Big five photography safari
15 Days Kenya and Tanzania Photography Jeep Safari
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$5980 USD
pp
Safari summary
This iterary is fully customisable to suit your travel budget, taste and style
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Night game drives
- Photography safari—with professional guide
Itinerary
Day 1
Lake Nakuru | Nairobi
Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru: 2.5 Hours Drive Pick up from the Jomo Kenyatta Airport or your Nairobi City Hotel at 6.30 a.m the morning and drive south across the Great rift valley to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's Great Rift Valley lakes. The drive time is approximately 2.5 Hours drive. Upon arrival, have a two-hour mid morning game drive en route to the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge for lunch as well as check in. After lunch, take a rest until 345 p.m when you depart fro an evening game drive. Lake Nakuru is know for the healthy population of the black and white rhinos. Also present are big cats including leopards and lions and a large population of buffaloes, giraffes and many bird species among other wild animals both big and small. Return to the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 2
Lake Nakuru
Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Maasai mara: 5 Hours drive Have an early morning breakfast then a short one hour game drive in search for the animals that you might have missed the previous day then depart for Maasai mara National reserve. The drive time is approximately 5 Hours. Arrive in the Maasai mara in good time for lunch. After lunch, take a short rest before procedding for an evening game drive at 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 3
Day 3 and 4: Maasai Mara full day Have these two full days exploring the Maasai mara. Game drives to be arranged on site in order to experience the wildebeest migration. Since you will be on the ground already, you will have good opportunities by deciding on the route and duration of the game drives to get the maximum out of the days. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at the Maasai mara Lodge or Tented Camp. Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 5
Day 5: Maasai mara to Lake Victoria: 5 Hours Drive Depart Maasai mara after breakfast and drive to the Isibania boarder crossing point, after processing paperwork at the boarder, our Tanzania driver will pick you up and proceed to Speke Island Bay Lodge for lunch. You can have an optional boat trip on Lake Victoria, an easy trek or just relax at the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Speke Bay Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 6
Serengeti
Day 6: Speke Bay to Serengeti: 2.5 Hours Have an early morning breakfast at 7.00 a.m. then depart Speke Bay and drive to the Serengeti. Start your mid morning game drive en route to the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge where you will be arriving at around midday. Lunch then rest for two hours before departing for an evening game drive at 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. Dinner and overnight at the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 7
Serengeti
Day 7 & 8: Full day Serengeti Full day at the Serengeti with extended morning, mid morning and afternoon game drives. You have an option of doing a full day game drive with lunch packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti
Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro: Drive time 4.5 Hours including game drive Depart the Serengeti after breakfast and have a game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Check in at the at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge of Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge where you will be spending the night. Optional afternoon Maasai Village visit or the Ngorongoro Crater rims walk (2 to 3 hours). Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 10
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater tour Have an early morning cup of tea/coffee at 6.30 a.m then start your descend to the crater floor for a six hour game drive. You will have packed lunch at a picnic site on the crater floor. At 2.30 p.m, begin the ascent to the crater rim where you will spend your night at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge of Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 11
Lake Manyara
Day 11: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara: Drive time 1.5 Hours Have your breakfast at 7.00 a.m then depart Ngorongoro half day game drive with visit to the mara river in hope of witness a river crossing. At 12.30 p.m, drive back to the Lake Manyara Serena safari Lodge or Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge for Lunch. After lunch, afternoon lake tour as well as game drive. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight at 5.30 p.m. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 12
Lake Manyara | Tarangire
Day 12: Lake Manyara to Tarangire: Drive time 2. Hours 40 Minutes Have your breakfast at 7.00 a.m then depart Lake Manyara and drive to the Tarangire National Park, a park famous for its tree climbing lions and the large elephant population amongst others. Check in at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge or Sangaiwe Tented Lodge as well as pick pick up lunch boxes then depart for a tour of Tarangire National park with a 4 to 5 hour game drive session. Dinner and overnight stay at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge or Sangaiwe Tented Lodge. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 13
Amboseli | Arusha | Tarangire
Day 13: Tarangire to Amboseli: Drive time 5 Hours 30 Minutes Depart Tarangire after an early breakfast- 7 a.m. and drive to Amboseli via Arusha and Namanga Boarder. Arrive at around midday~1 1.00 p.m. and have your lunch at the Oltukai Lodge. After lunch, evening game drive at 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. Dinner and overnight at the Oltukai Lodge Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 14
Amboseli
Day 14: Amboseli full day Depart for an early morning game at 6.30 a.m. followed by breakfast. At 9.00 a.m., depart for a mid morning game drive exploring Amboseli until 12.30 p.m. when you drive back to the Lodge for lunch. After lunch, afternoon game drive to start at 4.00 pm with an optional visit to the Maasai village. At 6.00 p.m. return to the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or Oltukai Lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner}
Day 15
Amboseli | Nairobi
Day 15: Amboseli to Nairobi: Drive time: 4 Hours Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive to Nairobi at 8.30 a.m. Arrive in Nairobi in good time for lunch. Lunch will be at the Carnivore restaurant/ Tamarind restaurant. After lunch, to the Jomo Kenyatta international airport for your flight home or your Nairobi City hotel. Optional shopping for souvenirs this afternoon. Meal Plan: {Breakfast and Lunch. US $ 6240.00
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