Kenya & Tanzania Stanley Adventure Safari

16 Days/15 Nights Flying/Wing Safari

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: United States – Europe
Day 2: Europe – Nairobi
Day 3: Nairobi
Day 4: Nairobi – Fly Amboseli
Day 5: Amboseli
Day 6: Amboseli – Fly Tarangire National Park
Day 7: Tarangire National Park – Drive Ngorongoro Crater
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater – Drive Serengeti National Park
Day 10: Serengeti National Park
Day 11: Serengeti – Fly Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 12: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Day 13: Masai Mara – Fly Mount Kenya Safari Club
Day 14: Mount Kenya Safari Club
Day 15: Mount Kenya Safari Club – Fly Nairobi – Europe
Day 16: Europe – Home

Cost for 2011: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)

Child rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate

Kenya & Tanzania Adventure Safari 16 Days / 15 Nights Flying Safari

Kenya and Tanzania 16 Days/ 15 Nights Stanley Adventure Safari is a magnificent journey through Kenya and Tanzania, with luxuriously long stays in each game park, abundant time for rich wildlife viewing sessions and five flights to expedite travel from one game park to another. This safari is our most comprehensive and perhaps the most popular safari we offer in East Africa.

Beginning the adventure in Nairobi, our accommodations are at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. A Safari Briefing answers all of our questions, while a lecture by respected Maasai Elder sets the stage for the exciting events to come. Our stay in Nairobi also affords detailed city sightseeing, including Giraffe Centre where we may hand feed endangered Rothschild giraffes, along with a lunch and lecture at the homestead of Kiambethu Farms, Kenya’s oldest tea plantation.

We begin our foray into the bush the following day with a flight to Amboseli National Park. Here we see abundant wildlife and the legendary Maasai tribesmen tending their cattle in the shadows of snow-topped Mount Kilimanjaro. After two nights we travel to Tarangire National Park in Tanzania, a game park with thousands of majestic baobab trees dotting the rolling countryside. It is also home to enormous herds of elephants and the highest number of recorded bird species for any habitat in the world. The Tarangire River runs through the land, providing a permanent water source, and along with it the promise of strong wildlife year-round.

We next journey to the incomparable Ngorongoro Crater, a natural caldera spanning over 100 square miles. This stunning creation of nature is home to tens of thousands of animals, as well as numerous Maasai tribesmen and their cattle. We encounter rhino, elephant, buffalo, leopard and lion, as well as hippo, zebra and antelope. The stunning vistas combine with the drama of the world within the crater to take your breath away. Then comes the vast expanse of the Serengeti National Park. This legendary reserve supports large populations of lion, leopard and other predators that follow the great migrating herds. Hippo, elephant, giraffe and a wide variety of exotic birds are also in abundance. En route to the Serengeti we stop to tour the museum and view the fossil beds at the Olduvai Gorge, made famous by the discoveries of Louis and Mary Leakey.

After two heady days in the Serengeti, we fly to the Africa of our dreams, the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. Remarkable events are planned in this location. In addition to rich game drives, we will thrill to the romance of a bush cocktail party set high upon the Mara Escarpment at sunset. A Maasai village visit will also take place—always a memorable experience—and our nights are spent in the splendor of a luxury tented camp. And finally, the lovely Mount Kenya Safari Club on the slopes of majestic Mount Kenya. This fabulous hotel is renowned for its refinement and glamorous Hollywood history, considered one of the safari “musts” of East Africa. Fine dining, exquisitely manicured grounds and gracious hospitality are hallmarks of a stay at the club. Whether in the stately main building or along a babbling book, we will surely find ourselves thrilled with accommodations at the Club.

Dining on the Kenya and Tanzania 16 Days/ 15 Nights Stanley Adventure Safari is also as delightful as you might imagine. In Nairobi one might sample anything from excellent Italian cuisine to African game meats at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant. In the game parks, each lodge and camp has its own local specialties, served with fresh produce from the region. Luncheons are endless buffets overflowing with colorful displays of delicious selections, while dinners are elegantly served and reminiscent of the British colonial style of dining. The breadth and scope of our Kenya and Tanzania 16 Days/ 15 Nights Safari encompasses everything for which East Africa is famous—the magnificent scenery, the breathtaking wildlife, the excitement and adventure. And all experienced at a leisurely, luxurious pace, creating warm memories to relive for a lifetime.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
United States – Europe
The adventure begins today as you enplane for Europe, connecting to your Nairobi flight.

Day 2
Europe – Nairobi
Awaiting African Spice Safaris airport representative whisks you away to the Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Meal Plan {Bed & Breakfast}

Day 3
Nairobi
Exciting special events are planned. A Safari Briefing answers questions and creates excitement, followed by a lecture by Maasai Elder. Next, delightful city sightseeing, lunch at Kiambethu Farms—hosted by the granddaughter of the original settler—a visit to the former home of Karen Blixen who penned Out of Africa, and a stop at Giraffe Centre, an elevated treetop aerie where we hand feed Rothschild giraffes. We return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight

Overnight at the Nairobi Serena Hotel

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4 – Day 5
Amboseli
In the morning we board our flight to the bush country of Amboseli National Park, where dramatic views of Mount Kilimanjaro dominate every vista. Amboseli is famous for its tranquil beauty and easily approachable wildlife—an excellent way to begin our game viewing expeditions. Early morning and late afternoon game drives are made daily.

Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge/Ol Tukai Lodge.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6
Tarangire National Park
Today we drive to Arusha, Tanzania, for lunch and fly to Tarangire. With a permanent water source, the park is virtually guaranteed enormous herds and excellent game viewing including cheetah, lion (some tree-climbing!), leopard and hyena and a herd of 3,500 elephants. The park is also host to a number of rare species including eland, oryx, kudu and gerenuk. Our accommodations are at Tarangire Sopa Lodge, a tranquil oasis overlooking the rolling plains.

Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 7 – Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
A lovely drive takes us to Ngorongoro Crater, where our lodge sits dramatically on the rim of the crater, revealing an awesome panorama of the world’s largest, unflooded and unbroken caldera. On our second day, we descend into the crater and spend the morning hours tracking animals. This magnificent natural amphitheatre is said to have the largest concentration of animals in all of Africa, including a high density of lions and thousands of flamingos. The ever changing mood of this great amphitheatre will hold our attention every second. Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 9 – Day 10
Serengeti National Park
A visit is made to renowned Olduvai Gorge where the Leakey family uncovered the fossil Homo habilis (the handy
man), the first tool user, who lived over 1.75 million years ago. Then we reach the Serengeti, deep in the heart of the largest and most diverse migration corridor in the world. Wild beasts, creatures of every size and description, flood the savannah in droves…herds of mammoth elephant, the stately giraffe and the lumbering rhino all mix together alongside the more diminutive inhabitants…the delicate antelope, bulky wildebeest and the comical warthog. And we hope to see it all! Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 11 – Day 12
Masai Mara
We fly to the Mara via Arusha and Nairobi, and here we find the Old Africa of the movies, with rolling grasslands dotted by acacia trees and sweeping plains teeming with wildlife. No matter how much you have thought about Africa, this is more than you expected—and the ideal backdrop for a hot air balloon expedition. During our stay we also visit a village of the Maasai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. But the greatest highlight will be the stunning Bush Sundowners—a glorious al fresco cocktail party overlooking the savannah at sunset.

Overnight at Mara Safari Club/Kichwa Tembo Camp.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 13 – Day 14
Mount Kenya Safari Club
Today we fly to Nairobi and continue by air across Kenya’s fertile Central Highlands—reminiscent of the English countryside— to the Mount Kenya Safari Club. Sprawled on the slopes of majestic Mount Kenya, this historic club offers luxury and relaxation, including such activities as golf, trout fishing, horseback riding and tennis, as well as a charming animal orphanage. Our upgraded accommodations are in the superb Club Level of deluxe rooms, which were recently renovated in great style. A two-night stay provides ample time to explore surrounding game reserves including Ol Pejeta, home to an extensive rhino population and protection programme, as well as the Jane Goodall sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees.

Overnight at Mount Kenya Safari Club

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 15
Nairobi –Departure
Flying to Nairobi, a hotel room is ours for the day. We can choose to visit a children's Home, explore the shops or simply relax before our departure tonight. As we leave Africa we know that the old adage is true: you may leave Africa, but Africa will never leave you.

Dayrooms at the Nairobi Serena Hotel

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 16
Europe –United States
We connect in Europe for our return flights home.

Included Safari Features

• Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water, bean bags for stabilizing long lenses and field guides

• Special luncheon Private tour at a Kenyan tea plantation, hosted by a descendant of the original settler

• Welcome folder with shopping and sightseeing guides, wildlife checklists and pre-stamped postcards

• Groups vary from as few as 2 guests (what service!) to an average of 12-14; never more than 24

• Including elite Fairmont Properties, the most luxurious new hotel group in East Africa

• African Spice Safaris Personal Concierge available 24/7, stationed Nairobi

• East Africa safaris include at least one stay in a luxurious tented bush camp
• Only the most deluxe hotels, lodges and camps selected for programmes

• Complimentary travel to and from airports for all travelers, at any time

• Detailed daily briefings by Tour Leaders and Safari Directors

• Pre-tour documentation with extensive travel information

• Travel amenities include authentic bush hat, luggage tags

• Flying Doctor services in Kenya and Tanzania and select

• Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks at all meals
• On-site shopping, packing and shipping assistance

• Once booked, your trip will depart as scheduled
• No surcharge or supplemental cost ever imposed

• Porterage included at hotels, camps and airports

• Extra game drives gladly provided in East Africa

• All meals included, offering leading restaurants

• Binoculars for each guest in safari vehicles

• Gratuities included for meals and porterage

• Game park entrance fees always included

• Preferential rooms provided throughout

• Only window seats utilized in East Africa

• Sundowner bush cocktails at twilight
• Bush Walk with an expert naturalist

• Safari Director, plus Driver Guides
• Five time-saving flights per safari

Excluded safari features

* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
* Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 450 US Dollars), Night Game drives, Nature walks etc
* Gratuity for Porterage / waiters at hotels, camps and airports

* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* International Airfare

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