KENYA AND TANZANIA COMBINED SAFARIS (17 Days / 16 Nights)

 

DAY-TO-DAY SAFARI ITINERARY

 

Day 1 United States - Europe
Your African Spice Safari begins today as you enplane for Europe .

 

Day 2 Europe - Nairobi
Welcome to Nairobi . An awaiting Spice Safari Director accompanies you to the Intercontinental Hotel / Norfolk Hotel or The Nairobi Serena Hotel. Meal Plan {Bed only}

 

Day 3 Nairobi - Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning and fly over central Kenya and north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving at Samburu Serena Lodge / Shaba Sarova Lodge in time for a mid morning game drive and then check-in to your lodge. Lunch follows. An afternoon 'Spice' game drive is planned today. Samburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in Kenya . This means that there is plenty of water, trees and shade to attract wildlife like; Elephants, Lions, Giraffes and Zebras from the surrounding savannah plains. Leopards are also regularly spotted.

 

The Uaso Nyiro River 's magnificent displays are the long and huge Crocodiles, which exceed six meters (20 feet) from snout to tail. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Serena Lodge/Sarova Shaba Lodge.
Approx flying time: 1 Hour
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 4 Explore Samburu
Full day in Samburu, a beautiful and game abundant Park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's Zebra, Blue-necked Somali Ostrich and Reticulated Giraffe. Morning and afternoon 'Spice' game drives, with a visit to a local Samburu village. Other optional activities include camel riding, guided nature and bird walks. Overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge /Sarova Shaba Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 5 Samburu - Mountain Lodge/Ark Limited
Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya/Aberdare Ranges arriving at Serena Mountain Lodge / Ark Limited / Treetops Hotel (tree hotel) in time for lunch. Relax in the afternoon as you watch game from the balconies of the lodge, with an optional guided nature walk. Overnight floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the tree hotel.
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 6. Mountain Lodge - Lake Nakuru
Depart after breakfast and drive to the floor of The Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls . Arrive at Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch. An afternoon 'Spice' game drive in the Park is planned for today. Lake Nakuru is famous for the presence of up to two million Flamingos, seasonally feeding on the abundant algae.

 

Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. In addition, many species of game can be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild's Giraffe, black and White Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Approx Transit time: 3.5 Hours

 

Day 7 Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara
The famous Masai Mara Game Reserve is our destination today. Known for its density of animals including the Big Five and 453 species of birds, it is one of the most visited reserves in Africa . This National Reserve's plains are predominantly open savannah, interspersed with patches of acacia woodland, and along the Mara River , riparian forest.

 

Whilst game viewing is excellent in the Mara all year round, the most popular time to visit is in late July into August where, over one million Wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of Zebra migrate from the Serengeti. The dramatic river crossings are a gruesome spectacle of survival of the fittest.

 

Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast in the morning and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley back to Nairobi , arriving in time for lunch at the famous Carnivore restaurant . After lunch, transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. An afternoon 'Spice' game drive will be conducted before you arrive at your camp, Kichwa Tembo Camp. Dinner and overnight at the Camp. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Approx flying time: 45 Minutes

 

Day 8 & 9 Discover Masai Mara
Two full Days in Masai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). Morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight at Kichwa Tembo Camp. Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 10 Masai Mara-Nairobi
Hot Air balloon can be done on this morning .Otherwise, an early morning game drive is planned today then return to the camp for breakfast. Mid morning during a Maasai village visit, we glimpse life so ancient and yet so enduring that it astonishes. Lunch is served back at the camp; we relax before our return flight back to Nairobi arriving approximately 1700hrs. Dinner is at your Nairobi Hotel. Overnight at Nairobi Serena / Intercontinental Hotel / Norfolk Hotel.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 11 Nairobi -Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi by road in the morning for Amboseli National Park arriving Amboseli Serena Lodge/ Oltukai Lodge in time for lunch. The Park is famous for its big Game and great scenic beauty whose entire landscape is dominated by Mt Kilimanjaro. An afternoon 'Spice' game drive is planned for today. Dinner and overnight at the Oltukai lodge/Amboseli Serena Lodge/Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Approximate Transit time: 4 hrs

 

Day 12 Discover Amboseli National Park
Early morning pre-breakfast 'Spice' game drive at 6.30am, when you have the best chance to see Mt. Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for late breakfast and later have lunch at your leisure time. An afternoon 'Spice' game drive will follow then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge/ Oltukai Lodge .Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 13 Amboseli - Lake Manyara
Early morning breakfast at the lodge, checkout and proceed to the border between Kenya and Tanzania, where you will meet up with our Tanzania counterparts, change driver/guide and vehicle and proceed to Arusha for lunch. After lunch, continue on to Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge/Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Approximate Transit time: 5 hours to Arusha and 2 hours to Manyara.

 

Day 14 Lake Manyara-Serengeti National Park
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park , dotted with exotic trees such as the Giant fig, Baobab and Mahogany and is famous for tree climbing Lions. Depart after an early lunch for Serengeti Serena Lodge/ Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Approx transit time: 4 hrs

 

Day 15 Explore Serengeti National Park
Full day in Serengeti on morning and afternoon 'Spice' game drives in the rolling grasslands studded with wildlife for as far as the eye can see the Park. Meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge/ Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 16 Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
A morning 'Spice' game drive in Serengeti, breakfast then depart after lunch for Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge for a brief visit of the museum. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/ Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge/ Lodge. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Approx transit time: 3 hrs

 

Day 15 Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into the Crater floor with picnic lunch boxes for a comprehensive 'Spice' game drive. Return to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/ Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

 

Day 17 Ngorongoro - Nairobi
Depart after breakfast and drive to Manyara Airstrip for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport , en-plane and continue with your flight to Nairobi arriving approximately at 1600Hours. Day rooms will be provided at your Nairobi hotel. After dinner transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport. We head for home knowing that while we may leave Africa, Africa will never leave us. Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

 

ALL THIS INCLUDED

  • 5 Time saving domestic flights
  • 3 meals a day while on safari
  • High altitude game viewing at the tree lodge The Ark / Mountain Lodge / Treetop Lodge.
  • Bottle water and soft drinks while on safari
  • All arrival and departure Airport transfers.
  • Accommodation in deluxe hotels, lodges and camps throughout your safari
  • Detailed Safari briefing and orientation before the safari departure
  • Hospitality personnel at your service in your Nairobi Hotel
  • Expertise help on shopping, packing and shipping
  • All game park and conservation fees
  • Complete pre-tour documentation
  • Welcome Kit! Safari hat, Maps and Pre Stamped postcard
  • Twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower
  • A visit to a Maasai cultural Village
  • Multiple daily game viewing in custom made mini-vans driven by accomplished non-smoking driver guides
  • Services of an Expert African Spice Tour Director
  • Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers upon booking this safari
  • All gratuities for meals, porterage for 2 bags per person at every bush home and airports.
  • Membership in flying doctors services
  • Balloon safari in Maasai Mara

     

    NOT INCLUDED:

  • International airfare
  • Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, emails, faxes and phone calls or meals not indicated or included in the itinerary
  • Optional activities such as bush walks, night game drives and extensions.
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, beer, Luxury champagne, spirits and house wines.
  • Cost of obtaining passport and visas
  • Gratuity for your expert Spice Tour Director and professional Spice Driver Guide