CLASSIC KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI
Experience the best of East Africa with the exclusive safari Kenya and Tanzania by Friends of Africa Family Safaris. Enjoy under the Masai mara and Serengeti
NOTE: The Prices Listed above are for group of 2-3 People but if your more than 3 people We Can Negotiate
Experience the best of East Africa with the exclusive safari Kenya and Tanzania by Friends of Africa Family Safaris. Enjoy under the Masai mara Game Reserve, the endless plains of the Serengeti, pristine world of Ngorongoro Crater, and witness largest population of Africa elephants in Tarangire National park with this safari tour in Kenya and Tanzania
Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1NAIROBI-LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARKDepart Nairobi after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park. En-route game-drive to Flamingo Hill Tented Camp for lunch. The lake has been called ‘the new home of the flamingo’ with a nomad population of up to two million birds. Lunch and then proceed for an afternoon game drive at the Lake Nakuru National Park in search for warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes, reedbucks, and the occasional leopard. White and black rhinos were introduced to the park some years ago and you will find white rhino at the southern end. The park has also retained its reputation as an ornithologists’ delight with more than 400 species of bird found here. Dinner and overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented CampMeals: HalfboardAccommodation: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
- Day 2LAKE NAKURU-MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVEDrive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time for lunch at OL-MORAN TENTED CAMP. You will have a full afternoon game drive till dusk.Meals: Fullboard
- Day 3 & 4FULL DAYS IN MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVEYou will have two (2) days exploring the park in search of the big 5- Optional balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost. Overnight stay at OL-MORAN TENTED CAMP/similar facility. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephants. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place because of the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra crossing Mara River from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, followed on their heels by the predators of the savanna- lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, hyenas and vultures.Meals: Fullboard
- Day 5MAASAI MARA-LAKE VICTORIAYou will have a very early breakfast and checkout from the lodge by 6:00am. You will have a game drive on your way to Isebania, this day will take you to other side of Masai Mara as you exit the park via Oloololo gate in Mara west. Upon arrival at the border the customs office will do clearance after which proceed to Lake Victoria where you will spend the afternoon fishing or taking a boat ride at an extra cost, Dinner and Overnight at Serenity on the Lake Resort & SPAMeals: Fullboard
- Day 6LAKE VICTORIA-SERENGETI NATIONAL PARKBreakfast at your lodge. Then depart for Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. You expect to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge in central Serengeti. After lunch, some rest followed by a game drive in Serengeti that will runt till sunset.dinner and overnight at Serengeti Thorn tree Tented Camp.Meals: FullboardAccommodation: Thorn Tree Camp Serengeti
- Day 7FULL DAY IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARKWe do an after breakfast game viewing drive along the Sogore River Circuit, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, and which is good for possible lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sightings. The visitor’s centre not far from the Serengeti Seronera Lodge and public campsites, is well worth a visit after the morning’s game drive. This nicely designed centre, offers some interesting wildlife displays as well as a gift shop selling information leaflets and maps of the area. The centre also has a shop where cold drinks and snacks can be purchased, as well as a picnic area and information trail up and around a nearby kopje. We will enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch at the centre in the shade of the giant acacia trees. In the afternoon we will follow the Kopjes Circuit, which goes anti-clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, which usually attract a number of lion and some formidably large cobras. Kopjes are weathered granite outcrops, scattered around the plains, most of which are miniature ecosystems, providing shade and drinking water in pools left in the rock after the rains. This makes the kopjes particularly good for spotting wildlife in the dry seasons – including lions, which like to lie in wait for animals coming to drink! Dinner and overnight in the Seronera area, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.Meals: FullboardAccommodation: Thorn Tree Camp Serengeti
- Day 8SERENGETI-NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREAAfter breakfast at the lodge do we depart to Ngorongoro Conservation area. We will stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting with a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of the’Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested on the crater rim, no accommodation available inside the crater.Meals: FullboardAccommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
- Day 9NGORONGORO CRATERAfter breakfast we descend 600m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its huge population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation at Karatu Country LodgeMeals: FullboardAccommodation: Karatu Country Lodge
- Day 10TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARKAfter breakfast we depart for the Tarangire National Park. The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania’s dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African National Park is also home to three rare species of animals – the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings. After a picnic lunch we do an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight in the Tarangire National Park area, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.Meals: Fullboard
- Day 11TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK-ARUSHAWe enjoy an early morning game drive in the Tarangire National Park, then transfer back to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha will we have lunch and then we will end our African safari adventure. The group should tip the guide around $25-30 a day. You will be taken to your hotel, which ends our safari services or transfer to AirportMeals: Halfboard
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SAFARI
Preparing for East Africa safari can be a daunting prospect at first glance.
Figuring out when to visit, which parks to include, where to stay, and how long to spend in each location can be a stressful task, but we’re here to help!
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
It is first aspects for Preparation of safaris. All travelers will need a current passport with an expiration date of at least six months from the time of entry into Tanzania. Tanzania tourist visas can be purchased in advance through the nearest Tanzanian embassy, or upon arrival at the airport or border crossing.
VACCINATIONS
Proper health preparations for the trip are your responsibility. You may be able to get your vaccinations from your own physician, but a travels clinic will be more familiar with the necessary vaccines and can also provide other helpful information. Be sure to also discuss malaria prevention with the travel clinic.
TRAVEL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
East Africa Choice Safaris does not provide insurance for travelers. Speak with your travel agent or airline about options for travel insurance to cover personal accident, medical expenses and medical evacuation, repatriation, trip cancellation and loss of personal effects.
CLOTHING
The weather may vary considerably throughout your trip, or even throughout the day, so plan on clothing that can be layered if it’s cool, or removed if it’s warm. Choose separates that can be mixed and matched, and avoid fabrics that require special care. Neutral colors are good for safari; avoid black and blue clothing as tsetse flies are attracted to those colors. Accessorize with modest jewelry. To respect cultural norms, avoid sleeveless blouses and short shorts or skirts.
Depending on your itinerary, consider a pair of sturdy closed-toe shoes in case of mud or rough terrain. Sandals will be appropriate for safari. Most days will be sunny, so bring appropriate sun protection: hat (wide-brim is best to protect the neck and ears), sunscreen, sunglasses.
MONEY ON SAFARI IN EAST AFRICA.
While all of our Friends of Africa Family Safaris itineraries cover the important things such as accommodation, meals, park entry fees, and game drives – there are always additional costs that might pop up.
Things such as alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, snacks, laundry, and tips for your driver are examples of a few additional costs that might arise during your safari.
Tanzania uses the US Dollar for tourism. We recommend budgeting around $30 – $50 USD per day for incidental expenses and tips.
TIPPING IN EAST AFRICA
Tipping is customary.
We recommend tipping $20 USD per day to your safari driver (per group, not per person), $10 – $15 USD per day to your safari cook (when camping), $20 USD per day to your Kilimanjaro climbing guide, and $10 – $15 USD per day to your Kilimanjaro climbing porters.
You can pay this all at once at the conclusion of your safari or Kilimanjaro climb.
WHAT TO PACK FOR YOUR SAFARI:
Packing for your first safari can be a bit daunting. What do you bring? What don’t you need? Below you’ll find our recommended list of things to bring along with you when you’re on safari.
- A backpack;
- Comfortable clothing for daily wear;
- A warm sweater or light fleece;
- A windbreaker or waterproof jacket;
- Walking shoes or boots;
- A dress shirt and trousers or dress for wearing to dinner;
- Sunglasses;
- Hat;
- Sunscreen and lip balm;
- Insect repellent;
- Camera and charger;
- Binoculars;
- A flashlight or headlamp;
- Guide books;
- Phone and charger.
You may also wish to bring your own first aid kit. While all of our Friends of Africa Family Safaris vehicles have their own on board first aid kit, it never hurts to be prepared.
- Anti-malarial medication;
- Painkillers;
- Antihistamines for allergies and insect bites;
- Cold and flu medication;
- Anti-Diarrheal medication;
- Medicines for rehydration after diarrhea or sunstroke;
- Sunscreen and lip balm;
- Eye drops;
- Moisturiser for treating sunburn;
- Antiseptic lotion;
- Rubbing alcohol;
- Bandages and plasters;
- Scissors.
You may also wish to bring along water purification tablets and any medications you take for any existing medical conditions.
Don’t let the above list daunt you. Many of these items are only necessary in extreme cases, but it’s better to have something and not need it than it is to need something and not have it!
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