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AMBOSELI: located in the savannah grassland ecosystem which spread across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to the large herds of free-ranging elephants among other wildlife species. The park offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Visitors can easily spot Leopard, Cheetah, Wild dogs, Buffalo, Rhino, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Plains Game, Crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik- Dik, Lesser Kudu, and Nocturnal Porcupine and Prolific birdlife features with over 600 species recorded

NGORONGORO: the world largest unbroken, unfolded volcanic caldera 250 sq km in size and 600m deep. The crater boasts of a blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeology that is unsurpassed in Africa. The volcanoes, grasslands, and mountain forests are home to an abundance of animals and also to the Tanzanian Maasai. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world's greatest natural spectacles; its magical setting and abundant wildlife never fails to enthrall visitors.

LAKE MANYARA: Incredibly diverse in both flora and fauna and famous for tree climbing lions. The Park is known for its lush vegetation and tropical forests of giant fig and mahogany trees, elephants, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and variety of antelope inhabit the park as well as a variety of monkeys and a large population of hippos. The park is also home to many species of bird and is one of the few places you will be able to see the comical ground hornbill.

TARANGIRE: Distinctive bulbous baobab trees are characteristic of this beautiful park and game viewing is particularly rewarding along the Tarangire River, which provides the permanent water supply in the area during the dry season. The park has nine distinctive vegetation zones ranging from grassland to woodland, from deep gully vegetation to scattered rocky hilltops are dramatic vistas of the Tarangire River. Large herds of elephant, the predators and numerous plains game inhabit the park as well as many species of birds. Tarangire is also home to the white tree climbing lions.

SERENGETI: The largest National Park in Tanzania which in the north adjoins Kenya’s Masai Mara game Reserve. One of Africa’s best wildlife viewing areas. With an area of over 14,763 sq kms, the park is inhabited by more than 3 million mammals, including lion, wildebeest , cheetah, leopard, elephant, buffalo, gazelles, antelope, giraffe, hyena, and all of the little animals e.g. rock hyrax, bat eared foxes etc

MASAI MARA: Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve. Masai Mara comprises 200 sq miles of open rolling plains, woodlands and riverine forests and is the northern side of the expansive Serengeti plains. The Reserve is home to a breathtaking array of life. The vast grasslands are scattered with herds of Wildebeests, Zebra, Giraffe, Gazelle and Topi.

NAIVASHA.
Lake Naivasha: a freshwater lake that varies greatly according to rainfall. Home to variety of bird species including the lesser and Greater Flamingoes, African fish Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, Cliff Chat, Great White and Pink Backed Pelicans etc, thus making Naivasha as a world class birding destination. Animals that can easily be spotted in or around the waters of Lake Naivasha include giraffes, buffalo and hippos with Colobus monkeys calling from the treetops.

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK:
Lake Nakuru - one of the gems in the necklace of the Rift Valley Lakes often referred as the Pink Lake for its great masses of pink flamingos. Opportunity to see millions of flamingos besides a massive catalog of other terrestrial birds. The world renowned ornithologist Roger Tory Peterson defined it as "the greatest bird spectacle on earth”. Lake Nakuru National Park is a Rhino Sanctuary and harbors other wild-game like the Lion, Waterbucks, Buffalo, Warthog, Hippo etc, and is one of the few places where you can see Rothschild's giraffes. The Park has more than 56 species of mammals and the natural, scenic beauty of Lion Hill, Baboon Cliffs as well as numerous waterfalls throughout.

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    12 Days Kenya - Tanzania Explorer
   

Experience the best of east Africa’s finest destinations. From endless plains to savannah grasslands and the great rift valley al in our all time classic package.

   

Safari Highlights

2 Nights Amboseli, 1 Night Ngorongoro, 1 Night L. Manyara, 1 Night Tarangire, 2 Nights Serengeti, 2 Nights Mara, 1 Night Naivasha & 1 Night Nakuru


 

ITINERARY
     
   
DAY01: NAIROBI - AMBOSELI
Drive from Nairobi south west across vast Savannah plains towards the border of Tanzania. At Namanga border, branch left to Amboseli. Arrive late afternoon to the land of giants - world famous for its massive herds of elephant. Overnight in Amboseli
     
   
DAY 02: AMBOSELI
Morning game drive at Amboseli National Park is home to some of the largest elephants in Kenya, The area around Amboseli is home to many Maasai communities. The park is known for the large herds of elephant and paradise bird watchers. Other common wildlife includes lion, cheetah, Masai giraffe, eland, Coke's hartebeest, waterbuck, impala and gazelle. From Amboseli you can see Africa’s largest Mountain Mount Kilimanjaro. The snow-capped, dormant volcano that has exerted an irresistible fascination since it was "discovered" by Europeans in the mid-nineteenth century. Rising over 5km from the surrounding plains to a peak of 5891m, Kilimanjaro – a national park and a World Heritage Site since 1989 – is Africa's highest mountain, the world's tallest free-standing massif and one of the world's largest volcanoes. Overnight in Amboseli.
     
   
DAY 03: NGORONGORO
After breakfast, you'll catch your last views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli viewing game en route to the border of the park. Turn west to the colorful border town of Namanga. Cross border into Tanzania and proceed to Ngorongoro with en route game drive. Arrive in time for lunch and settle down for the tour of the vast Ngorongoro National Park and not forgetting the Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano, with walls 2,000ft high and a 102sq mile floor, containing a complete eco-system with rolling plains, forest, swamps and river and a lake-complete with flamingoes. Overnight in Ngorongoro
     
   
DAY04: LAKE. MANYARA
After breakfast leave for Lake Manyara National Park. The Park is known for its lush vegetation and tropical forests of giant fig and mahogany trees, elephants, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and variety of antelope inhabit the park as well as a variety of monkeys and a large population of hippos. The park is also home to many species of bird and is one of the few places you will be able to see the comical ground hornbill. Overnight in Manyara
     
   
DAY 05: TARANGIRE
After breakfast transfer to Tarangire National Park. Distinctive bulbous baobab trees are characteristic of this beautiful park and game viewing is particularly rewarding along the Tarangire River, which provides the permanent water supply in the area during the dry season. The park has nine distinctive vegetation zones ranging from grassland to woodland, from deep gully vegetation to scattered rocky hilltops are dramatic vistas of the Tarangire River. Large herds of elephant, the predators and numerous plains game inhabit the park as well as many species of birds. Tarangire is also home to the white tree climbing lions. Overnight at Tarangire
     
   
DAY 06: SERENGETI
After breakfast, transfer to Serengeti National Park via the famous "Olduvai Gorge" where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey made their discovery of the early man. After visiting the small museum and attending a short lecture describing the archeological digs and geology of the gorge, continue with your safari to the vast Serengeti Plain with game drive en-route which covers an area of over 14,763 sq kms. The park is inhabited by more than 3 million mammals, including lion, wildebeest , cheetah, leopard, elephant, buffalo, gazelles, antelope, giraffe, hyena, and all of the little animals e.g. rock hyrax, bat eared foxes etc. Overnight at Serengeti
     
   
DAY 07: SERENGETI
Full day is spent at the vast Serengeti plains – the starting point of one of the world’s wonders wildebeest migration. Follow plains game and their attendant predators on their daily pursuit and survival. Overnight at Serengeti
     
   
DAY 08: MASAI MARA
Early morning after breakfast, drive north of Tanzania, cross the border at Isebania and enter Kenya. Upon arrival in Mara which is considered to be one of the worlds rich reserves and world- famous game reserve in wildlife you set on a game drive through the savannah landscape which is home to around 500 lions (an area of 1500 square km works out at about 3 lions per square km) and 3000 elephants also the great wildebeest migration creates spectacular sight as the surging column of life stretches from horizon to horizon and with the wildebeest come attendant herds of zebra and Thompson gazelle that cross at the chocolate Mara river later you break for lunch . In the afternoon you continue with the game drive and look out for leopard, hyena, rhino, and different bird species in the evening before proceeding back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight at Mara
     
   
DAY 09: MASAI MARA
Very early in the morning(before sunrise) go for a morning game drive as this is always considered to be the best time to do a game drive since the animals are at there most active you now get the best chance to spot the ‘big five’: lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino and the Leopard and of course if you are lucky enough you may see the lion or the cheetah making a kill either at the zebra or the Thompson gazelle in action, moment by moment right in front of your unbelieving eyes! Later return to the camp for breakfast after which you may rest for a while then afterwards you may do other game drives on different routes so as to try and spot as much wildlife as possible since this is a place rich in wild animals and birds later round the day up with a sumptuous meal spend the night over. Overnight at Mara
   
 

DAY 10: NAIVASHA
After breakfast and drive through the Great Rift Valley Escarpment to Naivasha. Climb to the top of Mount Longonot - created as a result of the volcanic eruptions that formed the Great Rift Valley. As you climb, you will pass herds of grazing wildlife or watch buffalo and other animals as they cross the crater floor. Activities within Mount Longonot National Park include hiking, rock climbing, biking and observing birds and wildlife. Views of Lake Naivasha and the valley itself are not to be missed. Hot springs and steam seep through vents in the solid lava. Overnight in Naivasha.

     
   
DAY 11: NAKURU
After an early morning breakfast, drive further west through the dramatic Rift valley. After checking in to your lodge, drive down to Lake Nakuru - one of the gems in the necklace of the Rift Valley Lakes often referred as the Pink Lake for its great masses of pink flamingos. Opportunity to see thousands of flamingos besides a massive catalog of other terrestrial birds. Lake Nakuru National Park is a Rhino Sanctuary and harbors other wild-game like the Lion, Waterbucks, Buffalo, Warthog, Hippo etc, and is one of the few places where you can see Rothschild's giraffes. The Park has more than 56 species of mammals and the natural, scenic beauty of Lion Hill, Baboon Cliffs as well as numerous waterfalls throughout. Overnight in Nakuru
     
    DAY 12 NAIROBI
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for your onward flight.
     
     
 
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Duration:
12 Days/11 Nights
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Minimum Persons Required:
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