BEST OF EAST AFRICA SAFARI

BEST OF EAST AFRICA SAFARI

Small-Group Safari – Fix departure dates

13 DAYS

FROM:

US$4,668

COUNTRIES
VISITED:

KENYA & TANZANIA

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KENYA: Nairobi / Lake Naivasha National Park / Lake Nakuru National Park  / Masai Mara Game Reserve / Amboseli National Park
TANZANIA: Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Lake Manyara National Park 

Join us for an unforgettable 13-day safari adventure to Kenya and Tanzania to see the Big Five, meet Maasai warriors and witness East Africa's stunning natural beauty! 
Visit Lake Nakuru National Park which protects the highly endangered Rothschild giraffes as well as the black and white rhinos. Experience the Masai Mara National Reserve that is world-renowned for Big Five sightings and the Serengeti National Park with its vast plains that support thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle and the predators that follow in their wake. The Ngorongoro Crater is packed with animals and offers sweeping views from its rim and Lake Manyara with the Great Rift Valley Escarpment. The safari ends at Amboseli National Park, which is set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro.

BEST OF EAST AFRICA SAFARI ITINERARY

  • DAY 1: Nairobi

    TRANSFER TO NAIROBI HOTEL

    At Nairobi Airport (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport), you will be met by our Kenya Predators Safari representative.  He will assist you with your luggage and drive to your hotel in Nairobi City, brief you on your itinerary, and help you with your check-in at your hotel.  

    Overnight at Sarova Panafric Hotel OR Eka Hotel.

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast.


  • DAY 2 & 3: Amboseli National Park

    DAY 2:

    AMBOSELI  NATIONAL PARK

    After an early breakfast, we depart on our Nairobi City Tour.  The day Tour includes sightseeing in the Nairobi City Centre area, Parliament House, a visit to Nairobi National Museum, Giraffe Centre, and the Karen Blixen Museum. After lunch, we proceed to Amboseli National Park.

    Overnight at Kilima Tente Camp OR Amboseli Serena Lodge.  

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


    DAY 3:

    AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

    Enjoy a full-day game drive in the park.

    Overnight at Kilima Tente Camp OR Amboseli Serena Lodge.  

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • DAY 4: Lake Naivasha National Park

    LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK

    Today we have a long drive-through for a day trip. Travel from Amboseli to Lake Naivasha via Nairobi, midday we stop over for lunch and refresh.  Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya, outside the town of Naivasha in Nakuru Country.   

    Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge OR Naivasha Simba Lodge. 

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


  • DAY 5: Lake Nakuru National Park

    LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

    After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park where you will enjoy a full-day game drive. Situated on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is fenced off as a sanctuary to protect the highly endangered Rothschild giraffes as well as both black and white rhinos. 

    Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge OR Lake Nakuru Lodge.  

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • DAY 6 & 7: Masai Mara National Reserve

    DAY 6:

    MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

    We depart from the lake area and drive through the Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park.  

    Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge OR Ashnill Lodge.  

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


    DAY 7:

    MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

    Enjoy a full day in the Masai Mara National Reserve. With a bit of luck, you will see some of the "big five."  The great diversity of species present in this area is impressive. The Masai Mara has the highest concentration of land mammals compared to all other parks!

    Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge OR Ashnill Lodge.    

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


  • DAY 8: Tanzania - Lake Victoria

    Today we have a scenic and long drive from Masai Mara to Lake Victoria.  It is Africa's continent's largest lake, the largest tropical lake in the World, and the second-largest freshwater lake in the World.  At the Isebania border, we say goodbye to our Kenya guide and after immigration and customs clearance, we meet our Tanzania safari guide.  We proceed to Lake Victoria.

    Overnight at Serenity on the Lake OR Speke Bay Lodge.

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • DAY 9 & 10: Serengeti National Park

    DAY 9:

    SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

    Enter the Serengeti National Park through the Ndabaka Park gate in Western Serengeti and enjoy en-route game drives to the lodge. Arrive late afternoon in the Central Serengeti with herds of animals running across vast open spaces and predators hunting their prey.  

    Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge OR Mbalageti Tented Lodge.

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


    DAY 10:

    SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

    Enjoy a full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch box. Relax and enjoy the vast beauty that Africa has to offer. The Serengeti is one of the few places in Africa where game sanctuaries have remained completely unspoiled.

    Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge OR Mbalageti Tented Lodge.

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


  • Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater

    NGORONGORO CRATER

    Enjoy a morning en-route game drive to the park gate followed by a picnic lunch before heading to Ngorongoro Crater.  After bidding the Serengeti farewell, you will visit Olduvai Gorge, a famous archaeological site (US$40 per person).  En-route to Ngorongoro, you can opt to visit a Maasai village near the crater (US$35 per person).

    Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.  

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.   


  • Day 12: Lake Manyara National Park

    LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

    After breakfast, descend 600 m into the magnificent crater for game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater.  Witness an unforgettable spectacle of African wildlife - a world teeming with animals. The park sustains a wide variety of animals, including the black rhino, with its year-round water supply and fodder.  Later in the afternoon, you will ascend to the crater rim and drive to Lake Manyara.   

    Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge OR Manyara View Lodge.  

    Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


  • Day 13: Arusha

    LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

    After breakfast check out your lodge and say farewell to your safari, last day of the safari, today we visit Lake Manyara National Park and you will enjoy your morning game drive for 2 to 3 hours till around 11:00 am we drive to the City of Arusha. The afternoon first drop is at 14:00hrs at Arusha Airport and the second drop point is at 16:30 at Kilimanjaro Int Airport (JRO).

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INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Meals and accommodation as on itinerary
  • 1 litre of bottled mineral water per person per day in the vehicle while on safari with us
  • Ngorongoro Crater tour.
  • Nairobi sightseeing tour
  • 1 Single park fees for Masai Mara
  • All National Park entrance fees.
  • Use of a private 4x4 Extended Safari Land Cruiser vehicle on your safari.
  • Services of a professional ENGLISH speaking guide.

  • International flights and airport taxes.
  • Entry visas (for Kenya & Tanzania).
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel/lodge staff and driver-guide.
  • Travel insurance, flying doctor, entry visas. 
  • Personal toiletries and all items of personal nature.
  • Masai Mara hot air balloon safari (US$500 pp)
  • Serengeti hot air balloon safari (US$599 pp)
  • Boat safari in Lake Naivasha (US$35 pp)
  • Masai Village Visit (US$35 pp)
  • Second park fee entry for Masai Mara (US$80 pp)
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks. 
  • Any additional excursion which is not mentioned in your itinerary
  • Laundry

*AIRPORT TRANSFER:

Best of East Africa Safari is a group safari and airport transfer as mention on the itinerary. Day 01 of the itinerary will be pick up and Day 12 it will be drop off at the airport. If you the client decides to arrive earlier than as per itinerary or choose to leave later, extra charges for airport transfer will apply one-way US$70.00.

*ACCOMMODATION:

Our main goal is customer satisfaction. On the Best of East Africa Safari, we hold block booking with the Serena Lodges. We reserve the rights to re-route the programme starting the safari from Amboseli instead of Lake Nakuru. There will be no loss on game drives, and alternative accommodation maybe use. In Masai Mara, 3 Choice Mara Serena, Mara Simba or Mara Sarova, 2 choice In Lake Naivasha, Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, in Amboseli 3 Choice Serena Lodge, Oltukai Lodge or Kilima Safari Camp, in Lake Manyara 2 Choice Serena Lodge or Kirurumu Tented Camp, In Ngorongoro Crater 2 Choice Serena Lodge or Ngorongoro Explorean Lodge, in Serengeti 3 Choice of all Serena properties Serengeti Serena Lodge, Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp, Kirawira Tented Camp. All the space and reservation is based on first come first serve, and we reserve the rights to use a similar type of accommodation or alternative re-route. Upgrade to Nairobi Serena Hotel – 5 Star (Supplement US$30.00 per room).

*NATIONAL PARK FEES:

National Park fees, are valid for 24 hours period from the time of entry. On all our calculation, we have included one park fees per person per day. In the case of clients delay, clients will be responsible for paying the extra park fees. 

PACKAGE COST

(Maximum 6 – 7 people per vehicle)

BE 01: 06 - 18 Jan 2023
BE 02: 20 Jan - 01 Feb 2023
BE 03: 03 - 15 Feb 2023
BE 04: 17 Feb - 01 Mar 2023
US$5,472 per person sharing (Double/Twin) 
 
BE 05: 03 - 15 Mar 2023
BE 06: 17 - 29 Mar 2023
US$4,908 per person sharing (Double/Twin) 

BE 07: 07 - 19 Apr 2023
US$4,668 per person sharing (Double/Twin) 

BE 08: 14 - 26 Apr 2023
BE 09: 05 - 17 May 2023
BE 10: 19 - 31 May 2023
US$4,524 per person sharing (Double/Twin) 
 
BE 11: 02 - 14 Jun 2023
BE 12: 16 - 28 Jun 2023
US$5,160 per person sharing (Double/Twin) 

BE 13: 30 Jun - 12 Jul 2023
BE 14: 14 - 26 Jul 2023
BE 15: 04 - 16 Aug 2023
BE 16: 18 - 30 Aug 2023
BE 17: 01 - 13 Sep 2023
BE 18: 15 - 27 Sep 2023
US$5,928 per person sharing (Double/Twin) 
BE 19: 06 - 18 Oct 2023
BE 20: 20 Oct - 01 Nov 2023
US$5,760 per person sharing (Double/Twin) 

BE 21: 03 - 15 Nov 2023
BE 22: 17 - 29 Nov 2023
BE 23: 01 - 13 Dec 2023
US$4,836 per person sharing (Double/Twin) 

BE 24: 15 - 27 Dec 2023
US$5,520 per person sharing (Double/Twin) 

*The following rates are available on request:
  • Single room rates
  • Triple room rates
  • Children rates
  • Cost of pre- or post nights and transfers in Nairobi.
*OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
  • Serengeti Balloon Safari from US$650 per person.
  • Masai Mara Balloon Safari from US$637 per person.
  • Boat Safari in Lake Naivasha US$50 per person.
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Visit Masaai Bomas from US$45 per person.

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