Kenya & Tanzania Classic Safari – 11 Days

Day 1 ARRIVE IN NAIROBI – KENYA  (45 Min)

On arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by our Tour driver/ Leader and after briefing transfer to your city hotel for check-in. 1300 Hrs: A City Tour for the rest of the day. Meals on own arrangement.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Hotel : Radisson Blu Upper Hill 5*

Day 2: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK (5 HRS)

After breakfast depart for Amboseli. 1300 Hrs: Arrive Amboseli for Lunch at the Lodge. After a brief afternoon rest, you will then embark on an afternoon game drive which runs until sunset when you return to your lodge for an evening’s rest.

Look out for huge elephants with long tusks against the picturesque backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro (standing at 5,995 M). Your game drive will take you to the numerous swamps that capture so many herbivores on a hot day and so chances of seeing predators lurking are very high. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight at a lodge in Amboseli

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel : Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge 5*

Day 3 : LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK (5 HRS)

After breakfast depart across the Kenya-Tanzania for Lake Manyara. Arrive in time for lunch, short rest and a later evening game drive. Attractions include: Famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingo, African wildcat, giraffes, elephants and gazelles among others.

Overnight at the lodge

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel : Lake Manyara Serena 5*

Day 4 : NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA (2 HRS)

After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor where you spend the rest of the morning. A stunning experience will take you to the floor at the seasonal Lake Magadi which hosts a myriad wildlife and birdlife. After picnic lunch you ascend back to your hotel for a short rest Evening you visit a Maasai Village.

Overnight at the lodge.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel : Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge 5*

Day 5 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (2 HRS)

After breakfast depart for Serengeti. Game drive enroute to your to your lodge for lunch.

After a brief afternoon rest, you will then embark on an afternoon game drive which runs until sunset when you return to your lodge for an evening’s rest. This is the home of the great annual wildebeest migration.

Overnight at the Camp.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel : Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge 5*

Day 6 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Full day at Serengeti National Park; with early morning and afternoon game drives. After a sumptuous breakfast at your camp, depart for a full day’s adventure. You may chance on great wildlife, including the big five and big cats of prey and herbivores. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Optional activities available

· Visit to a Maasai Village

· Balloon ride

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel : Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge 5*

Day 7 : LAKE VICTORIA (4 HRS)

After breakfast depart for Lake Victoria with arrival in time for lunch and an afternoon rest. Lake Victoria, covering Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania is the earth’s 2nd largest fresh-water lake after Lake Superior in USA. Home of abundant fish (notably the giant Nile Perch & Tilapia), crocodiles, hippo, and a prolific indigenous birdlife. Very friendly local tribes stay around it. Rest of the day is spent at leisure.

Optional activities available (at extra cost):

· Canoe-ride on the lake to a local fishing village

· Mountain-bike trip through Masamba Hills

· Motor-boat Lake cruise (weather permitting)

· Bird Walk

Overnight at a lodge in Lake Victoria

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel : Speke Bay Lodge 4*

Day 8 : MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE (5 HRS)

After breakfast depart for Tanzania-Kenya border to Masai Mara. 1300 Hrs: Arrive Masai Mara for Lunch at the Lodge. After a brief afternoon rest, you will then embark on an afternoon game drive which runs until sunset when you return to your lodge for an evening’s rest.

Overnight at a lodge in Mara.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel : Mara Serena Safari Lodge 5*

Day 9: MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Full day at Maasai Mara National Park; with early morning and afternoon game drives. After a sumptuous breakfast at your lodge, depart for a full day’s adventure. Be on the look-out for the big five that Masai Mara is famous for; these include the lion, savannah (African) elephant, the Cape buffalo, the leopard, and the black rhino. Be on the lookout for any game that may have eluded you on your previous game drives. You may even be so lucky to witness a leopard or a cheetah sprint and make a kill! Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Ideal at this season is the migration that you may witness when lucky and possible river crossing.

Optional activities available (at extra cost):

· Hot air balloon ride

· Visit to a Maasai Village

Overnight at a lodge in Mara

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel : Mara Serena Safari Lodge 5*

Day 10 : NAIROBI CITY (5 HRS)

After breakfast, the last morning game drive follows as you exit the sanctuary. Drive back to Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon for a sumptuous Kenyan-themed Lunch.

Rest of the day spent at leisure.

Dinner on own arrangements.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Hotel : Nairobi Serena Hotel 5* 

Day 11 DEPART

After breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel and transferred to the airport to catch your onward flight.

End of your Kenya Safari.

Outbound flight