Kenya Tanzania Combined Safaris

The "Kenya and Tanzania Safari" visiting the main wildlife areas of East Africa.
Traveling directly between the Masai Mara and the Serengeti adds a certain thrill to this clasic safari and allows one to immediately enjoy the wonderful scenery, vegetation, culture and wildlife that both countries offer with reduced driving distance.

Day 1: Nairobi
You are met on arrival and transferred to the Stanley Hotel, a city centre hotel, second only to the Norfolk for historical interest, and one of the main meeting places in Nairobi, especially the famous Thorn Tree Terrace. Arrangements are for bed and breakfast.

Day 2: Nairobi - Lake Nakuru
Depart Nairobi, through the Kenya's fertile highlands, where rolling tea and coffee estates abound. Then suddenly to your left, the trees part to reveal a spectacular view of the Great Rift Valley, with dormant Longonot volcano taking centre stage. Your panoramic journey will then take you past Lake Naivasha, with its Crescent Island and onto Lake Nakuru. The lake is often coloured by a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. Following lunch and time to relax, there will be a game drive in the afternoon that returns to the lodge as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill .

Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
After Breakfast depart for Masai Mara arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova Game Lodge

Day 4: Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara.
Dinner and Overnight at Mara Sarova Game Lodge

Day 5: Masai Mara - Serengeti
In the Mara river there are crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks, and hippos playing in the water. Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Giraffe, Topi, Gazelle are all in abundance and during the months of July to September the great migration of wildebeest and zebras spill over from the Serengeti. The sight of these beasts legging it across the Mara River, avoiding both the crocodiles in the river, and the predators harassing them from behind is amazing, and the topic of some of the most spectacular photography ever seen.

Depart the Mara region after breakfast (with a picnic lunch) to the Isebania border post between Kenya and Tanzania. (Around 3 hours).for immigration formalities .Later drive to the Serengeti arriving in time for an afternoon game drive .Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Wild Camp

Day 6: Serengeti
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti ( with an option of a Balloon Safari at extra cost.)
Overnight at Serengeti Wild Camp

Day 7: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro Crater, viewing game across the vast Serengeti plains and stopping off at Olduvai Gorge en route. The Gorge acquired its name from the Sansevieria bush that grows profusely in the area, named Olduvai by the Maasai. The Gorge is about 50km long and in some places around 90m deep and is found between the Crater and the Serengeti. It was first discovered by a German entomologist named Professor Kattwinkel, who instigated an expedition just before the First World War. Later, the exploration was continued by Dr Louis Leakey and his wife, who in 1959 found humanoid remains of Zinjanthropus, later renamed Australapithicus Boisei, an early form of man.
You will have time to walk through the simple small museum at the gorge, where you can view copy displays of some of the finds as well as pictures of what life was like for the gorge’s earliest inhabitants. Upon arrival at the lodge, you’ll have lunch and some time to relax, before departing on a gentle nature walk with a lodge naturalist. Dinner and Overnight at Highview Hotel

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater
A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart by 4x4 to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest wildlife zoo. After breakfast, you’ll descend through the early morning mists and 2,000 feet into the crater for a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is also one of the World’s seven natural wonders. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct habitats, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes.
It’s an awesome wildlife experience. Late afternoon you leave the Crater and drive back to the lodge for the evening. Dinner and Overnight at Highview Hotel


Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara
After breakfast, depart the Crater and drive through the highlands to Lake Manyara, stopping off at Mto wa Mbu village en route for a great cultural lunch. From here, you’ll continue to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive before ending the day on the rim of the crater at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Dinner and Overnight at Highview Hotel

Day 10: Lake Manyara - Arusha
(approximately 2½ hours)
Depart after breakfast and head east, down the fascinating escarpment of the Rift Valley towards the village of Makuyuni and onto Arusha. The journey will pass through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. Lunch in Arusha before being dropped of f ( to catch your flight to Zanzibar on onward arrangement, or drive to Nairobi to connect your homebound flight)

COST INCLUDES
Airport transfer
Accommodation as per itinerary
All meals
Services of our Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives

NOT INCLUDED
International Air fare
Personal Insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Tips & porterage
Visas