6-Day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari
The endless plains of the Masai Mara National Park are the setting for one of the world’s greatest wildlife events, the wildebeest migration. The Masai Mara Migration Safari provides you the opportunity to experience this remarkable, unique event at the time of year when wildebeest are in transit from Tanzania into Kenya.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi-Amboseli National park
Absolute Holiday Safaris crew will arrange your pick up either from airport or Nairobi Hotel, meet the driver guide at our office and get the briefing about this trip. Drive to Amboseli National Park via the busy Nairobi – Mombasa highway turning at Emali the proceed further to the national park. Check in for early lunch then leave for afternoon and evening game drive till sunset. Return to the camp for dinner followed by overnight.
Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation:
AA Safari Camp
Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included
Day 2: Amboseli game tracking
Our day starts with breakfast then leave for a full day of game drive in this park which contains swamp grounds that elephants and hippos bathe in abundance. A variety of plains game, antelopes, Zebra, wildebeest, Bufallos, dik dik, hyena, Cheetah, Leopard, Gazelle, Impala and birds species can also be seen. You might see Mt. Kilimanjaro’s peak if weather conditions permit. You will have a picnic lunch at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro picnic site, continue with the game drive in search of more animals till 1700hrs, Time for optional activity either to relax at your camp or lodge, take a nature walk or visit the local community and interact with them.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation: AA Safari Camp
• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 3: Amboseli-Namanga border-Arusha
Early morning game viewing before returning to the camp or lodge for a full breakfast. Later check out and proceed to Namanga border which is our crossing point to Tanzania. After immigration catch the shuttle bus to Arusha where you will meet Absolute Holiday Safaris crew and be transferred to Hotel booked bed and breakfast. You will arrange dinner at own either at the hotel or at a new by restaurant.
Main Destination: Arusha (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Ambassador Hotel
• Budget hotel located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included
Day 4: Arusha-Lake Manyara
Meet with Absolute Holiday Safari driver guide at Arusha Hotel for safari briefing then depart Arusha for Lake Manyara taking approximately 2hrs 30 Minutes or 3 Hours drive only. Arrive at Lake Manyara National park at the camp or lodge, check in and have early lunch. Afternoon game drives in this impressive park widely known for the Tree Climbing Lions and Flocks of Flamingos. There several animals which inhabit in this park and it will be your day to Trance them with your Guide. After Sunset drive back to your accommodation property for Dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Twiga Lodge & Campsite
Budget lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinks not included
Day 5: Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro Crater
Breakfast at you lodge then leave Lake Manyara region for Ngorongoro Conservancy area a distance of less than 3hours drive. Arrive at the crater before 1000 am for 6 hours game drive at the crater as recommended by Ngorongoro Conservancy Authority which administer the crater. With picnic lunch descend the crater which is one of the seven wonders and Host thousands of animals including the remaining black Rhinos of Tanzania. Arrive in Crater Rim in time for Picnic lunch, Ascend with a game drive to the main gate where you will check out and drive to Tarangire at one of the accommodation property for Dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Tarangire Roika Tented Lodge
• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinks not included
Day 6: Tarangire-Arusha
After breakfast leave for the final game drive at Tarangire National Park which runs along two rivers. The rivers act as a magnet for the wildlife and you will be happy to have a great game drive along. During dry season Tarangire normally host the largest Number of Elephants, It also as some unique species such as the Greater Kudus, Few Ashy Starlings and the Fringed Oryx. Later In the evening leave Tarangire National park and drive to Arusha where you will be dropped in one of the hotel for the overnight.
Main Destination: Arusha (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included
RATE INCLUDES
– Transport as per the highlights in a 4x4 Mini Van
– Accommodation as per itinerary.
– 3 meals a day while on safari {Vegetarian meals will be provided if required}.
– Services of our Professional Guide/Driver.
– All park entrance fees.
– All game drives.
– Transport from – Nairobi to Tanzania.
– 2 litre of Mineral water each day.
RATE EXCLUDES
– Personal Insurance.
-- Balloon safari which is US $ 450 per person
– Items of personal nature.
– Alcoholic & Soft drinks.
– Tips.
– Visit to Maasai village & Olduvai Gorge.