Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari
Kenya and Tanzania
combined safari,
prepare yourselves
to be swept through
the beauty of Kenya
and Tanzania. We pay
visits to isolated
regions and interact
with the local
tribes, including
the famous Masai
people.
The conditions of
the weather and
roads will affect
our choice of routes
on each safari, thus
a reasonable amount
of flexibility from
travellers will be
required. Come with
an open mind and a
sense of adventure
in order to get the
best out of this
tour
Day 1: Nairobi
In Nairobi, we
gather at our hotel
in the core of this
vibrant city. For
those arriving
early, there is an
array of Optional
Activities and
outings available
which can be
organized through
the hotel. At around
18h00 you will be
briefed about our
tour and we will
then enjoy a lovely
evening meal at one
of the city’s local
restaurants.
Day 2: Lake
Nakuru
Departing from
Nairobi, we journey
north ascending the
escarpment from
where we will
experience
incredible views of
the majestic Great
Rift Valley. We then
climb down into the
valley and make our
way into the Lake
Nakuru National Park
where we seek out
rhino, leopard,
lion, buffalo and
many other animals
that have made this
Park their home. We
spend some time
admiring the awesome
view of enormous
flocks of flamingo
that congregate
here. In the evening
we camp right below
the equator at Kembu.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Day 3: Lake
Naivasha
We travel a brief
distance today and
make our way to our
camp situated on the
Lake Naivasha
shores. Once we’ve
set up camp among
the gorgeous Fever
trees, we are
granted some leisure
time to unwind,
observe the hippos
and to admire our
wonderful
surroundings. In the
afternoon we pay a
visit to Elsamere,
the previous home of
Joy and George
Adamson, to indulge
in a delicious
afternoon tea and to
be educated about
their incredible
lives. Following
this, we head back
to camp for a
peaceful evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Day 4: Masai Mara
Today we travel
through some of
Kenya’s most
wonderful
wilderness, making
use of lesser-known
roads, passing
various Masai
villages en route.
Our camp for the
following two
evenings neighbours
the famous Masai
Mara National Park.
Indulge in a lovely
hot shower tonight
with heated water
from a traditional
donkey boiler.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Day 5: Masai Mara
We make our way into
the Park in the
early hours of the
morning in order to
embark on a lengthy
day of game driving.
The Masai Mara is
famous for its
massive herds and
many predators. We
make a point to
follow the seasonal
migrations. We enjoy
a picnic lunch on
the Mara riverbanks,
renowned for its
large crocodile and
hippo
concentrations. We
then head back to
camp for the
evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Day 6: Lake
Victoria
Departing from the
Masai Mara, we make
our way into
Tanzania and then
climb down toward
the shores of Lake
Victoria, Africa’s
largest lake. This
lake makes up part
of the Great Rift
Valley and provides
a livelihood for
plenty of locals who
fish in its waters.
Here, we spend some
time unwinding,
browsing the markets
and bartering with
the local fishermen.
In the evening we
will dine at a
lovely local
restaurant at our
own expense. We
spend the night
camping at the
water’s edge.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Serengeti
Today we make our
way into the
Serengeti National
Park - the world’s
most acclaimed
wildlife sanctuary.
This Park boasts
massive populations
of game with
countless predators
and birdlife all
living on the
never-ending
grasslands and
acacia-covered
plains, which is the
epitome of a true
African game park.
We will explore the
Park from west to
east, embarking on
several exciting
game drives, and we
will spend our
evening at the
bustling Seronera
campsite.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Day 8: Serengeti
- Ngorongoro
Following a lengthy
game drive that
takes place in the
morning, we depart
from the Serengeti
and make our way
into the Ngorongoro
Conservation region
where we observe the
fascinating sight of
the Masai tribal
people herding their
livestock among the
wildlife,
maintaining their
customary lifestyle
as they have done
for thousands of
years. This evening
we camp at the
well-known Simba
Camp, situated on
the edge of the
grand Ngorongoro
Crater. The views
from this campsite
are breathtaking.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Day 9:
Ngorongoro- Masai
At the break of
dawn, we begin our
brave descent into
the massive crater
in our 4X4 safari
vehicles where we
explore this natural
wonder. Here, we
have the opportunity
to spot almost all
of Africa’s animal
species, including
the uncommon black
rhino, up close in
the vast, open
plains. Heading back
to Simba camp, we
indulge in a tasty
lunch before making
our way out of the
Park and climbing
down the escarpment
to our village camp.
We spend two
evenings camping
here, surrounded by
the Masai people.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Day 10: Masai
Village
We spend today
exploring the
village on foot. We
also take some time
to take in the
original culture,
perhaps getting a
chance to experience
the Masai dancing
and to try our hand
at bartering in the
marketplace. All of
this gives us a
unique perspective
into their
traditional
lifestyle. We then
camp for the
evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Day 11: Arusha
Awaking in the early
morning, we head
toward a town
situated at the foot
of the magnificent
Mt Meru, Arusha.
Here, we spend our
afternoon exploring
this vibrant town
and its local
marketplaces. In the
evening we will
indulge in a
delicious meal out
at one of the lovely
local restaurants.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 12: Transfer
to Nairobi
This morning,
everyone will be
transferred to the
shuttle terminal
where you will be
transported back to
Nairobi. This road
journeys through
some incredible
surrounds and, on a
clear day, boasts
spectacular views of
the majestic Mount
Kilimanjaro – the
tallest mountain in
all of Africa. Those
who choose to extend
their stay once back
in Nairobi, or those
who choose to
continue their
journey, will be
transported to the
city centre.
Meals Included:
Breakfast |
