Itinerary

Day 1:  Arrive Nairobi, Kenya

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, met by Hallmark Travel Planner’ escort and transfer to the Tamarind Tree Hotel.   Perfectly situated between Nairobi’s two airports, The Tamarind Tree Hotel is a modern concept hotel, imbued with an African flavour which will incorporate innovative features to suit the needs of the business and leisure traveler. The 162 room has all the amenities of a modern hotel: spacious rooms, excellent free wi-fi, satellite TV plus a gym and heated lap pool. The public areas are a blend of social, work and relaxation zones with a 24-hour ‘grab and go’ food duka along with all day dining and bars. The world renowned Carnivore will be an additional attraction that can be accessed by way of a nature trail through the expansive grounds of the property.

Remainder of the day at leisure. You are booked on bed and breakfast at the city hotel. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel.

Day 2:  Road Transfer Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

Breakfast at your hotel. Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. This drive will take you past the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley where your driver/guide will stop at a strategic viewpoint for photography. 1230 hrs. Lunch at Flamingo Hill Tented Lodge.

At 1630 hours, take an afternoon game viewing drive in the park. The Lake Nakuru National Park is world famous for the pink flamingos which number thousands upon thousands. The rare black rhino, the white rhino and many other wild animals can also be found here. There is a very high chance of seeing the nocturnal and very elusive leopard. Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Lodge.

Day 3:Road Transfer to Masa Mara Game Reserve

Buffet breakfast at  the lodge. Depart for Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s finest and best known game reserve. 1300 hrs. Lunch at Mara River Camp. Afternoon game viewing drive. The greatest attraction in the Mara is watching the animals in their natural element; a lion’s roar, a cheetah making a kill, and the big elephant herds are all very fascinating events. This is the traditional land of the Masai people, nomadic herders who choose a traditional lifestyle and who are permitted to graze their cattle in the area. A proud and largely aloof tribe who have held on to their customs and traditions for hundreds of years. The park’s habitats include the forests along the banks of the Mara and Talek Rivers, acacia forests and open savannah.

Dinner and overnight at Mara River Camp.

Day 4: Day in Maasai Mara- Game Drives

The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain’s game including the Black Maned Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife available in Kenya.

You will have extended game drives during the day and will also be able to enjoy the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills.  All meals and overnight at Mara River Camp.

Day 5: Road Transfer Masai Mara to Serengeti, Tanzania

Today you take an early breakfast and leave with PACKED LUNCH to cross the border into Tanzania. You arrive the Isebania border town by around 1100 hours. After customs and immigration procedure, our counterparts from the Tanzania partner office meet you for the drive into Serengeti Game Reserve.

With game drive en route, you will arrive Serengeti at around 1500 hours. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Mawe Tented Camp or similar.

Serengeti National Park is one of the best-known wildlife sanctuaries in the world, and was recently declared as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. It covers an area of about 14763sq kms, with various vegetation, grassy plains, savanna acacia lands, wooden hills and mountains which are the backdrops for an extraordinary concentration of animals which reaches its peak during the wildebeest migration.

It is said to be around 2 million of wildebeests in Serengeti that migrate every year from Massai Mara plains. Serengeti is among of the world’s remaining natural wildlife refuges. The name comes from the Maasai ‘Siringet’, meaning endless plains and is equal in size to Northern Ireland. The Park contains an estimated three million large animals, most of which take part in seasonal migration which makes it one of natures’ wonders.

Day 6:  Safaris and Photography in Serengeti

Full day game viewing with optional of packed lunch or return to the lodge for Lunch and proceed with afternoon game drive in Endless of Serengeti national Park till sunset.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Mawe Tented Camp or similar.

Day 7: Road Transfer Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, depart for another morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. With Lunch boxes proceed driving to Ngorongoro Conservation area via Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries.

The findings at Oldvuvai Gorge  include some of the man’s earliest known ancestral remains. Continue driving to Ngorongoro. Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge or similar.

Day 8: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Transfer to Karatu

Today will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for a full day crater tour.

Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savanna where the lions hunt for food.  Later  in the late afternoon, leave the Ngorongoro Crater and drive to Karatu area. Dinner and overnight at the Farm of Dreams.

Day 9: Drive to Nairobi Via Arusha – Depart

After breakfast, leave for Nairobi via Arusha. You then proceed to Namanga border and onward to Nairobi if flying out of Nairobi, or fly to Zanzibar for beach relaxation or to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight out of Nairobi.

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Tour Price Per Person

Single Room Supplement: US$360 and US$276 according to season
Rates are subject to change without notice.

Important to Know

• This tour can’t be booked by solo travelers.
• Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
• Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.