Kenya & Tanzania Flying/Wing Safari

(Best of Kenya & Tanzania Flying Safari 14 Days/13 Nights)

 

Mutamaiyu House - Laikipia, Kenya

Gibbs Farm House, Ngorongoro Tanzania

Royal Mara Camp/Lodge Kenya

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Itinerary Summary

 

Day 1: Depart USA or Canada for Africa
Day 2: Europe – Kenya, Nairobi

Day 3: Nairobi – Fly Amboseli National Park

Day 4: Amboseli National Park

Day 5: Amboseli – Fly to Laikipia plateau in northern Kenya

Day 6: Laikipia plateau

Day 7:Laikipia plateau – Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Day 8: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Day 9: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Day 10: Masai Mara – Fly Kilimanjaro – Fly Arusha

Day 11: Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater

Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater – Drive Arusha – Depart Kilimanjaro

Day 14: Europe – USA or Canada

 

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

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

 

 

Trip Highlights

* Track Africa's prey and predators, learn to differentiate between the reticulated giraffe and Rothschild's giraffe

* Maximizing your game viewing opportunities by following the seasonal migratory patterns

* Enjoy a cool drink and companionship while absorbing the palette of an East African sunset

* View the best of East Africa's Wildlife, its premier National Parks and Reserves

* Aerial game viewing as you fly from point to point

 

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Accommodations
Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi | Tortilis Camp, Amboseli | Mutumaiyu House, Laikipia

Royal Mara, Maasai Mara | Arusha Coffee Lodge, Arusha | Gibbs Farm, Ngorongoro

 

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Detailed Itinerary

 

Day 1

Depart USA or Canada
Begin your African experience as you embark on your departure flight. Destination: Kenya!

 

Day 2

Nairobi, Kenya
The spirits of Teddy Roosevelt and Winston Churchill watch over you on your first night in Nairobi.

 

Overnight at the Fairmont The Norfolk

Meal Plan{Bed & Breakfast}

 

Days 3

Nairobi – Fly to Amboseli
Our adventures in the bush begin with spectacular Amboseli National Park. Romantically situated in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is famous for its tremendous variety of big game. Amboseli National Park is home to the legendary Maasai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of elephant. An afternoon game run is planned. Overnight at Amboseli Tortilis Camp.

 

Overnight at Amboseli Tortilis Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 4
Amboseli National Park
We awaken today to the sights and sounds of big game country. In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and the rare black rhino, nearly every vista within the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.

 

Overnight at Amboseli Tortilis Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 5

Amboseli – Fly to Laikipia plateau in northern Kenya
This morning we travel by light aircraft to Kenya’s northern frontier. During your two-night stay, you're bound to see many herds of elephant as well as other species unique to the region: reticulated giraffe and the long-necked gerenuk.

 

There are many activities available including: Guided bush walks, day and night game drives, swimming, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, sundowners, Clay pigeon shooting, painting and sketching, camel and donkey treks and visits to the Pokot cultural boma.

 

Overnight at Mutamaiyu House
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 6

Laikipia plateau

Dawn breaks in golden bands as we start our day in the bush by scanning the river from our tent’s veranda with a cup of steaming coffee in hand. Before the dew is off the grass, we’re off in pursuit of the elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and acacia woodlands. And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in Mutamaiyu House on Mugie Ranch.

 

Overnight at Mutamaiyu House
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Days 7, 8 & 9
Maasai Mara

Excitement and expectations build as we fly to the Maasai Mara with its myth-like stories of bountiful wildlife. And we shan’t be disappointed. Our game drives are rousing exploits in the company of guides who regale us with bush lore, educate us on conservation and entertain us with tall tales.

 

Here we also experience such adventures as a Masai village visit, so foreign and yet so welcoming, and a Bush Walk to indulge all of our senses. And the climax? Bush Sundowners —a unique joy of safari life, where one savours the exotic contradiction of a civilized cocktail party staged in the untamed wildness of Africa. Our Royal Mara accommodations provide delightful nights under canvas.

 

Overnight at Royal Mara Safari Lodge/Luxury Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 10

Maasai Mara – Fly Nairobi – Fly Kilimanjaro – Fly Arusha, Tanzania
Today's flight takes you across the border to Arusha. Visit the Shanga Workshop, which employs disabled, deaf and mute workers to make their crafts.

Overnight at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 11

Ngorongoro Crater
Spend the morning exploring Manyara National Park, in the Great Rift Valley. After lunch, we’re off on the next leg of our journey to Ngorongoro, the eighth wonder of the natural world. Along the way we drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area—a region created to accommodate the grazing needs of the Masai people and a unique test of the idea that humans leading a pastoral lifestyle can coexist with wildlife.

 

We arrive at Ngorongoro in time for dinner. Overnight at Ngorongoro Gibbs Farm.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Gibbs Farm

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

 

Day 12
Ngorongoro Crater
This morning we descend 2,000 feet into the giant caldera of this extinct volcano. This magnificent natural amphitheatre contains the largest concentration of animals in all of Africa. Prides of lion, black rhino and elephant share this land with the legendary Masai tribesmen. Because the grasses are short, game is easily spotted and can be approached quite closely.

 

We spend a splendid morning on the floor of the crater observing wildlife in this ageless World Heritage Site.

 

Overnight at Ngorongoro Gibbs Farm

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 13

Ngorongoro – Drive Arusha – Depart Kilimanjaro
A late morning drive brings you back to Arusha where you relax until the evening departure of your international flight home.

 

Dayrooms at Mountain Village Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 14

Europe – USA or Canada
With photos and stories to regale your friends.

 

 

Booking & Reservations for 14 Days Kenya & Tanzania Flying Safari

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com

 

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