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Day 01: Nairobi.

Met on arrival  Nairobi Airport (NBO) - transfer to  Nairobi Serena Hotel for overnight – 5 Star.

Meal Plan: Breakfast.

Day 02: From Nairobi to Lake Nakuru.(2.5hrs)

08:00am After breakfast  transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park , famous for its Pink Flamingos, White Rhino, Lion, and Leopard. Drive to the edge of the Lake to view thousands of birds feeding in the alkaline water; see the sweeping view from the top of Baboon Rocks; then look for Warthogs and Waterbucks as you leave the park. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge. or Lion Hill Lodge - 4 Star.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 03: Nakuru -  Masai Mara Game Reserve.(3hrs)

07:30am After breakfast  transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve , famous for its Big Five and Big cats, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah, game drive en-route to your lodge. Afternoon game drive. Overnight stay at  Mara Serena Lodge/ Mara Simba Lodge or Mara Sarova - 5 Star.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 04: Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Morning and afternoon game drives in this spectacular Masai Mara game reserve, all with superb photographic opportunities. Blessed with a permanent water supply, Masai Mara has a permanent population of plains game. The “Big Five” – Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Rhino are common. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Day 05: Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park. (4hrs)

07:30am After breakfast  travel with a picnic lunch for drive from Masai Mara crossing the Kenya and Tanzania border of Isebania and Serari where you will clear customs and Immigration procedure before entering Serengeti National Park , The park's name, Serengeti, means 'endless plains' and is derived from the Masai language. The park lies in a high plateau between the Ngorongoro highlands and the Kenya and Tanzania border, if time permits en-route game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at  Serengeti Serena Lodge or Mbalageti Tented Lodge – 5 Star.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 06: Serengeti National Park.

After breakfast enjoy your Tanzania safari in Serengeti National Park. Summed up as 'one of the most unique areas in the world'. The Serengeti contains the largest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale, which has no parallel any where in the world. The abundance of herbivores includes wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Topi, Buffalo, and Hartebeest, to name but a few. Serengeti is also famous for Predators e.g. Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Hyena and contains a wide variety of birdlife, believed to be in the region of 500 species. Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Mbalageti Tented Lodge – 5 Star.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 07: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro (3hrs)

After breakfast enjoy your day game driving in Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. Your safari guide will explore various areas Moro kopjes and Gol kopjes. The extensive grasslands are interspersed with Kopjes rocky outcrops like islands in the flat plain, each with their own wildlife communities. Discover the Seronera rivers flowing through the park, providing habitats for a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. Afternoon proceed to Nabi Hill date were you will enjoy your memorable picnic lunch, after which proceed to Malanja depression entering Ngorongoro Conservation Area.   Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena lodge , Plantation Lodge or Ngorongoro Farm House – 5 Star.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 08: Ngorongoro Crater Tour.

Today after breakfast prepare yourself for Africa's Eden. The Ngorongoro Crater is  famous for its Big Five and home to rare Black Rhino and has its own Soda Lake. The concentration of animals means that you are likely to see several Lion in a short period of time. You descend 2,200 feet for a thrilling day among Africa's Big Five - Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Black Rhino and Leopard, before returning to your  lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 09: Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara National Park.(2hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Lake Manyara National Park which is one of the finest parks in Tanzania. Enjoy your morning and afternoon game drives.  After lunch depart towards the village of Mto wa Mbu and Great Rift Valley and proceed to your  afari lodge with spectacular views of the Lake Manyara National Park.  Dinner and overnight stay at  Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or Eunoto Retreat or Kirurumu Tented Lodge – 5 Star.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10: Lake Manyara - Amboseli National Park.(3.5hrs)

After breakfast proceed with picnic lunch to city of Arusha which is a centre point of Cape to Cairo, and proceed to Amboseli National Park, crossing Tanzania and Kenya boarder of Namanga where you will clear customs and Immigration procedure before  entering Amboseli National Park - game drive enroute to your lodge.  Dinner and overnight  at  Amboseli Serena Lodge, Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge - 5 Star.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 11: Amboseli National Park.

After breakfast game drive in Amboseli National Park which is situated on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro (19,430ft). Amboseli is famous for its vast herds of Elephants and stunning views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. Be sure to have your camera ready !!!. Lunch at the lodge followed by Afternoon game drive in search of Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo and much more. Dinner and Overnight stay at Amboseli Serena Lodge , Amboseli Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge - 5 Star.

Meal plan: Breakfast,

Lunch, Dinner.

Day 12: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi.(3hrs)

After breakfast game drive in Amboseli National Park  till midday when you will have lunch at your lodge.  Afternoon transfer to Nairobi Airport for your onward journey back home.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

INCLUDED:

• Accommodation 11 Nights / 12 Days   

• Game Park Entrance Charges & game drives as in itinerary

• Guaranteed Window Seat in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof in Tanzania, safari vehicle with pop-up roof in Kenya.

• All transfers / game drives with our professional driver-guides

Not Included:

• International Flights

•  Kenya / Tanzania Visa Charges,

• items of a personal nature such as drinks, gratuities etc.

BOOK A HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI IN THE MASAI MARA or SERENGETI

Balloons take off early each morning at sunrise and glide over the plains for approximately an hour before landing.  Upon touchdown a champagne breakfast is set up before you.  The excursion finishes with a game drive back to the camp.