Overview
Kenya & Tanzania Circuit
- Hotels
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
Located in East Africa, Kenya is a place full of diverse and rich species of both Flora and Fauna. This coastline state lies next to the Indian Ocean and houses some of the unique aquatic animals. Kenya is known in the world for its annual wildebeest migration. People fly in from all around the globe to witness the majestic birds and animals, take photographs, enjoy safaris and have an adventurous time. For all those adventure junkies out there, Kenya should be among the top places they must visit as the tourist places in Kenya will leave you awestruck . One can go trekking to enjoy the view of the enormous yet beautiful mountains, especially the 5895 meters tall Mount Kilimanjaro. One can go on a variety of safaris to enjoy the wildlife and bask in the beauty of nature. The Maasai Mara Reserve and the Amboseli National Park are the busiest places in Kenya as they house some of the best species like lions, tigers, elephants and much more.
One can even enjoy the serene environment that is found along the coast. Kenya is also famous for providing Balloon Safari that is basically roaming around in a hot air balloon and enjoying the peaceful landscapes and the soft breeze. Since Kenya is full of grasslands it is also known for providing the best golf courses and hence is perfect for a golf vacation. It has the perfect setting for anyone to relax and interact closely with nature. Being set in Africa, Kenya is also a home to multifarious tribes, so one can enjoy tribal dances, tribal food and even camp with them to get the authentic feel. The tourist places in Kenya range from relaxing activities like sitting by the beach or a spa, to adventurous activities like trekking, camping, safaris and so on. Kenya provides a complete package for all types of tourists.
Explore the beauty of the African ecosystem on this tour of Kenya.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival Nairobi – Aberdares National Park
You will be met upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by one of our Rustic representatives who will give you a safari brief and later Join your tour guide and head East to Aberdares National Park arriving in time for lunch at the Aberdares National Park. Later after lunch you will be transferred to the Ark Lodge where you will spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Later join your tour guides who will take you down back to the Aberdares Country Club for dinner and return back to the Ark Lodge.
The Aberdare National Park is a protected area in the Aberdare Mountain Range in central Kenya located East of the East African Rift Valley which offers a thick rainforest, spectacular waterfalls, cool mountain breezes and wild moorlands. Aberdare National Park is a hiking, fishing and a wildlife paradise.
Overnight at The Ark Lodge
Day 2
Aberdares National Park – Olpejeta Conservancy
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Join your tour guide for a scenery drive to the East of the Kenyan Safari circuit with a brief stopover at Nanyuki town. Later drive to Olpejeta Conservancy and with a game drive enroute check in to your camp for lunch. This day you will have an afternoon game drive at the conservancy returning to you camp before night fall
Meals and overnight at Sweet Waters Serena Camp
Day 3
Olpejeta Conservancy
Spend one more day at the conservancy with game drives and extra activities suggested by your tour guide to learn more about the rich history of the Conservation area.
All meals and overnight at Sweet Waters Serena Camp
Day 4
Olpejeta Conservancy - Lake Naivasha
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Exit the Conservancy and drive down to Lake Naivasha area arriving in time for lunch and check in. The rest of the afternoon to be spent at leisure to enjoy the lake view from your lodge or join your tour guide for an Evening excursion by the Lake.
Meals and overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club
Day 5
Lake Naivasha - Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Breakfast at the lodge and check out. Drive East to the famous Maasai Mara arriving at your lodge in time for lunch and check in. Early afternoon spent at leisure to enjoy the Camp before joining your tour guide for the afternoon game drive returning to your lodge before dusk.
Dinner and Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 6
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Spend one more day in Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives and any other extra activities as suggested by your tour guide.
The Mara is home to the big five and a host of other game. You will have a guarantee of coming up close with hippopotami, cheetah, impala, topi, hartebeest, giraffe, wildebeest and a lot of unique wildlife which can and will only be found in Africa.
Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp / Sand River Mara
Day 7
Maasai Mara - Isebania Border - Serengeti National Park
Early Breakfast at the lodge and check out. Collect picnic lunch boxes and check out. Join your tour guide and drive to the Kenyan/Tanzania border at Isebania, clear with the Customs and drive through to Tanzania where you will meet your tour guide for the Tanzania side and drive straight to Serengeti national Park with stop over at a scenic picnic site where you will have your lunch. Arrival at the Park will be in the later afternoon and drive to your Lodge with a game drive enroute. Check in to your rooms and freshen up before heading for dinner at the Lodge’s Restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge / Serengeti Melia
Day 9
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast we head into the Serengeti National Park for a full day game drive with picnic lunches passing though Olduvai gorge and continue to Serengeti offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day one. As far as the eye can see, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals
All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge / Serengeti Melia
Day 9
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, you will have half day game drive at Serengeti National park via Maasai Boma, then drive Ngorongoro conservation area arriving to your lodge in time for lunch and check in.
All meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 10
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Arusha
After breakfast, you will be driven to Ngorongoro Conservation to the crater rim and spend few minutes for awesome view of the crater from the top, descend into the crater floor for a half day game drive. Ngorongoro crater is one the largest intact caldera in the world and one of the most spectacular sights in the whole of Africa. All the big five, rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful caldera; others are Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, and Hyena. Lunch will be served back at the lodge and later drive to Arusha
Overnight at Arusha Serena Lodge / Arusha Melia
Day 11
Arusha - Zanzibar
After breakfast at the lodge and check out. Join your tour guide who will transfer you to the international Airport at Arusha for your morning flight to Zanzibar where you will be met and transferred to your lodge.
Meals and overnight at Zanzibar Serena Lodge / Zanzibar Melia
Day 12
Zanzibar
Spend one more day at leisure to enjoy the beach and other extra activities offered by the beach side or at the island. This day will be spent at the Nungwi Beach
Meals and overnight at Zanzibar Serena Lodge / Zanzibar Melia
Day 13
Zanzibar
Breakfast at the lodge and check out. This day you will be taken to the Stone Town for more extra activities and return back to your lodge for the overnight.
Meals and overnight at Zanzibar Serena Lodge
Day 14
Zanzibar - Depart
Breakfast at the lodge and check out. You will be transferred to the Zanzibar Airport for your flight out of the Island
Inclusions
- Park entry fees
- Transport by a 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser
- Return airport transfers
- Stay on Twin/Double share for 13 Nights
- All mentioned meals as in the itinerary
- 02 bottles of water per person per day
- A professional English-speaking tour guide
- All taxes / VAT
Exclusions
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and after Safari
- Tips
- Any personal item
- Extra activities not mentioned on the itinerary
- Any other item not mentioned above