Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania

14 Day Group Safari

Safari Description:

This scheduled accommodated safari takes you from Dar es Saleem in Tanzania to the beautiful island of Zanzibar famed for its stunning beaches and spice tours, from here visit stunning Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park renowned for world–class game viewing opportunities, from here we experience Maasai Mara and Lakes Nakuru famed for pink flamingos before finishing our tour in Nairobi, Kenya and a visit to the Nairobi Giraffe Centre.

Safari Highlights:

Zanzibar Island excursion and optional coastal activities; superb game viewing opportunities at Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, & Masai Mara; Lake Nakuru National Park and flamingos; Nairobi Giraffe Centre; Nairobi National Park.

Main Attractions:

Kenya: Maasai Mara Reserve, Lake Nakuru
Tanzania: Arusha, Ngorongoro Area, Serengeti Park, Zanzibar Island

Map & Short Itinerary:

Accommodated

Day 1 Forodhani Park Hotel Stone Town Zanzibar (from Dar)
Day 2&3 Amaan Bungalows Nungwi Zanzibar
Day 4 Bagamoyo Travellers Lodge
Day 5 Meru Mbega Lodge Usa River Arusha
Day 6 Kudu Lodge Karatu
Day 7 Kananga Special Tented Camp Seronera Serengeti
Day 8 Kudu Lodge Karatu
Day 9 Meru Mbega Lodge
Day 10&11 Hilton Hotel Nairobi
Day 12&13 Masai Mara National Park excursion
Day 14 Hotel Waterbuck Lake Nakuru
Day 15 End of safari – Nairobi

Map & Itinerary
Length 14 days
Safari Type Group Safari
Price From ZAR 54200
Countries Kenya, Tanzania
Accommodation Accommodation
Group Size Maximum 20 people
Single Supplement Yes
Please Note Subject to availability of accommodation
Departures On Request

Comfort Level:

How we rate comfort
Accommodation Comfort2 Star3 Star
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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1–3 Zanzibar Excursion, Tanzania

A local ferry takes us from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar and transfer to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar, where we will spend the first night; there’s time to explore the historical and unique architecture, once famous for the slave and spice trade routes with a spice tour included.
From here, we make our way to the beach areas and have the opportunity to join some of the many attractions on offer – from watersporks along with ocean safari options. Rent a scooter or simply relax on the beach and listen to the waves of the ocean lap on the shore

Day 4 Bagamoyo, Tanzania

We board the ferry and return to Dar es Saleem, from here we drive north to Bagamoyo to overnight – depending on the time of arrival there may be time for an optional activity

Day 5 Arusha, Tanzania

The town of Arusha is surrounded by some of African most famous landscapes and national parks and launching point for our following days to explore the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Our accommodation tonight is on the border of the national park – climb the viewing tower and see what animals you can spot from here.

Day 6 Karatu, Tanzania

The journey can be a little slow as we travel today and make our way to Karatu but it puts us in a prime position for the days’ ahead and our guide will brief us this evening on the upcoming adventure

Day 7 Seronera, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park

An early start as we are collected from our camp and make our way in 4×4 safari style vehicles to make our way to the crater floor in search of some of the wildlife found here – from herds of elephants, to plains game including plentiful gazelle, zebra and giraffe.  Watch out for predators including big cats such as lion, cheetah and serval.  We spend the night in the heart of the Serengeti and as you watch the sunset, listen to the calls of the animals

Day 8  Karatu, Tanzania & Serengeti National Park

Another early start to maximise the time in the Serengeti and to spot some of the animals when they are most active in the cool morning. We spend much of our day game driving in search of some of the animals that reside here, returning to Karatu late afternoon

Day 9 Arusha, Tanzania

Today we return to Arusha arriving later in the afternoon

Day 10&11 Nairobi, Kenya

After crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel toward Nairobi. Founded by the British in 1899 as a simple rail depot, the town quickly grew to become the capital of British east Africa and eventually the capital of Kenya in 1963. Relax after your excursions or join optional activities

Day 12&13 Masai Mara National Park, Kenya

We leave the capital of Nairobi and travel to the Masai Mara full of wild animals, staggering beauty and endless plains. Spend the following day game driving through the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara to spot some of the animals that can be found here including elephant, black rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. Hippos and crocs abound in the muddy rivers that traverse the park

Day 14 Lake Nakuru, Kenya

We rise early and enjoy our final game drive through the Mara before heading to the Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its huge numbers of lesser flamingos and pelicans where we will enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park.

Day 15 Nairobi – end of safari

Today we return to Nairobi. Upon arrival, visit Nairobi Giraffe Centre, and a chance to see these elegant animals’ close–up, from here we enjoy a game drive through the Nairobi National Park for a final chance to spot animals such as rhino, big cats, hyena and antelope. Your safari ends after the visit

How we rate our safaris

Namibia, Botswana and some other African destinations do not have a set star system that is familiar worldwide to many countries, however, as this is widely used, we have tried to replicate this format to give you an idea of the level of comfort during your safari. For example, a mobile camping tour in Namibia is given 1* and luxury accommodation increasing to 5*. Depending on your tour, there may be a bit of a mix of levels of comfort so please check if you are not sure.

1* or 1–2* Rated Safaris – Camping tours:

These are generally scheduled/small group or self–drive safaris (though a private–guided safari can also fall into this category if you wish to camp); the scheduled trips generally involve client participation where you may be expected to put up/take down your tent and assist with camp chores, dome tents and a ground mattress is supplied. For self–drive options this will often mean roof tents on the vehicle and all camping equipment. There may be the occasional night in simple accommodation but majority of nights are spent camping and most camp sites will have shared ablution facilities. If there is a good mix of both camping and accommodation, this may be rated at 1&2*. These are the most basic level of safaris offered and scheduled safari group sizes vary according to the trip and company – 1* tours are the most affordable option and geared for adventurous travellers who do not mind a bit of discomfort.

Accommodated Safaris

Standard/Mid–range safaris 2–3.5*

Standard accommodation style trips generally have no camping included (though on occasion with a specific activity such as a Delta or Serengeti excursion, or perhaps hiking, a couple of nights may be included). As a general rule this is not the case. With most small group/scheduled tours accommodation is generally 2/3* level – clean and affordable but generally without too many frills; rooms will have en–suite facilities, most will offer air con/fans in the rooms, swimming pools etc (not guaranteed), restaurant/bar facilities, though location can be a little further away from main place of interest this option offers excellent value for money for those seeking a bed each night! We try to indicate on each trip the level of comfort for the particular tour

Superior/Luxury Safaris 3.5–5*

A superior style of accommodation. Most lodges at this level will have air–conditioning or fans in the room though some accommodation establishments are technically “camps” as they may be partially build of canvas – these “camps” are permanent fixtures, generally built on a platform, and will have full and comfortable facilities – the occasional trip may have a more basic night or two involved depending on location to ensure clients can fully appreciate the region they are experiencing. Service is generally very good and most places (outside of towns/cities) will have just a few rooms/chalets. Tours in this bracket include very small group safaris (up to 8 clients), self–drive and private–guided options which are tailored to suit you. The luxury options offer a high standard of accommodation, facilities and service in the region with attention to detail – some “camps” /lodges will have private guides and vehicles, but all accommodation is the best available with personalized service and a quality or unique experience perhaps unavailable elsewhere or in a more moderate price bracket. Tours include fly–in safaris, self–drive and private–guided options.

Please note: this is a guideline only and each destination can vary – some areas in Southern Africa do not always have 5* accommodation (there are limited hotels outside of cities that have the same * grading accommodation) but will be best in the area, have limited volume of rooms and some of the best locations and experiences for clients that is outside of the normal “tourist/travel” route. This can include exclusive conservation regions and emphasis is place on clients having a unique experience rather than offering hairdresser type of facilities that may be found is hotels in cities in other countries. Please also remember that some of these locations can be remote so wifi may not always be available, nor a huge menu range.

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