Big Five Safari

Amboseli | Kilimanjaro | Nairobi

DAY 1: Arrival - Nairobi - Amboseli - 265 Km/ 3 ½ - 4 hrs On arrival in Nairobi, we will be there to meet you in style for a pre safari briefing and thereafter depart for Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. Freshen up before an introductory late afternoon game drive app 1600hrs in the Park with a perfect view of Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro in the backdrop! Dinner and overnight at AMBOSELI SOPA /Serena Sopa / Kibo Safari Camp /Similar- (L,D) 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 which, at 5,896 meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and topped by one fifth of all the ice in Africa. Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by a kaleidoscope of other fabulous wildebeests -lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest to name but a few. 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. Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Framed against the glorious backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, the magnificently beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro, surrounded by miles of rolling grasslands, patrolled by vast herds of elephant, shaded by the lush, feathered-green of an acacia grove and hugging the banks of a gently flowing river, this very traditional yet supremely luxurious lodge is the safari destination of a lifetime.

Amboseli | Mount Kenya | Nairobi | Samburu

DAY 3: Amboseli - Nairobi - 256 KM/3-4 HRS : Nairobi - Samburu : 385 KM/4-5 HRS 0630hrs morning coffee/ full breakfast and we depart for Samburu via Nairobi (Driving time: approx 7½ hours) From Nairobi we travel north, skirting the jagged peak of Mount Kenya, en route to the dry, ochre plains of Samburu land. Green hills and fertile countryside gradually give way to more arid surroundings, as we descend into the northern frontier region. We reach Samburu in time for a late lunch and a quick swim in the pool at the Sarova Shaba /Sopa Lodge / similar. A little later in the afternoon we set out on our first game drive. The picturesque EwasoNyiro River flows along the southern border of the park and attracts elephant, lion and a variety of antelope, whilst the trees along the riverbanks conceal a sizeable leopard population. We return to the lodge for dinner. Meals included: 1 breakfast 1 lunch 1 dinner. Overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge / Serena / Simba Lodge/ Similar Luxury Tented Camp

Masai Mara | Serengeti

DAY 5: Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara 320 Km/ 4 hr Lake Naivasha-The highest of all the Rift Valley lakes, L. Naivasha is a beautiful shallow freshwater lake fringed by thick papyrus reeds. The waters of the lake draw great array of bird life to its shoreline. Buffalo wallow in the swamps, whilst the large hippo population laze their days in the shallows. Giraffe wander among the acacia, whilst the Colobus monkeys swing from the green canopies ABOVE. From here, you can visit Elsamere, Crescent Island game sanctuary/ 1 hr boat ride in lake Naivasha or Hells Gate National Park. We proceed! Descending the Great Rift Valley floor, we reach arguably Kenya’s most celebrated natural attraction-The Masai Mara game reserve. A 1,500 sq. km slab of open Savannah dotted with acacia trees-the Kenyan section of the wildly beautiful Serengeti plains, teems with wildlife. Being in the Mara has been described by some authorities as ‘’being in the New York of the natural world’’ Arrival in time for lunch. P. M 1600HRS A GAME DRIVE TILL DUSK 1830HRS! .Dinner and overnight at Ol Tome Mara Magic / Mara Chui Luxury Camp / Similar- (L, D)

Serengeti

Day 8: Serengeti National Park Areas - Ngorongoro Conservation Area After breakfast we head back to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a vast UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in a 260km-wide volcano crater. Archaeology buffs and anyone interested in history have the option to stop at Odulpai Gorge, where some of the earliest known human remains have been found. The site was occupied by our genetic ancestors some two million years ago, and continues to offer clues about the origin of homo sapien. We can also pass by the Maasai boma for a taste of real African culture and traditional living. After lunch, we keep exploring the Ngorongoro crater, venturing right up to the rim for Dinner and overnight Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Lake Manyara | Tarangire

Day 10: Manyara National Park to Tarangire After breakfast, start at 0800 hrs with a morning game drive at Lake Manyara National Park. The park covers 330 sq. km, 70% of which is occupied by the lake. The varied ecosystem consists of ground water forests, acacia woodland and open grassland along the lake shore and sustains a wealth of wildlife, including the Big Five -lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. The park is famous for the elusive tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodland between the lake and the Rift Valley. It is also an ornithologists’ paradise and is host to over 400 species of birds. Dinner and overnight at TarangireSangaiwe Lodge.

Arusha | Kilimanjaro

Day 12: Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport It's the final day in Tanzania, Take advantage of the relaxed schedule and sleep in before breakfast is served. Enjoy the breathtaking views and Mount Kilimanjaro sun rise one last time and also if time allows be sure to grab any last minute souvenirs you may want and say one last goodbye to the new friends you made in Tanzania before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home. Kwa heri ya kuonana - (Good bye and see you again)