Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari
8
Days Kenya Safari
Safari Overview
This safari will give you plenty of time to explore the wildlife and wonders of perhaps the premier game park in the world! 8 Days safari in Amboseli National Park, Lake nakuru and Maasai Mara Reserves. The Masai Mara Game Reserve is famous for its grand displays of animal life, landscapes and native culture. Once you’ve been to the Mara, you can say you have seen Africa. This safari will take you to the Kenya's best locations such as Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara and Tanzania's best locations such as Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. You’ll also have the option to shoot the Serengeti - Masai Mara’s landscape and the Wildebeest Migration from a bird’s eye view on a hot-air balloon safari.
8
Days / 7 Nights
Safari in Kenya
African Big 5 Safari
DAY 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge / Tented Camp in Masai Mara
You will be picked from Jomo Kenyatta international Airport upon arrival in Nairobi and after safari briefing, depart for Maasai Mara and drive north ascending the Great Rift Valley for a breathtaking views and photography. This course is the natural barrier crossed each year by large migratory heard of wildebeests and zebras which march across the two parks in search of pasture, crossing en route, the crocodile infested Mara River.
DAY 2
Full day in Masai Mara National Reserve
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge / Tented Camp in Masai Mara
After early morning breakfast at 6:30am, start game viewing-drive across the rich savannah grassland and rolling hills. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain games, black-manned lions, leopard and cheetah but also contains numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife to be found here in the Mara. You will Have Picnic Bush lunches at the Hippo pools in Mara River famous for migration of wildebeest.
DAY 3
Visit to Masai Village Cultural Tour - Transit to Nakuru
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge / Tented Camp in Nakuru
After breakfast at 8:00am, we will check out from our rooms at 9:00am and then leave to the Maasai Village at the Manyatta for the Maasai Village Tour. At this place, we will be able to learn the Maasai culture, experience their cultural dances, learn the art of fire making, learn the art of Manyatta construction, general lifestyles, art of medicine as practiced by the Maasai people and among many other things. Dinner and overnight at Nakuru Park
DAY 4
Lake Nakuru National Park - Transit Amboseli
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge / Tented Camp in Amboseli
Early morning breakfast will be served at 6:30a.m and thereafter proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, where we will be required to pay for our park fees and thereafter proceed with game drives. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of Kenya’s two Premium Parks, and is a bird lover’s paradise. It surrounds Lake Nakuru, located in the Central Rift Conservation Area in the Southern Rift Valley region of Kenya. Dinner and overnight stay at the Camp/Lodge
DAY 5
Amboseli National Park Half Day Game Drives – Arusha
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge / Tented Camp in Arusha
Today you will spend a Half day game drives exploring the park. We will therefore take our breakfast at 6:30am and aboard our land cruiser and proceed for game drives. Our early morning game drive can be most rewarding as it offers the opportunity to find predators either hunting or feeding on their prey. Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya- Tanzania border.
DAY 6
Arusha - Serengeti National Park Day Game Drives
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge / Tented Camp in Serengeti
After very early morning breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes for game drive in Serengeti National Park enjoy safari drives within this vast Savannah plains enjoying the splendors Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at lodge/tented camp in Serengeti National Park
DAY 7
Serengeti National Park Full Day Game Drives
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge / Tented Camp in Serengeti
After breakfast, we depart for Serengeti North for a full day game drives viewing the great migration. River crossings at Kogatende starts in August as the mega herd settles into the area. Between August- October, game viewing is at its best with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses.
DAY 8
Ngorongoro Crater Tour - Arusha
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge / Tented Camp in Arusha
After breakfast, we will proceed to Ngorongoro inside the Crater. The Ngorongoro is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism. Later you will be dropped at the Arusha Airport.
Standard Accommodation
The Tour Price Includes
- Safari Start and end in Nairobi | Arusha Airport.
- Pick up and drop off at Arusha or JRO Airport.
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle while on safari (1.5Ltrs per day).
- In case of a camping safari: camping gear like tents, camping mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, camping chairs, etc.
- Pre safari accommodation at the hotel, One night in your chosen hotel / lodge / resort in Nairobi with bed, Dinner & breakfast (BB) Meal.
- Accommodation and meals per the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner). Dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2-7 and Breakfast on day 8 of your trip. This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let our administrator team know the food option that you prefer
- Ground transportation in a 8 setter or 6 setter 4x4 Safari vehicle with English Speaking Driver guide: -
- 8 setter Safari vehicle has 6 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
- 6 setter Safari vehicle has 4 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
- Game drives, Concession fees, Accommodation, All park entry fees, Government tax 18% VAT on tour fees and Service which cost nearly 100% of the total cost.
- Accommodation of your choice: from budget camping to staying in luxurious lodges, we can arrange it for you (The prices mentioned above are for overnight stays in Camping | Basic | Budget | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury | Superior or VIP hotels / lodge / tented Camps according to the program, other prices are applicable for the other accommodation options).
The Tour Price Excludes
- Meals not listed above. eg Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last
- Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
- Post Accommodation in Nairobi | Arusha (Can be arranged upon request at an extra cost)
- International and Domestic Flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where applicable)
- Optional activities and excursions (short safari/tour after your safari can be arranged upon request at an extra cost).
- Serengeti Black Rhinos Project (Moru Kopjes) fees: US$ 100 + 35US$ (VAT18% & other fees) Per Person Per Day (Option, If you need).
- Domestic flight from Arusha to Serengeti OR Maasai Mara to Serengeti | Tanzania (JRO Airport) to Kenya (JKIA Airport) (Can be arranged upon request at an extra cost, Please ask us at the time of the booking)
- Masai Mara Balloon safari USD $599 Per Person sharing balloon (Can be arranged upon request at an extra cost, Please ask us at the time of the booking)
- Ngorongoro | Ndutu balloon ride, per person Adult (Above 16yrs) $580, Child (7-16yrs) $530 {20th Dec - 31st March} Daily launch at dawn (6:30am) returning approx. 9:45am (Option, If you need).
- Serengeti balloon ride, per person Adult (Above 16yrs) $599, Child (7-16yrs) $545. {Central All year round, Western 15th May - 30th Oct, and North 15th June - 15th Jan} Daily launch at dawn (6:30am) returning approx. 9:45am (Option, If you need).
- Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide, and 15 USD per day for your cook, to be divided between each member of your group.
- Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
- Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
- A supplement of US $ 35.00 per person will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge.
