In these 9 days and 8 nights safari by Kenya and Tanzania we want to gather the most important of the two countries in order to offer a complete safari where you may know the classics of both countries, plains and lakes in Kenya and more plains in Tanzania, and the Ngorongoro Crater. In this safari, we will start by the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, and then get lost in the endless plains of Masai Mara, where live the black-maned lions. After this first stay into the Kenyan nation, we will be transfered to the stunning Lake Naivasha, in whose waters we can find a large population of hippos. Once we know our friends, we will drive to Amboseli, park named the “dust lake” for their characteristic powder mirages. And here we turn to the Tanzanian country to start in the lush surroundings of Lake Manyara. Later we will go to extensive plains such as the famous Serengeti. After all these great adventures in parks, we will go into the world's largest intact caldera, Ngorongoro Crater, awesome place, incomparable to any other. After that, we head to the airport for a flight back to your home country, knowing that in the ways of Africa, will remain our footprints.
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.
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: 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 3: 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 4: LAKE NAIVASHA
After breakfast in Nairobi 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 or Naivasha Sopa Lodge or similar.
Day 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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. Optional Kati Kati Camp, Ikoma Tented Camp, Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Day 8: 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 9: 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.
