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This extensive first-class safari visits the most popular parks in Kenya and Tanzania, and features a stay at the Ark tree hotel, which overlooks a watering hole and rhino reserve. Near the end of your journey, relax at the prestigious Mount Kenya Safari Club, where the 100-acre grounds include colorful gardens and soothing waterfalls. Take pleasure in several game drives in the unique Tarangire National Park and experience plentiful wildlife without the concentrations of tourists who visit the larger parks. In scenic Lake Manyara, participate in a game drive while keeping your eyes peeled for tree-climbing lions and enjoy optional activities such as a visit to a local village or nature walk through the bush. You'll also explore the exquisite and wildlife-abundant Ngorongoro Crater…the endless plains of the Serengeti…the lush forests of Aberdares National Park with views of Mount Kenya…and the Masai Mara, the finest game reserve in all of Kenya featuring the big five: elephant, buffalo, cheetah, lion and leopard.
Day 1: Arrive Arusha
Arrive in Amsterdam in the morning and connect to your flight to Kilimanjaro. 'Jambo'! Welcome to Tanzania. On arrival meet a To Africa Tours and Safaris Representative who will escort you to your hotel.
Serena Mountain Village Lodge
Day 2 &3: Tarangire National Park
Safari briefing at breakfast time prepares you for an exciting adventure. Depart for Tarangire National Park, named after the river that flows through the length of the park and provides a constant water source for the thousands of animals making their home here. Lunch at the lodge and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. The next day, take the morning and afternoon to explore the beauty of the park and its wildlife. (BLD)
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive in time for lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. Lake Manyara is home to numerous birds, elephant, tree-climbing lions, hippos and buffaloes. (BLD)
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 5 - 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, host to the birthplace of man. It is also home to the unique intact caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive in time for lunch and a game drive at the floor of the crater.
On the second day enjoy breathtaking views of the crater as the sun rises. After breakfast, descend 2000 feet below the rim of the crater for game viewing. The crater is home to abundant game, including the "Big Five," plus the black rhino, jackal and Cape buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon visit to Masai Village. (BLD)
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Day 7 - 9: Serengeti National Park
This morning drive to Olduvai Gorge for a short visit to the site of the remains of prehistoric "Nutcracker man." Continue your journey to the world's best-known park, the Serengeti. Named after the Masai word, "Siringet" for endless plains of short and long grass, the Serengeti is well known for its large prides of lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog and for nearly a million or so wildebeest. Lunch will be at the lodge followed by a late afternoon game viewing drive.
On your two full days in Serengeti you will have morning and late afternoon game drives, with afternoons spent relaxing on the grounds of the hotel. On any of the mornings you may opt for an early morning balloon safari (extra cost:$450 per person) over the Serengeti Plains, which includes a bubbly champagne breakfast upon landing. Or you can take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Return to the lodge where you have the remainder of the morning at leisure before lunch and a late afternoon game drive. (BLD)
Serengeti Serena Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Day 10: Nairobi
After breakfast transfer to Seronera airstrip for your flight to Arusha and connect your flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Met on arrival and transfer to Nairobi Serena Hotel for overnight.(BL)
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 11: Aberdares National Park
Continue your bush adventure; drive north through the rich farming areas to the Aberdares Country Club. Lunch at the clubhouse. With an overnight bag, special transport takes you to your ‘tree hotel’ built deep in the heart of Aberdares National Park. The floodlit water hole permits all night game viewing from the comfort of your lodge. (BLD)
The Ark or Mountain Lodge
Day 12: Mount Kenya Safari Club
This morning drive to the world famous Mount Kenya Safari Club for a buffet lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy the club's outstanding facilities - heated swimming pool, tennis, 9-hole golf course, horse riding, bowling and more. Throughout the 100 acres of grounds, there are ponds, mountain streams, waterfalls and colorful flower gardens. Facilities at the Club are impeccable and in the adjoining Game Ranch, you can watch a variety of wildlife, including cheetah, leopard and buffalo. (BLD) Mount Kenya Safari Club
Day 13 -14: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Fly to the Masai Mara National Reserve. The Mara forms the northern section of the Serengeti Plains and it is here that one gazes in amazement at the rolling hills and plains of the African landscape. Lunch at the lodge and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Next morning you have the opportunity to enjoy an early morning balloon safari (extra cost) over the Mara Plains, which includes a bubbly champagne breakfast upon landing or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Return to the lodge where you have the rest of the time at leisure before lunch and late afternoon to further enjoy the sightings of the abundant wildlife in this seemingly limitless game reserve. (BLD)
Mara Safari Club or similar
Day 15: Depart Nairobi
Breakfast at leisure followed by a transfer to the airstrip for flight to Nairobi. Lunch will be at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant. The rest of the day at leisure until late evening transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Amsterdam. (B)
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Package includes:
- Meet and greet at Arusha airport on arrival
- All airport transfers as per itinerary
- Safari briefing by To Africa Tours and Safaris representative
- First class accommodations in standard twin bedded rooms
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Visit a Masai village
- Game drives as specified in the itinerary.
- Guaranteed window seat for best game viewing
- All entry fees to game parks and service charges
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide/driver
- Hotel dayroom on the last day of your safari
- Serengeti/Arusha flight
- Arusha/Nairobi flight
- Nanyuki/Masai Mara Flight
- Masai Mara/Nairobi flight
- Flying doctors insurance while on safari
Package Excludes:
- All international airfare and departure taxes
- All personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry and beverages, bottled water
- Meals not stated in the itinerary
- Tips to your driver/guide
- Tips to hotel / lodge /camp staff for luggage handling
- Tips for hotel/lodge chambermaids
- Visa and associated costs (will need visa to enter Tanzania)
- Travel and personal insurance
- Airport departure taxes if applicable
- Any deviations from the above Itinerary.
- Any Items not in the inclusion list above.
- Any optional activities/excursions are extra cost
| LAND ONLY PRICE |
| Seasons |
Per Person |
Single Supplement |
| Jan –Feb |
from $6595 |
$1695 |
| Mar |
from $6495 |
$1595 |
| Apr - May |
from $6295 |
$1195 |
| Jun |
from $6595 |
$1695 |
| Jul - Dec |
from $6745 |
$1895 |
Notes
- Land only prices are per person double occupancy, single room supplement is applicable as shown above.
- All prices, flights, accommodation and services outlined in the itinerary are subject to availability at the time of payment and reservations
- Tour departs daily with a minimum of 2 passengers
- Easter and Christmas supplements of $285 per person apply should you travel during this period
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