Hisia Safaris, the journey of emotions

Colours of Kenya and Tanzania

Duration: 15 days and 14 nights

With this safari of 15 days and 14 nights will enjoy a complete tour by the parks and reserves of Kenya and Tanzania, taking the opportunity to visit some tribes and identify very different habitats throughout the trip. In the Kenyan country we will start at its capital, Nairobi, to head later to the Pink Lake Nakuru show, shrine of black and white rhinos. After this visit, we head towards the large reserve of Masai Mara, with its endless green plains and great diversity of wildlife. After that we will go to the stunning Lake Naivasha, with its large population of hippos grazing in the surroundings of the lake. We will approach the border in Amboseli, named the “dust lake” by its characteristic illusions. Then we will cross the border and we will be in Tanzania, where we start visiting the always lush and green Lake Manyara, where we will be able to see the tree climbing lions. After Manyara we will head to the famous Serengeti, with its large concentration of animals. Then we will go into the world's largest intact caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. And from here we head to Tarangire, with their huge populations of elephants crossing the plains and the end of our safari.

INCLUDED

  • Private Safari.
  • Assistance and Private Transfers arrival and departure airports.
  • Expert safari driver/guides speaking English or Spanish.
  • Transport on SUV especially for safari
  • All entries and fees to parks and reserves described in the itinerary.
  • Bed and breakfast in Nairobi; rest of the safari full board.

NOT INCLUDED

  • International Flights.
  • Travel and accident insurance. Advisable
  • Beverages, various tips (waiters / porters )
  • Personal expenses (phone , laundry, etc).
  • Entry visa on arrival or at the Embassy (40 euros or 50 dollars, fluctuate)
  • Optional activities.
  • Gratuity to the driver / guide at the end of the Safari.

 

* The route map is provisional and could be changed on the ground some days when circumstances require.

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Day 1: NAIROBI

Arrival in Nairobi. Reception at the Jomo Kenyatta airport and transfer to the hotel. Depending on the time of arrival you will stay at the hotel, or if you arrive in the morning you will have free time in the hotel or the possibility of optional activities, such as visiting the Museum of Karem Blixen (Out of Africa), the elephant orphanage, giraffe center, and the possibility to visit the Nairobi National Park, just 10 km from the city. Boulevard Hotel, Red Court, Jacaranda or similar.

Day 2: LAKE NAKURU

We will depart to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at lunchtime. In the afternoon, we will go on safari, where we will see the beauty of the lake and the huge amount of flamingos in its shores. We will search for the different animals in the park, like leopards, lions, hyenas, buffaloes, zebras, hyrax, antelopes, and of course, flamingos and rhinos. Lake Nakuru Lodge, Maili Saba Camp. Optional Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.

Day 3: MASAI MARA

Depart to Masai Mara, considered by many the best game reserve in the world. We will arrive for lunch at the place where thousands of animals roam for its vast meadows, attracted by its pasture and permanent water. This place has every year the Great Migration where wildebeest, zebras and gazelles are trying to cross the Mara River in search of better pastures, under the watchful eyes of crocodiles waiting for the feast. Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure Camp, Oloshaiki Camp. Optional Olumara Tented Camp.

Day 4: MASAI MARA

Full day in Masai Mara, where we will visit different areas of the reserve and we will approach the Mara river trying to see the famous crossing. We have the possibility of a balloon ride or visit a Maasai manyatta, where masai people will share with us various activities of their daily life. Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Leisure Camp, Oloshaiki Camp. Optional Olumara Tented Camp.

Day 5: LAKE NAIVASHA

After breakfast in Masai Mara we head to Naivasha, one of the quintessential lakes of the Rift Valley, populated by hippos that we can see from a peaceful boat ride. We will have the possibility to go to Crescent Island, where we will have a walking safari surrounded by giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelle ... We may also visit the Park Hell's Gate, where you can make walking and cycling safaris surrounded by wildlife. Lake Naivasha Country Club ot Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar.

Day 6: AMBOSELI

We will depart to Amboseli, with the background of the majestic Kilimanjaro with its snowcapped peaks during much of the journey. We can see almost desert plain extends, under which groundwater streams flow into swamps where splash multitude of animals looking for a refreshing swim. Tortilis Camp, Tawi Lodge, Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli Sentrim Camp, Kibo Safari Camp.

Day 7: AMBOSELI

Full day in this park where the elephant is the most prevalent, appearing in large families that cross the plains. We can also find the lion, leopard, hippos, antelopes, wildebeest, zebra and a variety of birds. Tortilis Camp, Tawi Lodge, Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Amboseli Sentrim Camp, Kibo Safari Camp.

Day 8: MANYARA

We will move to Lake Manyara, which undergoes drastic transformations throughout the year, since its appearance changes from rainy season to dry. We will have the opportunity to live during our stay in the park with the famous tree-climbing lions, plus elephants, leopards, hippos, giraffes, water buffalo and over 400 species of birds. Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge. Optional Kirumuru Tented Camp or Lake Manyara Serena.

Day 9: SERENGETI

Depart to Serengeti, unmatched for its spectacular beauty and for having the highest concentration of wild animals anywhere in the world. Arrive at lunchtime and in the afternoon we will have a safari through this natural extension of the Masai Mara reserve. There are no borders of both countries in the reserves so they are ignored by animals in search of fresh pastures. Place of the famous migration of millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles in one of the most breathtaking spectacles of nature between both parks. Ikoma Safari Camp. Opcional Kati Kati Camp, Ikoma Tented Camp, Serengeti Serena Lodge.

Day 10: SERENGETI

Full day visiting the Serengeti National Park, crossing breathtaking plains and making morning and afternoon safaris trying to complete the sighting of the Big Five, the five largest African animals: lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino and leopard addition to other wild animals that inhabit these plains. Ikoma Safari Camp. Opcional Kati Kati Camp, Ikoma Tented Camp, Serengeti Serena Lodge.

Day 11: NGORONGORO

Safari in our way to Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact crater in the world. It has an overwhelming beauty, and abundance of wildlife permanently resident in the crater. During the tour you could visit Ol Duvai Gorge where many fossils and tools of early hominids have been found. Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Crater Forest Tented Camp, Flamingo Safari Lodge. Optional Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 12: NGORONGORO

With the first rays of sun descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a volcanic crater 600 meters deep and more than 20 km in diameter that contains the biggest "permanent" concentration of wildlife in Africa. Full day safari, where we can take a picnic lunch by the pool of hippos. The crater is a scene of singular beauty, incomparable to any other habitat, nestled in the crater of an extinct volcano and declared World Heritage Site. Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Crater Forest Tented Camp, Flamingo Safari Lodge. Optional Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 13: TARANGIRE

We will drive to the Tarangire National Park, known as the Garden of baobabs, famous for its scenery, the Tarangire River and its huge herds of elephants, and large groups of them can be seen cooling off in the river. In these low and warm lands we can also see lions, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, impalas, zebras and other less common species such as lesser kudu, oryx and sable antelope. It is the park that has a higher concentration of animals in Tanzania behind Serengeti. Maramboi Camp, Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Tarangire Safari Lodge, Whistling Thorn Tented Camp.

Day 14: TARANGIRE

Full day in Tarangire, visiting diverse habitats, including the area of the river and forest areas of baobabs, where we will try to see as many of species of wildlife, which will not be difficult because of the large concentration of them in this park. Maramboi Camp, Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Tarangire Safari Lodge, Whistling Thorn Tented Camp.

Day 15: ARUSHA/NAIROBI

We will leave the park and drive back to the airport where you will take the flight back to your home country with the feeling of bringing a piece of Kenya and Tanzania in your heart.

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