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Kenya Tanzania Safari, Kenya
Tanzania Combined Tours, East Africa Holiday
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Tanzania Combined Safari
12 DAYS
KENYA TANZANIA SAFARIS COMBINED SAFARI IN
EAST AFRICA BY AIR
DAY 1. NAIROBI
Arrive Nairobi where you will be met and
transferred to a hotel. Overnight at the
Norfolk Hotel.
DAY 2. NAIROBI / AMBOSELI NATIONAL GAME
RESERVE
A very early transfer to a local airport for
the light aircraft flight to Tortilis.
Amboseli attracts large numbers of game,
drawn to natural springs fed from Mount
Kilimanjaro: plains game, elephant, buffalo,
lion, cheetah and leopard, as well as many
varieties of bird life. Tortilis Camp, named
after the nearby Acacia Tortilis trees, sits
on the southern edge of the park,
overlooking a natural water hole. Guests are
accommodated in spacious sleeping tents with
en suite bathrooms. A large, semicircular
veranda offers unique views of Kilimanjaro
in all its moods; at night, the nocturnal
sights and sounds of the African bush fill
the camp. (B, L, D)
DAY 3. AMBOSELI NATIONAL GAME RESERVE
A full day on safari in Amboseli. Game
drives and game walks are offered. There is
also a swimming pool for those wishing to
remain in camp and simply relax under the
African sun. Enjoy sundowners in the hills
behind camp. (B, L, D)
DAY 4. AMBOSELI / LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Morning drive to Namanga, a town situated on
the border of Kenya and Tanzania. Here you
will be met and transferred to Arusha in
time to connect with the scheduled light
aircraft flight to Lake Manyara. You will be
met and transferred to lodge, about a 21/2 -
hour game drive away.Sheltered below the
walls of the Great Rift Valley in the shade
of an ancient mahogany forest where Ernest
Hemingway once hunted, is Lake Manyara Tree
Lodge. Guests are accommodated in 10 deluxe
tree houses, complete with en suite
facilities and an outdoor shower.
 A dining boma and open-air interactive kitchen
overlook this vast African landscape. Enjoy
an afternoon game activity. (B, L, D)
DAY 6 LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Full day on safari in Lake Manyara National
Park. Enjoy the kaleidoscope of Manyara
flora and fauna either on foot or in the
lodge’s 4 X 4’s. Here you might catch a
glimpse of Manyara’s remarkable
tree-climbing lions. Elephant, lion,
leopard, buffalo, giraffe are but a few of
the many big game species to be found,and
the area is renowned for its myriad bird
life. (B, L, D)
African Zebra
DAY 7 LAKE MANYARA / SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
An early departure to the airstrip for the
scheduled light aircraft flight to the
Serengeti. You may choose either Grumeti
Camp located in the western corridor of the
Serengeti corridor or Klein’s Camp located
in the north-eastern Serengeti. These
upscale properties are small, ensuring a
high level of service in an uncrowded
environment. Grumeti Camp, located in the
seclusion of a remote valley in the western
corridor of the Serengeti overlooks a branch
of the Grumeti River where wildebeest plunge
through the waters during the annual
migration. Klein’s Camp is located just
outside the park boundary in a private
concession in the north-eastern Serengeti.
Hidden among the bush-clad hills and
commanding breathtaking views of the valleys
along migratory routes of wildebeest and
zebra, Klein’s Camp consists of only 8
cottages of local rock and thatch. Since
Klein’s Camp is on a private concession,
guests may enjoy day and night safaris and
interpretive bush walks. Depending upon the
season and game movements, guests may also
experience the legendary 'Great Migration',
which traverses different areas of the park
during its never ending search for food and
water. (B, L, D)
DAYS 8 & 9 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Two more days on safari exploring the
Serengeti in customized 4-wheel drive safari
Vehicles, accompanied by your licensed
guide. An optional balloon safari over the
plains of the Serengeti can be arranged (B,
L, D)
DAY 10 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK / NGORONGORO
CRATER
After a short flight, transfer by road to
the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge located on the
crater rim. This lodge, inspired by ancient
African architecture, forms three intimate
villages a fusion of earth and baroque
luxury integrated into the dramatic rim of
the crater.Enjoy a game drive in this
volcanic caldera, which many claim to be the
most picturesque setting in Africa.
Ngorongoro is a microcosm of Africa, replete
with big game, including the beleaguered
black rhino. It is also home to the majestic
Maasai tribe who, in their colorful dress,
can be seen tending their herds throughout
the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. (B, L, D)
Day 11 NGORONGORO CRATER
Full day spent exploring the Ngorongoro
Crater. (B, L, D)
DAY 12 Ngorongoro / Arusha
Fly to Arusha where a day room is available
until the evening flight at Kilimanjaro
Airport. (B)
East Africa over the Wings - 15 Days Best of
Kenya Tanzania Combined Safari tour
Days 1 Nairobi, Kenya
Depart by overnight flight to Nairobi.
Days 2 / 3 Nairobi - Arusha, Tanzania
This morning fly to Lake Manyara airstrip
and continue to your lodge, set in a tree
house nestled in boughs of mahogany trees
inside Lake Manyara National Park.
Activities here include game drives with
your guide, exceptional bird watching in the
forest where more than 387 different bird
species live, and relaxing lakeshore
picnics. (B L D)
Day 4 Manyara - Ngorongoro Crater
After a morning game drive, continue to
Gibb's Farm on the Crater Highlands for
lunch and perhaps a stroll to a waterfall
before arriving at Ngorongoro Crater. (B L
D)
Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater
Today track and photograph some of the
finest black-maned lion in Africa, as well
as a multitude of other animals, stopping
midday for a picnic lunch on the Crater
floor. (B L D)
Days 6-7 Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, fly to the Serengeti where,
from your luxury tented camp, you spend two
days exploring this vast region, a protected
animal sanctuary since 1929. (B L
D)
Day 8 Serengeti National Park - Arusha -
Nairobi
Fly to Nairobi. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner
at carnivore. Overnight at a Nolfolk hotel
(B L D)
Day 9 Nairobi - Samburu Game Reserve
Fly to the Samburu Game Reserve in northern
Kenya. On arrival, enjoy a game drive en
route to camp. (B L D)
Day 10 Samburu Game Reserve
Spend the day exploring semi-desert Samburu,
searching for species unique to Northern
Kenya such as reticulated giraffe, Grevy's
zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and, with
luck, the elusive leopard. (B L D)
Day 11 Samburu - Masai Mara Game Reserve
Adventure leads to the Masai Mara, the
Kenyan portion of the Greater Serengeti
ecosystem, where game viewing is scheduled
for this afternoon. (B L D)
Days 12-13 Masai Mara Game Reserve
The Mara contains Kenya's richest
concentrations of wildlife, supplemented for
several months of the year by migrant herds.
On morning and afternoon game drives, view
migrating herbivores and their predators:
lion, cheetah and leopard. Also visit a
Maasai village and perhaps choose an
optional hot-air ballooning excursion or
flight to Lake Victoria. (B L D)
Day 14 Masai Mara - Nairobi
Flying back to Nairobi, arrive in time for a
special lunch at overnight in Nairobi Hotel.
(B D)
Day 15 Depart
Transfer to the airport for your flight
home.
16 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari Holiday and
Wildlife Tours
Day 1 Nairobi, Kenya
Arrive in the Kenya capital of Nairobi.
Known as “The Green City in the Sun”,
Nairobi is a cosmopolitan city that hasn’t
lost its authentic African flavor. This
evening, relax at the stylish Norfolk Hotel.
Brimming with the charm of the British
colonial era, you will delight in this
hotel's rich history and luxurious
accommodations.
Day 2: Nairobi
Travel this morning to Karen, a suburb on
the outskirts of the city, where you will
visit the farmhouse of “Out of Africa”
author Karen Blixen. You then get your first
glimpse of the local wildlife when you have
an opportunity to feed endangered Rothschild
giraffes from a raised platform at the
Rothschild Giraffe Sanctuary. With their
sloping necks and black tongues just inches
away, this is an experience you will never
forget! An unforgettable experience is in
store for you this afternoon as you visit
the students at Tenderfeet Education Center.
Supported by the Collette Foundation,
Tenderfeet schools orphans and high risk
children in Kibera. This evening, enjoy a
mouth-watering dining experience at the
famous Carnivore Restaurant. Be sure to
bring your appetite and a sense of
adventure! (BD)
Day 3: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi for beautiful Amboseli
National Park. Amboseli is famous for its
open plains that are home to incredible
wildlife including lions and elephants. On
top of it all is the breathtaking
snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro which dominates
the landscape. Enjoy a game drive through
this rugged park en route to your lodge.(BLD)
Day 4: Amboseli National Park
Rise early to sneak a peak at the animals
during a morning game drive. With any luck
you will see the “Big 5” that Kenya is known
for: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and
rhino. Return to your hotel to relax a bit
before returning to the park for an
afternoon game drive and another opportunity
for spectacular sightings. (BLD)
Day 5: Amboseli - Arusha - Tarangire,
Tanzania
Say goodbye to Amboseli National Park this
morning and travel to the East African
country of Tanzania. You will cross the
Tanzanian border at Namanga and continue
into Tarangire National Park, an unspoiled
paradise known for its distinctive Boabab
trees and excellent game viewing. (BLD)
Day 6: Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater
Your destination today is Ngorongoro Crater,
one of the most fascinating spots in all of
East Africa. Sprawling across 265 square
kilometers, Ngorongoro Crater is the largest
intact caldera in the world. Vast expanses
of gray-green earth extend as far as the eye
can see, interrupted only by herds of wild
animals. In fact, this UNESCO World Heritage
Site is said to host over 20,000 animals at
any given time. (BLD)
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater National Park
Descend into the crater for a full day of
discovery. With the highest concentration of
wildlife in East Africa, Ngorongoro is home
to scores of zebra, wildebeest, and
gazelles. You may even spot the endang  ered
black rhino! In the middle of your safari,
pause for a relaxed picnic lunch while
surrounded by the beauty of the park. This
afternoon you will have a unique opportunity
to visit a Masai village to learn about
their beliefs and traditional way of life. (BLD)
Day 8: Ngorongoro - Serengeti
An unforgettable day is in store for you
today in the most famous of game parks: The
Serengeti. The name “Serengeti” comes from
the Masai word for “endless plains.” You’ll
see the beauty of the landscape unfold
around you as you travel to your lodge.
Along the way enjoy a stop at Ol Duvai
Gorge, also known as the Cradle of Mankind.
This stunning landform is said to be one of
the most important pre-historic sites in the
world and has been instrumental in theories
of human evolution. Enjoy a game drive on
the Serengeti Plains at dusk. (BLD)
Day 9: Serengeti
Today you will enjoy a full day of
sightseeing in the Serengeti with morning
and afternoon game drives! Be sure to bring
your camera! (BLD)
Day 10: Serengeti - Masai Mara, Kenya
Cross the border form Tanzania back into Kenya and travel
to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Masai
Mara is an extension of the great Serengeti
Plain and is generally thought to be the
most magnificent game viewing spot in all of
Kenya. Here you are likely to see lions,
giraffes, zebras, elephants, and other
wildlife simply existing in their natural
habitat. Your afternoon game drive is sure
to be a highlight, followed by a night of
relaxation in a luxurious tented camp. Your
tent will provide all the deluxe amenities
of a lodge with the priceless adventure of
the wild. (BLD)
Day 11: Masai Mara
Experience the magic of the Masai Mara
during a full day of activities. Journey
through the open plains of the Masai Mara on
morning and afternoon game drives in search
of spectacular wildlife! (BLD)
Day 12: Masai Mara
An optional hot air balloon ride, giving you
a birds-eye-view of the wide open plains, is
available this morning. Then, enjoy both
morning and afternoon game drives. Finally,
enjoy a nature walk through the wilderness
guided by a local Masai warrior and a visit
to a local Masai village. This evening you
will be treated to a traditional bush dinner
followed by a traditional Masai dance
performance. (BLD)
Day 13: Masai Mara - Nakuru
This morning you head north to Lake Nakuru.
Known for its flamingo population and
rhinos, Nakuru is one of Kenya’s most
picturesque parks. Enjoy the scenery during
your afternoon game drive before settling in
for a lovely dinner and an evening at
leisure. (BLD)
Day 14: Nakuru - Nanyuki
Travel today to the Equator and the
world-famous Mt. Kenya Safari Club. Seated
in the shadow of Mt. Kenya, this iconic
resort boasts a rich history and beautiful
grounds. The resort was once the private
hunting lodge and retreat of movie star
William Holden. You’ll feel like you’re
living the life of the rich and famous as
you lounge by the pool, wander the grounds,
and enjoy afternoon tea in the Zebra Bar.
Your visit to the Equator wouldn’t be
complete without experiencing the phenomenon
known as the Corealis effect. Watch and
discover why water spins different
directions on different hemispheres! (BLD)
Day 15: Nanyuki
The day is yours to spend at the sprawling
Mt. Kenya Safari Club. Relax and enjoy your
lovely surroundings and the spectacular
views of Mt. Kenya, or participate in one of
the numerous activities available. Join
together for a spectacular farewell dinner
this evening. (BLD)
Day 16: Nanyuki - Nairobi
Travel back to the city of Nairobi today
where your tour ends. (B)
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