Kenya
& Tanzania Combo Safari
The
Ultimate Kenya and Tanzania Safari (12 Days /11
Nights)
The
Giraffe Centre
- Nairobi
|
Ngorongoro
Crater - Tanzania |
Serengeti
Cheetahs - Tanzania
|
Safari
Overview
This
is an ingeniously crafted programme offering both
Kenya and Tanzania in less than two weeks away from
home. For travelers with a limited timeframe who
desire to see both countries, it is the ideal safari.
The focus is on wildlife and the big herds, visiting
four of East Africa's most renowned game viewing
areas: the Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti,
plus Tarangire National Park. Three flights make
the programme as comfortable as it is comprehensive,
and our accommodations are the ultimate in comfort
and style. This journey truly brings us into contact
with the heart and soul of Kenya and Tanzania.
Summary
itinerary
Day
1:
United States – Europe
Day
2: Europe – Nairobi
Day
3: Nairobi
Day
4: Tarangire National Park
Day
5: Ngorongoro Crater
Day
6: Ngorongoro Crater
Day
7: Serengeti National Park
Day
8: Serengeti National Park
Day
9: Maasai Mara
Day
10: Maasai Mara
Day
11: Nairobi –Departure
Day
12: Europe –United States
Cost for 2009: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)
| |
April
& May |
Rest
of the Year |
Double
Occupancy |
|
US
Dollars |
Single
Supplement |
|
US Dollars |
Child rate 2 - 11 years is 75% of the adult
rate
Detailed
Itinerary
Day
1
United States – Europe
The adventure
begins today as you enplane for Europe, connecting
to your Nairobi flight.
Day 2
Europe –
Nairobi
Awaiting
African Spice Safari airport staff whisks you away
to your hotel. Overnight
at
Norfolk Hotel/ Nairobi Serena Hotel/Giraffe Manor.
The
Norfolk Hotel Nairobi |
 The
Nairobi Serena Hotel
|
Giraffe
Manor Hotel Nairobi
|
Day 3
Nairobi
Exciting
special events are planned. A Safari Briefing answers
questions and creates excitement, followed by a
lecture by a Maasai Elder. Next, delightful city
sightseeing, lunch at Kiambethu Farms—hosted
by the granddaughter of the original settler—a
visit to the former home of Karen Blixen who penned
Out of Africa, and a stop at Giraffe Centre, an
elevated treetop aerie where we hand feed Rothschild
giraffes. This evening, we enjoy dinner back at
the hotel.
Overnight at Norfolk
Hotel /Nairobi Serena Hotel/Giraffe
Manor
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner}
Day 4
Tarangire
National Park
We
take to the air over the tapestry of East Africa
to a gorgeous reserve celebrated for its millions
of ancient baobab trees, creating one of the most
dramatic landscapes imaginable. And with a permanent
water source, Tarangire is virtually guaranteed
excellent game viewing at all times, including lion
(some tree-climbing!), leopard and a herd of 3,500
elephants.
Overnight at Tarangire Tree Safari
Lodge/Tarangire Sopa Lodge/Tarangire Oliver's Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner}
Tarangire
Sopa Lodge
|
 Tarangire
Oliver's Camp
|
Tarangire
Tree Lodge
|
Day 5 –
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
A
lovely drive takes us to Ngorongoro Crater, where
our lodge sits dramatically on the rim of the crater,
revealing an awesome panorama of the world’s
largest, unflooded and unbroken caldera. On our
second day, we descend into the crater and spend
the morning hours tracking animals. This magnificent
natural amphitheater is said to have the largest
concentration of animals in all of Africa, including
a high density of lions and thousands of flamingos.
The ever changing mood of this great amphitheater
will hold our attention every second.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari
Lodge/Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner}
Ngorongoro
Serena Lodge |
 Ngorongoro
Sopa Lodge
|
Ngorongoro
Crater Lodge
|
Day 7–
Day 8
Serengeti National Park
A
visit
is made to renowned Olduvai Gorge where the Leakey
family uncovered the fossil Homo habilis (the handy
man), the first tool user, who lived over 1.75 million
years ago. Then we reach the Serengeti, deep in
the heart of the largest and most diverse migration
corridor in the world. Wild beasts, creatures of
every size and description, flood the savannah in
droves…herds of mammoth elephant, the stately
giraffe and the lumbering rhino all mix together
alongside the more diminutive inhabitants…the
delicate antelope, bulky wildebeest and the comical
warthog. And we hope to see it all!
Overnight
at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Serengeti Sopa
Lodge/Serengeti Serena Mbuzi Mawe Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner}
Mbuzi
Mawe Serengeti Camp
|
 Serengeti
Sopa Lodge
|
Serengeti
Serena Lodge
|
Day 9 –
Day 10
Maasai Mara
We
fly to the Mara via Arusha and Nairobi, and here
we find the Old Africa of the movies, with rolling
grasslands dotted by acacia trees and sweeping plains
teeming with wildlife. No matter how much you have
thought about Africa, this is more than you expected—and
the ideal backdrop for a hot air balloon expedition.
During our stay we also visit a village of the Maasai
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. But the greatest highlight
will be the stunning Bush Sundowners—a glorious
al fresco cocktail party overlooking the savannah
at sunset.
Overnight
at Mara Safari Club/Kichwa Tembo Camp/Karen Blixen
Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner}
Karen
Blixen Camp - Mara |
 Kichwa
Tembo Camp
|
Fairmont
Mara Safari Club
|
Day 11
Nairobi –Departure
Flying
to Nairobi, a hotel room is ours for the day. We
can choose to visit a children's Orphanage, explore
the shops or simply relax before our departure tonight.
As we leave Africa we know that the old adage is
true: you may leave Africa, but Africa will never
leave you.
Dayrooms
at the Nairobi Serena Hotel or the Norfolk Hotel
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner}
Day 12
Europe –United States
We
connect in Europe for our return flights home.
Options
that complement this safari
Ballooning
in Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya |
|
4
Days / 3 Nights Zanzibar Island, Tanzania
|
|
Mount
Kilimanjaro Climb |
|
If
you have any questions, contact us at info@africanspicesafaris.com
