12 Days Safari-Amboseli, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Eyas, Lake Manyara And Marangu
July to August is the period for the Wildebeest tend to cross the Mara River from Serengeti National Park to go to Kenyan Masai Mara Game
Game Viewing Experience in Serengeti National Park
9 Days, 8 Nights safari
Hotel pickup - Your also returned to your hotel.
Proposed program is as follows: 5 Days 4 Nights in Kenya
Day 1: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
In the morning arrive at Nairobi airport where you will be met by your guide for transfer to Amboseli National Park, 4hrs. 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 at 5896 meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle, hippo and wildebeest. 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. Enjoy great game viewing and the best views of Mt Kilimanjaro on an Amboseli safari. Afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Serena Lodge. Full board service
Day 2: Full Day at Amboseli National Park
Full day in Amboseli with game drives in the morning and afternoon to explore the park and have magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. View large herds of elephants, renowned to be residents of this park. Amboseli is popular with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro and reliably good elephant viewing. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. You can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture. Animals to be found here include the leopard, cheetah, wild dogs, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, mongoose, hyrax, dik- dik, lesser Kudu, and nocturnal porcupine. There is also a prolific birdlife featuring 600 species. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge. Full board services
Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve for famed Wildebeest Migration arriving in the late afternoon. Masai Mara National Reserve is 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. The 1,800 sq kilometers of this veteran reserve offers the classic mix of African imagery; miles of lion-gold grasslands, shoals of lilac-misted hills, a meandering river, acres of thorn-bush and mile upon mile of undulating wilderness. Game viewing in the Masai Mara is excellent all year around thanks to the diverse population of resident game, including the Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino – plus popular species like zebra, giraffe, hyena, eland and gazelle. Mara's big cats are even the stars of a popular wildlife TV series. Afternoon game viewing to spot the Big Five as your introduction to the park. Dinner and overnight stay at Masai Mara Serena Lodge.
Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara Game Reserve
Full days in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Masai Mara National Reserve offers one of the best opportunities to see cheetahs and lions in Africa. A visit to this reserve in July will allow you the best chance to witness and watch firsthand as thousands of wildebeest migrate across the swollen crocodile infested Mara River. This is one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles, the wildebeest migration, reaches Masai Mara. The sheer number of wildebeests arriving in the area is staggering. The migration is a dramatic mass movement of almost two million wildebeests, zebras and gazelles in a seasonal annual cycle driven by rainfall. In order to reach Masai Mara fresh grazing, wildebeests make dramatic river crossings, facing enormous crocodiles to feast on the Mara plains and regain their strength. November's short rains trigger the last leg of the migration, when the wildebeest move south to Serengeti. Dinner and overnight stay at Masai Mara Serena Lodge
Day 5: Transfer to Kenya/Tanzania Border (Isebania Border) to Serengeti Park
After an early morning breakfast, you are driven south to the Kenya/ Tanzania border post at Isebania for drop off. After immigration formalities, drive for 3-4 hours to reach north Serengeti National Park. Will arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp. Full board services.
Day 6: Full Day in North Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day in the park doing game drives and witnessing the Wildebeest crossing the Mara River moving to Masai Mara Reserve. Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp. Full board services.
Day 7: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park
In the morning after breakfast, have game drives in the north Serengeti, later have game drives on the way moving to central Serengeti park. You will have more game drives in central Serengeti. Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp. Full board services.
Day 8: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
From early morning do game drives in central Serengeti, afterwards transfer to Ngorongoro Crater where you be driven down into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewings expecting to see animals like Lions, Buffalos, Rhino, Leopards, Elephants and a lot more. In the late afternoon transfer to Tloma Mountain Lodge for dinner and overnight. Full board services.
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Eyasi for Cultural Tourism
In the morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, transfer to Lake Eyasi for a cultural walking Safari around the villages where you will visit the Bushmen from the Hadzabe tribe, after this tribe's visit you will walk to Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge for a hot lunch. Later go for a visit to the Datooga tribe. You will also visit the lake and go hunting with the Bushmen in experiencing their lifestyle, to learn how they manage to get daily food. Later in the late afternoon return to Tloma Mountain Lodge to relax for a few hours followed by dinner and overnight. Full board services.
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
In the morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, transfer to Lake Manyara National Park for game drives all day long. Here you will see giraffes, buffaloes, groups of baboons, tree Climbing lions and a lot more. Late in the afternoon, transfer to Arusha Burka Coffee Lounge. Full board services.
Day 11: Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Day Hike
In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Mt.Kilimanjaro Marangu route park gate.
Marangu Gate (1870 m) to Mandara Hut (2700 m).
Return Distance: 15 km / 9 miles & Trekking time: 8 to 10 hours.
The Marangu Route begins at Marangu Gate (1870 meters) on the South Eastern side of Mount Kilimanjaro. This one day trek is a gradual hike through the Kilimanjaro Rain Forest and takes about 5 hours to complete, after taking a rest when arriving at the Mandara Huts we shall trek back down the mountain to Marangu Gate, you will be transferred Moshi Weru Weru River Lodge for overnight stay on half board services.
Day 12: Airport Transfer
Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport in time for your flight.
Services included:
Kenya side
- 4 nights on full board basis at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge & Mara Serena Safari
- Pick up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Amboseli and Game drives,
- One way flight from Amboseli to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport,
- Pick up at the Wilson Airport to Mara,
- Park entrance fees & drop off at the Isebania Border.
Tanzanian side
- Airport transfers
- Safari Transport in a customized safari vehicle equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
- Safari Full board accommodations to include three meals a day
- Safari Park entry permits and local government taxes
- Safari unlimited kilometers for game drives
- Safari accommodations in a double/ twin room
- Safari service of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Safari drinking water
- Guides for walking safaris/sightseeing
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:-
- Tanzania Visa
- Laundry services
- International flight
- Items of a personal nature
- Beverages/Drinks
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