Classic African Safari in Kenya ,Tanzania
(11 Days)
Day 1 Tree
Hotel
Morning
drive to the forested highlands of the Aberdares. After lunch at the base
hotel, transfer to your tree hotel for game watching at the flood-lit water
hole
(160 kms, 3 hrs).
Day 2
Samburu
Continue north across the equator, to the home of the Samburu people. Marvel
at the rugged scenery of isolated crags and springs in this semi-arid
region. After a game drive, relax in the comfort of your lodge:
(207 kms, 3 1/2 hrs).
Day 3
Samburu
Morning
and later afternoon, game drives along the Uaso Nyiro river. In addition to
the carnivores, view the rare species of herbivore such as the Beisa Oryx or
Grevy Zebra.
Day 4
Nakuru
The
drive to Lake Nakuru provides stunning vistas between the escarpments of the
Rift Valley. During your game drive, behold the amazing sight of candy pink
flamingoes lining the waters of this alkaline lake (315 kms, 5 1/2 hrs).
Day 5
Nairobi
After
breakfast, depart for Nairobi arriving before lunch. Afternoon at your
leisure,
(160 kms, 3 hrs).
Day 6 Lake
Manyara
Cross
the border to Kenya/Tanzania at Namanga, stopping at Arusha for lunch. Proceed to
Lake Manyara Park for a game drive. Spend the night at Lake Manyara Hotel
(415 kms, 10 hrs).
Day 7
Serengeti
Morning
game drive reveals the famous tree climbing lions which spend most of the
day along branches of acacia trees. After lunch proceed to Serengeti Park
for the night
(205 kms, 4 hrs).
Day 8
Serengeti
Experience an exciting spectacle of the astounding concentrations of game
and extensive bird life at home on the Serengeti plains.
Day 9
Ngorongoro
After a
morning game drive in the Serengeti, continue to "the cradle of mankind" at
Olduvai Gorge. Proceed to Ngorongoro for the night (250 kms, 6 hrs).
Day 10
Ngorongoro
During
the day's game drives discover this legendary crater containing the greatest
permanent concentration of wildlife in Africa.
Day 11
Nairobi
Stopping at Arusha for lunch, return to Nairobi via Namanga
(475 kms 10 hrs). |