At a glance:
On this comprehensive introduction to East Africa, witness abundant and diverse wildlife roaming vast, sun-drenched panoramas, and stay in comfortable, spacious lodges with ideal locations in the region’s greatest parks and reserves.
Safari Highlights
Discover Africa’s astounding diversity, including the iconic Big Five, in custom-made vehicles with an unobstructed view from every seat
Experience incredible up-close encounters with East Africa’s diverse wildlife thanks to the in-depth tracking skills of our handpicked safari guides
Visit the Canines for Conservation training center for a special behind-the-scenes experience and to meet the talented dogs who sniff out illicit animal products
Stay on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a privileged location that affords you early access to the crater floor for a quieter, less-crowded safari experience
Privately visit Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakey family discovered fossils linking man to his distant ancestors
Visit a Maasai village to learn about the customs and traditions of these nomadic herders
TRIP COST – Starts at $ 14,800 Per Person
SAFARI ITINERARY
DAY 1 –– Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
Arrive in Nairobi, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. A microcosm of the African continent, this capital city is your gateway to a dramatic procession of natural spectacles in Kenya and Tanzania, among the most thrilling destinations in the world.
In addition to its urban core, the city has Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras and lions. Next to it is a well-regarded elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Nairobi is also often used as a jumping-off point for safari trips elsewhere in Kenya.
Favorite Lodges in Nairobi
HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI HOTEL
This boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travellers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious. Each of our 80m² suites have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills, a magical view which can also be enjoyed over sundowners at the Bar.
Our service is personal and sincere, offering a luxury experience from the moment you touchdown in Kenya.
Your dedicated butler will know that you prefer Earl Grey to Assam with your scones, and will remember which trousers you like pressed flat and which ones need a central crease.
HOUSE OF WAINE
DAYS 2 & 3 – Amboseli National Park | Game and Mountain Vistas
Drive to Amboseli National Park, known for its thriving big-game population, especially elephant, more than 1,000 of which live in the park. From a distance, take in views of the highest mountain in Africa, the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, with its impressive Uhuru Peak soaring to 19,341 feet.
Arrive at your lodge set beneath acacia trees in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. After lunch, explore the acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush and open plains in search of wildlife. Part of the park is composed of a dried-up lake bed, where mirages rise from the shimmering heat. This evening, share in a special welcome dinner with your fellow guests.
Favorite Lodges in Amboseli
TORTILIS LODGE AMBOSELI
Tortilis Camp has a prime location for witnessing the majesty of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. Tortilis Camp is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, and embraces a hill in one of Amboseli’s areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland. Located in a private conservancy bordering the national park, game drives, walks, sundowners and bush meals take place both inside the national park and in the conservancy, where guests enjoy exclusivity.
The tents are all spacious, with king or twin beds and elegant en suite bathrooms. There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs. The Private House and Family Tent are located slightly separate to the main camp, upon the hill where they share a pool.
Tortilis Camp was one of the first eco-lodges of its size, and is very proudly 100% solar. Guests can rest assure they are leaving a minimal footprint during their stay.
OL DONYO LODGE
DAY 4 –– Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania | Canines for Conservation
Cross the border into Tanzania and continue to your hotel on the picturesque slopes of Mount Meru. This afternoon, stop at the kennels of the Canines for Conservation training center for a special behind-the-scenes visit with the K-9 cadets trained to detect illicit wildlife products in cargo and luggage.
Return to your hotel, enjoying a refreshing Scenic Sundowner on the edge of the balcony before gathering for dinner. The charming town of Arusha rests underneath the mighty gaze of Mount Meru and is an ideal base to explore Tanzania Northern Safari Circuit. It's hard to think of another place in the world that is in close vicinity to such a variety of national parks and game reserves!
Here, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are only a short flight away from Arusha's beloved coffee plantations. Savoir the beautiful sceneries of Arusha, taking a short tour of the city and its amazing people, landscapes, foods etc.
Favorite Lodges in Arusha
ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE
Ideally situated on the outskirts of Arusha, this lodge is a brilliant spot to stay either before, or after your safari in Tanzania. Hidden on the grounds of one of Tanzania’s largest coffee farms, with wonderful views of the Tanzanian countryside and away from the hustle and bustle of the city of Arusha.
The cottages offer you a homely space to either relax after a long international flight, or to flick through your photos before you head home again. In the main lodge you can enjoy the warmth of open log fires while sipping a well-earned gin and tonic or spend time in the gardens breathing in the smells of the coffee bushes around you.
GRAN MELIA ARUSHA
DAY 5 –– Ngorongoro Crater | Explore a Natural Wildlife Haven
A Full Day Private Tour of Ngorongoro Crater is your next experience in this wonderful Tanzania luxury safari. Alongside your personal guide, explore the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. Magnificent geography and fertile soils lure huge herds of plains game and predators in what makes for a multi-coloured and thrilling amphitheater of wildlife.
The Big Five are all present here and you can spot flamingos on the central soda lake, zebras grazing along the plains, lions lazing in the tall grass and leopards in the trees of the crater rims.
Favorite Lodges in Ngorongoro Area
THE HIGHLANDS LODGE
The spectacular Highlands Lodge combines a cutting-edge, open design with an intimate setting within the lush forest that sprawls along the slopes of the Olmoti volcano. Stylish and contemporary, The Highlands balances its striking design with a deeply authentic wilderness experience in an exclusive setting. Just eight canvas-and-glass domed suites draw their inspiration from the enchanting Maasai bomas that dot the landscape. Guests can expect warm and contemporary interiors that offer the perfect atmosphere to unwind after a successful day of game viewing.
Guest areas include a well-stocked library, cosy bar area and luxuriously comfortable sitting areas that surround an indoor fireplace. Hearty gourmet meals are prepared with only the freshest organic ingredients and are served in a variety of dining areas. Adventures include game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, community and cultural visits and hiking along Maasai cattle trails through the various habitats of the Olmoti volcano.
MELIA NGORONGORO LODGE
DAY 6 TO 8 –– Explore The Serengeti National Park
Three Days on Safari in the North Serengeti––Spend your days mostly exploring the northern section of the Serengeti on safari tracking the great array of game and wildlife that this vast area offers.
If you're there at the right time for the great migration (depending on the season), this is the region where the herds are at their most concentrated because the North Serengeti forms the border with the Famous Maasai Mara of Kenya, and it’s where (if you’re lucky) you’ll see the infamous river crossings. It’s also an area of untamed natural beauty, of rolling hills, rivers, forests and open plains.
Favorite Lodge in Serengeti National Park
NIMALI MARA
Tucked into the kopjes, Nimali Mara is a chameleon, blending effortlessly into its surroundings. An infinity pool set within the natural rock formations offers the perfect place to cool down during the heat of the day.
The eight tented suites and two honeymoon suites immerse guests seamlessly Into their environment. Private decks afford our guests with exceptional views out over the Serengeti. Enjoy a luxurious bath in view of the grassy plains. Nimali Mara's interior design is a mix of slick and contemporary elements with more earthy textures and fabrics and styling elements.
MELIA SERENGETI LODGE
DAY 9 TO 11 –– Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya | Into the Wild
Fly to the vast Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s finest wildlife spectacle, offering excellent game viewing year-round. The unending landscape hosts some 450 bird species, 95 animal species and all of the great predators, including the country’s largest lion population. After familiarizing yourself with your classic tented accommodations, ideally situated at the confluence of the Mara’s four game-viewing regions, drive through the famed reserve.
Explore a region bestowed with over 500 square miles of savannas, woodlands and tree-fringed rivers on morning and afternoon game drives. You may observe crocodile basking in the sun, see ever-alert hippo wallowing in muddy water and catch the antics of mischievous monkeys overhead. Watch, too, as African elephant rumble along the forest edge and giraffe snatch leaves from branches high above.
Favorite Lodge in Masai Mara National Reserve
SANCTUARY OLONANA
Olonana Camp is situated in the heart of Kenya’s Big Game country — rich with hippo, elephant, buffalo, hyena, giraffe, armies of gazelle and famed prides of lion. Immersed in this magnificent wildlife haven, 14 chic, contemporary suites are designed with clean lines and an organic feel, with floor to ceiling glass doors that fold open onto Mara River views. Featuring plush king-sized beds, overhead fans and an indulgent daybed on the deck for the ultimate relaxation, three suites offer an extra room which is ideal for families. Spacious bathrooms of slate and marble offer a tub, rain shower and double vanity, and mini fridges are fully stocked with an extensive array of drinks and treats.
Olonana’s superbly well-trained chefs create sumptuous meals to be savoured in the large dining room, or al fresco — on the sweeping terrace perched over the river. A sparkling swimming pool offers a cool refuge from the scorching heat. Guests in need of quiet time can select a book from the camp’s well-stocked library and sink into the one of the comfortable couches dotted around the sitting room. A mini-spa offers a wonderful selection of soothing treatments ranging from traditional African massage to French marine therapies including a full body sweet and savoury scrub or pure collagen velvet mask. Adventures include morning and evening game drives, balloon safaris, Maasai cultural visits, nature walks, birdwatching and bush dinners.
HEMINGWAYS OL SEKI, MARA
DAY 12 –– Last Day on Safari | Depart Nairobi
Last game drive in the morning before private transfer from Olonana Lodge to the airstrip, in Central Mara. Fly to Nairobi and relax in a comfortable dayroom before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
YOU'VE REACHED THE END OF YOUR ADVENTURE, TRANSFER BACK TO ARUSHA/AIRPORT
Your Journey Plotted Out:
Ready to pack your bags for Africa? With just a few particulars from you, we'll put together your dream African holiday!
1 Night in Nairobi | Kenya
2 Nights in Amboseli National Park | Kenya
1 Night in Arusha | Tanzania
1 Night in Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Tanzania
3 Nights in Serengeti National Park | Tanzania
3 Nights in Masai Mara National Reserve | Kenya
11 Nights total | 12 days total | Kenya & Tanzania
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's included;
All meals and drinks
All Accommodations
All Activities as listed
Road & local Air transfers
Government Taxes and other fees
English-speaking guide + More
What's excluded;
International Air transfers
Personal travel insurance,
Visas and tipping.
Items of a personal nature
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