THE BEST OF KENYA AND TANZANIA WING SAFARI- 17 Days

 

Our most comprehensive and perhaps the most popular safari we offer, is THE BEST OF KENYA AND TANZANIA WING SAFARI . A magnificent journey through Kenya and Tanzania, with luxuriously 2 night stays in each game park, abundant time for rich wildlife viewing sessions and five exhilarating flights to expedite travel from one game park to another. Beginning the adventure in Nairobi , our accommodations are at either the luxurious Nairobi Serena Hotel or the legendary Norfolk Hotel. We begin our Journey into the bush 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 drive to Tarangire 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.

 

Our next journey is 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. 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 fossil beds at the Olduvai Gorge , made famous by the discoveries of Louis and Mary Leakey.

 

After two Days in the Serengeti, we fly to the Africa of our dreams, the Maasai Mara 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 splendour of a luxury tented camp. And finally, the lovely Mount Kenya Safari Club on the slopes of majestic Mount Kenya . This private club is justly famous for its refinement and glamorous Hollywood history, considered one of the safari "musts" of East Africa .

 

The breadth and scope of the best of Kenya and Tanzania wing safari encompass 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.

 

THE BEST OF KENYA AND TANZANIA WING SAFARI- 16

 

Days

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 airport staff whisk you away to the elegant Nairobi Serena Hotel or Norfolk Hotel.  

 

Day 3 - Nairobi
Exciting special events are planned. A Safari Briefing answers questions and creates excitement, followed by a 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. This evening, we enjoy the delightful dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant considered ' Africa 's Greatest Eating Experience' . Return to the hotel for overnight.

 

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.

 

Day 6- Day 7 - Tarangire National Park
Today we drive to Arusha , Tanzania , for lunch and proceed overland 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/ Tarangire safari Lodge, a tranquil oasis overlooking the rolling plains. Early morning and late afternoon game drives are made daily

 

Day 8-Day 9 - 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/Serena Lodge.

 

Day 10 - Day 11 - 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, living 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 their more diminutive inhabitants.the delicate antelope, bulky wildebeest and the comical warthog. And we hope to see it all! Serengeti Sopa/Serena Lodge.

 

Day 12 - Day 13 - Maasai 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. Also during our stay we 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. Mara Safari Club/Kichwa Tembo Camp.

 

 

Day 14 - Day 15 - Mount Kenya Safari Club
Today we fly to Nairobi and begin a pleasant drive through 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 streams, horseback riding and tennis, as well as a charming animal orphanage. Our accommodations are in the original cottages of the club's founders or in riverside bungalows. A two-night stay here provides ample time to explore surrounding game reserves including Ol Pejeta, home to Ol Morani, a habituated black rhino who we may touch, as well as the Jane Goodall sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees.

 

Day 16 - Nairobi - Departure
Flying to Nairobi , a hotel room is ours while we explore shop or pack until departure for the airport tonight. As we leave Africa we know in our hearts that the old adage is true: You may leave Africa, but Africa will never leave you.

 

Day 17 - Europe - United States
We arrive in Europe and connect to our return flights home.

0">RATES APPLICABLE FOR 2008/ 2009.

Land Arrangements (per person)

 

 

APRIL-MAY

JUNE-NOV

JAN-MAR, JUL-OCT, DEC

Double Occupancy

USD 4,900

USD 5,500

USD 6,100

Single Supplement

USD 320

USD 900

USD 930

 

 

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
( Nairobi -Amboseli; Serengeti -Maasai Mara-Nairobi; Mt. Kenya - Nairobi ) Connections may apply.

 

PRE AND POST SAFARI OPTIONS THAT COMPLEMENT THIS SAFARI:

  • Ballooning in Maasai Mara (One spectacular morning):USD 425
  • Zanzibar (4 Days 3 Nights/roundtrip Airfare included):USD 1,425
  • L. Victoria (4 Days 3 Nights/roundtrip Airfare included):USD 2,650
  • Mombasa (4 Days 3 Nights/roundtrip Airfare included):USD 1,300

 

ALL THIS INCLUDED!

  • 6 Time saving domestic flights
  • 3 meals a day while on safari
  • Bottle water and soft drinks while on safari
  • Arrival and departure 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
  • Farewell Bush dinner on the plains of the Maasai Mara
  • 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
  • Sundowner bush cocktails at twilight on the African plains
  • All Airport transfers.
  • African spice best of Kenya and Tanzania wing safari is limited to less than 24 travelers
  • Visit to Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary  
NOT INCLUDED
  • 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
  • Gratuity for your expert Spice Tour Director and professional Spice Driver Guide
  • Round trip International Airfare
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, beer, Luxury champagne , spirits and house wines.
  • Bush walks with an expert naturalist
  • Cost of obtaining passport and visas
  • Departure tax from Tanzania

 

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