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10 Days Nakuru/ Maasai Mara/ Serengeti/ Ngorongoro
This is a safari that promises the best of Kenya and
Tanzania’s premier parks. Visit the small but rewarding
Lake Nakuru National park thereafter proceeding towards
Masai Mara (Kenya’s most celebrated game park). This is
where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to
behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July
and August of each year.
In Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater is said to have the
world’s densest population of lion. In Lake Manyara
lions have developed a liking for residing in the
branches of trees, where they can both sleep and watch
for prey whilst the Serengeti is notable for its large
migratory herds of wildebeest and zebras with strings of
predators in trail. The Ngorongoro crater also offers
amazing wildlife viewing and scenery
Day 1 – Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park
We depart Nairobi and drive down the Escarpment to the
floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National
Park for an afternoon game drive. The park covers 180 sq
km and is home to warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes,
reedbucks, and the occasional leopard. White and black
rhinos were introduced to the park some years ago and
you will find white rhino at the southern end. The park
has also retained its reputation as an ornithologists’
delight with more than 400 species of bird found here.
We spend the night at a Lake Nakuru Guest House inside
the park
Day 2: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Depart the camp soon after breakfast and drive via the
scenic floor of the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara.
Lunch at a campsite before proceeding for evening
gamedrives.Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Campsite
Day 3& 4: Maasai Mara
Full days spent exploring the park in search of the big
5.Morning and afternoon game drives are offered.
Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an
extra cost of US$ 425 per person. Dinner and overnight
stay at Mara Campsite
The 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
lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests,
zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs,
buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular
event of the natural world takes place. This is the
annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra
from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and
pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of
the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and
vultures
Day 5 : Maasai Mara - Musoma
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 town. Dinner and overnight at
Penunsila hotel
Day 6 : Musoma - Serengeti National Park
Leaving in the morning, we drive south and west to the
western corridor of the great Serengeti via Ndabaka Gate
with a picnic lunch enroute. The afternoon is spent
viewing game and we overnight at a campsite
Day 7 : Serengeti National park
Full day spent exploring the park. Morning and afternoon
game drives ate offered. Dinner and overnight stay at a
Seronera campsite.
The Serengeti National Park is arguably the most
impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. During the
months December through March the seemingly unending
plains of the southern Serengeti and the Conservation
Area are inhabited by enormous herds of wildebeest and
zebra. The great herds graze on rain ripened grass. In
the calving season (late January through mid March) the
herds concentrate at the Ndutu and Salei plains
(Southern Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
attracting the attention of predators like lion, cheetah
and hyena.
Day 8 : Serengeti –Ngorongoro conservation area via
Olduvai gorge
We view game as we drive southeast up into the
magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area .Stop over at
The Olduvai Gorge with picnic lunch en route Over at the
Olduvai where we spend the night at the Simba (Lion)
campsite on the crater rim.
The Olduvai Gorge cuts through rock beds layered in time
sequence from 2 million years ago to the present and it
is here where humanoid bones have been found dating back
to over 1.75 million years including a direct ancestor
of modern man. Fossil foot prints (over three million
years old) have also been found here and are the most
ancient footprints yet discovered. There is an excellent
site museum where you can explore the diggings with a
guide and it is also a great place to view birds such as
the purple grenadier, red and yellow barbet, speckle
fronted weaver and slaty colored boubou.
Day 9: Ngorongoro - Arusha
Early breakfast then descend into the crater for a full
morning crater tour. Lunch then proceed to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sinka Hotel
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 10 : Arusha -Nairobi
Break fast then board the morning Shuttle bus to Nairobi
to arrive by 1400 hrs. Drop off at the airport to board
your home bound flight.
Cost per person
2 pax: US$ 1860
4 Pax: US$ 2150
Package Includes
-Transport in a Custom made tour van in Kenya and 4x4
land cruiser in Tanzania
- Crater service fees/conservation fees.
- Services of a professional English speaking guide
- Game parks or national parks entry fees;
- Campsite fees;- Camping gear
- Use of our two/three person tents;
- Foam mattresses;
-1 night accommodations in Arusha/Musoma on Half board
basis
- Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our
cook
- 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Price excludes
- Drinks
- Tipping
- Cultural visits to Maasai villages
- Sleeping bags
- Personal effects
- Kenya /Tanzania Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari
Best of Kenya and Northern Tanzania adventure camping
safari covering Samburu national park, Sweetwaters, Lake
Nakuru Kenya Tanzania Combined
Safaris 15 Days
Naivasha,Amboseli/Northern Tanzania National park,
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire.
Day 1: Nairobi- Samburu Game Reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0700 hrs and passing the
majestic Mt. Kenya en route to the open savannah of
Samburu Game Reserve. We camp in the narrow stretch of
palms and woodland by the Ewaso Nyiro River which
provides water for the animals and some relief from the
equatorial sun.
Day 2: Samburu National reserve.
Full day spent exploring the park. Dinner and overnight
at a campsite.
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 Samburu- Mt. Kenya/Sweet waters
Depart Samburu and proceed to Mt.Kenya region. Lunch at
Mountain Rock lodge followed by after noon game drives
at the Sweetwater’s game ranch. Children can also enjoy
a full hour of Horse riding Dinner and overnight stay at
Mt. Rock campsite
Sweetwater’s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in
Kenya of these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups
living in an environment as close to their natural
habitat as possible. The site is also a dedicated black
rhino breeding area.
Day 4 Mt. Kenya - Lake Nakuru National park.
We break the camp soon after breakfast and proceed to
Lake Nakuru National park. Lunch enroute followed by an
afternoon game drives as the pick lake. Dinner and
overnight at a campsite.
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 5: Lake Nakuru- Naivasha
We break the camp soon after break fast and proceed to
Lake Naivasha.Morning 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 fisherman’s camp
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 6 : Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National park
Break the camp and proceed to Amboseli national park.
Via Nairobi –Amboseli is the magnificent park at the
foot hills of Mt.Kilimanjaro. After noon gamedrives
followed by dinner and overnight stay at a campsite.
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 7 : Amboseli National park
Full day spent exploring the park. Optional visit to
Maasai villages can be arranged with our guide between
game drives. Overnight stay at a campsite.
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. 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.
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.
Day 8: Amboseli - Lake Manyara
After 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 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 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 9: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National park
Morning gamedrives at Lake Manyara National park then
proceed to Serengeti national park.Game is viewed as we
proceed to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10 /11 Serengeti National park
Full days spent exploring the park .
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 12: Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge
After an early breakfast, we drive south to the
magnificent Ngorongoro crater via the historical Olduvai
Gorge whilst game watching only interrupted by a picnic
lunch enroute. We stop and set camp at the Simba (Lion)
Campsite.
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.
The Olduvai Gorge cuts through rock beds layered in time
sequence from 2 million years ago to the present. It is
here where humanoid bones have been found dating back to
over 1.75 million years including a direct ancestor of
modern man. Fossil footprints (over three million years
old) have also been found here and are the most ancient
footprints yet discovered. There is an excellent site
museum where you can explore the diggings with a guide
and it is also a great place to view birds.
Day 13 : Ngorongoro- Tarangire national park
Morning crater tour then proceed to Tarangire national
park .Dinner and overnight at a campsite.
Day 14: Tarangire – Arusha
Full morning gamedrives the return to the camp for
lunch. Break the camp soon after lunch and drive to
Arusha town for overnight at a budget hotel.
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 15 : Arusha – Nairobi
Board a Nairobi bound shuttle bus and drive to Nairobi –
to arrive at 1400 hrs.
Cost per person joining a group US$ 2550 Minimun 4 pax
Package Includes: camping safari
-transport by safari vehicle
- Crater service fees/conservation fees.
- Services of a professional English speaking guide
- Game parks or national parks entry fees;
- Campsite fees;- Camping gear
- Use of our two/three person tents;
- Foam mattresses;
-1 night accommodations in Arusha on Half board basis
- Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our
cook
- 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Price excludes: camping safari
- Drinks
- Tipping
- Cultural visits to Maasai/Samburu villages
- Sleeping bags
- Personal effects
- Kenya /Tanzania Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari
Kenya Tanzania Combined Safari
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