When you think of an African safari, East Africa’s Kenya and Tanzania always stand out; each has unique destinations and iconic natural wonders. Both countries feature sensational African scenery, superior game-viewing, and a series of bucket-list activities that defy comparison.
Day 1: Pick up and drive to Masai Mara
Pick up from your hotel in the morning and drive to Masai Mara. We shall stop at the scenic Great Rift Valley view point for a view of the escarpment and a photo session. Proceed to Mara via Narok Town arriving for lunch at the Mara -Sopa Lodge. Later proceed for evening game drive in search of Elephants, Rhinos, Cheetahs, and Buffalo among others. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 2: Masai Mara
This morning, delve into the African Savannah plains of the Masai Mara. From searching for the elusive leopard to the search for the small five, except the elephant shrew. Mara is home to the big five and other herbivores. During the stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa
Day 3: Masai Mara -Lake Victoria through Isebania border
After breakfast depart Masai mara, drive to Lake Victoria through isebania. We stop for the night in a quiet town on the shores of the immense Lake Victoria known as Musoma. The surrounding countryside is home to many different tribes including the Kuria, Jita, Luo, and Taturu. Musoma’s colorful port and variety of tribes make it a vibrant town.
Day 4: proceed to Serengeti national park
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti. Game drive in the park with packed lunches.
Day 5: Serengeti full day.
Full day spent exploring the park. The Serengeti National Park is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. During the months December through March the seemingly unending plains of the southern Serengeti and the Conservation Area are inhabited by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. The great herds graze on rain ripened grass. In the calving season (late January through mid-March) the herds concentrate at the Ndutu and Salei plains (Southern Serengeti / Ngoro Ngoro Conservation Area) attracting the attention of predators like lion, cheetah and hyena.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Breakfast at leisure then descend into the crater for a full day crater tour with packed lunches. The Ngorongoro Crater is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’ and the ‘8th Natural Wonder of the World,’ a visit to the crater is a main draw card for tourists coming to Tanzania and a definite world-class attraction. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is home of Ngorongoro Crater. It was formed some 2.5 million years ago from a volcanic mountain sinking due to inactivity, and was initially thought to be higher than Tanzania’s famous Kilimanjaro. The crater has evolved into a unique and integral part of Tanzania’s eco-system. The crater is actually a caldera, measures 22.5 km’s across and the rim walls stand 600m high. Views from within and from the rim are breathtaking (as can be seen from the picture). The crater houses 30,000 animals and a large variety of birds, which rarely move from the area due to the availability of water through wet and dry season
Day 7: Depart to Tarangire national park for one night.
After breakfast we shall have excessive game viewing session in this park, the park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania’s dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African national park is also home to three rare species of animals – the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings.
Day 8: Arusha
Drive to Arusha for lunch and later we will escort you to the airport in time for your outbound flight.
INCLUDED:
- Meet and Greet and transfer to hotel day 1
- Bed & Breakfast accommodation on day 1
- Park entrance fees where applicable
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- All accommodation on safari
- Round trip airport transfers
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation on the last day – unless requested
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)
- Extra tours not mentioned in the itinerary
