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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day Destination Accommodation
Day 1 Nairobi Nairobi Serena Hotel 
Day 2 Amboseli Elewana Tortilis Camp 
Day 3 Amboseli Elewana Tortilis Camp 
Day 4 Lewa Downs Elewana Kifaru House 
Day 5 Lewa Downs Elewana Kifaru House 
Day 6 Masai Mara Elewana Sand River
Day 7 Masai Mara Elewana Sand River
Day 8 Masai Mara Elewana Sand River
Day 9 Serengeti Elewana Pioneer Camp 
Day 10 Serengeti Elewana Pioneer Camp 
Day 11 Tarangire Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Day 12 Tarangire Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Day 13 Ngorongoro Elewana The Manor House of Ngorongoro 
Day 14 Ngorongoro Elewana The Manor House of Ngorongoro 
Day 15 Homebound   
Day: 1 WELCOME TO KENYA

A warm welcome awaits you upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our Moyo Guide who will transfer you to the lovely Nairobi Serena Hotel which is located in the heart of the City right opposite Uhuru Park and Central Park. The Hotel boasts of the best French Restaurant in East and Central Africa. The Cafe Maghreb serves fine international cuisine and a choice of good quality Indian Cuisine for all meals. Lunch and Dinner on your own as most people like to try restaurants in the city. Overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel
Luxurious rooms with views either over the central park
+ 1 Hr from The Airport
Breakfast
Casino, Night Clubs, Museums etc
Day: 2 NAIROBI TO AMBOSELI

After a hearty breakfast you will be transferred to Wilson Airport where an awaiting flight will quickly take you to the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro. This Land of the Masai Tribe is exceptionally beautiful despite being on the leeward side of Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest snow capped Mountain in Africa. Here we arrive at the Amboseli National Park which is known for its large population of the African Elephant (Loxodonta Africana), Wildebeest, Giraffe, Masai Zebra, Flamingo and horde of bird life.
This afternoon you can opt between a Walking Safari or a game drive followed by a lovely dinner at Tortilis Camp.

Tortilis Camp
Luxurious Tents with glorious view of the Mountains
Flying time: + 1 Hour from Nairobi
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Guided Bush Walks, Bush Breakfasts, Sundowners and Cultural Visits
Day: 3 AMBOSELI

Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.

Arise to a cup of freshly brewed Kenyan Arabica Coffee brought to your room with clear views of the snow capped Mt. Kilimanjaro early morning. Thereafter a morning game drive with you driver guide, an optional visit to the Masai Village and time out in the African plains. Enjoy the magnificent birdlife of Amboseli, Some of the key Amboseli national park plants include:Acacia spp, Croton, Mellia, Commiphora, Acacia Drepanolobium, Sausage tree, Argemone Mexicana weed, Elionurus weed and many other it’s beautiful swamps willed with Elephant families and its outstanding flora and fauna. Lunch is followed by afternoon game driving and thereafter dinner and overnight at the Tortilis Camp. Enjoy !

Day: 4 NAIROBI TO LEWA CONSERVANCY

After a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airstrip for your flight to Lewa Downs. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy which has an outstanding game viewing, and spectacular view of Mount Kenya to the south and arid lowlands to the north. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Kifaru House, arriving in time for lunch. After a sumptuous lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Kifaru House.

Kifaru House
Ultra Luxurious House in the Lewa Conservancy
+ 2 Hrs from Amboseli
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Nature Walks, Bush Breakfast Horse riding and Camel trekking
Day: 5 LEWA DOWNS THE CONSERVANCY

Time at your will. Your driver guide will brief you well and plan the game drives around your comfort zone so that you can enjoy a fantastic day here. Today you will traverse through most of the conservancy enjoying some adventure packed game drives of watching the Elephant and Rhino. Enjoy fantastic dining at the Lewa conservancy which is Italian inspired. Kenya’s chefs are exceptionally trained to also give you a fantastic Indian feast. Overnight at Kifaru House.

Day: 6 MASAI MARA

Arise at your will. You may take an early morning game drive or just sleep in at Lewa followed by a hearty breakfast and thereafter transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Masai Mara which will be truly a beautiful flight over the Great Rift Valley. Arrive into the Mara and you are soon whisked of via a long arrival game drive to enjoy the first sightings of the Mara. Arrive here in time for a late lunch and then a short siesta before your evening game drive which will culminate in a spectacular Masai Mara Sundowner at sunset as these are some of the most glorious sunsets you will ever see in your life.
The Masai Mara is the world’s greatest natural theatre of wildlife teeming with an abundance of Wildebeeste, Zebra and Thomson’s Gazelle, the Big Cats like Leopard, Lion and Cheetah, Giraffe, Buffalo, Elephant and many other plains game. Enjoy.

Sand River Camp Masai Mara
Beautiful Suites on the Sand River, the heart of the Migration
Flying Time: + 1 Hr 30 Mins from Lewa
All Meals, Non Alcoholic Drinks and Beers
Bush Walks, Sundowners, Cultural Visits and Bush Meals
Day: 7 and 8 MASAI MARA

A full day to enjoy the world’s greatest natural theatre of wildlife with morning and evening game drives. You will see some of the best games in the world in these paradise plains. Elephants, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Zebra, Giraffe, Wildebeest and many more. Dinner and overnight at Sand River Masai Mara.

Day: 9 MASAI MARA TO SERENGETI

Early morning game drive in Masai Mara today followed by breakfast. After a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to Mara Airstrip with a picnic lunch for your flight to Serengeti via Migori. The vast and spectacular Serengeti is the epitome of most people’s vision of wild Africa. On arrival at the Serengeti Airstrip, you will be transferred to the beautiful Serengeti Pioneer Camp. The Camp is Located next to the famous Grumeti River which is home to resident hippos that bark and wallow their days away, Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Pioneer Camp.

Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Accommodation with Fantastic views of the landscape
Flying Time: + 1 Hr 30 Mins from Migori
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Game Drives, Bush Walks, Sports and activities
Day: 10 SERENGETI

A full day to enjoy the Serengeti. An early morning pre-breakfast game drive followed by one after breakfast and one in the afternoon. We will see some of the best wildlife today, more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson’s gazelle, and a quarter of a million zebra, it has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. The wildebeest and zebra moreover from the star cast of a unique spectacular, the annual Serengeti migration. Dinner and Overnight at Serengeti Pioneer Camp

Day: 11 SERENGETI TO TARANGIRE

After a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Tarangire National Park arriving at the beautiful Indian Tarangire Treetops in time for lunch. After lunch we depart for another afternoon game drive to see the pachyderms of Tarangire, the mighty large herds of Elephants and maybe even the black maned lion as it exists in very few spaces in Africa now. Dinner and Overnight at Elewana Tarangire Treetops.

Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Beautiful Rooms with a private balcony that boast magnificent views
Flying Time: + 1 Hr from the airstrip
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Fantastic Game Drives
Day: 12 TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After a hearty breakfast you will depart for a full day at Tarangire National Park to see the pachyderms of Tarangire, the mighty large herds of Elephants and maybe even the black maned lion as it exists in very few spaces in Africa now. Dinner and overnight at Elewana Tarangire Treetops.

Day: 13 TARANGIRE TO NGORONGORO

A relaxed rise followed by a hearty breakfast, thereafter you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Ngorongoro Conservation Area arriving at the beautiful The Manor House of Ngorongoro which has one of the best settings in the World. After a delicious lunch, have the afternoon at leisure followed by dinner and overnight at The Manor House of Ngorongoro.

The Manor House of Ngorongoro
Accommodation with Fantastic views of the landscape, surrounded by fragrant flowering gardens and age-old trees
Flying Time: + 30 Mins from Kuro airstrip
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Game Drives, lunch, mountain biking & horse riding in the estate
Day: 14 NGORONGORO

This morning you will depart from the lodge after breakfast for a full day game drive with picnic lunch to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest Caldera. Game was trapped here during the formation of the Great Rift Valley and has evolved itself for centuries. Return to your Lodge in the evening for some sundowners followed by a relaxed dinner. Overnight at The Manor House of Ngorongoro

Day: 15 HOMEBOUND

After a hearty breakfast you will be transferred to Lake Manyara Airstrip for your flight back home via Kilimanjaro.

YOUR SAFARI EXPERIENCE COSTS 
Validity PPS SIN CHD
Valid from 1st Nov – 15 Dec 23 USD 14600 USD 19400 USD 10950
Valid from 16 Dec – 02 Jan 24 USD 16240 USD 21440 USD 12180
Valid From 03 Jan – 31 Mar 24 USD 14780 USD 19600 USD 11085
Valid From 01 Apr – 31 May 24 USD 12750 USD 16750 USD 9570
Other Info
Your Safari Includes

  1. Arrival meet and assist and all airport transfers
  2. Accommodation on FB Basis throughout your safari and BB in Nairobi
  3. Transportation in a Safari vehicle with pop up roof ideal for game viewing with a window seat for every person
  4. Services of an English speaking Safari Driver guide
  5. All the Activities as listed in the itinerary
  6. All Park Entrance Fees
  7. All Conservation Fees
  8. Complimentary bottled water and snack hamper in all our vehicles
  9. Comprehensive tour documents and Wildlife Checklist.

Your Safari Excludes

  1. Any items of a personal nature such as drinks, tips, mineral water, laundry, telephones, extra meals etc.
  2. Personal Travel or Trip cancellation insurance
  3. International Airfare
  4. Visa Fees

Footnotes which you must read carefully

  1. Please note that complimentary drinking water is not served during meals in Kenya.
  2. Most hotels offer two bottles of drinking water in the rooms on complimentary basis
  3. This Safari is conducted in a Landcruiser with 7 window seats.
  4. Our vehicles are not air conditioned as they have open tops.
  5. Maximum Baggage allowance on domesti safaric flights is 15 Kgs per person

What to pack and bring with you

Clothing and Footwear

  1. Cool Cotton Clothes for the day
  2. A Hooded Fleece
  3. Cap or Hat
  4. Long trousers for the evening
  5. Comfortable shoes or boots for walking and a pair of flip flops
  6. Swimming suits
  7. Jacket or wind cheater for early morning and evenings
  8. Please pack soft bags.
  9. Please note that internal flights only allow 15 kgs of maximum baggage.
  10. Extra weight will have to be paid for directly by yourself

Other items

  1. Your medical needs and prescription
  2. Valid Passports and visas
  3. Moisturiser and Sun glasses
  4. Cameras and Batteries
  5. Binoculars are a must for good viewing
  6. Your personal smartphones or ipads as wifi is available at most lodges and hotels almost free
  7. Credit cards for check in
  8. Books to read on Safari
  9. Your insurance cards and numbers
  10. Insect repellent if you wish
Visa Information

Online Visas are available for most Nationalities on the Kenya Visa Portal http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html or on arrival. Both processes take equal time on arrival even if you already have an E Visa. Please choose the one that suits your clients best.

Please note that Indian citizens require a Yellow Fever Vaccination and Polio Booster Drops which must be certified in your Vaccination card

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