Tanzania & Kenya luxury tour

Lake Nakuru | Nairobi

Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru Early morning pick up in Nairobi and then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, across the equator, where lies the rift valley’s most famous lake. Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it’s alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Arrival in time for lunch then afternoon game drive. Main Destination Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya) Best Time to Visit June to March best for wildlife viewing (Little rain) High Season July to March (The park gets very busy) Best Weather June to March (Little rainfall) Accommodation Lake Nakuru Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP Meals & Drinks Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)  

Masai Mara

Day 3: Masai Mara One full day in the Maasai Mara with flexible schedule and unlimited mileage. After breakfast, we have a full day game drive with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lions as well as its abundant resident wildlife and it’s one of the few places where it’s possible to see the Big Five during a morning’s game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one’s vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these, 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sun birds. Main Destination Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Accommodation Ilkeliani Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR Meals & Drinks All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)  

Serengeti

Day 5-6: Serengeti National Park The famous Serengeti National Park, home of the Great Migration. Serengeti means “endless plains” in Kiswahili and this 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) park is inhabited by more than 2 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. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax or monkeys also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds. On the second day, after breakfast, full day in Serengeti National Park (morning and afternoon game drives). Main Destination Serengeti National Park (Greater Serengeti, Tanzania) Accommodation Chaka Camps Luxury tented camp located in or near Ndutu Meals & Drinks All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)  

Lake Manyara | Ngorongoro Crater

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara Depart after breakfast and drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Although only 205 sq. miles in size this enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The park is also home to a large numbers of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. Well known for its birds (over 400 different species), Lake Manyara is one of the few places where you’ll be able to see the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle. This park has become famous for the the climbing lions and the flamingos in the lake shore. The game drives are done along the shore of the lake, providing incredible views of giraffes and buffalos in the foreground with the lake, flamingos and flat plains in the horizon. Great photo opportunities and you can also do a walking and night safari. Main Destination Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania) Best Time to Visit June to September (easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (Northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (few showers of rain) Accommodation Gibbs’ Farm Luxury cottage located just outside Lake Manyara NP Meals & Drinks All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)  

Amboseli | Nairobi

Day 11: Amboseli to Nairobi Morning game drive in Amboseli. An optional visit to a Maasai village can be planned also. A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Early afternoon drive to Nairobi arriving at about 5pm and transfer to your hotel or the airport. Main Destination Nairobi (Kenya) Accommodation No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)