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Kenya Tanzania Safari Holidays

15 Days Discover Kenya & Tanzania Tour:
Nairobi - Tree Lodge - Samburu - Lake Nakuru - Mara - Speke Bay - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Manyara - Amboseli - Nairobi

On this safari we visit the premier parks and game reserves of Kenya and Tanzania. First we will head north to the lush forest of the Mount Kenya, where we will spend our time observing the many forest species that come to the waterhole.

From Mount Kenya, Mountain Lodge Serena, we head north to the famous Samburu/Buffalo Springs game reserves. Here we will experience the beautiful dry northern country which is home to wildlife only seen north of the equator: namely Grevy's zebra, beisa oryx and reticulated giraffe. Other residents are gerenuk gazelle, the Somali ostrich, the 'big five' and the more common savannah game.

From Samburu our journey now heads back south to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its spectacular bird life.

We then head on to Masai Mara, justifiably one of the most famous reserves in Africa. With good reason as this is the Kenyan section of the Serengeti Plains and wildlife abounds. It is also traditionally the land of the nomadic Masai people. While on game drives, you will often notice young tribesmen herding their cattle amongst the plains game. The Mara is 1,510sq km of open grassland dotted with the distinctive flattopped acacia trees. It is watered by the tree-lined Mara River and its tributary the Talek River. The western border of the park is the spectacular Oloololo Escarpment, a difficult part of the Mara to access because of the swampy grounds. The concentration of game is at its highest in the months of July through October when the Mara is host to the annual migration of more than 2 million wildebeest.

To break up the long drive day from the Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park we head to Speke Bay for a night. From Speke Bay we head into Serengeti National Park, which takes its name from a Masai word meaning 'endless plain'. This 14,763sq km park encompasses lakes, savannah grassland, wooded hills, rivers, swamps and volcanic massifs and is home to a wide array of wildlife. The Serengeti is home to over 2 million wildebeest, half a million Thomson's gazelle and a quarter of a million zebra, giraffe, eland, topi, kongoni, impala and other antelope, in addition to predators such as the lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena.

We then head to Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano that is the largest, unbroken caldera in the world. The crater is home to elephant, buffalo, hyena, jackal, eland, hartebeest, black rhino, waterbuck, hippo, black-manned lion and leopard. The crater is also populated with birdlife: ostriches, kori bustards, secretary birds, white egrets, red-billed ox-pickers, crested cranes and lesser flamingos.

We head to Lake Manyara National Park, situated on the western slopes of the Rift Valley with the lake spanning 390sq kms. Lake Manyara boasts a wondrous array of birdlife, along with herds of buffalo and elephant.

The itinerary finishes off with a visit to Amboseli National Park which boasts the best views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and some fantastic wildlife before heading back to Nairobi.

Activities on this trip:
-History & Culture exploration
-Nature & Wildlife viewing and photography
-Walks & Rambles, hikes as well

Countries Visited:
-Kenya (Mount Kenya, Samburu, Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara & Amboseli)
-Tanzania (Lake Victoria, Serengeti, Incredible Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara)
Discover Kenya Tanzania Itinerary & prices:
Day 1: Nairobi
You will be met off your flight by a representative. The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located 20kms from the capital city, Nairobi. The temperatures are warm and moderate. It is inhabited by more than 2,000,000 people of all races offering a wide variety of different cultures. Overnight at the Nairobi Serena Hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, on bed and breakfast.

Day 2: Mount Kenya National Park
Commence your safari at 9am and drive north to Mount Kenya National Park at the Mountain Lodge Serena in time for lunch. The only 'tree hotel' ever to be built on the slopes of Kenya's legendary Mount Kenya, Mountain Lodge offers a matchless game viewing opportunity whilst combining a glorious panorama of mountain vistas with the primordial splendors of an ancient rainforest. Floating 2,195 m high on the flanks of Kenya's highest mountain and secreted deep within her largest forest reserve, the lodge offers not only the champagne-clarity of mountain air, the tranquility of the forest and a colorful cavalcade of wildlife but also the chance of scaling the icy peaks of Africa's second-highest mountain. Afternoon forest walk, leisure and overnight floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Lodge Serena. (BLD)

Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve
After breakfast continue north to Samburu Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the area. Samburu Game Reserve lies in the lower curve of the dry northern Kenya region. The main water source, the Uaso Nyiro River, feeds the riverine forest and swamps. The patches of forest and doum palm dotting the landscape provide an ideal setting for primates, hippo and crocodile. Elephant families visit the river's shallows to immerse in the cool water. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge. (BLD)

Day 4: Samburu Game Reserve
Full day in Samburu with game drives in the morning and afternoon. All meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge. (BLD)

Day 5: Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
After breakfast depart to this private game sanctuary. Afternoon is free for optional activities as game viewing, walking safaris or night game drives. Includes visit to chimpanzee sanctuary. The sanctuary also boasts of "The Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) plus an exciting catalogue of; giraffe, zebra, eland, Oryx, waterbuck, Grant's gazelle, Thompson's gazelle, cheetah, silver-backed jackal, hartebeest, baboon and several hundred bird species. Sweetwaters Tented Camp is designed to offer a charming blend of under canvas ambiance and uncompromising luxury. One of only four private game reserves in Kenya, it also allows such unforgettable pleasures as night game drives, guided bush walks and both horse or camel riding across its game-teaming plains. Lunch, dinner & overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp, B,L,D.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast we depart to Lake Nakuru National Park via Nyahururu Falls, arriving for lunch. In the afternoon proceed on a game drive along the lakeshores. Lake Nakuru National Park was created in 1961, and since then the park has increased considerably in size and now covers and area of 200sq km. The lake lies in the park and has been given the conservation world's Ramsar Site designation. It is a shallow soda lake, and is the most famous of the Great Rift Valley lakes with "the world's greatest ornithological spectacle". There is the opportunity of viewing over thousands of flamingos along with tens of thousands of other bird species. There are areas of grassland, bush, forest and rocky cliffs and there are many other animals to be viewed: white rhino, the rare Rothchild's giraffe, waterbucks, warthogs, large herds of buffalo, Thomson's gazelle, leopard, hyrax, hippos and many more animals. Return for dinner and overnight Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru Lodge. (BLD)

Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Depart after breakfast and drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive for lunch and afternoon game drive. Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or Sarova Mara Camp. (BLD)

Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Spend the full day in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or Sarova Mara Camp. (BLD)

Day 9: Lake Victoria, Speke Bay
After an early breakfast, drive to Speke Bay Lodge on the shores of Lake Victoria via Isebania border post with picnic lunch. Afternoon is free for activities like bird watching, fishing, nature walks and boating. Overnight at Speke Bay Lodge. (BLD)

Day 10: Serengeti National Park
Drive from Speke Bay to Serengeti arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge or Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp. (BLD)

Day 11: Serengeti National Park
Full day in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge or Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp. (BLD)

Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive in Serengeti. After lunch drive to Ngorongoro Crater via the Olduvai Gorge. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. (BLD)

Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Half day Ngorongoro crater tour with a picnic lunch. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an evening game drive. Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. (BLD)

Day 14: Amboseli National Park
Drive to Arusha and continue to Namanga border with picnic lunch enroute. Immigration and change of vehicles. Continue drive to Amboseli National Park with spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak. Afternoon game drive to see the largest herds of elephants in Kenya against the back drop of Kilimanjaro. Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge. (BLD)

Day 15: Nairobi
Take an early morning game viewing drive in Amboseli. After breakfast, transfer back to Nairobi for lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant before transfer for your outward flight home or consider adding on our Zanzibar beach holiday package (BL).

Discover Kenya Tanzania safari price: US$ 5495 per person sharing. Single room supplement: US$ 985

Safari Cost Includes:
-Guarantee price/guarantee safari on confirmation
-Ground transport whilst on safari in a comfortable safari van in Kenya and 4x4 safari land cruiser in Tanzania
-Full board accommodation whilst on safari
-Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
-Accommodation in a double/twin/triple room
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
-All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
-Ngorongoro crater tour services
-Complementary bottled water whilst on safari
-Lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant
-Visit to Tame Rhino and Chimpanzee Sanctuary at Sweetwaters Camp
-Guided forest walk in Mount Kenya

Tour Cost excludes:
-Tips
-Laundry
-Beverages/Drinks
-International flights and departure taxes
-Visas
-Items of personal nature
-Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

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Sights and Sounds of Kenya and Tanzania Safari tour, trip and holiday:
Tanzania with one tenth of its land reserved for ecology and wildlife conservation, Tanzania has more National Parks than any country in Africa and is home to an unrivaled diversity of wildlife and cultures. Each of the parks, from Serengeti National Park to Selous Game Reserve has a different eco-system making each park an exciting experience. Kenya's Masai Mara is the most recognized park in Africa and together with Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania, this eco-system is one of nature's wonder of the world.

Serengeti National Park:
Serengeti, meaning ' endless plain' in the Maasai language, is the largest National Park in Tanzania. Besides the thousands of resident wildlife that permanently reside in the park such as impalas, gazelles, topis, hyenas, Serengeti National Park supports the stunning annual Great Migration with 1.5 million wildebeest and half a million zebra and gazelle crossing the vast landscape year round. Their movement takes them to all corners of the Serengeti from December to July until they reach Masai Mara in Southern Kenya .

Masai Mara:
The most recognized National Park in Kenya, Masai Mara hosts the wildebeest and zebra migration from July to November from Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania. The rest of the year, Masai Mara is home to predators like the black-manned lion, leopards, cheetahs, rare wild dogs and its thousands of prey.

Ngorongoro Crater:
With Crater walls as high as 2,000 ft. in an area of 120 sq. miles, the crater is frequently referred to "Africa's Garden of Eden". Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic crater on earth and home to a spectacular concentration of wildlife.

Lake Manyara National Park:
This "Paradise of Wildlife" supports over 400 species of birds, great swathes of flamingo and a boisterous community of hippos. If lucky, you may get to see lion on trees, a characteristics mostly found in Lake Manyara National Park.

Arusha National Park:
A sanctuary for the rare Black and White Colobus Monkeys is host to majestic Mt. Meru, the fifth highest mountain in Africa at 15,000 ft. Arusha National Park has many alkaline lakes which homes the beautiful pink flamingos.

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