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16 Days
Specific Tour
12 people
Dutch, English, German
Known as the “Animal Planet” of Africa!
This wildlife tour is a not to be missed to experience all the sights and attractions these countries have to offer. This wildlife tour includes the most famous wildlife reserves of both Tanzania and Kenya. Starting and ending in Arusha we have time to explore this wonderful city and enjoy the wonderful views of Mount Meru, the 5th Highest in Africa. The following day we head out to the wilderness and our first safari.
We will travel the wide open plains of the Masai Mara, we will take the daring trip down into Ngorongoro Crater.
We will search for the big herds and big tuskers in Amboseli National Park.
This is an all inclusive tour with beautiful locations and accommodations en-route.
You will be accompanied by experienced local guides and drivers. They have been specifically selected and trained for the areas.
Day to day itinerary
Day 1- Arusha
On arrival at the airport, you will be collected and transferred to your overnight accommodation.Our accommodation is situated in the lush forests of the outskirts of the town, Arusha.If your arrival is early, you will have time to explore the surrounding forests in search of the many birds found in the area. Or you can relax in the warm African sun, next to the blue sparkling pool, or partake in one of the many activities that are offered.In the evening we have a welcome meeting with the group and enjoy dinner at the lodge.Meals included: Dinner
Accommodation: Naura Springs Hotel or similar
Day 2- Manyara National Park
After a scrumptious breakfast we head into the wilderness. We make one last stop in town to stock upon last minute supplies. We head to a magnificent reserve situated to the west of the town. This beautiful park is home to huge flocks of flamingos, special tree-climbing lions and many other species.
We do a safari in search of the wonders of this park, before we check in to our accommodation.
Dinner tonight is included
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Manyara Rift Valley Photographic Lodge or similarhttp://riftvalleylodge.co.tz/
Day 3- Manyara National Park
After breakfast we set off to explore some of the cultural practices that the indigenous people still practice after centuries.We see how they live and also how they produce the local beer made from all the bananas found in the area. Lunch today will be a local cultural experience.In the afternoon we make yet another safari in the park, to spot some more of the animals from the plains of the park.
Dinner tonight is included at our accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge or similarhttp://riftvalleylodge.co.tz/
Day 4- Tarangire National Park
After breakfast its time for a full day of safari. Today we head for the Tarangire National Park. This is truly one gem of a park. It is home to huge herds of elephants, and many other species. Its also home to some beautiful Baobab trees. Situated against the Masai Mere Mountains, it offers some beautiful scenery. We also stop at the spectacular Tarangire. In the late afternoon we check into our accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Rift valley Photographic Lodge or Similarhttp://riftvalleylodge.co.tz/
Day 5- Serengeti National Park
Off to an early start! This morning we make a safari into the Ngorongoro Crater. The drive down from the rim down into the crater is an experience on its own. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to all of the“BIG 5” as well as a population of highly endangered black rhino. For many this safari is one of the highlights of the trip. After lunch we head for the famous Serengeti National Parks. We drive through some spectacular scenery with miles on miles of rolling grass plains, interrupted only b y the odd tree or some very strangely shaped rock formations.We arrive at our accommodation in the late afternoon
Tonight we have a traditional African Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Safari Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinnerhttps://sopalodges.com/serengeti-sopa-lodge/the-lodge
Day 6 Serengeti National Park
We will be spending a full day in the open grass plains of the Serengeti Park. We will concentrate on the area along the Seronera River. This area is specifically good for all the pains game. Following the massive herds are the predators. The area is renowned for special sightings of cheetah, and if your are lucky you may even spot the most elusive of all, the leopard. Game viewing in this area is good all year round.We return to our accommodation in the late afternoon.
Tonight we share our sightings and experiences around the fire.Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinnerhttps://sopalodges.com/serengeti-sopa-lodge/the-lodge
Day 7 Lake Victoria
Today we head for one of the largest lakes in Africa, Lake Victoria. W pass numerous villages, where the age old traditional life is still practiced. We arrive at our accommodation in the afternoon. Here you can take a stroll next to the massive lake. You can also participate in one of the activities offered at the lodge (Own Expense)
Accommodation: Speke Bay Lodge or similar
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner http://www.spekebay.com/spekebay.com/default.htm
Day 8
Masai Mara This morning we wake up to spectacular views of the Lake Victoria. We enjoy a scrumptious breakfast before we head North. Today we bid farewell to beautiful Tanzania. We cross into Kenya today. We will spend time in a beautiful landscape lined with trees, rivers and endless plains.We arrive at our accommodation in the late afternoon.
Dinner included at the lodge.
Accommodation: Mara River Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinnerhttps://www.mararivercamp.co.ke/Day 9 Masai Mara National Reserve
We head off early for another full day of safari within this great area. The area is home to a huge variety of game including lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest (gnu), giraffe, buffalo, jackal, topi,gazelle, impala and elephant. Sightings of hippos and crocodiles are also common.We arrive back at camp in the late afternoon.
Dinner at the camp
Accommodation: Mara River Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
https://www.mararivercamp.co.ke/
Day 10 Masai Mara National Reserve
We set off early to go find the herds. We will concentrate along the river, where we hope to see the big herds of animals that call this home. We also search for the predators following them.We have a full day of safari
We return to our accommodation in the late afternoon.We share our memories around the campfire tonight.
Accommodation: Mara Rive Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
https://www.mararivercamp.co.ke/
Day 11 Nairobi
Today we bid farewell to the wilderness. We head to the Capital of Kenya, Nairobi. We have the afternoon at leisure. Nairobi is a lively cosmopolitan town. You can go explore the town, or simply relax and unwind at the sparkling pool at our hotel. We have dinner at the hotel
Accommodation: Eka Hotel or Similar
http://www.ekahotel.com/
Day 12 Nairobi
After breakfast we head to the historical and well preserved Karen Blixen Museum, here Karen Blixen, author of “Out of Africa”, lived between 1917 and 1931. Thereafter, we head to the Giraffe Center and the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage. At these centers we experience these species from close up, and learn about the conservation efforts that makes this area so successful. Meals:
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Eka Hotel or Similar
http://www.ekahotel.com/
Day 13 Amboseli National Park
A relaxed start. After breakfast we drive to the Amboseli National Park where we will spend 2 nights. This is a beauty of a park. It offers splendid views of animals and the Mount Kilimanjaro in the background
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Lodge Amboseli or Similar
https://kibosafaricamp.com/
Day 14 Amboseli National Park
After breakfast we head for a full day of safari within the boundaries of the park. This park is famous for its views on the often “Snow Capped” Mt Kilimanjaro as well as its elephant bulls with their massive tusks. If you are lucky you might get the ultimate picture with the 2 African Giants on one photo.We return to our lodge for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Lodge Amboseli or Similar
https://kibosafaricamp.com/
Day 15 Arusha
We bid farewell to Kenya and its animals. We leave for the border and cross back into Tanzania.We arrive at our lodge close to the airport. We have some leisure time in the afternoon, before we have our farewell dinner, that goes with some traditional dancing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Arusha Impala Hotel or Similar
Day 16 Airport
Our lovely tour finishes after breakfast. You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight,together with a lifetime of memories from Africa that you can forever cherish
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