15 Days Kenya
/Tanzania combined camping safari
Day 1: Nairobi- Samburu Game Reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0700 hrs and passing the majestic Mt.
Kenya en route to the open savannah of Samburu Game Reserve. We camp
in the narrow stretch of palms and woodland by the Ewaso Nyiro River
which provides water for the animals and some relief from the
equatorial sun.
Day 2: Samburu National reserve.
Full day spent exploring the park. Dinner and overnight at a
campsite.
The highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic
beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where the local people
have a rich and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous
permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard,
hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and
crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have
been identified in the sanctuaries.
Day 3 Samburu- Mt. Kenya/Sweet waters
Depart Samburu and proceed to Mt.Kenya region. Lunch at Mountain
Rock lodge followed by after noon game drives at the Sweetwater’s
game ranch. Children can also enjoy a full hour of Horse riding
Dinner and overnight stay at Mt.Rock campsite
Sweetwater’s is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of
these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an
environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. The site
is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area.
Day 4 Mt. Kenya - Lake Nakuru National park.
We break the camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake Nakuru
National park. Lunch enroute followed by an afternoon game drives as
the pick lake. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Guest House
Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake on the edges of Nakuru town
and lies a distance of 160 kilometers from Nairobi. The lake is
world famous as home to millions of flamingoes. The number of
flamingoes depends on the water level which determines the quantity
of algae on which the birds feed. Flamingoes are known to migrate to
other Rift Valley lakes whenever the water level is low. The
National Park surrounds the lake and was gazetted to protect the
colony of flamingoes as well as provide sanctuary for endangered
species such as the rhino. There are about 25 white and black
rhinos, one of the largest concentrations in the country. Predators
are also residents to this park while Rothschild’s giraffe have been
trans-located into the park for safety
Day 5: Lake Nakuru- Naivasha
We break the camp soon after break fast and proceed to Lake Naivasha.
Morning visit to hells gate national park- this park can be explored
on foot or by cycling- bicycles are available for hire at an extra
cost. Dinner and overnight stay at fisherman’s camp
Hells gate national park is characterized by diverse topography and
geological scenery. It has historically been an important home for
the rare lammergeyer, but it is now thought that the famous pair of
birds may not have nested in the park for several years.
One is encouraged to hike and cycle in the park. This is a rarity in
Kenyan National Parks, and is only made possible due to the lack of
large predators such as lions and cheetahs
Day 6 : Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National park
Break the camp and proceed to Amboseli national park. Via Nairobi –Amboseli
is the magnificent park at the foot hills of Mt.Kilimanjaro.After
noon gamedrives followed by dinner and overnight stay at a campsite.
This small park (at 392 sq km) is the second most popular park in
Kenya after Maasai Mara, mainly due to the spectacular backdrop of
Mt. Kilimanjaro on the southern boundary.
Day 7 : Amboseli National park
Full day spent exploring the park. Optional visit to Maasai villages
can be arranged with our guide between game drives. Overnight stay
at a campsite.
Amboseli National park is one of the most popular wildlife
sanctuaries in Kenya. It is situated close to Kenya. It is situated
close to Kenya- Tanzania border, The Park lies at the foot of Mt.
Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (5,896m) whose
snow-capped summit presents a splendid view on clear days. Amboseli
National Park is often referred to as “The home of Elephants’ some
of the largest Elephant herds are found here. The Game Park also
contains vast groups of Zebras, Wildebeests, Giraffes, Buffalos,
Hippos and Antelopes. Also to be found in Amboseli are lions,
leopards, Cheetahs, Rhinos and many species of plain game.
Day 8: Amboseli - Lake Manyara
After breakfast, we drive into Tanzania via the Namanga border. We
also pass through Arusha to Lake Manyara National park with lunch
enroute. Regardless of the direction we approach Manyara from, the
view is always fantastic. We proceed to a campsite for dinner and
overnight stay.
Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake that is part of the Rift
Valley wall; the lake is at the base of this dramatic western
escarpment giving it a beautiful and serene setting. In addition to
this peaceful setting, Lake Manyara’s main attractions are its rich
bird life, tree climbing lions and its hippos, which you can see at
a closer range than many other places. Lake Manyara also hosts
thousands of flamingos at certain times of the year and has diverse
vegetation ranging from savannah, to marshes and acacia woodland,
enabling a variety of wildlife habitats including butterflies.
Day 9: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National park
Morning gamedrives at Lake Manyara National park then proceed to
Serengeti national park. Game is viewed as we proceed to the
campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10 /11 Serengeti National park
Full days spent exploring the park .
Serengeti is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s largest park
covering 14,736 sq km and is adjoining with the Masai Mara National
reserve in Kenya. With a wildebeest population of about 2 million
and several other hoofed species (which include zebra, Thomson’s
gazelle, impala, topi, Grants gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s dik
dik, klipspringer, roan, Oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe
and warthog), the Serengeti is sure to attract a string of prey such
as lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and bat eared
foxes. Elephants are relatively scarce and the few remaining black
rhinoceros are restricted to the Moru Koppies area.
Serengeti also offers rewarding bird viewing with ostrich and kori
bustard being common, a variety of larks, finches, and raptors can
be seen but the most distinctive small bird is the lilac breasted
roller.
Day 12: Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge
After an early breakfast, we drive south to the magnificent
Ngorongoro crater via the historical Olduvai Gorge whilst game
watching only interrupted by a picnic lunch enroute. We stop and set
camp at the Simba (Lion) Campsite.
The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera
at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena. It is
frequently described as one of the wonders of the world, not only
because of its geological magnificence, but also because it serves
as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest
populations of large mammals.
The Olduvai Gorge cuts through rock beds layered in time sequence
from 2 million years ago to the present. It is here where humanoid
bones have been found dating back to over 1.75 million years
including a direct ancestor of modern man. Fossil footprints (over
three million years old) have also been found here and are the most
ancient footprints yet discovered. There is an excellent site museum
where you can explore the diggings with a guide and it is also a
great place to view birds.
Day 13 : Ngorongoro- Tarangire national park
Morning crater tour then proceed to Tarangire national park .Dinner
and overnight at a campsite.
Day 14: Tarangire – Arusha
Full morning gamedrives the return to the camp for lunch. Break the
camp soon after lunch and drive to Arusha town for overnight at
Arusha Crown hotel.
Herds of up to 300 elephants scratch the dry river bed for
underground streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo,
impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowd the shrinking lagoons.
It's the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti
ecosystem - a smorgasbord for predators – and the one place in
Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared
oryx and peculiar long-necked gerenuk are regularly observed
Day 15 : Arusha – Nairobi
Board a Nairobi bound shuttle bus and drive to Nairobi – to arrive
at 1400 hrs.
Cost per person
2 pax US$3120
4 pax US$ 2950
Tour price includes:-
-transport in a Custom made tour van in Kenya and 4x4 land cruiser
in Tanzania
- Start Nairobi – end the tour in Arusha
-Crater service fees/conservation fees.
- Services of a professional English speaking guide
- Game parks or national parks entry fees;
- Campsite fees;- Camping gear Foam mattresses;
- Use of our two/three person tents;
- Accommodations in self contained tents in Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara
- 1 night hotel accommodations at Tembo Beach hotel on Half board
basis
-1 night accommodations in Arusha on Half board basis
- Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our cook
- 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Price excludes:
- Drinks
- Tipping
- Cultural visits to Masai villages
- Sleeping bags
- Personal effects
- Kenya /Tanzania Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari |
