11 Day Kenya & Tanzania with Serengeti: A Safari Journey
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1 Nairobi, 1 Lake Nakuru National Park, 2 Maasai Mara National Reserve, 2 Serengeti National Park, 1 Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 2 Amboseli National Park
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its superb birdlife Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven Test your luck and see how many of the "Big Five" you'll spot in the magical Masai Mara National Reserve Game drives in Serengeti National Park, with Africa's highest concentration of wildlife Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site, Africa's "Garden of Eden" Explore Amboseli National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants with massive tusks †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
What's this trip about?
1 Nairobi, 1 Lake Nakuru National Park, 2 Maasai Mara National Reserve, 2 Serengeti National Park, 1 Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 2 Amboseli National Park
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Round trip flights New York-Nairobi, Nairobi-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 9 nights First Class accommodations
- 1 night Nairobi 1 night Lake Nakuru National Park 2 nights Masai Mara National Reserve 2 nights Serengeti National Park 1 night Ngorongoro Conservation Area 2 nights Amboseli National Park Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 26 meals: 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern 4x4 vehicles Services of English-speaking driver-guides throughout Active itinerary with unique cultural features National Park Fees
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Kenya
Depart for Kenya
DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, gateway to your thrilling safari in Kenya, transfer to the hotel
Overnight: Nairobi
DAY 3, Wednesday - Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, Game Drive
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive. Nakuru offers a great chance to view black and white rhino. Afterward, return to the lodge for dinner
Overnight: Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Thursday - Afternoon Game Drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve
Rise early this morning and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve in the southwest corner of Kenya, renowned for its game viewing. Lunch at the camp, before going out on the afternoon game drive
Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Friday - Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve
Arise before dawn to participate in today's optional optional Hot Air Balloon Safari that includes a champagne breakfast, before returning back to camp. Today's game drives through the Masai Mara Reserve focus on "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino). A...
DAY 6, Saturday - Border Crossing to Tanzania, Serengeti National Park
Depart the Mara this morning and drive towards Tanzania. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Isebania border crossing. After border formalities, bid farewell to your Kenyan guide and cross from Kenya to Tanzania. Travel to Serengeti National Park, a famous wildlife sanctuary. Upon a...
DAY 7, Sunday - Serengeti Game Drives
Rise before dawn for the optional Sunrise Balloon Safari that includes a champagne breakfast at the end of the journey. Continue game viewing as you drive back to camp. Then, explore Moru Kopjes (weather permitting), offering excellent game viewing all year round. At the...
DAY 8, Monday - Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Game Drive
After an early breakfast, travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend 2,000 feet to the floor of the crater, containing diverse ecosystems and a large concentration of birds and animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch before you ascend to the crat...
DAY 9, Tuesday - Border Crossing to Kenya, Amboseli National Park
Depart Ngorongoro this morning, and drive to Arusha. Following lunch at the Elewana Arusha Lodge, proceed to the Kenya-Tanzania border in Namanga. After border formalities, cross into Kenya. Travel to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge. Arrive at the lodge in time for dinner
Overnight: Amboseli National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10, Wednesday - Explore Amboseli National Park
Today, explore Amboseli National Park, known for its large population of African elephants. Chance to get up-close to these animals. In the evening, attend a talk on the ecosystem of Amboseli National Park. At tonight's dinner, share memories of your journey through Kenya and Tanzania
Overnight: Amboseli National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11, Thursday - Depart Kenya
Embark on an early morning game drive. After breakfast at the lodge, bid farewell to Amboseli, and return to Nairobi. A box lunch will be provided along the way. Passengers with early evening flights will be transferred directly to the airport. Passengers with late eveni...
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Optional Activities
Masai Mara Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Arise before dawn, and take off in a hot air balloon as you watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. The finale is a sumptuous champagne breakfast before beginning today’s game drive.*
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour.
Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
*Please note that the group’s morning game drive will begin while en route to pick you up, and may see other wildlife before you’ve rejoined the group.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour OnDay : 5 Price : $480 Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Take off in your hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise over the Serengeti. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. At the end of your flight, enjoy a sumptuous champagne breakfast laid out in the wild African savanna. Dine on eggs, sausages, and bacon, all cooked over a charcoal fire in the bush. Continue game viewing as you take a leisurely drive back to camp.
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is necessarily very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour. OnDay : 7 Price : $550 Masai Mara Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Arise before dawn, and take off in a hot air balloon as you watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. The finale is a sumptuous champagne breakfast before beginning today’s game drive.*
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour.
Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
*Please note that the group’s morning game drive will begin while en route to pick you up, and may see other wildlife before you’ve rejoined the group.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour OnDay : 5 Price : $480 Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Take off in your hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise over the Serengeti. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. At the end of your flight, enjoy a sumptuous champagne breakfast laid out in the wild African savanna. Dine on eggs, sausages, and bacon, all cooked over a charcoal fire in the bush. Continue game viewing as you take a leisurely drive back to camp.
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is necessarily very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour. OnDay : 7 Price : $550 Masai Mara Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Arise before dawn, and take off in a hot air balloon as you watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. The finale is a sumptuous champagne breakfast before beginning today’s game drive.*
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour.
Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
*Please note that the group’s morning game drive will begin while en route to pick you up, and may see other wildlife before you’ve rejoined the group.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour OnDay : 5 Price : $480 Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Take off in your hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise over the Serengeti. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. At the end of your flight, enjoy a sumptuous champagne breakfast laid out in the wild African savanna. Dine on eggs, sausages, and bacon, all cooked over a charcoal fire in the bush. Continue game viewing as you take a leisurely drive back to camp.
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is necessarily very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour. OnDay : 7 Price : $550 Masai Mara Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Arise before dawn, and take off in a hot air balloon as you watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Masai Mara. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. The finale is a sumptuous champagne breakfast before beginning today’s game drive.*
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour.
Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
*Please note that the group’s morning game drive will begin while en route to pick you up, and may see other wildlife before you’ve rejoined the group.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour OnDay : 5 Price : $480 Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast Take off in your hot air balloon as you watch the sunrise over the Serengeti. Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching wild game roam the vast plains below. At the end of your flight, enjoy a sumptuous champagne breakfast laid out in the wild African savanna. Dine on eggs, sausages, and bacon, all cooked over a charcoal fire in the bush. Continue game viewing as you take a leisurely drive back to camp.
*Please note that departure time for this excursion is necessarily very early in the morning, 5 AM or earlier. Agility is required to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Wildlife viewing, quantity and species of animals seen is dependent upon local conditions including weather, wind and seasonal migration patterns. The take-off time and the duration of the flight and tour may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides vary but are usually 45 minutes to an hour. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
**Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. Please be advised that this is not an exclusive tour. OnDay : 7 Price : $550
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival transfer.
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