during safari as the driver also refuel the vehicle being the last town. You will make it to Masai Mara in good time to have lunch at the camp or lodge while you relax from the lengthy drive. Following lunch you can indulge in the various optional activities available at the camp; including guided nature walk, Masai Village visit or go for an afternoon game drive in the park to see all the Big Five Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful game reserve. Afternoon game drives are great! You get to enjoy the final catch of the wildlife as they are out of their hides getting their dinner and sunbathing before dark. Other animals graze in groups as they find a place to rest for the night.
During this time, some animals (nocturnal) come out of their hiding to start their hunt
Day 2: Masai Mara National Game Reserve (Full Day)
Have your breakfast at 0600hrs and leave the camp with packed picnic lunch at 0630hrs. Spend the entire day exploring the reserve in search of the big five. With over 450 species of birds recorded here, there is much to see including rhinos, leopard, elephants, buffalo, wildebeests, zebra, warthog, Jackals, lions, many types of antelopes, crocodiles and giraffe. Whether yu are a game lover or an ornithologist Masai Mara has it all and never disappoints. Picnic lunch is served in the reserve along the banks of Mara River, the wildebeest migration point. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and overnight
Day 3: Masaai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, leave the camp or lodge and drive to Lake Nakuru National park. Lunch is served en route. Lake Nakuru gives you the opportunity to see hundreds of bird species, including flamingos and minor and older pelicans. It is also a rhino sanctuary, and the water bucks, impala, buffalo and gazelle. Dinner and overnight at a Nakuru hotel or lodge.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, proceed to an extensive morning game drive tour in Lake Nakuru National park to see the many animals that inhabit this unique park. Lake Nakuru is known for its millions of flamingos and other water birds. Leave Lake Nakuru National park to continue towards Amboseli National park with a welcome view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Lunch is served en route. Dinner and overnight at a camp or lodge in Amboseli.
Day 5: Amboseli National Park (Full Day)
After breakfast, full day of game drive spent in Amboseli National park. The majesty of this mountain makes Amboseli an ideal retreat for photographers that offers a spectacular backdrop for wildlife and scenic photography of Kilimanjaro at the backdrop. An optional tour to the Masai village to experience their lifestyle and traditional dances, meals and night at the camp.
Day 6: Amboseli to Lake Manyara in Tanzania
After breakfast, leave the camp or lodge for the last game drive then you leave the park for Namanga border post for immigration formalities and to drive to Lake Manyara National Park for lunch at Lake Manyara camp or lodge followed by afternoon game drive to see wildlife. Dinner and overnight at the Manyara Lake camp or lodge
Day 7: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous National park in the world, the Serengeti. The driving itself, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in local language, "endless plains". The park has 6,900 sq miles (18,000 sq km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes. As for big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous River Crossings having been filmed in this park. Your game drive is in the afternoon after lunch. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 8: Serengeti National park (Full Day)
As you crest the hillside, the vast Serengeti spreads out before you as far as the eyes can see. Serengeti means "endless plains" in Kiswahili. This 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) park is inhabited by more than two million large animals, including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson's gazelles. Large predators, including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, are drawn to the area by the abundance of prey that migrates throughout the park. Many smaller animals such as rock hyrax, bat-eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboons, and African hares also inhabit the area, along with nearly 500 species of birds. Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 9: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
On this day, we will suggest a very early wake-up call in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and to see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. After the game drive, we'll return to the lodge for a rewarding breakfast, and then we'll proceed to Ngorongoro conservancy, the 8th Wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq miles and has 2,000 ft high walls, making it virtually Noah's ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which, are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park
We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful Hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Tarangire National Park to arrive in time for dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge
Day 11: Tarangire National Park to Arusha
After morning breakfast, You will enter Tarangire National Park for morning game drive. Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle, you’ll be able to admire the views of seasonal swamps, grassy savannas and the Tarangire river. Look out for many animals including zebras, wildebeest, buffalos, elephants and giraffes. You may catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards relaxing in the trees. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch. Enjoy further game viewing in the afternoon before you drive to Arusha where your safari ends
