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14 Days East Africa Wildlife Discovery Tour Package
Duration: 14 Day / 13 Nights
Priced From: $6,295 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Jan - Mar, May - Dec
Experience the unequaled combination of two African nations, Kenya and Tanzania, with excellent game viewing at the top parks and reserves of both countries.
Tour Itinerary
Days 1-2: USA or Canada/Nairobi, Kenya
Depart by overnight flight to Nairobi. Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 3: Nairobi/Amboseli National Park
Set off on safari this morning, driving south towards Amboseli, a park famous for its big game and superb views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. After lunch and a chance to settle in, your afternoon is spent game viewing in this photogenic area. This evening, enjoy a special welcome dinner and safari briefing.Amboseli Serena Lodge B L D
Day 4: Amboseli National Park
Leaving your lodge early this morning, you have a full day of game viewing in this area. At dawn, all the animals are moving, making this the most exciting time to view wildlife. Watch for elephant, zebra and wildebeest along the saltpan trails. Swamps and springs form permanent watering places for the wildlife in times of drought. The middle of the day is at leisure to relax before setting off in the late afternoon for a game drive. This is an ideal time of day to see predators as they begin to stir from the shade and roam onto the plains in search of prey.Amboseli Serena Lodge B L D
Day 5: Amboseli/Arusha, Tanzania/Lake Manyara National Park
Drive across the border into Tanzania, arriving in Arusha in time for lunch. Later, continue on to your next lodge, located in the Lake Manyara region. Lake Manyara, one of a chain of lakes in Africa's Great Rift Valley, is nestled at the foot of a spectacular 2,000-foot escarpment decorated by magnificent forests of towering mahogany trees and giant figs. Lake Manyara Serena Lodge B L D
Day 6: Lake Manyara/Ngorongoro Crater
This morning, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. With its verdant foliage and variety of bird life, the park resembles a tropical rainforest. At the conclusion of your game drive, continue by road to quaint Gibb's Farm for a farm-fresh lunch. Afterward, continue on to one of the most magnificent wildlife arenas in all of Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater.Ngorongoro Serena Lodge B L D
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater. The entire Conservation Area is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its geological and ecological importance. Up to 12 miles in diameter, the crater's grass prairies are an ideal haven for animals, and you may see lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa's most endangered species, is a resident here. Following a picnic lunch in the crater, visit a Maasai Village to gain insight into this fascinating culture.Ngorongoro Serena Lodge B L D
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
This morning, drive to the vast Serengeti plains. On your way, stop at Olduvai Gorge where the Leakey family discovered many fossilized remnants of human ancestors. Descend to the gorge and enjoy a privately guided visit of this renowned archaeological site. From here, continue your drive into the arid and spectacular country of Serengeti National Park. Serengeti Serena Lodge B L D
Day 9: Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti's breathtaking panorama of plains, rivers and rocky outcroppings reveal resident populations of wildlife. Spend your day on morning and afternoon safaris searching for large predators including lion, leopard, cheetah and their herbivorous prey.Serengeti Serena Lodge B L D
Day 10: Serengeti/Arusha/Nairobi/Masai Mara Game Reserve
Board your flights to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya's finest wildlife spectacle. A vast expanse of the Serengeti plain rich in wildlife, the Masai Mara is the height of your safari. The action never seems to stop, and the chain of command begins with the Mara's lion population, the largest in the country, which presents excellent photographic opportunities. Mara Intrepids Club B L D
Days 11-12: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Spend two days in the Mara, an essential part of the Serengeti ecosystem and the destination of the annual wildebeest migration. Your final evening in the Mara concludes with a special farewell dinner. You will also have an opportunity to visit and support a local primary school.
Gijedabung School: accommodates 600 students through donated support.Mara Intrepids Club B L D
Day 13: Masai Mara/Nairobi/USA or Canada
Return to Nairobi, stopping at the famed Carnivore Restaurant for lunch, with free time prior to this evening's international flight.Nairobi Serena Hotel (dayroom) B, L
Day 14: USA or Canada
Connect with your homebound flight.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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