Kenya and Tanzania Adventure Trip

Trip starts and ends in Nairobi

Duration:-  13 Days, 12 Nights 

Locations : Nairobi City – Kenya | Amboseli National Park- Kenya | Arusha – Tanzania | Lake Manyara National Park – Tanzania | Ngorongoro Conservation area – Tanzania | Serengeti National Park – Tanzania | Masai Mara national Reserve – Kenya | Nairobi City – Kenya |

Trip Overview

Embark on the Kenya Tanzania Adventure Safari, commencing with a full-day exploration of Nairobi National Park. This unique reserve, just outside the city, provides a captivating introduction to diverse wildlife against the striking backdrop of the urban skyline.

Next, immerse yourself in the conservation efforts at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, gaining insights into the dedicated work to protect and rehabilitate endangered species.

Journey onward to Amboseli National Park, renowned for its awe-inspiring views of Mount Kilimanjaro and vast herds of majestic elephants. The iconic landscapes of Amboseli offer a mesmerizing safari experience.

Explore the distinct charm of Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and a rich array of wildlife. The journey then takes you to the Ngorongoro Crater, an extraordinary natural wonder formed around 2-3 million years ago. Home to over 30,000 animals, the crater is often referred to as the “Garden of Eden” and stands as a testament to nature’s wonders.

Continue your safari adventure in the Serengeti and Masai Mara, where the Great Migration unfolds. These expansive plains, adorned with trees, kopjes, and riverine forests, become the stage for an unparalleled spectacle of teeming wildlife.

Trip Highlights 

  • Nairobi National Park: First national park in Kenya.

  • David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Care for orphaned baby elephants.

  • AFEW Giraffe Center: Conservation for Rothschild’s giraffe.

  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy : Largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.Home to a chimpanzee sanctuary.

  • The Great Rift Valley: Explore the stunning landscapes.Visit Lake Nakuru National Park, a paradise for bird watchers.

  • Amboseli National Park: Famous for big elephant herds. Offers breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

  • Mt. Meru: Magnificent views near Arusha.

  • Mto wa Mbu Town: Melting pot of Tanzanian cultures.Representatives from all 120 tribes.

  • Lake Manyara National Park: Known for flamingos and tree-climbing lions.

  • Ngorongoro Crater: World’s largest inactive volcanic caldera. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, often called the “Garden of Eden.”

  • Olduvai Gorge: Significant archaeological site.

  • Annual Wildebeest Migration: Witness the spectacle in Masai Mara and Serengeti National Park.Tanzania’s most famous park with the largest concentration of migratory game animals.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

  • Hot Air Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara: Opt for a unique safari perspective with a hot air balloon ride and a delightful champagne bush breakfast.

  • Visit a Local Maasai Village: Immerse yourself in authentic intercultural interactions by visiting a local Maasai village, gaining insights into their traditional way of life.

TRIP ITINERARY

Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya. On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport and after clearing with the customs and immigration department, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel (BB)

After breakfast leave for a full day excursion in Nairobi National Park. Visit the giraffe center (AFEW) well known for their conservation efforts of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, David Sheldrick wildlife trust is famed for the orphaned baby elephants. Lunch will be served at the Carnivore Restaurant. After lunch visit the Karen Blixen Museum before returning to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel. BB.

Breakfast is followed by a departure for Amboseli National Park, arriving at Amboseli Serena lodge for check in and lunch. After lunch enjoy a short rest before proceeding for an evening game drive returning at your lodge as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.(FB)

Morning tea and coffee is served followed by an early morning game drive returning for breakfast. After breakfast relax by the pool or proceed for a midmorning game drive returning for lunch. After lunch relax by the pool before proceeding for an evening game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.(FB)

This morning we leave early, enjoying a scenic drive through the north-western part of Amboseli to Namanga, the Kenya /Tanzania border point. We will stop at the border to Clear with the customs and immigration formalities, change vehicles and then proceed to Arusha. Arrival will be in time for check in and lunch at Arusha Serena hotel. Afternoon is at leisure.

Overnight stay at Arusha Serena Hotel. BB.

After breakfast, the tour departs for Lake Manyara National Park, arriving in good time for check in and lunch. After a short break, proceed for an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge as the sun sets. This is an impressive park with a massive and shallow soda lake covering two thirds at the foot of the Great rift-valley Western escarpment. The park has a wide variety of animals, flamingos are attracted by the algae in the lake and when lucky you may have a chance to spot the tree climbing lions which make Lake Manyara National Park famous.

Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. FB.

Leave Lake Manyara National Park after breakfast and proceed to Ngorongoro conservation area, arriving at Ngorongoro crater in good time for check in and lunch. After a short break proceed for an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. FB.

After breakfast, check out and descend 600m into the magnificent Ngorongoro crater for a full day game drive with picnic lunch boxes. Ngorongoro crater is one of the most densely African wildlife areas in the world and home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos. The climate attracts a lot of animals all the year round including, wildebeest, Buffalo, hippo, elephant, its home to the big cats as well the lion’s, cheetah, hyena, jackals and even the elusive leopard. Later return to your Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. FB.

Breakfast is served followed by a departure for Serengeti National Park arriving for check in, lunch and Siesta. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, return to your Lodge by sunset.

Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. FB.

After breakfast depart with picnic lunches for a full day game drive viewing the endless plains of Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetah or leopard. Settle under a tree for lunch and thereafter proceed with your game drive en-route to your camp before the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. FB.

This morning after a splendid breakfast, check out with picnic lunch boxes and head to Kenya – Tanzania border Isebania where you will once again clear with the customs and immigration department and enter Kenya again then proceed to masai Mara game reserve arrival will be late afternoon with game drive en-route to Mara Serena safari Lodge for check in.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. FB.

This is your second day and another full day to explore the magic of the rolling plains of the masai Mara National reserve by both morning and afternoon game drives. Masai Mara is famous for the annual wildebeest migration, one of the “seven wonders of the world” ; it is native to the Mara River in Kenya. This is home to the big five ( lion, elephant, leopard, Buffalo and the rhino) plus plenty of other plains game, not to mention the over 400 different bird species found there. On this day in the masai Mara you can opt to do an early morning hot air Balloon safari over the plains of this beautiful Savannah or a visit to a local masai village.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. FB.

Breakfast is served, check out and depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. Check in for use of a day room in Nairobi Serena Hotel and thereafter you will be transferred to the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport for your onward flight arrangements.

cost of trip

NOTE

High Season: 01st July 2024 – 31st October 2024, 23rd December 2024 – 02nd January 2025.

Low season: 01st April 2024 – 30th June 2024.

Mid season: 03rd January 2024 – 31st March 2024, 01st November 2024 – 22nd December 2024

*SRS:  Single Room Supplement

INCLUDES

  • All accommodations and meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Full day excursion in Nairobi National Park, visit to David Sheldrick wildlife trust to see orphaned baby elephants, Later giraffe center and a visit to Karen Blixen museum with lunch at the Carnivore Restraunt.
  • Excursions and activities as specified in the itinerary.
  • Arrival and departure Airport transfers to and from hotels as indicated in your itinerary.
  • Services of a professional English speaking driver guide.
  • All applicable Game Park entrance fees
  • All game viewing drives as specified in the itinerary.
  • Guaranteed window seats with pop up roof for easy game viewing and easy photography.
  • Safari vehicles carry cold water for road trips.
  • Membership in Flying Doctors Society – (Emergency air rescue).
  • Internet access where applicable.

EXCLUDES 

  • International airfare & flight tickets.
  • Excess baggage fee.
  • Kenya Visa Fee.
  • Personal expenses such travel insurance, communication charges that include emails, faxes and phone calls.
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
  • Laundry charges.
  • Optional activities provided by hotels/lodges/camps.
  • Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person about 450 US Dollars).
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel/camp/lodge staff and driver guide.
  • All statutory increase beyond our control.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

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Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Serengeti National Park, in northern Tanzania, is known for its massive annual migration of wildebeest and zebra.

AMBOSELLI NATIONAL PARK

Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya's most popular parks.

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