11 to 16 Day East Africa Safaris – Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda

Tanzania & Kenya Safari – 14 Days

Safari Description

A bush to beach lodge safari sampling the best of Kenya and Tanzania.

Safari Highlights

Kenya & Tanzania wildlife. Lake Victoria ( Lukuba Island). Zanzibar beach vacation. Lodge safari covering Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Lake Victoria, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar beach holiday.

Accommodation

Luxury lodge, tented camps accommodation. Beach hotel/resort in Zanzibar.

Safari Summary

• Duration: 14 days
• Country: Tanzania & Kenya
• Start: Nairobi End: Nairobi/Arusha/KIA
• Group Size: 7 PAX guaranteed departure. A smaller number may also be considered but will definitely effect the per person rate.
• Tour Code: WATT004

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi, Kenya

Pick up from JKIA (Nairobi) airport on arrival and transfer to Nairobi Safari Club Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Pick up from your hotel at 0830 hrs and drive via the scenic Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park in good time for lunch. We have a full afternoon game drive followed by dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill or similar facility.

Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is its flamingos and the over 400 species of birds found here. The sight of the millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink.

Lake Nakuru has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lion, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all resident here.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara, Kenya

Drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at Keekorok, Serena lodge. You will have a full afternoon game drive till dusk.

Day 4-5: Maasai Mara, Kenya

You will have 2 days exploring the Maasai Mara National Park in search of the big five.

An optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost.

Overnight stay at Mara Sarova Lodge, Keekorok Lodge or similar facility.

The Maasai Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lion, rhino, hippo, crocodile, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, warthog, hyena, jackal, wild dog, leopard, many kinds of antelope and elephant.

It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place because of the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, followed on their heels by the predators of the savanna – lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Day 6: Maasai Mara – Musoma (Lukuba Island), Kenya

Early morning departure to Tanzania via Isebania border Musoma – through Sirari border point. Transfer to Tembo Beach Hotel where you will board your boat to Lukuba Island and have your afternoon spent relaxing, fishing, hiking on the sunset rocks.

Dinner and overnight stay at Lukuba Lodge.

Activities

• Kayaking on Lake Victoria
• Fishing in a traditional boat
• Escorted walks
• Hiking to the sunset rocks
• A boat trip around the Lukuba Island for birders
• A small swimming pool is also availableLukuba Lodge is situated on Lukuba Island, about 13 kilometers off the shore of Lake Victoria in the Musoma District. The lodge is ideally situated in the eastern part of Lake Victoria and is an easy destination, just seventy five kilometers from the western Serengeti gate at Ndabaka. It can also be incorporated as a stopover when arriving from the Maasai Mara into Tanzania.
  

  Day 7: Lukuba – Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

  You will transfer by boat to the shore of Lake Victoria where you will link up with your guide and proceed to Serengeti National park via the Ndabaka Gate. Lunch at Serengeti Serena Lodge then proceed for an evening game drive.

  Day 8: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

  Departing in the morning, you will drive west while enjoying game viewing through the western corridor of the Serengeti to the central region of Seronera.

  The Serengeti National Park is easily Tanzania’s most famous park, and it is also the largest, at 14,763 square kilometers of protected area. The park borders Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Park.

  It is for the Great Migration for which Serengeti is most famous. Over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November, and then swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May and June.

  So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold them back. The wildebeest travel through a variety of parks, reserves, and protected areas and through a variety of habitat.

  Day 9: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

  We view game as we drive southeast up into the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a full afternoon crater tour followed by dinner and overnight stay at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge on the crater rim or similar facility.

  The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8,300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena. It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world, not only because of its geological magnificence, but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of the Africa’s largest populations of large mammals. Ngorongoro and other freestanding mountains are volcanic in origin, formed during the fracturing process that created the Rift valley 15 to 20 million years ago. When it peaked in size 3 million years ago it was a similar height to Mt. Kilimanjaro today.

  Day 10 : Ngorongoro – Zanzibar, Tanzania

  We pick you up from the lodge and drive to Kilimanjaro airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival you will be transferred to Ocean Paradise Beach Hotel or similar for overnight stay.

  Day 11 /12/13:  Zanzibar, Tanzania

  Your days are spent on your own at the beach hotel sun bathing and relaxing. Visits to Stone Town and spice tours can be arranged.

  Day 14: Zanzibar, Tanzania- Nairobi, Kenya

  Transfer to the airport to catch your Nairobi and/or KIA bound flight connecting with your home bound flight, depending on your flight plan.

  Tour Price

  Contact us for current safari pricing.

  Inclusions

  • Guaranteed price/guaranteed safari on confirmation
  • Ground transport on safari in a comfortable safari van in Kenya and land cruiser 4X4 in Tanzania
  • Full board accommodation whilst on safari except in Nairobi where it is on bed and breakfast
  • Services of English-speaking driver tour guide
  • All game parks entrance fees
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Nairobi on arrival on bed and breakfast basis
  • Full board accommodation in lodges as specified in the itinerary according to your rooming arrangement
  • 1 litre drinking water per person per day while on safari
  • Return transfers in Zanzibar
  • 4 nights accommodation at Ocean Paradise beach Hotel on half board basis (breakfast and dinner)
  • All airport/hotel transfers as indicated in the itinerary

  Exclusions

  • All personal travel insurance
  • Hotel accommodations in Nairobi after the safari
  • All personal expenses; e.g. laundry, telephones, beverages, tips
  • Any other extras not stated as included above
  • Zanzibar beach excursions, water sports (can be arranged on request during your booking)
  • Cultural visits to Maasai villages – can be arranged on request, during your booking

Best of East Africa Safari – 15 Days

Safari Description

Best of East African game parks and gorilla safaris. Round East Africa in 15 days visiting Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Serengeti migration, Uganda gorilla trekking adventures.

Safari Highlights

Wildlife & bird, watching. The big five. Wildebeest migration. Gorilla trekking camping.

Accommodation

Self-contained tents in Nakuru, Maasai Mara. Camping or lodges in Serengeti & Ngorongoro. Pitched tents, backpackers camp in Uganda.

Safari Summary

• Duration: 15 days
• Country: Tanzania, Kenya, & Uganda
• Start: Nairobi End: Nairobi or Arusha
• Group Size: 7 PAX guaranteed departure. A smaller number may also be considered but will definitely effect the per person rate.
• Tour Code: WATT006

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Kenya

Be greeted and assisted with your luggage at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and be transferred to Boulevard Hotel or similar facility for overnight stay.

Day 2 : Nairobi – Maasai Mara, Kenya

Pick up from your hotel at 0700 hrs and drive via the scenic Great Rift Valley, to the Mara Reserve arriving in good time for lunch. You will enjoy an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at or Enchoro Camp or similar facility.

Day 3: Maasai Mara, Kenya

Full day spent exploring the park in search of the Big 5. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sidai or Enchoro Camp.

The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary and the most visited game reserve in Kenya. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen in the Mara.

A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to arrive at the Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June. The dramatic crossing of the river and the predators who prey on the hards can be viewed from early July to August.

The reserve abounds with birdlife, close to 452 species have been recorded.

Hot air balloon safaris are readily available in this park and can be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 585 per person which should be booked earlier.

Day 4: Mara – Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Breakfast then depart the lodge as you view game and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park to arrive in good time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive followed by dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Guest House.

Lake Nakuru’s claim to fame is its flamingos and the over 400 species of birds found here. The sight of the millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink.

Lake Nakuru has also earned a reputation as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all residents here.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Arusha, Tanzania

Enjoy an early morning game drive then return to the lodge for breakfast and proceed to Nairobi. Have lunch in Nairobi then board an afternoon shuttle bus to Arusha.

On arrival at Arusha, we will meet you and drive you to Arusha Crown Hotel or similar for overnight stay.

Day 6: Arusha – Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Depart Arusha in the morning for Lake Manyara. Afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at a campsite.

Located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park offers varied ecosystems, incredible bird life, and breathtaking views.

Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions are another reason to pay this park a visit. The only kind of their species in the world, they make the ancient mahogany and elegant acacias their home during the rainy season, and are a well-known but rather rare feature of the northern park.

In addition to the lions, the national park is also home to the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world — a fact that makes for interesting game viewing of large families of the primates.

Day 7: Manyara – Serengeti, Tanzania

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti passing through Olduvai Gorge, the site of Leakey’s famous discovery of fossils of human and animal ancestors dating back to almost two million years.

Meals and overnight at Serengeti Seronera Campsite.

Day 8: Serengeti, Tanzania

Full day on the Serengeti plains in search for wild game you might have missed the previous day game drive. Morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at a campsite.

Serengeti is easily Tanzania’s most famous national park, and it is also the largest, at 14,763 square kilometers of protected area that borders Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park.

It is the migration for which the Serengeti is evidently most famous. Over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November, and then swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May and June.

So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold them back. The wildebeest travel through a variety of parks, reserves and protected areas and through a variety of habitat.

Day 9: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

We view game as we drive southeast up into the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a full afternoon crater tour followed by dinner and overnight stay at a Simba Campsite on the crater rim.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8,300 sq km and is a stunning arena. It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world, not only because of its geological magnificence, but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals.

Day 10: Ngorongoro – Arusha, Tanzania

Breakfast then depart for Arusha arriving by lunch time. Have lunch in Arusha then board an afternoon shuttle bus to Nairobi for dinner and overnight stay at Boulevard Hotel or similar facility.

Day 11: Nairobi – Kampala, Uganda

Transfer to the airport to board your midmorning flight to Kampala, Uganda. On arriving at Entebbe, our representative will meet you and drive you to a city hotel for overnight stay.

Day 12: Kampala – Bwindi, Uganda

Morning departure for the south with stops at the craft village at the Uganda Equator for pictures and shopping. After lunch at the Lakeview hotel in Mbarara, proceed through the beautiful evergreen mountain country referred to as the “Little Switzerland”. Arrive late evening for dinner and overnight at Backpackers Camp. Meal plan is lunch and dinner. Transit time is 8 to 10 hours.

Day 13: Gorilla Trekking , Uganda

In the morning we take a briefing from park ranger guides. We then start our trek to find the mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas were the previous day and can take from 30 minutes to 8 hours. After a full hour with the gorillas, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay at Backpackers Camp/Lodge.

Day 14: Kampala, Uganda

Transfers to Mbarara for lunch, then depart later for Kampala. Transit time is 8-10 hours. Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 15: Departure

Transfer to the airport to board your Nairobi bound flight arriving in good connecting time with your home bound flight.

Tour Price

Contact us for current safari pricing.

Inclusions

• Transport in a custom made tour van in Kenya and 4×4 land cruiser in Tanzania
• Crater service fees, conservation fees
• Services of a professional English speaking guide
• Game parks or national parks entry fees
• Accommodations in self-contained tents in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park. 1 night accommodation in Nairobi on bed and breakfast basis
• Arusha-Nairobi shuttle bus transfer
• Three meals per day whilst on safari
• 1 litre mineral water per person per day

Exclusions

• Drinks
• Tipping
• Cultural visits to Samburu, Maasai villages
• Sleeping bags
• Personal effects
• Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda visas
• Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari
• Change in itinerary

Explore Kenya & Tanzania Combined Camping Safari – 16 Days

Safari Description

A Kenya & Tanzania combined camping safari package to Kenya and Tanzania’s most famous parks filled with abundant wildlife throughout the year. Adventure walking and cycling at Hell’s Gate National Park. Holiday safari to Tanzania’s premier parks – Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park.

Safari Highlights

Camping in Kenya & Tanzania. Maasai Mara wildebeest migration. Walking and cycling tour. Maasai Mara wildebeest migration. Serengeti migration. Lake Mayara wildlife. Tarangire National Park. Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Accommodation

Self-contained tents in Nakuru, Masai Mara & Amboseli only while we pitch tents in Samburu. In designated campsites in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Park.

Safari Summary

• Duration: 16 days
• Country: Tanzania & Kenya
• Start: Nairobi End: Nairobi or Arusha
• Group Size: 7 PAX guaranteed departure. A smaller number may also be considered but will definitely effect the per person rate.
• Tour Code: WATT005

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Nairobi, Kenya

Be met, greeted and assisted at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on arrival before you are transferred to Boulevard Hotel or similar facility for overnight stay.

Day 2: Nairobi – Samburu, Kenya

Pick up from your hotel at 0700 driving, driving by the majestic Mt. Kenya, to the open savannah of the Samburu Game Reserve.

We will camp in the narrow stretch of palms and woodlands by the Ewaso Nyiro River which provides water for the animals and some relief from the equatorial sun.

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Full day spent exploring the Samburu Narional Reserve. Morning and afternoon game drives are offered. Dinner and overnight stay at a campsite.

The highlight of the Samburu Game Reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and coluorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which include leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, giraffe, Gravy’s zebra and crocodiles in the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

We will break the camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Game is viewed as we exit the park, enjoying our lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight at a campsite in Nakuru National Park.

Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake on the edges of Nakuru town . The lake is world famous as home to millions of flamingos. The number of flamingos depends on the water level which determines the quantity of algae on which the birds feed. Flamingoes are known to migrate to other Rift Valley lakes whenever the water level is low.

The national park surrounds the lake and was gazetted to protect the colony of flamingos as well as provide sanctuary for endangered species such as the rhino. There are about 25 white and black rhinos, one of the largest concentrations in the country.

Predators are also residents to this park while Rothschild’s giraffe have been trans-located into the park for safety.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara, Kenya

Soon after breakfast, we will break camp and travel south through the beautiful savannahs and plains of the Rift Valley and reach our base camp site where we will enjoy another evening in the bush under the far-reaching African sky.

Game is viewed as we proceed to Mara Enchoro or Sidai Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7 – 6: Maasai Mara, Kenya

We will spend the next two days on game drives exploring the Masai Mara.

The open grasslands are home to incredibly rich and varied wildlife and the awesome, annual migration of millions of wildebeest and antelope are the highlights of any visit to Africa from July to September.

An optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost.

The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this reserve.

Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen in the Mara because of the migration from Serengeti in Tanzania. A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from the Serengeti plains, across the Tanzania border and the Mara River, to the Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June. The dramatic crossing of the river of the herds and the predators who prey on them can be viewed from early July to August.

The reserve is abounding with birdlife and nearly 452 species have been recorded.

Day 8: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha, Kenya

We depart the campsite soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake Naivasha.

We visit Hell’s Gate National Park which can be explored on foot or by cycling- bicycles are available for hire at an extra cost. One is encouraged to hike and cycle in the park. This is a rarity in Kenyan national parks, and is made possible due to the lack of large predators such as lions and cheetahs.

Hell’s Gate National Park is characterised by diverse topography and geological scenery. It has historically been an important home for the rare lammergeyer, but it is now thought that the famous pair of birds may not have nested in the park for several years.

Dinner and overnight stay at Fish Eagle Camp.

Day 9: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park, Tanzania

We will break camp and proceed to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi.

Amboseli is the magnificent park at the foot hills of Mt.Kilimanjaro. This small park (at 392 sq km) is the second most popular park in Kenya after Maasai Mara, mainly due to the spectacular backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, on the southern boundary.

Amboseli means ‘the place of water’ in Maasai language. The park has an endless supply of water which is filtered through thousands of meters of volcanic rock from Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Animal species seen include elephant, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala and leopard. The birdlife seen here includes pelican, bee-eater, kingfisher, African fish eagle and pygmy falcon running away from the ice-cold weather from Mount Kilimanjaro to sun bathing and tanning in the sunny, dry weather of the Amboseli.

Amboseli is one of the most popular parks and offers excellent accommodation facilities. There are five lodges and two campsites inside the park. Kilimanjaro forms the backdrop of this game sanctuary and it is a sight to see and marvel at. The nomadic richly decorated Maasai who are deeply steeped in Maasai culture entertain visitors with enchanting dances of ageless Africa.

We will have afternoon game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at Kibo Safari Camp or similar facility.

Day 10: Amboseli National Park, Tanzania

Full day game drive and overnight.

Day 11: Amboseli – Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Enjoy an early morning game drive, return to the camp for breakfast, and drive into Tanzania via the Namanga border. We will also pass through Arusha on our way to Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying our lunch en-route. We proceed to a campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake that is part of the Rift Valley wall; the lake is at the base of the dramatic western escarpment giving it a beautiful and serene setting.

In addition to this peaceful setting, Lake Manyara’s main attractions are its rich bird life, tree climbing lions and its hippos, which you can see at a closer range than from many other places. Lake Manyara also hosts thousands of flamingos at certain times of the year and has diverse vegetation ranging from savannah, to marshes and acacia woodland, enabling a variety of wildlife habitats including butterflies.

Day 12: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National park, Tanzania

Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park after which we proceed to Serengeti National Park. Game is viewed as we proceed to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

We will have 2 days exploring the Serengeti National Park in which we will have morning and afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight stay at a campsite.

Serengeti is Africa’s most famous, and Tanzania’s, largest park covering 14,736 sq km and adjoins the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. With a wildebeest population of about 2 million and several other hoofed species (which include zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, impala, topi, Grant’s gazelle, kongoni, eland, Kirk’s dik- dik, klipspringer, roan, oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe and warthog), the Serengeti is sure to attract a string of prey such as lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and bat eared foxes.

Elephants are in their very large numbers and the few remaining black rhinoceros are restricted to a special area, keeping them away from the poachers.

Serengeti also offers rewarding bird viewing with ostrich and kori bustard being common, a variety of larks, finches, and raptors can be seen but the most distinctive small bird is the lilac-breasted roller.

Day 14: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

We view game as we drive southeast up into the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Enjoy a full afternoon crater tour followed by dinner and overnight stay at a Simba Campsite on the crater rim.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8,300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena.

It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world, not only because of its geological magnificence, but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals. Ngorongoro and other freestanding mountains are volcanic in origin, formed during the fracturing process that created the Rift valley 15 to 20 million years ago. When it peaked in size 3 million years ago it was a similar height to Mt. Kilimanjaro today.

Day 15: Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

We take an early breakfast then break camp and proceed to Tarangire National Park.

We enjoy a game drive and then have dinner and overnight stay at a campsite.

Herds of up to 300 elephants scratch the dry river bed for underground streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowd the shrinking lagoons. It’s the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem – a smorgasbord for predators – and the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared oryx and peculiar long-necked gerenuk are regularly observed.

Day 16 : Arusha – Nairobi

Break camp soon after breakfast and drive to Arusha – lunch then board an afternoon shuttle bus to Nairobi. Drop off at the airport or be driven to KIA (if the plan is to leave from there) to board your home bound flight.

Tour Price

Contact us for current safari pricing.

Inclusions

• Transport in a custom made tour van in Kenya and 4×4 land cruiser in Tanzania
• Crater service fees, conservation fees
• Services of a professional English speaking guide
• Game park or national park entry fees
• Accommodations in self contained tents in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park
• 1 night accommodations in Nairobi on bed and breakfast basis
• Arusha – Nairobi shuttle bus transfer
• Three meals per day whilst on safari
• 1 litre mineral water per person per day

Exclusions

• Drinks
• Tipping
• Cultural visits to Samburu, Maasai villages
• Sleeping bags
• Personal effects
• Kenya, Tanzania visas
• Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari

Kenya & Tanzania Combined Budget Lodge Safari & Zanzibar Beach Vacation – 16 Days

Safari Description

Best of East Africa game parks around East Africa in 16 days visiting Samburu Game Reserve, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Serengeti migration, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar beach holiday.

Safari Highlights

Kenya & Tanzania wildlife. Lake Victoria (Lukuba Island). Zanzibar beach vacation. Lake Nakuru. Maasai Mara. Lake Victoria. Serengeti. Ngorongoro Crater. Zanzibar.

Accommodation

Luxury lodge, tented camps accommodation. Beach hotel, resort in Zanzibar.

Safari Summary

• Duration: 16 days
• Country: Tanzania & Kenya
• Start: Nairobi End: Nairobi or Arusha
• Group Size: 7 PAX guaranteed departure. A smaller number may also be considered but will definitely effect the per person rate.
• Tour Code: WATT007

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Nairobi, Kenya

Pick up from the airport on arrival and transfer to Boulevard hotel or similar facility for overnight stay.

Day 2 : Nairobi – Samburu, Kenya

Pick up from your hotel at 0700 where we have a safari briefing session with our tour consultant before starting the safari. We drive via the majestic Mt. Kenya en-route to the open savannah of Samburu Game Reserve.

You will enjoy your lunch at the Samburu Sopa Lodge followed by an afternoon game drive with dinner and overnight stay at the same lodge.

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

A full day is spent exploring the park. Morning and afternoon game drives are offered – Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

The highlight of Samburu Game Reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and colourful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Over 365 species of birds have been identified in the sanctuaries.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

We break camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park. Game is viewed as we exit the park. Lunch en-route followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake on the edges of Nakuru town and lies 160km from Nairobi.

The lake is world famous as home to millions of flamingos. The national park surrounds the lake and was gazetted to protect the colony of flamingos as well as provide sanctuary for the other endangered species such as the rhino. There are about 25 white and black rhinos making it one of the largest concentrations in the country. Predators are also residents to this park while Rothschild’s giraffe have been trans-located into the park for safety.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara, Kenya

We break camp soon after breakfast and travel south through the beautiful savannahs and plains of the Rift Valley and reach our base camp site, where we enjoy another evening out bush under the far-reaching African sky. Game is viewed as we proceed to Kichakani Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Maasai Mara, Kenya

Spend the day on game drives exploring the Masai Mara. The open grasslands are home to incredibly rich and varied wildlife and the awesome, annual migration of millions of wildebeest and antelope is the highlight of any visitor to Africa from July to September.

Optional balloon safaris can be arranged at an extra coat of US$ 585 per person.

Dinner and overnight stay at Kichakani Tented Camp.

The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this reserve.

Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen in the Mara due to the migration across the Kenya/Tanzania border which is a spectacle worth seeing as millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from Serengeti plains cross the Tanzania border at the Mara River to into Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June.

The dramatic crossing of the river and the predators who prey on the herds can be viewed from early July to August.

The reserve abounds with birdlife since close to about 452 species have been recorded.

Day 7 : Maasai Mara – Musoma – Lake Victoria, Kenya

We leave the campsite and drive through the southern part of the reserve viewing game as we proceed to the Tanzanian border at Isebania, Sirari.

We stop for the night in a quiet town on the shores of the immense Lake Victoria known as Musoma. The surrounding countryside is home to many different tribes including the Kuria, Jita, Luo, and Taturu. Musoma’s colourful port and variety of tribes make it a vibrant cosmopolitan town.

You will enjoy your overnight stay at Stopover Lodge.

Day 8: Musoma – Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Leaving in the morning, we drive south and west to the western corridor of the great Serengeti via Ndabaka Gate with a picnic lunch en-route. The afternoon is spent viewing game and we overnight at the Ikoma Safari Camp.

Day 9: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Departing in the morning, you will drive west while game viewing through the western corridor of the Serengeti to the central region of Seronera. Overnight at Ikoma Safari Camp.

Serengeti is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s largest park covering 14,736 sq km and adjoins the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

With a wildebeest population of about 2 million and several other hoofed species (which include zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, impala, topi, Grant’s gazelle, kongoni, eland, Kirk’s dik dik, klipspringer, roan, oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe and warthog), it is sure to attract a string of prey such as lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and bat eared foxes. Elephants are relatively scarce and the few remaining black rhinoceros are restricted to keep the away from the poachers.

Day 10 : Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

We view game as we drive southeast up into the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we will enjoy a full afternoon crater tour followed by dinner and overnight stay at a Ngorongoro Rhino Camp or similar facility by the crater rim.

The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena.

It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world, not only because of its geological magnificence, but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals. Ngorongoro and other freestanding mountains are volcanic in origin, formed during the fracturing process that created the Rift valley 15 to 20 million years ago. When it peaked in size 3 million years ago it was a similar height to Mt. Kilimanjaro today.

Day 11 : Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Breakfast then exit the park and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. We explore the park famed for tree climbing lions. A picnic lunch is offered.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Bougainvillea Hotel or similar facility.

The Lake Manyara National Park is serene and beautifully packed with as many attractions as bird life, tree-climbing lions, elephants, and hippos that you can see at closer range than from most other places. Lake Manyara is an alkaline lake and at certain times of the year hosts thousands of flamingos and a diversity of other bird life. Although it is one of the small parks, its vegetation is so diverse enabling it to host a variety of wildlife habitats.

Day 12 : Lake Manyara – Arusha – Zanzibar, Tanzania

We break camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Arusha, stopping for lunch at Kibo Palace Hotel or similar facility.

After lunch we transfer to the airport to board an afternoon flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to Ras Chamvi Beach Resort or similar facility to begin your beach vacation.

Day 13 – 15: Zanzibar, Tanzania

All 3 days are spent in sunbathing and relaxing at the beach hotel or on other activities to be provided for an extra charges.

Day 16: Zanzibar – Nairobi

Morning is spent on your own then transfer to the airport to board a flight to Nairobi arriving in good time to connect with your home bound flight.

Tour Price

Contact us for current safari pricing.

Included

• Transport in a tour van in Kenya. 4×4 safari Land cruiser in Tanzania
• Accommodation in lodges, hotels, camps specified above on full board basis in a twin
• Return airport transfers in Nairobi
• Game drives, park entrance fees, crater fees, conservation fees where applicable
• Services of an English speaking driver/guide
• 4 night’s accommodations at Ras Michamvi Beach Resort on half board basis
• 1 litre mineral water per person per day while on safari
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Nairobi on bed and breakfast basis
• 1 night accommodation in Arusha on half board basis
• Return airport transfers in Zanzibar

Excluded

• Personal travel insurance
• Tipping
• Drinks
• Personal effects
• Kenya, Tanzania visas
• Extras not mentioned above
• Zanzibar airport departure taxes US$ 20 per person
• Hotel accommodations in Nairobi after the safari