13 DAYS KENYA & TANZAIA WILDLIFE GALORE-12 NIGHTS Wildebeest Migration Safari Trail in the Masai Mara and Serengeti Ecosystems plus The endless plains of East Africa are the setting of the World’s greatest spectacle- the pounding of over 6 million hooves! From the vast Serengeti plains to the Champagne coloured hills of Kenya’s Masai Mara. Over 1 million wildebeest, 300,000 Thompson gazelles and some 200,000 zebras relentlessly tracked by Africa’s greatest predators, migrate in a clockwise fashion over 1,800 miles each year in search of green pastures.This continual perilous trek in search of nature’s big green carpet involves no beginning or end to a wildebeest journey. Its life is an endless pilgrimage, a continual search of food, water and pasture. The only beginning is at birth. An estimated 400,000 wildebeest calves are born during a six week period early each year-usually between late January and Mid March. As for when to see this annual event, consider December to March (Serengeti) and July to October (Masai Mara) The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. DAY 1: ARRIVAL NAIROBI On arrival at the JKIA, we will be there to meet you in style- for assistance and transfer to your hotel.You are booked on bed and breakfast basis. Overnight at Nairobi Safari Club/Crowne Plaza-BB DAY 2: NAIROBI-LK. NAKURU- 165 km/ 2 ½ hrs Can you believe you are here!! Without further ado, we set off. 0730 am, we depart! Driving north, we ascend the Great Rift Valley. The Rift Valley was formed millions of years ago. Stretching some 5,000 miles from Jordan to Mozambique, it’s the largest Rift on Earth. In Kenya, the rift gave rise to many lakes that have become a habitat for diverse wildlife. One such lake is Lake Nakuru- a soda lake. Famously lake Nakuru attracts vast numbers of fabulously coloured pink flamingos to its shallow waters. Hippo, various animals, black rhinos, giraffe, lion, leopards and a profusion of birds are also present at the lake. Enjoy a game drive n the lake shores, lunch will be taken at Sarova Lion Hill/Lake Nakuru Lodge. After lunch, game drive as we leave for Lake Naivasha. to Lake Naivasha. The highest of all the Rift Valley lakes, Lk. Naivasha is a beautiful shallow freshwater lake fringed by thick papyrus reeds. The waters of the lake draw great array of bird life to its shoreline. Buffalo wallow in the swamps, whilst the large hippo population laze their days in the shallows. Giraffe wander among the acacia, whilst the Colobus monkeys swing from the green canopies above. From here, you can visit Elsamere, Crescent Island game sanctuary or Hells Gate National Park (optional extras). Dinner and overnight at Naivasha Sopa Lodge/ Naivasha Country Club- Meal Plan: (B/L/D) DAY 3: LK. NAIVASHA-MASAI MARA- 250 Km/ 4 ½ hrs Descending the Great Rift Valley floor, we reach arguably Kenya’s most celebrated natural attraction-The Masai Mara game reserve. A 1,500 sq. km slab of open Savannah dotted with acacia trees-the Kenyan section of the wildly beautiful Serengeti plains, teems with wildlife. Being in the Mara has been described by some authorities as "being in the New York of the natural world You will spend the next 02 nights here to explore. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs,leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures. All meals and overnight at Keekorok Lodge/ Sopa Lodge/Camp-Meal Plan: (B, L, D) DAY 5: MASAAI MARA-SERENGETI.4-5 hrs Early morning wake up call (6.00am) followed by breakfast. 6.30-7.00am depart for Isebania/ Sirari Kenya-Tanzania border for immigration and customs formalities and vehicle exchanges between the Kenyan and Tanzania drivers. Enter Serengeti –with a game drive en route as you head for lunch at a loge in the Western Serengeti. The balance of the afternoon will be at leaisure following the long and bumpy drive. All meals and overnight stay at Kisura Tented camp/ Kati kati tented camp/ Seronera wildlife lodge(B/L/D) DAY 6 & 7: FULL DAYS SERENGETI This day after breakfast take your packed lunch for a full day game drives in the wilderness tracking the Great migration trails as you head towards central Serengeti. Thorough explanation about this great world event that Tanzania proud of will be provided. And in the evening as the sun goes down, drive back to your lodge/ camp for Dinner and Overnight. Overnights at Kisura tented camp/ Kati kati tented camp/ Seronera Wildlife lodge DAY 8: SERENGETI-NGORNGORO CRATER-4 hrs Ngorongoro crater is a natural amphitheatre created about 2 million years ago when the cone of a volcano collapsed into itself, leaving a 100sq. mile cauldron-like cavity.This caldera, protected by a circular unbroken 2,00 foot high rim, contains everything necessary for Africa's wildlife to exist and thrive. Game viewing vehicles descend the steep crater wall every morning and spend the day on grass plains that are teeming with animals. Predators such as lion, spotted hyena, leopard, jackal and cheetah lord over a domain that swarms with zebra, wildebeest, gazelle and other herbivores. Tanzania's few remaining black rhino are regularly sighted in the crater, as are large herds of buffalo. In the lake on the crater floor and in the Ngoitokitok swamps, reside plenty of hippos who remain particularly submerged during the day and graze on grass at night. The stunning pink flamingo is also resident at the Crater Wake up early morning for breakfast then at 0600hrs drive to Ngorongoro Crater where you will descend into the Crater floor for the afternoon game drives. All the Big five Rhino Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful caldera, others are Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, Hyena and more…Birds includes flamingos on the Soda lake, Geese, Storks, Vultures and more…Your lunch will be served in the picnic site in the Crater at Ngoitoktok swamp a Hippo pool. After lunch, proceed with Game viewing while ascending the Crater and drive to Ngorongoro Sopa/ Wildlife Lodge for the night. (B/L/D) DAY 9: NGORNGORO CRATER-LK.MANYARA-TARANGIRE: Breakfast at 0600am. Drive 60km about 45 minutes to Lake Manyara NationalPark for the morning Game drive. The park is home to tree climbing Lions, Hippo, Elephant, Zebra, Buffalo, Giraffe, Baboon, Blue and Vervet monkey, Warthog and more…About 350 species of birds have been recorded. Lunch at the lodge followed by an afternoon game drive in the park.Dinner and overnight at Nsyia lodge/ Twiga lodge DAY 10: LAKE MANYARA-TARANGIRE After breakfast, transfer to Tarangire. The fierce sun sucks the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red, the withered grass as brittle as straw. The Tarangire River has shriveled to a shadow of its wet season self. But it is choked with wildlife. Thirsty nomads have wandered hundreds of parched kilometers knowing that here, always, there is water. Enjoy an afternoon game drive at Tarangire National Park. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge-(B/LD) Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania after Ruaha, Serengeti, Mikumi, Katavi and Mkomazi. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire river that crosses through the park, being the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons. The park is famous for its huge number of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing African pythons. It lies a little distance to the south east of Lake Manyara and covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometres. DAY 11: TARANGIRE-ARUSHA-AMBOSELI: 4-5 hrs Early morning game drive in the park, breakfast and depart for with packed lunches. Proceed to the border town of Namanga for border formalities, where I will e waiting for you for a drive to Amboseli National Park (80km / 1 hr from the border town). We enter Amboseli with a game drive as we drive leisurely towards our lodge/camp for check in. Balance of the day at leisure admiring the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro or just soaking in the swimming pool. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa /Serena Lodge/Kibo Safari Camp- (B/L/D) DAY 12: AMBOSELI Full day in Amboseli with morning (630am-9,00 am) and afternoon game drives (430-630pm). Note that during the day, animals hide for the hot sun thats why we do game drives in the morning and late afternoon when the days are cool and animals are most active. In between breakfast and lunch, you can opt to visit a Maasai cultural village/Manyatta at an extra US $ 30 p.p Amboseli National Park Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa. Set in rolling savannah scenery it is dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at 5,896 meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and topped by one fifth of all the ice in Africa. Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by a kaleidoscope of other fabulous beasts - lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe,baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest to name but a few. There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa Today, we finalise our day with the highlight- we drive to the observation hill, from where you can be able to capture most of the Amboseli plains and the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day before returning to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay. (B/L/D) DAY 13: AMBOSELI-NAIROBI- 256 Km/ 3-4 hrs After a late breakfast 730-830 am, we will depart at around 9 am, for Nairobi to arrive at 1400hrs. Drop off at your hotel(Day Rooms have been reserved). Farewell Dinner has been arranged at the worlds famous Carnivore Restaurant. www.tamarind.co.ke/ (B/D) Later on,transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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