Explore Kenya/Tanzania most famous game parks for a Big 5, safaris ,breath taking sceneries,culture,Masai Mara migration safari, Serengeti wildebeest migration holiday with Zanzibar beach extension with accommodations in comfortable budget lodges/Eco Tented camps Kenya wildlife safari Africa holiday destinations
16 Days Explore Kenya/Tanzania game parks Budget lodge safari and Zanzibar beach vacation
Day1 : Nairobi – Samburu
Pick up from your hotel at 0700 hrs , A safari briefing session with our
tour consultant before starting the safari via the majestic Mt. Kenya en
route to the open savannah of Samburu Game Reserve. Lunch at a samburu
Sopa Lodge .Proceed for afternoon game drives before returning to
the lodge for Dinner and overnight stay Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 2 : Samburu National Reserve
Full day spent exploring the park. Morning and afternoon game drives are
offered – Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge
The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty,
rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich and
colorful 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 3 : Lake Nakuru National park.
We break the camp soon after break fast and proceed to Lake
Nakuru National park. Game is viewed as we exit the park. Lunch enroute
followed by an afternoon game drives as the pick lake. Dinner and
overnight at a hotel
Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake on the edges of Nakuru town and
lies a distance of 160 kilometers from Nairobi. The lake is world famous
as home to millions of flamingoes. The number of flamingoes 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 flamingoes 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 4 : Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
We break the 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 Mara Kichakani
or Olmoran Camp for dinner and overnight stay
Day 5 : Maasai Mara
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 visit to Africa from July to September. Optional
balloon safari can be arranged at an extra coat of US$ 450 per person.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Mara Kichakani or Olmoran 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 at 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 reach Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June. The
dramatic crossing of the river and the preying on the migrants by
predators can be viewed from early July to August. The reserve abounds
with birdlife since dose to about 452 species have been recorded
Day 6 Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
Pre breakfast game drives the return to the camp for breakfast , we depart the camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake Naivasha.
visit to hells gate national park- this park can be explored on foot or
by cycling- bicycles are available for hire at an extra cost. Dinner and
overnight stay at Panorama hotel
Hells gate national park is characterized 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.
One is encouraged to hike and cycle in the park. This is a rarity in
Kenyan National Parks, and is only made possible due to the lack of
large predators such as lions and cheetahs
Day 7 : Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National park
Breakfast then proceed to Amboseli national park. Via Nairobi –Amboseli
is the magnificent park at the foot hills of Mt.Kilimanjaro.After noon
game drives followed by dinner and overnight stay at Kibo safari Camp
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 on the southern boundary.
Day 8 : Amboseli - Lake Manyara
Early morning game drives, then return to the camp for breakfast, we
drive into Tanzania via the Namanga border. We also pass through Arusha
to Lake Manyara National park with lunch enroute. Regardless of the
direction we approach Manyara from, the view is always fantastic. We
proceed to a Nysa Lodge 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 this 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 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 09 : Lake Manyara - Serengeti National park
Morning game drives at Lake Manyara National park then proceed to
Serengeti national park. Game is viewed as we proceed to the Ikoma
safari camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10 : Serengeti National park
Full days spent exploring the park. Morning and afternoon game drives
are offered. Dinner and overnight stay at a Ikoma safari camp
Serengeti is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s largest park covering
14,736 sq km and is adjoining with the Masai 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,
Grants 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 relatively scarce and
the few remaining black rhinoceros are restricted to the Moru Koppies
area.
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 11 : Serengeti - Ngorongoro crater
We view game as we drive southeast up into the magnificent Ngorongoro
Conservation .Full afternoon crater tour followed by dinner and
overnight stay at Rhino Lodge 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 12 : Lake Manyara – Arusha – Zanzibar
Break the camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Arusha – Lunch at
Kibo palace hotel transfer to the air port to board an afternoon flight
to Zanzibar , on arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer
you to Ras Chamvi beach resort to start your beach vacation
Day 13/14/15 : Zanzibar
Days spent sunbathing and relaxing at the beach hotel
Day 16 : Zanzibar – Nairobi
Morning spent on your own then transfer to the airport to board a flight
to Nairobi arriving in good connecting time with your home bound flight
Contact us for pricing
Tour Price includes:
* Transport in a Tour vans in Kenya /4x4 Safari Land cruiser in Tanzania
* Accommodation in 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 – ie Breakfast and Dinner
* 1 litre Mineral water per person per day while on safari
* 1 night accommodations in Arusha on Half Board basis.
* Return airport transfers in Zanzibar
Tour Price Excludes
* 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
