African Safari – Kenya & Tanzania

9 Nights / 10 Days

1N Aberdares/ 1N Ol Pejeta / 1N Lake Nakuru / 2N Masai Mara / 2N Serengeti / 1N Ngorongoro / 1N Nairobi

Highlights

Aberdares National park
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Lake Nakuru National Park
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area

 

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, TRANSFER TO ABERDARES

You will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and meet our representative outside the immigration hall. Later depart for Aberdares National park (4 h) and arrive at the base hotel for check in and lunch. You will keep your heavy suitcases here and carry only what is required to the lodge. Later, you will be transferred in the hotel shuttle bus to your lodge located at the heart of the National Park. (Only an overnight bag is allowed here). Here you will have dinner and overnight stay. (L,D)
Overnight in Aberdares

Day 2 ABERDARES TO OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge observing wildlife at the waterhole. Later you will be transferred to your base hotel to meet your driver-guide. Collect your stored baggage and depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy (1 h). Arrive at Ol Pejeta for your check-in, lunch and relaxation at the camp. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive in the conservancy and also visit the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee sanctuary. (B,L,D)
Overnight in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Day 3 OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast you will check out and depart for Lake Nakuru (5h) – Spectacular descent into the rift valley. You will arrive at the camp for lunch. In the afternoon you will do a game drive in the park and around the saline lake. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. (B,L,D)
Overnight in Lake Nakuru

Day 4 LAKE NAKURU TO MASAI MARA

Today you will checkout and drive via Narok to the Masai Mara National Reserve (6 h) which offers wonderful scenery and plenty of game. The “big five” – elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino are quite common here. Arrive for check in and lunch. In the afternoon go on a game drive in the reserve till sun down. (B,L,D)
Overnight in Masai Mara

Day 5 GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA

Today you will spend full day game-viewing in the reserve exploring the plains and rolling hills for a chance to spot the images of your dreams ranging from beautiful scenery to fascinating views of wildlife in a natural habitat. Today you can do morning or afternoon game drives or a full day game drive with packed lunches taking you closer to nature. (B,L,D)
Overnight in Masai Mara

Day 6 MASAI MARA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Today you will check out early after having breakfast. En route you will have Game viewing as you exit the park to drive to the Isebania border (9 h). Picnic lunches will be provided. Border formalities will have to be completed along with change of vehicle and driver. Later you will proceed and enter the Serengeti National Park with game drive en-route. Arrive at the camp and check in, followed by dinner. (B,L,D)
Overnight in Serengeti

Day 7 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK GAME DRIVE

Today you will spend the whole day in Serengeti National Park with at least two game drives. Admire the endless rolling plains, large herds of antelopes and birds in this un spoilt wilderness. (B,L,D)
Overnight in Serengeti

Day 8 SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

After breakfast you will depart to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (4 h). The road passes through a beautiful countryside inhabited with large herds of cows and goats, with volcanic hills and flat topped acacias. You will arrive at the lodge, check in and have a hot lunch. In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive in the Ngorongoro crater (max. 6 h). (B,L,D)
Overnight in Ngorongoro

 

Day 9 NGORONGORO TO NAMANGA BORDER TO NAIROBI

Today you will check out and drive to Arusha town (6.5 h) where you have your lunch at a restaurant. Later continue to Namanga Border (2.5), complete your border formalities, change driver and vehicle and proceed to Nairobi. Arrive and check into your hotel. Rest of the evening will be at your leisure. (B,L)
Overnight in Nairobi

Day 10 DEPARTURE DAY

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight back home. (B)

End of Tour

INCLUSIONS:

9 overnights in 4 star hotels / lodges / camp or similar as per itinerary. Subject to availability at the time of booking.
9B, 9L, 8D and meals as per itinerary. (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner). Meals as per itinerary. Private airport return transfers in Nairobi
Accommodation in hotels and lodges as specified Park entrance and conservation fees
Safari transport and game drives in our custom-built Minibus in Kenya and Land Cruiser in Tanzania with pop-up roof (maximum 7 pers)
The services of an English speaking driver-guide Park fees for the driver-guide and safari vehicle Fuel and local accident cover
500ml mineral water per person daily (Guests to carry own bottles in an effort to reduce the use of plastics).

EXCLUSIONS:

Conservation Fee of National Parks & Game reserves
Airfares & airport taxes
Visa fees & procedures
Transfer rates are calculated as per all mentioned passengers arriving and departing together as of now. Additional car surcharges will apply if the flight details differ.
Any transfers taken before 8am or post 2100hrs surcharge will be applicable
Drinks (neither with meals, nor on vehicles or during tours, unless otherwise indicated)
Items of a personal nature, such as telephone bills, room service, laundry, etc.
Meals & any other services not mentioned in the inclusions or in the itinerary

IMPORTANT NOTES:

GST 5% and TCS 5% will be applicable as payment will be made in India
Attested copies of Pan card and Passport are required on Mandatory basis on confirmation of package
Guests must carry their passports while going for game drives, else they will not be allowed for the game drives.

 

For any clarifications or request for detailed package with pricing please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Email: placid@theplacidtraveller.com
Mobile: +91 9930099537
*The above package is subject to change and availability.
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