Kenya and Tanzania Big Five
12 days—Our 12 Days Kenya and Tanzania combined safari is the perfect expedition for anyone who plans to explore Africa’s vast grasslands and spot some of t
$3500-4500 USD
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Safari summary
This migration safari crosses Kenya and Tanzania without repeat destinations - staring from Nairobi and Finishing in Nairobi - the best safari rally.
The lodges are of quality standard to spice up your African tour dream.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Night game drives
Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi Arrive Jomo Kenyatta airport meet and assist by Pam Safaris representative and transfer to your Hotel.Dinner and overnight at Boulevard hotel or Similar.
Day 2
Lake Nakuru
Day 2: Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park After breaksaft drive to Lake Nakuru National park via the great valley – arriving in time for lunch at your lodge.You will explore this park which comprises of the lake, surrounded by mainly wooded and bushy grasslands. The park supports a wide ecological diversity with Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds being the major attractions of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white rhino and buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450 species.Di8ner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge .BLD http://www.lakenakurulodge.com/
Day 3
Lake Nakuru
Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha After breakfast and final game drive depart to Lake Naivasha which is the second largest fresh water lake in Kenya . The lake is home to a variety of types of wildlife including over 400 different species of bird and a sizeable population of hippos. The fish community in the lake has been highly variable over time, influenced by changes in climate, fishing effort and the introduction of invasive species.Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa lodge .BLDhttp://www.sopalodges.com/lake-naivasha-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 4
Masai Mara | Serengeti
Day 4: Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara National Reserve After breakfast depart for the Masai Mara national reserve arriving in time for lunch.You will start your game drive in the afternoon .The Masai Mara national reserve is the northern-most section of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which covers some 25,000 km2 (9,700 sq mi) in Tanzania and Kenya. Millions of Wildebeest, topi, zebra, and Thomson's gazelle migrate into and occupy the Mara reserve, from the Serengeti plains to the south and Loita plains in the pastoral ranches to the north-east, from July to October or later.Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa lodge . BLD http://www.sopalodges.com/masai-mara-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 5
Masai Mara
Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve Full day After breakfast proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodile. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight . BLD http://www.sopalodges.com/masai-mara-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 6
Masai Mara | Serengeti
Day 6: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park After breakfast check out and drive drive through the western escarpment of the mara region to Isebania border for immigration formalities later into the famous Serengeti national park - the Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing- enjoy game drives .Dinner and overnight at Seronera Kati Kati Camp . BLD http://www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com/camps/serengetimediumcamp/
Day 7
Serengeti
Day 7: Serengeti National Park Full day A full day game drive to see all the big five. The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates this greatest park. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the southeastern plains. Almost uniquely, all three African jackal species occur here, alongside the spotted hyena and a host of more elusive small predators, ranging from the insectivorous aardwolf to the beautiful serval cat.Overnight at same camp .BLD http://www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com/camps/serengetimediumcamp/
Day 8
Serengeti
Day 8: Serengeti - Ngorongoro crater Final game drive in Serengeti will wide our migration safari and depart to tour one of the great wonders of the world- The Ngorongoro crater- a large volcanic caldera within the area, is recognized by one private organization as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. The crater, which formed when a large volcano exploded and collapsed on itself two to three million years ago, is 610 metres (2,000 feet) deep and its floor covers 260 square kilometers.There are several wildlife specoies to be seen here.Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge .BLD http://www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/properties/en/ngorongoro_index.php
Day 9
Lake Manyara
Day 9: Ngorongoro crater - Lake Manyara National Park After breakfast we embark on our journey to tour the home to tree climbing lions in Africa. Lake Manyara a salty lake provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Highlights include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration, as well as other large waterbirds such as pelicans, cormorants and storks.Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara wildlife lodge . BLD http://www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com/properties/en/manyara_index.php
Day 10
Amboseli | Arusha | Lake Manyara
Day 10: Lake Manyara - Arusha – Namanga border – Amboseli National Park Final game viewing in Lake Manyara we will drive through the great rift valley into Arusha town for lunch and after lunch proceed to Namanga border point for immigration formalities before entering the southern Kenyan Savannah grassland national park Amboseli.Enjoy eveing game drive .Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge BLD http://www.sopalodges.com/amboseli-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 11
Amboseli
Day 11: Amboseli - full day Full day game viewing .Dinner and overnight at lodge .BLD http://www.sopalodges.com/amboseli-sopa-lodge/overview
Day 12
Amboseli | Nairobi
Day 12: Amboseli – Nairobi depart After breakfast we drive back to Nairobi –. Enjoy barbeque lunch at the famous carnivore restaurant vegetarians should not worry they will be catered for. Later transferred to airport for your home bound flight. B L
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