15-day Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania

Showcasing a panoramic north-south selection of Kenya’s most famous national parks in Kenya and crossing into Tanzania’s mighty Serengeti.  The safari includes flights between the Masai Mara Mara and the Serengeti, taking out some very long days of travel.  You arrive in the Serengeti in time for lunch. From Serengeti, we proceed to explore the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’, the sensational Ngorongoro Crater. Uniquely varied, this essential travel itinerary also includes stays in both traditional safari lodges and tented camps. End your tour with a game drive in the lovely Lake Manyara Park, before heading to Arusha.

Highlights

  • Nairobi
  • Arusha
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • Lake Naivasha
  • Lake Victoria
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Eastern Serengeti
  • Seronera
  • Lake Magadi
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Naivasha
  • Tanzania
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Kenya

Tour Summary

Full Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1 : Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Hyatt Regency-Westlands Hotel.
Dinner (not included) can be taken at the hotel or at any of the cities many restaurants.
Overnight at Hyatt Regency-Westlands Hotel -king/twin room (Bed and Breakfast included)

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Day 2 : Nairobi

After breakfast at the hotel, set off for a sightseeing tour of Nairobi’s safari highlights including: The Giraffe Center, Sheldrick Orphanage (11.00-12.00, the orphanage has very limited slots hence purely subject to availability at the time of booking) , plus safari drives in The Nairobi National Park.

At the end of the excursions we settle for a hearty lunch at Tamarind Brasserie (alternatively packed box lunch in Nairobi National Park)
Transfer back to Hyatt Regency, in the late afternoon to freshen up before dinner at Fogo Gaucho Restaurant
Overnight at Hyatt Regency-Westlands Hotel -king/twin room (Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast included)

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Day 3 : Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After an early breakfast, drive north travelling to Nanyuki onto Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Check-in to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty-nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. The central Rhino Restaurant, housed in the former manager's house of this once colonial farm offers both regional and international cuisine. Also, within the house is the Khashoggi Bar and lounge, which centres on a blazing log fire. The Waterhole Bar, built in the style of a game-viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole and offers unrivalled wildlife-watching.
Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp-Morani Tent-LDBB
Distance/drive time: 216 km / 3½ hours

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Day 4 : Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp. Visit the local Rhino and Chimpanzee Sanctuaries in the course of your game drives.
Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp-Morani Tent-LDBB

 

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Day 5 : Naivasha

After breakfast, drive south to Lake Naivasha in time for lunch at the charmingly located Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. The lodge stands in 120 acres of lakeside land, most of which is covered in green riparian meadows, which sweep down to the shores of the lake, one of the most beautiful in the Great Rift Valley. A jetty has been built out onto the lake, from where guests can watch the antics of the hippos in the lake and experience 360-degree views, which include Crescent Island, Mount Longonot, the Mau Escarpment and the misty outline of the Aberdares. The grounds are alive with a colourful selection of birds, and the trees with monkeys.
Afternoon crescent boat ride in Lake Naivasha (included in this safari). Alternatively, you may choose to just relax at the lodge
Overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge-Standard room-LDBB
Distance/drive time: 240 km / 3½ hours

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Day 6 : Naivasha

After breakfast drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for game drives.   Lake Nakuru National Park still remains one the best places to see the Whites Rhinos and the elusive Leopard (if you are lucky). The Flamingo numbers have dwindled over the years; however. However, the lake still has a good population of other bird species like the Pelicans.  Lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge ( or packed box lunch).  In the afternoon drive back to Lake Naivasha with and proceed on Crescent Island guided safari walk (transfer to Crescent Island is by boat)
Overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge-Standard room-L-DBB

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Day 7 : Masai Mara National Reserve

Leaving the lodge after breakfast, continue up the floor of Rift to arrive in the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, and arrive at Zebra Plains Camp for a late lunch.  In the afternoon, enjoy your first game-drive in the Mara. World renowned for the breath-taking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife shows on earth’, the awe-inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya’s most visited protected area. Technically an extension of Tanzania’s renowned Serengeti National Park, the Mara constitutes only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem but its rolling grasslands, meandering rivers and towering escarpments offer one of the world’s most rewarding and evocative wildlife arenas. Returning to the camp, enjoy some relaxation on your private veranda, sundowners and dinner in the central restaurant.
All meals and overnight at Zebra Plains Camp or similar camp-Standard -Standard room-LDBB
Distance/drive time: 365 km / 5½ hours

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Day 8 : Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp.
When it comes to game-viewing, there is nowhere in Africa richer in wildlife or more eventful in encounters than the Mara. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the ‘Big Five’ in one morning.
All meals and overnight at Zebra Plains Camp-Standard room-LDBB

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Day 9 : Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp. When it comes to game-viewing, there is nowhere in Africa richer in wildlife or more eventful in encounters than the Mara. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the ‘Big Five’ in one morning.
All meals and overnight at Zebra Plains Camp-Standard room-LDBB

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Day 10 : Serengeti National Park

After breakfast transfer to local Airstrip in Masai Mara for a scheduled Airkenya & Regional Flights to Serengeti Seronera Airstrip (via Migori and Tarime Airstrips) in Kenya and Tanzania respectively (flight times: Mara-Migori 08:15-10:10 & Tarime-Seronera 10:45 hours -12.10 hours). Upon arrival at Migori Airstrip you are put on a road transfer across the border for immigrations and custom procedures, then on to Tarime Airstrip to connect to Tanzanian domestic flight departing 10.45 hours to arrive approximately 12.10 in Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip  you are met by our safari guide and transferred by road to Baobab Serengeti Baobab Camp, which is ideally located in central Serengeti for safari game drives as well as optional activities such as balloon safaris.
All meals and overnight at Baobab Serengeti Camp or similar property-LDBB

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Day 11 : Serengeti National Park

With a full day’s game-driving in the park, your options are wide. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the camp, where guided nature walks can also be taken. Game drives can be taken morning and afternoon. Whilst the annual migration is the Serengeti’s most famous attraction, the Park is also renowned for its lion, many of which have been fitted with radio-transmitter collars so that their movements may be tracked, and additionally for its wealth of cheetah, zebra, giraffe, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle, eland, impala, klipspringer, hippo and warthog.
All meals and overnight at Baobab Serengeti Camp or similar property-LDBB

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Day 12 : Serengeti National Park

With a full day’s game-driving in the park, your options are wide. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the camp, where guided nature walks can also be taken. Game drives can be taken morning and afternoon. Whilst the annual migration is the Serengeti’s most famous attraction, the Park is also renowned for its lion, many of which have been fitted with radio-transmitter collars so that their movements may be tracked, and additionally for its wealth of cheetah, zebra, giraffe, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle, eland, impala, klipspringer, hippo and warthog.
All meals and overnight at Baobab Serengeti Camp or similar property-LDBB

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Day 13 : Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart the camp with a game drive en route, drive through the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, stopping en route for a visit to the world-famous Olduvai Gorge Paleolithic site and reputed Cradle of Mankind'. You will have a packed/box lunch at the site, then proceed leisurely to Ngorongoro Crater to check in at Ngorongoro Serena, with an afternoon to visit a traditional Maasai Homestead within Ngorongoro Area. The remainder of the day spent at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, which offers the finest location of all the crater rim lodges, lying on the southern rim of the crater, directly above the yellow fever trees of the Lerai Forest.
All meals and overnight at Acacia Ngorongoro Luxury Camp or similar -LDBB

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Day 14 : Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast at camp (or preferably picnic breakfast) descend into the crater for a day tour/crater tour.
Packed box lunch at the crater floor before driving back to your camp in the afternoon
Dinner and overnight at Acacia Ngorongoro Luxury Camp or similar -L-DBB

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Day 15 : Departure

We'll depart the camp after breakfast for a heartwarming visit to Simba Milima Primary School, our local school project, where you engage with the students, learn about their daily lives, and see how the community works together to support education.

We then proceed to the Manyara airstrip where we will drop off those in the group who may wish to extend their holiday to the 'Spice Island' or Zanzibar.
Our journey continues to Arusha and on to Arusha Coffee Lodge for a late lunch before proceeding to Kilimanjaro Airport, carrying with you the memories of a lifetime as you embark on your flight home.
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Included

All accommodation as specified
All meals as specified
Olduvai Gorge visit
Half-day Ngorongoro Crater tour
One litre of mineral water per day
Game drives
All National park and game reserve fees
English-speaking driver guide

Excluded

International flights
Travel Insurance
Visas
Vaccinations
Gratuities
Guided walks, biking, fishing and other activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Sundowner cocktails
Balloon safaris and other activities not included in the package price.
Optional activities
Increases in park fees, government taxes and levies and fuel