Early in the morning, wake-up and drive towards Lake Nakuru, considered home of flamingoes. Have a stopover at Nyahururu to admire the Thomson Waterfall before proceeding to Lake Nakuru to arrive in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Have lunch and relax. In the afternoon, have a game drive to view and enjoy the numerous pink flamingoes present in the lake, black and white rhinos among other water loving animals. The final spectacle is at the viewpoint “Out of Africa”, a unique place to witness the splendid African sunset. Then get back for dinner and your overnight stay on full board basis.
After breakfast in your lodge, drive to Masai Mara to arrive in time for lunch and relax at the Enkorok Mara Camp. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this wildlife, admirably unmoved by the presence of large predators. The most spectacular feature is the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from the plains of Serengeti that cross the Tanzanian border and rivers to reach the Mara’s grasslands from late June, tracked by predators and circled by vultures as the journey unfolds. Get back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay on a full board basis excluding drinks.
Enjoy a full day game drive in this spectacular game reserve, all with superb photographic opportunities. Apart from the seasonal migration, game viewing is excellent year round. Game includes: elephant, black rhino, buffalo, wildebeest, Burchell’s zebra, hartebeest, various antelope and gazelle, lion, leopard, giraffe, elephant cheetah, hippo, crocodile and much more. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where the visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as it existed a century ago. Today you might opt to visit a Maasai Village (price not included) for a very special cultural experience. See how they interact with modern society and the way they use local plants in ceremonial and medicinal ways. Your overnight stay is on full board basis excluding drinks.
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route Isebania where you will be handed over to the Tanzania staff to continue with your safari on the Northern circuit. On arrival at the Kenya/Tanzania boarder of Isebania, you will exchange your vehicle after immigration formalities. Drive to north corridors of Serengeti where the great migration is about to start the journey of crossing the deadly Mara River which is full of the world greatest alligator’s. “We call it river of death”. Serengeti is perhaps the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. These vast, seemingly unending plains are inhabited during the migration by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, impala, buffalo, birds and up to ten thousand elephants. Have your overnight stay at Tented Camp.
Have full day game drives through north corridors of Serengeti where the great migration is preparing itself to start their journey back to northern Serengeti, where they will cross the Mara River from Mara Reserve in Kenya. Serengeti is perhaps the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. These vast, seemingly unending plains are inhabited during the migration by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, impala, buffalo, birds and up to ten thousand elephants.
After breakfast, descend into the 100-square-mile Ngorongoro Crater to view game on the vast grasslands of the crater floor. The bottom of the crater dotted with watering-holes, shelters almost 30 000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the slopes of the volcano. You will find the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard among others. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and surrounded by very steep walls rising 610 meter from the floor. It is considered to be one of the Wonders of the Natural World and is a veritable haven for wildlife. Spectacular animal life can be found throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Have a picnic lunch. Your overnight stay will be at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.
After breakfast at the lodge, drive to Mto wa Mbu for a cultural visit to the local women and learn how they do their daily activities including farming and small women financing groups. You will have local lunch with the local women to taste the local African food. After lunch, proceed straight to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.
Cancellations made more than 60 days before departure qualify for an 80% refund of the deposit paid. Cancellations made between 30 and 59 days before departure qualify for a 50% refund of the deposit. Cancellations made less than 30 days before departure are non-refundable. Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits are non-refundable once purchased. Guests are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance for unforeseen circumstances.
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