09 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari – Small Group

$3,584.00

Description

A quick and short safari covering Kenya and Tanzania.  It is only 8 days long. Safari begins in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi with transport done by road from Nairobi to Masai Mara, then crossing through Sirare/Isebania border into Tanzania’s  Serengeti, Ngorongoro before returning to Nairobi through Namanga border. Alternatively, you can depart from Kilimanjaro airport instead of going back to Nairobi. You may also extend your trip to Zanzibar for a beach relaxation.

Day Activities Hotels and Meals
Day
1
Arrival Meet & Greet
Transfer to Hotel
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Bed & Breakfast
Day
2
Road Transfer Nairobi – Lake Nakuru
Afternoon Game Drive
Flamingo Hill Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
3
Road Transfer Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Afternoon Game Drive
Mara River Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
4
Full Day Safari Activities in Masai Mara
Park fees
Mara River Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
5
Road Transfer Masai Mara – Serengeti
Game Drive En route to the lodge
Serengeti Mawe Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
6
Safari Activities in Serengeti National Par Serengeti Mawe Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
7
Road Transfer Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Visit Ol Duvai Gorge along the way
Rhino Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
8
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Late Afternoon Transfer to Karatu
Farm of Dreams
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
9
Road Transfer – Karatu  – Nairobi – Depart Breakfast, Lunch

Itinerary

Day 1:  Arrive Nairobi, Kenya

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, met by Hallmark Travel Planner’ escort and transfer to the Tamarind Tree Hotel.   Perfectly situated between Nairobi’s two airports, The Tamarind Tree Hotel is a modern concept hotel, imbued with an African flavour which will incorporate innovative features to suit the needs of the business and leisure traveler. The 162 room has all the amenities of a modern hotel: spacious rooms, excellent free wi-fi, satellite TV plus a gym and heated lap pool. The public areas are a blend of social, work and relaxation zones with a 24-hour ‘grab and go’ food duka along with all day dining and bars. The world renowned Carnivore will be an additional attraction that can be accessed by way of a nature trail through the expansive grounds of the property.
Tamarind Tree hotelTamarind tree Hotel Nairobi
Remainder of the day at leisure. You are booked on bed and breakfast at the city hotel. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel.

Day 2:  Road Transfer Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

Breakfast at your hotel. Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. This drive will take you past the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley where your driver/guide will stop at a strategic viewpoint for photography. 1230 hrs. Lunch at Flamingo Hill Tented Lodge.
Flamingo Hill Tented CampLake Nakuru Flamingos
At 1630 hours, take an afternoon game viewing drive in the park. The Lake Nakuru National Park is world famous for the pink flamingos which number thousands upon thousands. The rare black rhino, the white rhino and many other wild animals can also be found here. There is a very high chance of seeing the nocturnal and very elusive leopard. Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Lodge.

Day 3:Road Transfer to Masa Mara Game Reserve

Buffet breakfast at  the lodge. Depart for Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s finest and best known game reserve. 1300 hrs. Lunch at Mara River Camp. Afternoon game viewing drive. The greatest attraction in the Mara is watching the animals in their natural element; a lion’s roar, a cheetah making a kill, and the big elephant herds are all very fascinating events. This is the traditional land of the Masai people, nomadic herders who choose a traditional lifestyle and who are permitted to graze their cattle in the area. A proud and largely aloof tribe who have held on to their customs and traditions for hundreds of years. The park’s habitats include the forests along the banks of the Mara and Talek Rivers, acacia forests and open savannah.
elephants on safarimasai dance
Dinner and overnight at Mara River Camp.

Day 4: Day in Maasai Mara- Game Drives

The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain’s game including the Black Maned Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife available in Kenya.

lions at mara kenyaLeopard on safari
You will have extended game drives during the day and will also be able to enjoy the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills.  All meals and overnight at Mara River Camp.

Day 5: Road Transfer Masai Mara to Serengeti, Tanzania

Today you take an early breakfast and leave with PACKED LUNCH to cross the border into Tanzania. You arrive the Isebania border town by around 1100 hours. After customs and immigration procedure, our counterparts from the Tanzania partner office meet you for the drive into Serengeti Game Reserve.

safaris masai Marazebra
With game drive en route, you will arrive Serengeti at around 1500 hours. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Mawe Tented Camp or similar.

Serengeti National Park is one of the best-known wildlife sanctuaries in the world, and was recently declared as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. It covers an area of about 14763sq kms, with various vegetation, grassy plains, savanna acacia lands, wooden hills and mountains which are the backdrops for an extraordinary concentration of animals which reaches its peak during the wildebeest migration.

It is said to be around 2 million of wildebeests in Serengeti that migrate every year from Massai Mara plains. Serengeti is among of the world’s remaining natural wildlife refuges. The name comes from the Maasai ‘Siringet’, meaning endless plains and is equal in size to Northern Ireland. The Park contains an estimated three million large animals, most of which take part in seasonal migration which makes it one of natures’ wonders.

Day 6:  Safaris and Photography in Serengeti

Full day game viewing with optional of packed lunch or return to the lodge for Lunch and proceed with afternoon game drive in Endless of Serengeti national Park till sunset.
serengeti safarisserengeti mawe camp
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Mawe Tented Camp or similar.

Day 7: Road Transfer Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, depart for another morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. With Lunch boxes proceed driving to Ngorongoro Conservation area via Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries.
Olduvai Gorge tripoldupai gorge trip
The findings at Oldvuvai Gorge  include some of the man’s earliest known ancestral remains. Continue driving to Ngorongoro. Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge or similar.

Day 8: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Transfer to Karatu

Today will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for a full day crater tour.

Ngorongoro Safariselephant safaris
Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savanna where the lions hunt for food.  Later  in the late afternoon, leave the Ngorongoro Crater and drive to Karatu area. Dinner and overnight at the Farm of Dreams.

Day 9: Drive to Nairobi Via Arusha – Depart

After breakfast, leave for Nairobi via Arusha. You then proceed to Namanga border and onward to Nairobi if flying out of Nairobi, or fly to Zanzibar for beach relaxation or to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight out of Nairobi.

End of services

Tour Price Per Person

Dates 2+People
02 Jan to 31 Mar 2024
01 Nov to 15 Dec 2024
 $3778
01 Apr to 30 May 2024  $3584
01 Jul to 31 Oct 2024
16 Dec to 01 Jan 2025
 $4065

Single Room Supplement: US$360 and US$276 according to season
Rates are subject to change without notice.

Important to Know

  • This tour can’t be booked by solo travelers.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

9 Days From US$ 3,584 Per Person

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Starts from Nairobi  and Ends in Nairobi

9 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari

ALL GROUP DEPARTURE DATES

 

Private Departures Available Daily

INCLUDED:

  • Meet and Greet and transfer to hotel day 1
  • Bed & Breakfast accommodation on  day 1
  • Park entrance fees where applicable
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • All accommodation on safari
  • Round trip airport transfers
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • Flying Doctors Medical Evacuation Cover
  • All Taxes/VAT

NOT INCLUDED

  • Accommodation on the last day – unless requested
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs,  insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)
  • Extra tours not mentioned in the itinerary

 

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