Safari Briefing
12 Days Bush To Beach Safari Kenya And Tanzania, This is a super safari package that takes you to the most premium game parks and reserves of East Africa. After a fantastic view of the flamingos at Lake Nakuru National Park and a wildlife venture at Masai Mara you cross the border to Tanzania and head to Lake Victoria the largest freshwater lake in Africa for a relaxed afternoon. You will wake up at the shores of Lake Victoria in Tanzania, and from here you enter the endless plains of Serengeti National Park before you head to the largest unbroken Caldera in the world; Ngorongoro Crater. Wind up at the Lake Manyara National Park in search of more flamingos and the legendary tree-climbing lions and finish Tarangire national park home of Elephants before heading to geneva of Africa Arusha city.
Full Safari Details
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi Kenya
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi). After Customs and immigration formalities meet our representative and proceed to the hotel.
After Check-in, we explore the city in an orientation tour where we see the Residential area, the National Museum, and Parliament Building.
Overnight and dinner are at Ole-sereni Hotel. Bed and Breakfast.
Day 2: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, we embark on our way north to Lake Nakuru National park about 3 hours drive from the capital city. We arrive for lunch at the lodge then go for an afternoon game drive in the National Park in search of the rare white Rhinos and the Rothschild that are endemic to this park only in East Africa. Many other ungulates to see in the park and the vibrant colors of the flamingos at the lake itself await you for the afternoon.
Overnight and dinner are at Lake Nakuru Lodge. All meals included.
Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Early morning game drive is possible if staying in the park and if you wish. After breakfast we are on our way to the most celebrated game reserve in Africa; the Masai Mara Game Reserve. After a brief stop at Sekenani gate for registration formalities, we drive to the tented camp for hot lunch with game drives en route. Masai Mara is the home of the big cats and the Big 5 so after lunch we are off to the plains in search of the animals.
Overnight and Dinner at Julia’s River Camp. All meals included.
Day 4: Full day Masai Mara Safari
At dawn, you wake up for a morning game drive to see animals rise for a new day then go back to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast, you go back to the wilderness for a full day of game drives. Masai Mara is famous for the Wildebeests Migration were by more than a million and a half herds move in from the Serengeti accompanied by zebras and gazelles in search for pasture and water. If you are lucky and if in time you may as well witness the spectacular river crossing at the Mara River.
Dinner and overnight at Julia’s River Camp. All meals Included
Day 5: Masai Mara – Tanzania – Lake Victoria
This morning we take an early breakfast then embark on our long way to Lake Victoria via the Isebania border to Tanzania. We will have a brief stop at the border for visa obtaining then head to the shores of Lake Victoria on the Tanzania side. Here you will relax at a nice retreat accommodation by the shores of the largest freshwater lake in Africa, or even take a traditional boat from Musoma Lakeside town to an Island Lodge. Here you will take a dip in the warm waters if you wish and relax.
Dinner and Overnight at Speke Bay Lodge.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Early in the morning, we join the local fishermen for a boat trip then after breakfast we drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ndabaka gate. We leave with a lunch box and spend the rest of the day in the Serengeti plains in search of the animals. If we missed out on the wildebeests in Masai Mara depending on the time of visit then we are sure to see the herds in the Serengeti National Park. Among other animals, we are likely to spot lions, leopards, baboons, zebras, hartebeests, elephants, warthogs, and many bird species.
Dinner and Overnight at Kananga Special Tented Camp. All meals included.
Day 7: Serengeti National Park Safari
This day is spent in the Serengeti plains. If you wish you may go for a predawn game drive to see animals in the African rising sun. Today we have the option of doing morning and sunset game drives only then relax at the lodge or camp if you wish so.
Dinner and overnight at Kananga Special Tented Camp. All meals included.
Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
We check out and go on with game drives on our way out of the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will have a brief stop at Masai Village on our way uphill to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. In the afternoon we will check-in at the lodge and relax, or take a dip in the swimming pool to cool off from the African sun.
Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge. All meals included.
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Tour.
Today we are descending into the wonderful largest unbroken caldera in the world also referred to as the Eden of Africa or the eighth wonder of the world. With the unmatched concentration of animals the crater floor will never stop amazing you with animals at very close range and if you are a little lucky; you will spot the big 5 in a single day. Lions, elephants, silverback jackals, black rhinos, spotted hyenas, warthogs, leopards, cheetahs are just a few to mention. The picnic will be offered at the Hippo poolside picnic site. Later in the afternoon, you will drive up the Crater rim.
Dinner and overnight at Eileen’s Tree Inn Lodge. All meals included.
Day 10: Lake Manyara National Park.
After breakfast, we are hit the road again this time down into the Rift valley floor to the Lake Manyara National Park. This is a small evergreen park with stunning views of the Great Rift Valley walls. The park is fed by underground rivers that ensure an unlimited presence of animals all year round. What makes the park more popular are the flamingos and other varieties of aquatic birds and the legendary tree-climbing lions.
Dinner and Overnight Nsya Lodge. All meals included.
Day 11: Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire National Park the third-largest national park. This beautiful park is highlighted by the abnormally large herds of gigantic elephants and the massive baobab trees that dot the park. This park is also the home of some of the rarest birds and animals like the Oryx which can be spotted in this park in Tanzania. The Tarangire River is the lifeline of the animals in this park and this turns the riverbank into an active field of the wild as animals converge amidst the risk of predators as they come for the valuable drop of water later evening back to Arusha
Dinner and Overnight Masailand Safari Lodge. Bed and Breakfast.
Day 12: Departure Day.
Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight back home, safari, or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar we can discuss on arrival day.
12 Days Bush to Beach Safari Kenya And Tanzania Includes:
• Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
• Private safari guide
• Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
• Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
• All National Park fees
• All meals whilst on safari
• Ngorongoro Crater fees
• Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
• On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks and Binoculars
• Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
12 Days Bush to Beach Safari Kenya And Tanzania Excludes:
• Visa on Arrival in Kenya and Tanzania:
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Government added VAT
• Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 550 per person etc)
• Tips and any items of personal nature.