8-Day The Incredible Tanzania and Kenya Bush Safari
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This Scenic Kenya Tanzania safari starts in Nairobi on to Amboseli in Kenya where you get to experience the great Elephant herds and the Kilimanjaro. Immerse into the scenic Lake Manyara and come close to the tree climbing Lions of lake Manyara. Discover and experience Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire ending your safari in Arusha Tanzania.
Day 1: Nairobi To Masai Mara
You will be picked at your hotel at 0700 Hrs. You will embark on your Kenya safari proceeding north of Nairobi and into the Great Rift Valley with a brief stopover at the view point The Great Rift Valley is one of the wonders of the world, stretching from the Syria, down through Africa, stretching as far as Mozambique. The mesmerizing view, as you approach from Nairobi, Kenya is breathtaking. The ground suddenly disappears from under you to show the huge expanse of the great rift, stretching into the horizon in either direction. Proceed via the Masai town of Narok through endless Savannah plains dotted with acacias and finally into the Masai Mara reserve in time for lunch. You will drive amidst thousands of Wildebeest as you drive deep towards the Masai Mara. After lunch, we will have some rest and depart the camp for our evening game drive at approximately 1600 Hours. Animals to be seen here include the Lions, Hippos, Leopards, Cheetah, Giraffe, Hyenas among many other herbivores.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 2: Masai Mara
Day 3: Masai Mara – Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4 :Serengeti
Enjoy a full day at Serengeti National Park. After an early morning breakfast, proceed to take an exciting morning drive in the Serengeti. We will follow the Migrating Wildebeest herds as the congregate towards the Western and Southern Serengeti as the herds are migrating towards the Ndutu area. This spectacle is followed closely by the predators. Wed will have our drives following the Mara River in search of the elusive leopard on the riverine forest belt. Serengeti National Park is renowned for being home to over 500 birds species like lovebirds, ostrich, vultures, Kori bastard etc. and over 4 million animals species like hyenas, African wild dogs, water bucks, Topi cheetahs plus many more. Apart from the animals and birds, you will also have the pleasure of viewing Serengeti’s scenic topography which comprises of Savannah plains, acacia trees, river line bushes, rivers and scrubs. Drive back to your camp for dinner and a evening drink around the fireplace.
Accommodation: Lemala Kuria Hills
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 5: Serengeti
Our drive today will take us south of the Serengeti towards the Seronera area. We will start our game drive as we drive south towards the Moru Kopjes. We will have a game drive following the Seronera River, and which is good for possible lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sightings. We will enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch at the Centre in the shade of the giant acacia trees. In the afternoon we will follow the Kopjes Circuit, which goes anti-clockwise around the Masai Kopjes, which usually attract a number of lion and some formidably large cobras. This makes the kopjes particularly good for spotting wildlife in the dry seasons – including lions, which like to lie in wait for animals coming to drink!. We will arrive at our camp at the Turner Springs as the sun sets in time for a drink sitting cracking around the fireplace and evening dinner.
Accommodation: Lemala Nayukie Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6 :Serengeti – Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, we will depart our camp and sart a game drive en route as we head for the Ngorongoro Conservation area. We will descend 600m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its huge population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor. We will later exit the crater and drive towards the Ngorongoro Highlands arriving at our lodge in the evening as the sun sets over the Horizon.
Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 7 :Ngorongoro To Tarangire
We will have early morning breakfast and depart from the Ngorongoro Highlands driving towards the Tarangire. We will stop at Mto wa Mbu for a morning cultural tour and hot lunch. We will then drive into the Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive. We will have a game drive en route to our camp at Tarangire.
Day 8 :Tarangire – Arusha
After an early breakfast we will depart camp and drive to the Tarangire National park for our half day game drive. We will have an extensive game drive in the Tarangire national Park. The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania’s dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African National Park is also home to three rare species of animals – the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings. We will have picnic hot lunch and exit the park as we start our drive back to Arusha where the safari ends.