11 Days Lodge Safari Kenya and Tanzania
This tour takes you through the northern Serengeti National Park which is Masai Mara game reserve on the Kenya side and without driving backwards, cross the border through isebania boarder and continue to the Serengeti national park on the Tanzania side. The tour shall continue to the Ngorongoro crater then finalize your trip with a visit to tarangire national park. The journey shall then end in Arusha between 12:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs let us know your flight details for us to calculate wisely the ending time in Arusha or Nairobi in good time for your next destinations either to the beach or catch your outbound flight.
Itinerary Highlight
- Day 1: 6th August Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
- Day 2: 7th August Nairobi to maasai mara game reserve.
- Day 3: 8th August Maasai Mara Game Reserve
- Day 4: 9th August Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
- Day 5: 10th August: Full Day Game Drive In The Vast Serengeti Plains
- Day 6: 11th August – Central Serengeti National Park
- Day 7: 12th August Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 8: 12th August Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha TownÂ
- Day 9: 13th August Namanga Boarder – Amboseli (B, L, D)
- Day 10: 14th August Full Day Game Drive At Amboseli National Park
- Day 11: 15th August Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Day 1: 6th August Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
Arrive Nairobi via your flight as you will advise. Met greeted by our tour representative and the guide you will be within the safari. Transferred to the hotel in Nairobi for overnight as you relieve your Jetlag.
Option 1: Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 2: 7th August Nairobi to maasai mara game reserve.
This tour can start immediately upon arrival if you opt not to have a night in Nairobi. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative for a short safari briefing and after silver meet and greet your Kenya Tanzania combined safari will start, we will drive heading south west to Masai Mara Game Reserve arriving at the lodge in time for lunch. We spend the afternoon at leisure before embarking for our evening game drive across these beautiful dotted plains of the Mara in search of game that includes big cats, Topi, hartebeest, Oribi, Grant’s and Thomson gazelle, buffalo, waterbuck, vervet monkey, olive baboon as well as many species of reptiles and amphibians. Have dinner and overnight stay at safari lodge on full board basis.
Option 1: MARA SIMBA LODGE
Day 3: 8th August Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Wake before the dawn for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a Maasai Mara sunrise. After a quick cup of coffee, you’ll head out into the park to watch as the sun sets fire to the savannah and the big cats take advantage of the morning cool to search for a meal.
Alternatively, you can take to the skies with a hot air balloon safari that will see you soar above all of the action before setting down on the plains for a champagne breakfast among the wildlife. Ask your safari expert about adding a hot air balloon adventure to your safari.
You’ll then return to your lodge for a late breakfast before packing a picnic lunch and heading back out into the park for a day-long exploration of the Maasai Mara. You may also opt to relax at your lodge in the morning, enjoy lunch on site, and then head out again in the afternoon once the weather has cooled off a bit.
Option 1: MARA SIMBA LODGE
Day 4: 9th August Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast depart for Serengeti National Park with en-route game all the way to Isebania border where you will make a brief stop for visa processing before entering Tanzania side. On Tanzania side border known as Sirare you will change safari vehicle and proceed from here with a Tanzanian registered safari vehicle and a safari guide from the Tanzania side this is according to the new laws.
The driving from here is through Nyamongo mining villages & Mugumu township towards the Serengeti National Park enter the park through Fort Ikoma Ranger post or Ikoma Gate depending on where your camp is located in the Serengeti. You will start your en-route game drive toward north Serengeti in search of Great wildebeest migration (if they are on this side), the big cats & many more. Late afternoon drive to lodge for overnight
Option 1: OLE SERAI LUXURY CAMP
Day 5: 10th August: Full Day Game Drive In The Vast Serengeti Plains
Spend 2 magical days in Serengeti! On these 2 days as early as 06:30 am with packed breakfast box & lunch box depart the camp for an early morning game drive in the vast plains of Serengeti. Early morning game drive can allow you to spot cat family on the road as they try to avoid morning mist. You can also see other nocturnal predators returning back from their long night of hunting or a group of lionesses organizing morning ambush. If the Great wildebeest will be on this side in this early morning you will go straight to where they are packed & spend much time with the herd while anticipating to see animal actions like fighting, hunting, eating even killing. Serengeti is still the best just as much as always with or without the migration herds.
Apart from wildebeest Migration you may also expect to spot herds of African elephant, buffalo, hippos, eland, warthog, topi, giraffe, leopard, serval cats, jackals, hyenas & others. Serengeti is also home to more than 500 bird species which include Ostrich, heron, secretary bird, stocks & many more. All our safari jeeps are equipped with VHF high frequency radio to easily locate the animals. Late afternoon before or during sunset return back to your camp for dinner, campfire & overnight.
Option 1: OLE SERAI LUXURY CAMP
Day 6: 11th August – Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we proceed with an en-route game drive to the central part of the Serengeti. This park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the ‘big five’: lion, leopard, elephant, buffaloes, and rhino. Dinner and overnight at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 7: 12th August Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, we get right on the road back towards the Ngorongoro Crater National Park.
Our drive takes us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators.
You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion.
Option 2: NGORONGORO SERENA LODGE
Day 8: 12th August Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha Town
On this day as early as 06:30 am leave the lodge & descent of 600 meters into the Crater floor for a wonderful game viewing. Ngorongoro Crater UNESCO’S World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Was formed some 3 million years ago due to eternal forces under the earth crust, the middle sunk down & left over 600 meters walls to form a larger Caldera mistakenly called Crater.
Supported by early around water supply & fodder Ngorongoro crater supports a larger number of wildlife which include herd’s wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, African elephant, warthog, eland, hippos, the rare black rhino & many more.
Another big play card in this picturesque Caldera is a denser population of predators which include lion, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals & the ever-elusive leopard which sometimes require binoculars eye to spot. Later you will drive to Lake Magadi a shallow but larger alkaline lake located at the Southwest corner of the Crater frequently visited by hippos & some aquatic birds which include colorful flamingos.
Later in the afternoon ascend up the Crater rim & drive to hotel for overnight at MT MERU HOTEL
Day 9: 13th August Namanga Boarder – Amboseli (B, L, D)
After breakfast, proceed to Arusha for lunch and drive on to Namanga border where our Kenyan guide will meet you and proceed to Amboseli National Park. A brief game drives on the way to the lodge.
Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest, Giraffes, Baboons. Optional visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. Maasai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world. 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.
Option 1: AMBOSELI KIBO CAMP
Day 10: 14th August Full Day Game Drive At Amboseli National Park
On this day we take you for an early morning game drive in this beautiful park at the base of Kilimanjaro Mountain. Then return back to the lodge for full breakfast & some rest before set out for an afternoon game viewing with packed lunch. Alternatively, you can do morning & sunset game with a break at midday for lunch and some relaxation at your lodge.
Amboseli National Park is home to the largest herds of giraffe, African elephant, buffalo, zebra, warthog & others. Predators can also be seen in this park which include lion, cheetahs, hyenas, Jackals and many bird species including the colorful flamingos. The scenic Kilimanjaro Mountain can be viewed in early morning or late afternoon.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included Overnight
Option 1: AMBOSELI KIBO CAMP
Day 11: 15th August Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
After breakfast on your advice, we shall pick you up from your Hotel and transfer you to the airport for your international flight back home. End of our Kenya and Tanzania Safari
PRICE PER PERSON SHARING:
HOTEL OPTION 1:
2 -4 PAX: 5790 USD
4 – 6 PAX:5026 USD
Included
- Pick up/drop off in Nairobi Kenya
- Private 13 Days safari Kanya & Tanzania for 02 – 06 persons
- Transportation & wildlife game viewing in well maintained 4 x 4 Safari Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch (change cars at Isebania border). window seat for everyone!
- Services of a professional, well experienced English-speaking safari driver guide
- All park fees in Kenya & Tanzania (including concession fees in Tanzania)
- All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary (can be customized)
- Bottles water during game drives in all parks
- 09 x FB at safari lodges or tented camps as per itinerary (can be customized)
- Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
- Concession fees for lodges & camps in Tanzania
- Wildlife Management Area fees in Tanzania (where applicable)
- Tourism Development Levy in Tanzania lodges & camps
- Accommodation at Nairobi on arrival or on the last day if needed
- Airport transfer on arrival at Nairobi and drop off,
Excluded
- International Air Fare
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip separately)
- Travel insurance if needed
- Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
- Visa fee for Kenya (50 US$ per person – to be paid upon arrival or online – Kenya E – Visa)
- Drinks and beverages in lodges and tented camps
- Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (489 US$ per person), including concession fees
- Hot Air Balloon Safari at Masai Mara Game Reserve (485 US$ per person).
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