Compare Kenya & Tanzania: The Safari Experience by Globus vs Call of the Migration Tanzania & Kenya by Rothschild Safaris
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| Duration | 14 days | 14 days |
| Price From | $ 8,359 | $ 12,415 |
| Price Per Day | $ 597 | $ 887 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Luxury |
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| Description | Africa conjures up dreamy images of mystical mountains, savanna grasslands, and endless plains, but for the adventure seeker, it’s where the wild things are. The “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo await you on this ultimate safari through East Africa. Featuring unique lodges and tented camps, custom-made 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles, and exclusive meals in the bush, this Kenya and Tanzania tour promises larger than life experiences and countless memories. You’ll savor the unique terrain and wildlife at seven renowned national parks, reserves, and conservancies, including the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, and the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Beyond sightings of the “Big 5,” be on the lookout for cheetah, wildebeest, crocodile, hippo, and rhino. On the tamer side, you’ll also enjoy a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary as well as the endearing experience of interacting with local children at a primary school in Karatu. |
Explore Africa tours during this 12 days, experience safari walks and visit impressive national parks, also visit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was created in the 1990's when the landowners decided to set aside 5,000 acres to protect and breed rhinos and other more exciting places. |
Day 1: ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Jambo, Kenya!Welcome to Nairobi, gateway to your dream safari. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
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Day 2: NAIROBI–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY
To the Foot of Mount KenyaDrive north out of the city to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest rhino sanctuary in East Africa. After lunch and some time to settle in, embark on a game drive to begin your search for the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. End the day with a [LF] welcome barbeque dinner in the bush.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT A guest favorite, Sweetwaters Serena Camp is in the heart of the conservancy with magnificent views of Mount Kenya. Globus guests are always given tents directly in front of the floodlit waterhole where wildlife comes to drink day and night, improving the opportunity to see fascinating wildlife directly from your private verandah!LOCAL FAVORITEA WILD WELCOME Join your traveling companions for a special welcome dinner in the bush overlooking the Ewaso Ng’iro River. Share stories of the day over food and drink and learn what adventures lie ahead.
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Day 3: OL PEJETA
Safari SensationRise early for a morning game drive with beautiful Mount Kenya as the backdrop. Beyond the “Big 5,” you may spot cheetah, zebra, gazelle, and more. If you are lucky, you might even spot rare wild dogs. After some down time and lunch, visit the [LF] Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary then set out on an afternoon game drive. Dinner at camp concludes your first full day on safari!
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
LOCAL FAVORITETAKE SANCTUARY Learn more about the plight of chimpanzees during a visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary offers a long-term home to orphaned and abused chimpanzees—a moving example of wildlife conservation for future generations.
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Day 4: OL PEJETA–NYAHURURU FALLS–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
High and MightyLeave Ol Pejeta and journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa. Stop at scenic Nyahururu Falls and then on to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive and a chance to see giraffe, impala, flamingo, striped hyena, and a variety of birdlife along the water’s edge. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to the largest euphorbia forest in Africa, an important pollination and food source for bees and black rhinos, yet toxic to many animals.
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Day 5: LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Jewel of KenyaThis morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. “The Mara,” as it is called by locals, is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrive, typically from August to early November, their population grows by almost 2 million - a bountiful food source for predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHT RICH IN CULTURE Neutral tones are encouraged for safari expeditions but the village visits provide spectacular visions of vibrantly beaded necklaces and red clothing traditional to the Maasai culture, symbolizing strength and courage, as well as serving to ward off predators from afar.
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Day 6: MAASAI MARA
Magical MaraRise early for a morning game drive including an exclusive [LF] bush breakfast. Be sure to watch for elephant, rhino, giraffe, topi, hyena, and much more. Return to the camp and relax prior to your afternoon game drive.
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LOCAL FAVORITEBREAKFAST IN THE BUSH As part of your morning game drive, you’ll be treated to this time-honored safari experience in Africa’s unmatched landscapes, reminiscent of Africa’s early explorers. Sip mimosas as you savor this memorable experience in the wild.
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Day 7: MAASAI MARA–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
In the Shadows of “Kili” After breakfast, fly to Amboseli National Park, known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro or “Kili” as the locals call it, the highest mountain in Africa. After lunch at the lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTSAFARI LODGE Spend leisure time at the lodge exploring the grounds on a guided nature walk or participate in eco-tourism activities by planting an indigenous tree to improve the dry area. Cooking classes, language lessons, massage services, and a free-form pool enrich your experience.
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Day 8: AMBOSELI
Adventure in Amboseli Morning and afternoon game drives are included today. Amboseli affords you a terrific opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You may spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. Stop for sundowner drinks prior to returning to your lodge for dinner.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTSUNDOWNER DRINKS This evening, as the sun sets with “Kili” as the backdrop, savor a memorable happy hour in the bush!
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Day 9: AMBOSELI–ARUSHA, TANZANIA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Border Duties & Into TanzaniaThis morning, cross the border into Tanzania. Enjoy lunch in Arusha. Witness the colorful culture in the villages and diverse ecosystems en route to your lodge along the rim of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Check in and enjoy leisure time prior to dinner. Consider a visit to a local village for a market experience or nature walk on the safari lodge property.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 10: LAKE MANYARA–KARATU–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
From Forest Floor to Crater’s EdgeLake Manyara National Park is a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your morning game drive. After lunch, journey to Karatu where you’ll visit a [LF] local primary school. Continue to your lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, which is part of the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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LOCAL FAVORITECLASS IS IN SESSION Visit a local primary school to meet the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania.
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Day 11: NGORONGORO
Into Africa’s EdenDescend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unflooded caldera, more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year-round. This is your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros, lion, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephants, and a variety of birds during this extraordinary experience. An exclusive [LF] bush lunch will be served in the crater.
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LOCAL FAVORITECRATER CATERING Because of the time it takes to descend into and ascend out of the crater, it’s common to eat lunch in the crater. Standard safari fare is a typical box lunch, but you’ll enjoy an exclusive, freshly cooked lunch served under a grove of Acacia trees.
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Day 12: NGORONGORO–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
On the Endless PlainsDrive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles. The name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Enjoy lunch at your tented camp before an afternoon game drive. You have the chance to see the big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. You may even spot a caracal, a rare, beautiful cat with distinctive ears and strong hind legs.
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 13: SERENGETI
Serengeti SerendipityContinue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, generally between late November and July, the Serengeti attracts visitors from around the world and is great for year-round game viewing. Tonight, join a [LF] farewell dinner in the bush featuring a traditional Maasai dance performance.
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LOCAL FAVORITEDINNER & DANCE The Maasai people bring a history of colorful culture tied to this wilderness known as the Cradle of Life. Your special farewell dinner in the bush includes a traditional Maasai dance performance celebrating an ancient culture amid the majestic wildlife who find sanctuary here. The perfect ending to a spectacular safari adventure!
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Day 14: SERENGETI–ARUSHA
A Furry FarewellEmbark on one final game drive before flying back to Arusha, where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
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Day 1: Arusha - Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Garden room
A special meet & greet has been arranged for your arrival to assist you through customs, immigration and to collect your bags. Please look out for an airport representative with your name on a signboard. You will be assisted to your Johannesburg airport hotel.
Today you will fly into Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. On arrival, proceed to the arrivals halls where our representative will be waiting with your name on a sign board. Once you connect with your Rothschild Safaris representative, you will be escorted to your vehicle for transfer to Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge.
Nice To Know:
Wifi Available
Accommodation meal inclusions:
Full English breakfast, dinner
Activities Included:
Nature walks - Boating - Croquet
Activities Available At Additional Cost:
Horse riding
Mountain biking
Trout fishing
Cultural tours
Coffee farm tours
Day 2 – 3: Tarangire National Park - Kuro Camp
Accommodation: Safari Tent
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Arusha - Tarangire National Park, Scheduled Flight
This morning you will transfer to the local airstrip and board your scheduled flight to Tarangire National Park. On arrival, you will be met by your guide for your drive to the camp (approximately 15 minutes).
Nice to know:
Children 8 years and older are welcome at camp. Children over 12 years are allowed to take part in walking safaris.
Other Accommodation Inclusions:
Soft drinks, local beers & spirits, house wines. Laundry services.
Activities Included:
Morning & afternoon game drives - Guided walking safaris - Sundowners and bush picnics
Activities Available At Additional Cost: - Night drives with spotlight
Day 4 – 5: Ngorongoro Crater - Plantation Lodge, Accommodation, Standard Room
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Plantation Lodge
This morning you will transfer with your guide by road to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive in the park before continuing to the Ngorongoro Highlands and your lodge. Travel through an expanse of lush jungle-like forest where you may encounter hundred-strong baboon troops or blue monkeys. Arrive at the open grassy floodplain and enjoy the expansive views across the alkaline lake. Typically large buffalo, wildebeest, zebra herds and giraffe will congregate on these grassy plains. Your guide will find a picnic spot for you to enjoy your lunch. You then continue through the Park and on towards the Ngorongoro Crater. Most transfers arrive to the lodge in the late afternoon. We recommend you settle into your lodge and enjoy dinner.
Nice To Know:
WiFi is available throughout the property.
Day 4 Maasai Village
Visit This afternoon, you will have the chance to visit a local Maasai village, where you get to learn about the tribe’s traditional, nomadic lifestyle and their coexistence with wildlife. Spend as much time at the village as you wish interacting, or learning about their traditional bead work and crafts, take a look inside their homes and enjoy the small children who run around excited as you wander through their homestead.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Drive On your second day here, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s finest game haunts that plays host to almost every individual wildlife species in East Africa, including the Big Five, the rare black-maned lions, endangered black rhino and over 100 species of birds.
Day 6 – 8: Serengeti National Park - Olakira Mobile Camp, Accommodation, Luxury Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
After breakfast this morning you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Serengeti National Park. On arrival in the Serengeti you will be met by your guide and transferred to your camp. Find yourself captivated on arrival at this traditional, mobile camp.
Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park, Scheduled Flight
Accommodation
As the Great Migration makes its way across the expansive Serengeti plains, so the luxury seasonal Olakira Camp follows; the camp moves twice a year between carefully chosen campsites, allowing for superb game viewing at all times. Under canvas and intimate, Olakira Camp captures the essence of classic mobile tented safaris with nine spacious and comfortable tents. Each tent features a king size bed complete with rich linens, an under-cover veranda with comfortable chaise longue, and en-suite bathroom and dressing area with hot-water safari bucket showers and flushing toilets.
Nice To Know:
Children 5 years and older are welcome. Battery charging facilities are available at camp.
Other Accommodation Inclusions:
Soft drinks, local beers & spirits, house wines and laundry.
Activities Included:
Game drives - Bush breakfast and picnics - Cultural & community visits
Activities Available At Additional Cost:
Hot air balloon safari
Day 9 – 10: Maasai Mara Game Reserve - Olonana Camp, Accommodation , Safari Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Enjoy a game drive as you transfer to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Tarime. On arrival in Tarime, you will be met by our representative for your road transfer to Migori. En-route, you will stop at the Kenya/ Tanzania border to go through customs and immigration, accompanied by your guide. This typically takes approximately 1 1/2 hours. After clearing customs, you will continue with your road transfer to Migori where you will connect with your light aircraft flight to Maasai Mara. As you arrive in the Maasai Mara, you will be met by your guide and transferred by road to the camp. Game viewing begins as you transfer from the airstrip to the camp.
Serengeti National Park - Tarime, Scheduled Flight, Migori - Maasai Mara, Scheduled Flight
Accommodation
This small and exclusive camp is situated on a private stretch of the Mara River. The camp features 14 spacious and tastefully appointed tents with en-suite bathrooms and river view verandahs where guests can relax and watch the resident hippos wallowing. The en-suite tents all have two four-poster beds with floor to ceiling mosquito netting. There are also two honeymoon suites, each featuring outdoor showers. Relax with a good book in the library, cool off in the pool or for an extra special treat, experience traditional African remedies and spa treatments in the mini-spa.
Nice to know:
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and main area. Electricity supply is a combination of silent generator, solar and battery system. Rooms include hairdryers.
Other Accommodation Inclusions:
Soft drinks, local beers & spirits, house wines and laundry
Activities Included:
Morning and afternoon game drives with sundowners - Nature walk - Maasai village visit - Visit to a school
Activities Available At Additional Cost: Hot air balloon safari
Day 11 – 13: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - Lewa Wilderness Lodge, Accommodation, Cottage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Today you will board your scheduled flight to Lewa Wilderness Conservancy. Upon arrival at the Conservancy airstrip, you will be met by your guide for your drive to the camp, approximately 45 minutes. Maasai Mara - Nairobi, Scheduled Flight, Nairobi - Lewa, Scheduled Flight.
Accommodation
Lewa Wilderness is situated near the base of Mt Kenya and is one of the oldest and most private safari ventures. The Craig family has passed down from one generation to the next a distinct passion for wildlife, conservation and tourism. This place is as much a home as it is a truly unique and personal safari experience. You will find Lewa Wilderness lodge as the base for all activities including Walking Wild camel safaris. The advantage of being located in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is that guests are surrounded by rich game viewing opportunities without the crowds. There is a very good chance of seeing all of the “Big Five” and Lewa is one of the only game parks where visitors are almost guaranteed to see endangered black and white rhinos. Lewa Wilderness has ten elegantly decorated thatched chalets complete with open fires and private terraces with beautiful views. Relax with a game on the tennis court, wander through the grounds that include a stable with over 30 horses and ponies, get those endorphins pumping at the gym or enjoy a dip in the saltwater pool.
Nice To Know:
Internet access is available in communal areas but may be intermittent.
Other Accommodation Inclusions:
Soft drinks, local beers, house wines and laundry
Activities Included:
Morning & evening game drives, led by professional guides - Guided game walks - Visit the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy HQ (educational talks, school or project visits) - Horse riding - Camel walks - Visits to Il’Ngwesi cultural boma (entrance fee payable direct)
Day 14
This morning you will transfer to the local airstrip for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the international airport in time to connect with your international departure flight. Depending on your departure flight time, an optional day use room is available at additional cost. Lewa - Nairobi, Scheduled Flight
Day 1: Arusha - Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Garden room
A special meet & greet has been arranged for your arrival to assist you through customs, immigration and to collect your bags. Please look out for an airport representative with your name on a signboard. You will be assisted to your Johannesburg airport hotel.
Today you will fly into Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. On arrival, proceed to the arrivals halls where our representative will be waiting with your name on a sign board. Once you connect with your Rothschild Safaris representative, you will be escorted to your vehicle for transfer to Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge.
Nice To Know:
Wifi Available
Accommodation meal inclusions:
Full English breakfast, dinner
Activities Included:
Nature walks - Boating - Croquet
Activities Available At Additional Cost:
Horse riding
Mountain biking
Trout fishing
Cultural tours
Coffee farm tours
Day 2 – 3: Tarangire National Park - Kuro Camp
Accommodation: Safari Tent
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Arusha - Tarangire National Park, Scheduled Flight
This morning you will transfer to the local airstrip and board your scheduled flight to Tarangire National Park. On arrival, you will be met by your guide for your drive to the camp (approximately 15 minutes).
Nice to know:
Children 8 years and older are welcome at camp. Children over 12 years are allowed to take part in walking safaris.
Other Accommodation Inclusions:
Soft drinks, local beers & spirits, house wines. Laundry services.
Activities Included:
Morning & afternoon game drives - Guided walking safaris - Sundowners and bush picnics
Activities Available At Additional Cost: - Night drives with spotlight
Day 4 – 5: Ngorongoro Crater - Plantation Lodge, Accommodation, Standard Room
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Plantation Lodge
This morning you will transfer with your guide by road to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive in the park before continuing to the Ngorongoro Highlands and your lodge. Travel through an expanse of lush jungle-like forest where you may encounter hundred-strong baboon troops or blue monkeys. Arrive at the open grassy floodplain and enjoy the expansive views across the alkaline lake. Typically large buffalo, wildebeest, zebra herds and giraffe will congregate on these grassy plains. Your guide will find a picnic spot for you to enjoy your lunch. You then continue through the Park and on towards the Ngorongoro Crater. Most transfers arrive to the lodge in the late afternoon. We recommend you settle into your lodge and enjoy dinner.
Nice To Know:
WiFi is available throughout the property.
Day 4 Maasai Village
Visit This afternoon, you will have the chance to visit a local Maasai village, where you get to learn about the tribe’s traditional, nomadic lifestyle and their coexistence with wildlife. Spend as much time at the village as you wish interacting, or learning about their traditional bead work and crafts, take a look inside their homes and enjoy the small children who run around excited as you wander through their homestead.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Drive On your second day here, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s finest game haunts that plays host to almost every individual wildlife species in East Africa, including the Big Five, the rare black-maned lions, endangered black rhino and over 100 species of birds.
Day 6 – 8: Serengeti National Park - Olakira Mobile Camp, Accommodation, Luxury Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
After breakfast this morning you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Serengeti National Park. On arrival in the Serengeti you will be met by your guide and transferred to your camp. Find yourself captivated on arrival at this traditional, mobile camp.
Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park, Scheduled Flight
Accommodation
As the Great Migration makes its way across the expansive Serengeti plains, so the luxury seasonal Olakira Camp follows; the camp moves twice a year between carefully chosen campsites, allowing for superb game viewing at all times. Under canvas and intimate, Olakira Camp captures the essence of classic mobile tented safaris with nine spacious and comfortable tents. Each tent features a king size bed complete with rich linens, an under-cover veranda with comfortable chaise longue, and en-suite bathroom and dressing area with hot-water safari bucket showers and flushing toilets.
Nice To Know:
Children 5 years and older are welcome. Battery charging facilities are available at camp.
Other Accommodation Inclusions:
Soft drinks, local beers & spirits, house wines and laundry.
Activities Included:
Game drives - Bush breakfast and picnics - Cultural & community visits
Activities Available At Additional Cost:
Hot air balloon safari
Day 9 – 10: Maasai Mara Game Reserve - Olonana Camp, Accommodation , Safari Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Enjoy a game drive as you transfer to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Tarime. On arrival in Tarime, you will be met by our representative for your road transfer to Migori. En-route, you will stop at the Kenya/ Tanzania border to go through customs and immigration, accompanied by your guide. This typically takes approximately 1 1/2 hours. After clearing customs, you will continue with your road transfer to Migori where you will connect with your light aircraft flight to Maasai Mara. As you arrive in the Maasai Mara, you will be met by your guide and transferred by road to the camp. Game viewing begins as you transfer from the airstrip to the camp.
Serengeti National Park - Tarime, Scheduled Flight, Migori - Maasai Mara, Scheduled Flight
Accommodation
This small and exclusive camp is situated on a private stretch of the Mara River. The camp features 14 spacious and tastefully appointed tents with en-suite bathrooms and river view verandahs where guests can relax and watch the resident hippos wallowing. The en-suite tents all have two four-poster beds with floor to ceiling mosquito netting. There are also two honeymoon suites, each featuring outdoor showers. Relax with a good book in the library, cool off in the pool or for an extra special treat, experience traditional African remedies and spa treatments in the mini-spa.
Nice to know:
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and main area. Electricity supply is a combination of silent generator, solar and battery system. Rooms include hairdryers.
Other Accommodation Inclusions:
Soft drinks, local beers & spirits, house wines and laundry
Activities Included:
Morning and afternoon game drives with sundowners - Nature walk - Maasai village visit - Visit to a school
Activities Available At Additional Cost: Hot air balloon safari
Day 11 – 13: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - Lewa Wilderness Lodge, Accommodation, Cottage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Today you will board your scheduled flight to Lewa Wilderness Conservancy. Upon arrival at the Conservancy airstrip, you will be met by your guide for your drive to the camp, approximately 45 minutes. Maasai Mara - Nairobi, Scheduled Flight, Nairobi - Lewa, Scheduled Flight.
Accommodation
Lewa Wilderness is situated near the base of Mt Kenya and is one of the oldest and most private safari ventures. The Craig family has passed down from one generation to the next a distinct passion for wildlife, conservation and tourism. This place is as much a home as it is a truly unique and personal safari experience. You will find Lewa Wilderness lodge as the base for all activities including Walking Wild camel safaris. The advantage of being located in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is that guests are surrounded by rich game viewing opportunities without the crowds. There is a very good chance of seeing all of the “Big Five” and Lewa is one of the only game parks where visitors are almost guaranteed to see endangered black and white rhinos. Lewa Wilderness has ten elegantly decorated thatched chalets complete with open fires and private terraces with beautiful views. Relax with a game on the tennis court, wander through the grounds that include a stable with over 30 horses and ponies, get those endorphins pumping at the gym or enjoy a dip in the saltwater pool.
Nice To Know:
Internet access is available in communal areas but may be intermittent.
Other Accommodation Inclusions:
Soft drinks, local beers, house wines and laundry
Activities Included:
Morning & evening game drives, led by professional guides - Guided game walks - Visit the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy HQ (educational talks, school or project visits) - Horse riding - Camel walks - Visits to Il’Ngwesi cultural boma (entrance fee payable direct)
Day 14
This morning you will transfer to the local airstrip for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the international airport in time to connect with your international departure flight. Depending on your departure flight time, an optional day use room is available at additional cost. Lewa - Nairobi, Scheduled Flight
