A Symphony Of Wildlife: Kenya & Tanzania

Your Karibu Kenya Safari starts with pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upon arrival and transfer to your Nairobi Hotel where you will check in followed by lunch at 14:30 hrs. After lunch you will head to Nairobi’s National Museum at 15:00 hrs. The Nairobi National Museum is a very nice museum with information on art, animals, the evolution of humans, music instruments, general information on Kenya throughout the days, a bird collection with all the birds of Kenya and more. Some of the most notable attractions in Nairobi National Museum of Natural History include the tree of life, Lolong the skeleton of Philippine’s largest crocodile in captivity, Rainforest Diorama, Mangrove Diorama and many more. The National Museums of Kenya holds more than 350,000 fossils in its collection, about 700 of which belong to ancient humans. Proconsul Africans lived about 25 million years ago

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You'll be picked up from your hotel after breakfast at 07:30 hrs and proceed to the Giraffe Center arriving at 08:00 hrs. The Giraffe Center was first opened in response to the endangered status of the Rothschild giraffe, the population of which had declined, reaching a low of 130 animals in the wild as a result of agricultural practices in their native habitat. Successful fundraising efforts secured money to move four herds of these graceful animals to Lake Nakuru National Park, Nasalot Game Reserve, Mwea Game Reserve and Ruma National Park, and the success of these efforts has increased the population to over 500 individual giraffes in Kenya alone.

You will exit Giraffe centre at 09:30 hrs and embark on a Journey to Lake Naivasha via the Mai Mahiu – Narok road with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint arriving at 12:00 hrs followed by lunch. After lunch you will embark on a boat ride and guided walk at the Crescent Island at 13:30 hrs to 15:30 hrs. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake found in the great rift valley of Kenya. It has a dense population of animals such as hippos and several species of birds. Crescent Island is home to a number of bird species, which include the fish eagles, herons, crakes, cranes and more. The Island is also home to a number of wildlife that includes zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, Impalas, Kongoni among other animals. Depart Lake Naivasha for Lake Elementaita arriving at 17:00 hrs, check in to your Lodge for overnight stay and Dinner.

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Our driver guide will pick you up at 07:00 hrs after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park arriving at 08:00hrs where you will embark on a 3-hour game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park is a stand point and harbour for watching more than 400 species of birds in the rift valley. As you visit the lake, game animals are in large numbers. Hippos, buffalos and many species of birds are unstoppable. Flamingos are prominently notable just like in Lake Naivasha. Nakuru National Park is home to few remaining Rhinos in Kenya. The Park also offers great sightseeing of larger predators like the lions and Leopards.

You will exit the park at 11:00 hrs and head to Nakuru Town for Lunch. You will enjoy your lunch until 12:30 hrs after which you will embark on your journey to Masai Mara driving further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Masai Mara National Game Reserve for approximately 4-5 hours with brief stop in Narok town arriving later in the evening at around 16:30 hrs and proceed to check in to your hotel for dinner.

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On this day you will have an early morning breakfast followed by pick up at 07:00 hrs and embark on a full-day morning and afternoon game drives with packed lunch. Masai Mara National Reserve is famous for The Big Five animals (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinos and Buffalo). What amazes travellers in this reserve is the annual migration of wildebeests. The animals shift in July and return in November and are among the seven wonders of the world. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion. Bird life is abundant as wildlife at the Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species. You will exit the park at 16:00 hrs and head back to your lodge/camp spend the rest of the evening relaxing after a long day of game drive.

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During this day you will have the option of going for a Hot Air Balloon Safari ($450 Per Person) from 04:00 hrs – 08:00 hrs thereafter proceed with half day game drive until 12:00 hrs. You will head back to the lodge/camp for lunch at 01:00 hrs followed by an afternoon at the Masai Village to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the local community.

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Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($450pp)

Breakfast & drive to Isebania Kenya Tanzania border with packed lunch Clear border formalities and drive to Serengeti National Park for afternoon game drives. The park derived its name from Maasai language meaning “endless plain”, covering about 14763 sq. km. late afternoon proceeds slowly to your lodge arriving before twilight for check inn,

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti.
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Breakfast is served at the lodge; an entire day is dedicated for game viewing drives in the Serengeti National Park, Mammals like Lions, leopard, buffalo, elephants, cheetah, hippo, the migration of wildebeest, zebras, antelopes and many more animals are seen widely around the plain.

Meals and overnight at Serengeti.
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Breakfast, check out & drive to Ngorongoro crater game drive en route with packed lunch. Descend into the 100-square-mile Ngorongoro Crater to view game on the vast grasslands of the crater floor. The bottom of the crater dotted with watering holes, shelters almost 30 000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the slopes of the volcano. You will find the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard among others. Ngorongoro crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and surrounded by very steep walls rising 610 meters from the floor, it is considered to be one of the Wonders of the Natural World and is a veritable haven for wildlife. Spectacular animal life can be found throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water.

Dinner& Overnight at Lake Manyara.
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Breakfast & depart to Namanga, the Kenya Tanzania border. After clearing border formalities, your Kenya driver will meet you & transfer to Amboseli National Park arriving on time for lunch. Afternoon, relax while enjoying the lodges facilities, e.g. the swimming pool, spa etc. At 1600hrs, embark on an afternoon game drive in the reserve until sunset.

Dinner & Overnight at Amboseli.
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Breakfast & drive back to Nairobi. Lunch at Indian restaurant in Nairobi.
Later transfer to Four Points by Sheraton Airport Hotel for dinner & overnight.

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Breakfast and drop off at the JKI Airport for departure flight home.

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