11 DAYS, 10 NIGHTS KENYA AND TANZANIA PRIVATE LODGING SAFARI
Kenya or Tanzania? Which to visit? Choose both on this exciting 11-day safari to the best national parks on both sides of the border. You’ll visit gems like Tarangire Park and Lake Nakuru with its population of rare Rothschild’s giraffe. Then there’s the spectacle of Masai Mara and neighboring Serengeti parks with their infinite wildlife migration – the largest on the planet. Ngorongoro Crater features a world-famous volcano floor hosting its own world of highly concentrated wildlife.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Nairobi airport for a transfer to your hotel. Check in, relax and your guide will help you to orientate yourself on places to visit within Nairobi. You will be staying at the After 40 Hotel. http://www.after40hotel.com/ on bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Morning departure to Lake Nakuru National park for a special sighting of the rare black rhino (an endangered species), one of the big five animals. After, enjoy a full day game drive with a picnic lunch.
Dinner and overnight at Lanet Matfam Resort http://www.lanetmatfamresort.co.ke/
Day 3: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha/Hell’s Gate
Breakfast at the hotel and thereafter cdepart to Hell's Gate National Park for a mini safari. Enjoy an evening boat on Lake Naivasha.
Dinner and overnight at Taphe guest resort:http://tapheguestresort.com/
Day 4: Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, start the safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Lunch will be served on the way in Narok town. Arrival will be in the early afternoon for check in. There will be a big tent with a bed, mosquito net and a bathroom at the Lenchada tourist camp for you. After getting settled, there will be a 2 hour game drive in Maasai Mara around 4pm.
Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp Or Similar
Day 5: Full day Maasai Mara
Full day game drive all the way to the Mara river; sight of the great migration. Picnic lunch in the park. Evening visit to a Maasai village to see their culture, maasai is the local tribe and they have preserved at least 80% of their culture.
Dinner and overnight at Miti Mingi Eco Camp Or Similar
Day 6: Maasai Mara to Serengeti via Isebania Border
Early morning game drive to see the early hunters. Breakfast and then depart for Serengeti Through the Isebania border; Arrive border at Lunch time.30 Minutes process of getting visa. Hand over to our Tanzanian driver and cook. In Tanzania we use 4 wheel drive land cruiser. evening game drive en route to the camp.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Wilderbeest Tented Camp/Serengeti wild Camp
Serengeti Wildebeest Tented Camp http://www.tanzaniawildcamps.com/accommodation/serengeti-wildebeest-camps/
Serengeti Wild Camp http://www.tanzaniawildcamps.com/accommodation/serengeti-wildcamps/
Day 7: Full day in Serengeti
Set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of the Serengeti. A scenic four hour drive, full day game drive together with late evening game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Wilderbeest Tented Camp/Serengeti wild Camp
Serengeti Wildebeest Tented Camp http://www.tanzaniawildcamps.com/accommodation/serengeti-wildebeest-camps/
Serengeti Wild Camp http://www.tanzaniawildcamps.com/accommodation/serengeti-wildcamps/
Day 8 : Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After a relaxing morning and an early lunch, proceed to Ngorongoro, where the night will be spent on the Crater Rim.
Dinner and overnight at Octagon Lodge
Octagon Lodge: http://www.octagonlodge.com/index.php/en/index.html
Day 9: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara
Early breakfast, proceed directly to the Crater floor for a full day crater tour with picnic lunches. Later proceed to Lake Manyara.
Dinner and overnight at Octagon Lodge
Octagon Lodge: http://www.octagonlodge.com/index.php/en/index.html
Day 10: Lake Manyara to Arusha
After breakfast, proceed for a full day game drive in beautiful Manyara National Park. See buffalo, giraffe, zebra and many more species, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Wall. Proceed to Arusha for drop off.
Dinner and overnight at the Venus Premier Hotel
Venus Premier Hotel http://venushotels.co.tz/
Day 11: Arusha to Nairobi
Breakfast and shuttle back to Nairobi to be dropped at the airport.
The first shuttle leaves at 7 am and arrives Nairobi aroun 2 pm. We have another shuttle for 9 am that arrives Nairobi at 4 pm and the last one for 11 am that arrive Nairobi at 5 pm
You will advise us where you want us to drop you.
Nairobi Hotels/Airport
Nairobi Hotels/Airport
- Comfortable, lightweight, and casual clothes (if you are on a safari, neutral is best, bright and Bold is not)
Comfortable and strong shoes or boots
• Brimmed hat to shield your hair from dust on safaris.
• Sunscreen, Insect repellent, Toiletries, Prescription medication, Sunglasses (and a spare pair)
•Video camera and accessories
• Binoculars
• Travel documents - passport, visa, others,Vaccination Certificates, Insurance Documents
• Credit / Debit cards
Inclusions in the cost:
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
- All Park entrance fees in Kenya and Tanzania
- Bottled water
- All meals as per itinerary
- All Transport in a van with a pop up roof for easy game viewing in Kenya and a land cruiser in Tanzania
- Our assistance at any point.
- Pickup and drop off to your hotel
Exclusions in the cost
- Gratitutes
- Drinks e.g alcohol
- Balloon Safari