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The National Parks and reserves of northern Tanzania need little introduction to wildlife enthusiasts. The vast Serengeti National Park, is arguably the finest reserve on the continent, home to millions of plains animals and a profusion of predators. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, whilst Tarangire National Park is well known for it's dense elephant population and magnificent baobab trees. Add to this, Mount Meru, Africa's fifth highest mountain, at 4566 m, which dominates the horizon when visiting the bustling town of Arusha, the gateway to the reserves of northern Tanzania. Africa's spectacular Rift Valley, with the wide open plains of East Africa stretched before us. This safari explores Africa's tribal people and its wildlife unchallenged in their diversity.
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| Type: |
Overland Tours, Safaris |
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| Location: |
Africa Tours |
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| Regions Included: |
Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, Thompson |
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| Duration: |
15 days |
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| Departing From: |
Nairobi |
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| Departing Time: |
09h30am on Day 1 |
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| Min Persons Required: |
4 |
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Kenya and Tanzania 15 days - Best of Kenya and Tanzania - Contact Details
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Kenya and Tanzania 15 days - Best of Kenya and Tanzania Itinerary
Day 1 - Nairobi - Mount Kenya (250 km - 4 hours)
We head out of the city after our pre-departure meeting, and travel north to our campsite at the foot of Mt Kenya (5199m), the second highest mountain in Africa. You have the afternoon free to enjoy an optional walk in the forest around the base of Mt Kenya, known for its prolific bird life and black and white Colobus monkeys. Lunch and dinner included. Breakfast will be at your own expense.
CAMPING
Mountain Rock Bantu Lodge (or similar)
Tel: ++ (254) 176 62625
Fax: ++ (254) 176 62051
Meals: Lunch, dinner
DAYS 2 & 3 - Mount Kenya - Samburu National Reserve (125 km - 5 hours)
Samburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in Kenya. This means plenty of water, trees and shade to attract wildlife like elephant, lion, giraffe and zebra from the surrounding savannah plains. Leopards are also regularly spotted. The Uaso Nyiro River's magnificent displays are the long and huge crocodiles, which exceed six meters (20 feet) from snout to tail. We will enjoy a game drive en route to our campsite.
On Day 3 we will depart on a morning game drive and return to camp for lunch. In the afternoon once the temperature cools off we head out for an afternoon game drive, returning in time to prepare dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
CAMPING
No details available
Meals: Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Day 3: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4 - Samburu National Reserve - Thompson's Falls (223 km - 5 hours)
We will travel to Thompson's Falls and arrive at approximately lunch time - we have the afternoon free to explore the waterfalls which during the rainy season is particularly spectacular. The height of the falls is 75 metres. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
CAMPING
Thomson Falls Lodge (or similar)
500m from Nyahururu town
Tel: ++ (254) 6522006
Fax: ++ (254) 6532170
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 5 - Thomsons Falls - Lake Nakuru (130 km - 3 ½ hours)
We depart for our campsite, on the Kenana Farm. We visit Lake Nakuru National Park, which is famous for the presence of up to two million flamingos, seasonally feeding on the abundant algae. The park is also well known for its leopard and, as it is a rhino sanctuary, sightings of black and white rhino are common, as well as lion and buffalo. We enjoy an included game drive into the Park. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
CAMPING
Kembu Camp (or similar)
Kenana Farm, Nakuru
Tel: ++ (254) 37 61413
Cell: ++ (254) 722 725
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAYS 6 & 7 - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara National Reserve (290 km - 6 hours)
The famous Masai Mara Game Reserve is known for its density of animals including the Big Five and 453 species of birds. It is one of the most visited reserves in Africa. This National Reserve's plains are predominantly open savannah, interspersed with patches of Acacia woodland, and along the Mara River, riparian forest. Whilst game viewing is excellent in the Mara all year round, the most popular time to visit is in late July/August where, over one million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra migrate from the Serengeti. The dramatic river crossings are a gruesome spectacle of survival of the fittest. We will set up camp here for two nights and on day 7 we enjoy a full days game drive. We enjoy our dinner around the campfire, listening to the sounds of the open bush. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
CAMPING
Acacia Camp (or similar)
C/O Africa Travel Co
Tel: ++ (254) 20 310027
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 8 - Masai Mara to Nairobi (240 km - 8 ½ hours)
We enjoy a hearty breakfast, before we break down our camp and head back to Nairobi arriving around lunchtime, where we check into our hotel in Nairobi. Rest of day at leisure to explore the city. Breakfast included. All other meals will be at your own expense.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Silver Springs Hotel (or similar)
Valley Road, Nairobi
Tel: ++ (254) 722451- 4/ 722451
Fax: ++ (254) 720545 / 728061
Meals: All meals to your own account
The module tour 'Kenya Highlights' forms part of the 'Best of Kenya and Tanzania' tour, and any clients booked on this module will be dropped off in Nairobi on Day 8.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TANZANIA TOUR DEPARTS FROM NAIROBI ON A SUNDAY AND BANKS AND BUREAUX DE CHANGES WILL THEREFORE BE CLOSED IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA.
DAY 9 - Nairobi - Arusha (300km - 7 hours)
We depart at approx 08h00, and make our way from Nairobi and over the border into Tanzania. Your guides will assist with all formalities and after clearing customs and immigration we'll be on our way to Arusha. Dominated by Mt Meru (4556) the bustling town of Arusha is the gateway to the northern Tanzanian Safari circuit. Our campsite Meserani Snake Park on the outskirts of town boasts a working snake farm and gives us the opportunity to view a variety of snakes in a secure environment. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
CAMPING
Meserani Snake Park (or similar)
Meserani, Arusha
Tel: ++ (255) 744 445 911
E-mail: snakepark@habari.co.tz
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 10 & 11 - Excursion to Serengeti National Park (360 km - 7 ½ hours)
Serengeti, which means 'endless plains' in Masai, is one of the best-known wildlife areas in the world. The park is host to the spectacular annual migration of wildebeest in late May to early June, where over 6 million hooves pound the legendary plains of the Serengeti in search of greener pastures. The park is also famous for its abundance of larger game, such as lion, leopard and elephant. Morning game drive en route to camp and afternoon game drives. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
CAMPING
Seronera National Park campsite (or similar)
No contact details available.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 12 - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater (130 km - 4 hours)
Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu (80km) 1 ½ hours
Today we drive to Ngorongoro Crater. The gigantic 259km2 crater is one of the wonders of the world, and is teeming with wildlife and birdlife, which are forever in the crater. We will descend into the crater using 4x4 vehicles for a game drive. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
CAMPING
Safari Junction (or similar)
No contact details available.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 13 - Karatu - Tarangire - Arusha (180km - 10 hours) duration including game drives.
We depart early morning from Karatu on route to Tarangire National Park. Dominated by the Tarangire river which flows through the Park we enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park before returning to Arusha late evening. Breakfast and lunch included.
CAMPING
Meserani Snake Park (or similar)
Tel: ++ (255) 27 2538282
Fax: ++ (255) 27 2538283
Cell: ++ (255) 741 510707
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 14 - Arusha to Nairobi (345km - 7 hours)
Transfer to Nairobi after an early breakfast, where you can enjoy the balance of the day at your leisure. Breakfast and lunch included. Dinner will be at your own expense.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Silver Springs Hotel (or similar)
Valley Road, Nairobi
Tel: ++ (254) 722451 / 4
Fax: ++ (254) 720545
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 15 - Nairobi, Tour Ends
Our tour ends after Breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
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Notes
Local Supplement R1260
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Includes:
Fully equipped vehicle, services of tour leader and camp courier, all accommodation, all camping and catering equipment and National Park entrance fees. Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D) where specified. Meals not shown will be to the clients account. Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with early game drives.
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Excludes:
International airfares, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities, gratuities, sleeping bag, restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature. All drinks, even on days with full board basis.
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