The Best of East Africa - 12 days

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PRIVATE SAFARI: This is the ultimate East African Safari taking you from the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro across the Great Rift Valley to the eighth wonder of the world in Ngorongoro, across the endless plains of the Serengeti, ending with the jewel of Kenya's crown; the Masai Mara. This safari will give you some of the best game viewing experiences in some...
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Amboseli National Park - Admire the view of Mt Kilimanjaro and spot elephants on safari in the park
    • Lake Manyara National Park - See some of the famous pink flamingos that live around the soda lake and search for elusive tree-climbing lions
    • Ngorongoro Crater - Traverse the floor of the UNESCO-listed crater, one of the best places in Africa for game viewing
    • Serengeti National Park - Head out on safari in search of the Big Five in one of the world's most famous national parks
    • Masai Mara - Spend three days exploring the Mara, home to an incredible array of wildlife, which can be spotted on safari or from the air on a hot air balloon ride
    • Nairobi - End your adventure in the Kenyan capital and opt to extend your stay to see more of the country

What's this trip about?

    PRIVATE SAFARI: This is the ultimate East African Safari taking you from the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro across the Great Rift Valley to the eighth wonder of the world in Ngorongoro, across the endless plains of the Serengeti, ending with the jewel of Kenya's crown; the Masai Mara. This safari will give you some of the best game viewing experiences in some of the most scenic areas of the world.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Safari

Destinations

Attractions

  • Amboseli National Park
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Nairobi
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti National Park

Trip includes

    • 11 nights mid range (3-4 star) hotels, lodges and tented camps. Accommodation upgrade available.
    • 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners
    • Nairobi airport arrival and departure transfer ina safari van
    • Transportation, game drives and sightseeing as per itinerary in a private 4x4 safari land cruiser, escorted by a professional English speaking driver guide
    • Two flights: Migori - Mara and Mara - Nairobi. Luggage allowance 15kgs
    • Game drives in Amboseli National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park
    • Game drives and sightseeeing in the Masai Mara provided by the lodge in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle with professional English speaking guides
    • 1 litre of water per person per day while you are in our safari vehicle
    • Park entrance fees
    • Flying doctors’ medical evacuation cover
    • Government taxes and levies

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Nairobi

On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the evening, just a short drive away. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day : 2 Amboseli National Park

Nairobi - Amboseli National Park. This morning you will be transferred to Amboseli National Park, best known for its unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and the local elephant population. There are over 1000 elephants in the parks eco-system, featuring some of the largest in Africa. Arrive just in time for lunch and later enjoy your first game drive through the park.

Day : 3 Amboseli National Park

As the sun rises on another day in Amboseli, get up early to make the most of the early morning games drives. This time of day is also the best chance you may have of seeing Mt Kilimanjaro in all its glory. Amboseli is a photographer’s paradise with the snows of Kilim...

Day : 4 Lake Manyara National Park

Amboseli National Park - Lake Manyara National Park - Karatu (Tanzania). Leaving the incredible scenic land of Amboseli behind, travel into neighbouring Tanzania where you'll enjoy a delicious lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge before continuing your journey to Lake Manyara...

Day : 5 Ngorongoro Crater

An early departure this morning will take you to the incredible Ngorongoro Crater. Descend down to the crater floor for a full day game drive. This incredible formation is part of the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which covers more than 8300 square kilometres. ...

Day : 6 Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Highlands - Serengeti National Park. Travel on to Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park today. The vast open plains of the Serengeti offer arguably the most scintillating game viewing in Africa. Game drive through the park en route to your lodge, arriving in time for dinner.

Day : 7-8 Serengeti National Park

Spend the next two days exploring the Serengeti which is renowned for its annual migration; when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Yet even when the mig...

Day : 9-11 Masai Mara

Serengeti - Masai Mara. After breakfast on day 9, drive to the Migori Airstrip for your flight to Mara. Upon arrival you will be enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara on the way to your camp for the next three nights. The Masai Mara is technically an ext...

Day : 12 Nairobi

It may be the last day of safari however your game viewing does not stop. Enjoy one final early morning game drive before breakfast then drive to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi, arriving around midday. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the international airport for your departure flight

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Price per day$454
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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The 'Twin/Double' price is per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single' price is applicable when a single room is required, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. Please note: prices are indicative and final pricing may therefore vary, depending on hotel availability and time of travel.

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Some lodges will not accept children aged under 12. Please check with supplier. IMPORTANT: South Africa and Botswana regulations aimed at fighting child trafficking:'All parents travelling with children into or out of SA and/or Botswana may be asked to show the child’s unabridged (full) birth certificate, and where only one parent is accompanying, parental or legal consent for the child to travel (eg an affidavit from the other parent, a court order or – if applicable – a death certificate). You should travel with these documents in case you’re asked to provide them. There are other requirements for children travelling unaccompanied or with adults who are not their parents.' Tell pax to contact the South African High Commission, South African Department of Home Affairs and/or the Botswana High Commission for further information.
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