14 Days The Best Of Kenya And Tanzania Tour Package

Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Priced From: $6,395 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Jan - Dec /09

This very special safari has something to offer the first time traveler to Africa or the safari enthusiast planning a tenth wildlife pilgrimage! By choosing between the Masai Mara or the Serengeti, you have the opportunity to pattern your travels after ancient migratory patterns. At the same time, relish the comfort and service of the fine quality lodging featured throughout this thoughtfully paced itinerary.

Choose between the Masai Mara or the Serengeti option, depending on the time of year.

Itinerary

Masai Mara Option

Day 1, Depart USA
Begin your African experience as you embark on your departure flight. Destination: Kenya!

Day 2, Nairobi, Kenya
The spirits of Teddy Roosevelt and Winston Churchill watch over you on your first night in Nairobi.
THE NORFOLK HOTEL

Day 3 - 4, Amboseli
Wing south to Amboseli, where you will discover local wildlife against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
TORTILIS

Day 5 - 6, Samburu
From south to north, fly to the semi-arid Sambururegion. During your two-night stay,you're bound to see many herds of elephant as well as otherspecies unique to the region: reticulated giraffe and the long necked gerenuk.
INTREPIDS TENTED CAMP
MASAI MARA OPTION (Best July - September)

Day 7 - 9, Masai Mara
Fly on to the fabled Masai Mara for three days of safari activities in the area of the greatestwildlife density anywhere in Kenya.
GOVERNOR'S CAMP, MASAI MARA

Day 10, Lake Manyara, Tanzania
Today's flight takes you across the border to Arusha, where you are driven to Manyara National Park. Part of the Great Rift Valley, the area is famed for its prolific birdlife and the elusive tree climbing lions.
MANYARA SERENA LODGE, LAKE MANYARA

Day 11 - 12, Ngorongoro Crater
While lodging for two nights at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoy an excursion to the crater floor to view the local non-migratory inhabitants, walk among the adjacent foothills and visit a local Masai manyatta.
NGORONGORO SERENA LODGE, NGORONGORO

Day 13 Depart Kilimanjaro
A late morning drive brings you back to Arusha where you relax until the evening departure of your international flight home.
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE LODGE, ARUSHA

Day 14, Arrive USA
With photos and stories to regale your friends.
     
 
Serengeti Option

Day 1, Depart USA
Begin your African experience as you embark on your departure flight. Destination: Kenya!

Day 2, Nairobi, Kenya
The spirits of Teddy Roosevelt and Winston Churchill watch over you on your first night in Nairobi.
THE NORFOLK HOTEL

Day 3 - 4, Amboseli
Wing south to Amboseli, where you will discover local wildlife against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
TORTILIS

Day 5 - 6, Samburu
From south to north, fly to the semi-arid Samburu region. During your two-night stay,you're bound to see many herds of elephant as well as other species unique to the region: reticulated giraffe and the long necked gerenuk.
INTREPIDS TENTED CAMP

SERENGETI OPTION (Best October - June)

Day 7, Lake Manyara, Tanzania
Today's flight takes you across the border to Arusha, where you are driven to Manyara National   Park. Part of the Great Rift Valley, the area is famed for its prolific birdlife and the elusive tree   climbing lions.
MANYARA SERENA LODGE, LAKE MANYARA

Day 8 - 9, Ngorongoro Crater
While lodging for two nights at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoy an excursion to the crater floor to view the local non-migratory inhabitants, walk among the adjacent foothills and visit a local Masai manyatta.
NGORONGORO SERENA LODGE, NGORONGORO

Day 10 - 12, Serengeti
The legendary Serengeti is your home for the next three nights. Enjoy numerous opportunities to photographically capture your own Big Five as well as other bountiful wildlife species.
MBUZE MAWE TENTED CAMP, SERENGETI

Day 13 Depart Kilimanjaro
A late morning flight brings you back to Arusha where you relax until the evening departure of your international flight home.
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE LODGE, ARUSHA

Day 14, Arrive USA
With photos and stories to regale your friends.

• View the best of East Africa's wildlife, its premier national parks and reserves
  
• Aerial gameviewing as you fly from point to point
  
• Choose between the Masai Mara or the Serengeti - maximizing your game viewing opportunities by following the seasonal migratory patterns
  
• Track Africa's prey and predators, hone your bush skills and learn to differentiate between the reticulated giraffe and Rothschild's giraffe
  
• Enjoy a cool drink and companionship while absorbing the palette of an East African sunset

12/09