20/09/2023
t Africa Safaris
10-Day Private Tour Rwanda
This tour starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda. Your international flight is not included in the budget. You have to book this yourself or Amosand Tour Safaris can book your international flight on an extra arrangement. Please check and share your flight schedule with Amosand Tour Safaris. An airport pick-up and return is included with this tour.
Day 1 Arrival in Rwanda
Your driver/guide shall meet you at Kigali Airport to pick you up from your flight, and drive you to the hotel. Depending on your time of arrival you may be able to visit some of Kigalis craft markets. Where you can browse amongst the pottery, carvings, batik, weaving, sculpture, musical instruments, leather and fabrics on offer. Prepare to use your haggling skills! All activities and purchases today are at your own cost.
You will stay at the Hotel Des Mille Colines, made famous by the film Hotel Rwanda located in the central district of the city with wonderful views, swimming pool, and high standards of service.
Journey Time: 15 minutes from airport
Accommodation: Hotel Des Mille Colines
Meal Plan: No meals inclusive today
Day 2 Nyamata Church and the Genocide Memorial.
After breakfast, you drive south of Kigali, through beautiful countryside seldom visited by tourists. In the small town Nyamata you will visit a genocide memorial church.
In 1994, when the genocide began, many ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus took refuge in churches, believing militias would not enter these sacred spaces. However, as priests, nuns, and church officials systematically fled Rwanda after the genocide began, large-scale massacres occurred in Catholic churches throughout the country. In some cases, priests and other officials were complicit in the killings.
The Bugesera district was one of the areas most devastated by the genocide. From a population of 62,000, only 2,000 survived. Over 5 days 10.000 people were killed in and around the grounds of Nyamata Catholic Church. After this visit, you will head back to Kigali to stop at the the Genocide Memorial and Education Centre, which opened in 2004. Its a dignified tribute to the victims, including a poignant Childrens Memorial, and a detailed description of the darkest hour in Rwandas recent history.
Journey Time: 1 hour to Nyamata Church
Accommodation: Hotel Des Mille Colines
Meal Plan: Breakfast is inclusive
Day 3 To Nyungwe Forest.
Today, you will set off towards the famous Nyungwe Forest. This is one of the largest forests in East and Central Africa, abundant with flora and fauna including 13 primate species from colobus monkeys, mangabeys, blue monkeys and, of course, our cousins the chimpanzees.
Nyungwe Forest is also a famous location for birders. With about 310 recorded bird species, 26 of which are endemic, this is one of the most important and still little known bird-watching destinations in Africa.
Your lodge is situated in the middle of a beautifully verdant tea plantation just on the edge of the forest. Swim in the heated infinity pool before experiencing an evening of fine dining.
Journey time: 6 hours
Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, late lunch, and dinner
Day 4 Chimpanzee Tracking. This morning you have a very early start. After breakfast you shall proceed to the chimpanzee tracking trail in either the Cyamudongo or Uwinka sections. The total population between the two groups is a healthy 80 individuals. You will not forget soon this exciting up-close encounter with humans closest relative. After the chimp tracking you can relax at the lodge or choose an optional activity that you can discuss with your guide.
Journey time: 1 2 hours each way
Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive
Day 5 Forest Canopy and Waterfall Hike. Today you shall go for East Africas only canopy walk. This walk takes place above a deep gorge cutting across the massive forest. Lasting about 1½ hours, the walk takes you through some beautiful foliage and animal habitats. Along the way youll have the chance to spot blue monkeys and unique birds that dwell in the upper levels of the forest canopy.
In the afternoon, a waterfall hike is in your program. This trail begins from Gisakura Guesthouse next to the ORTPN offices (a 15 minute drive from the hotel) and takes between 3 and 6 hours round trip, depending upon how frequently you stop to sightsee and whether you choose to drive or walk from the guesthouse. The first part of the trail is basically following the road to the vehicle park before delving into the forest. You will have to cross various streams before making a steep descent to the base of the small, refreshing waterfall. Monkeys are frequently seen along the way and the steep slopes provide excellent views into the canopy.
Journey time: 45 minutes each way
Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive
Day 6 To Kibuye on Lake Kivu. After a relaxed breakfast you shall drive to Kibuye on the eastern shores of Lake Kivu. Time allowing, you can visit the Ndaba Falls or take a walk around Kibuye town. In the afternoon you can try to rent a boat and visit a few islands. All activities today are at your own cost.
The lodge is perched on stilts above the shores of Lake Kivu. It is a beautiful set of wood-built structures with a private beach and a good restaurant. All rooms have a balcony overlooking the lake.
Journey time: 3 4 hours
Accommodation: Cormoran Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast is inclusive
Day 7 To Gisenyi. Today you continue along the scenic Lake Kivu coast, winding through valleys and small villages to the northern town of Gisenyi just next to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In the afternoon you can visit the local market and see the day-to-day life of the people. Try your local lunch at Auberge de Gisenyi or Bistro Restaurant. Boat tours on Lake Kivu are also possible.
The hotel overlooks its own private beach and has a panoramic restaurant, indoor and beachside bars, a luxury swimming pool, and complete gym and health centre.
Journey time: 1½ 2 hours
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast is inclusive
Day 8 To the Parc des Volcans. Today you shall drive northeast to the town of Musanze close to the Virunga Volcano range. This beautiful area represents the gateway to the gorilla tracking.
The Gorilla View Lodge is situated on the edge of the dense forest of Parc des Volcans. From your large room you can look out over tropical rainforest as well as the mighty Mount Sabinyo. In the evening you can enjoy a camp fire and some entertainment from a local dance group.
Journey time: 1½ hours
Accommodation: Virunga Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive
Day 9 Gorilla Tracking. Today is probably the highlight of your trip! Youll have an early start for this special day. From the lodge, you drive into the park about 30 minutes to the Office Rwandais du Tourisme et Des Parc Nationaux (ORTPN).
The head ranger of the ORTPN will divide you into groups based on interest and fitness. The gorillas you will track belong to one of the seven habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.
Amosand Tour Safaris purchases the permits in advance but is unable to reserve a specific gorilla group as it is for the head-ranger to decide this in the morning!
From the ORTPN office your driver/guide will take you as close as possible to the starting point of your tracking. The track will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the gorillas current location. En-route, your guide will point out signs of previous Gorilla activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots.
The time taken to track the gorillas can take as little as half an hour to as much as 8 hours! Once the gorillas have been located, you will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Rwandas own Gorillas in the Mist.
Journey time: 30 minutes by car, tracking time varies
Accommodation: Virunga Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive
Day 10 Back to Kigali. After a relaxed breakfast, you travel back to Kigali in time to catch your flight back home. Sadly, this is where you say goodbye to Rwanda. But you may also decide to extend your trip to another country in the region. At special arrangements, Amosand Tour Safaris offers extensions to Uganda, Tanzania or the islands of Zanzibar. Feel free to contact us for any other possibilities. Note: This programme is only possible when your flight departs from Kigali at 3 p.m. or later.
Journey time: 4 hours
Accommodation: NOT INCLUDED!
Meal plan: Breakfast is inclusive
9 Days Tour to Tanzania
Sites of interests: Tarangire Park, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara Park.
Safari duration: 9 days
Number of participants: From 2 persons and above
Accommodation: Safari lodges/tented camps or Campings.
Day 01: Arusha National Park
In the morning, breakfast in the hotel, and leave with packed picnic lunch boxes for safari in Arusha National Park. On arrival to the park gate, you will meet a park warden who will es**rt you in the walking safari, followed by the game drive on safari car. You will enjoy the safari in the park, closer views to wild animals like zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, ostriches etc. In the mid day, you take your lunch in the picnic site in the park. In the late afternoon, leave the park for Arusha town for overnight at Ilboru Lodge /Charity Hotel, Full Board.
Day 02: Arusha Lake Manyara Park
In the morning after breakfast, leave Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, with picnic lunch boxes, and arrive in the park after about 2.5 hours, and enter the park for the game drive.
Lake Manyara Park is well known for its climbing tree lions, and the birdlife in the lake Manyara. Stop for the picnic lunch inside the park at around noon, then continue the game drive till the end of the day. In the evening, accommodation at Haven Nature Camp or similar, Full Board.
Day 03: Lake Manyara Serengeti National Park
In the morning, breakfast at the lodge, and then drive direct to Serengeti national park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area, game en route. In the mid day you stop for the picnic lunch on the way. You will arrive in Serengeti park in the late afternoon and have chance to view the wild animals in the park for the rest of the day. At the end of the day, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Katikati Camp / Simba Lodge, Full Board.
Day 04: Serengeti National Park
Full day safari in Serengeti Park, early morning game drive starts at around 6:30AM till mid day. All big five games can be viewed; lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and even the famous wildebeest migration depending on season.
In the afternoon, drive back to the lodge for hot lunch followed by the optional afternoon pose in the lodge. Set out for the late afternoon game drive in Serengeti Park till the end of the day. In the evening, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Katikati Camp / Simba lodge, Full Board.
Days 05: Serengeti National Park
Full day for exploring the Serengeti, either with picnic lunch in the noon or early morning game drive, in the noon drive back to the lodge for hot lunch and then leave for late afternoon game drive. Accommodation at Serengeti Katikati Camp / Simba lodge, Full Board.
Day 06: Serengeti Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning game drive in the Serengeti Park, then returns for the late breakfast in the lodge. After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with optional stops en route in the Masai Bomas or at Ngorongoro Olduvai Gorge. In the afternoon, picnic lunch en route in Ngorongoro area. In the evening, arrival in the lodge, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge / Rhino Lodge, Full Board.
Day 07: Ngorongoro Crater
In the morning after breakfast, descent into the crater floor for the crater tour. You will have a chance to view all the big five land mammals and other mammals. In the noon, enjoy the picnic lunch in the crater floor, and then continue the game drive in the Crater. In the afternoon, leave the crater for the lodge, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House / Tloma Lodge, Full Board.
Day 08: Lake Eyasi
In the early morning leave the lodge for lake Eyasi where you can accompany the bushmen in their traditional hunting in the bush. You will have a chance to experience the ways of life of the local communities around lake Eyasi. In the afternoon after having the picnic lunch, you continue the walking safari by visiting the Datoga people and see their traditional crafts produced by forging the metals. In the late afternoon, leave Lake Eyasi for Tarangire. Accommodation at Maramboi Tented Camp / Burunge Tented Camp, Full Board.
Day 09: Tarangire National Park
After having your breakfast, game drive in Tarangire Park. Tarangire Park is well known for huge herds of elephants and baobab trees. The park derives its name from a river Tarangire which flows across this park. In the mid day, stop for picnic lunch in the park or drive back to the camp for hot lunch. After having the lunch, leave the park for Arusha town.
End of Safari.
Prices include:
Transport in safari vehicle during the safari in the parks.
Accommodation during the safari on full board, in the lodges/tented camps or campsites.
Park entry fees to all mentioned parks.
Bottles of drinking water during the safari.
Services of our professional driver-guides (and cook).
Not included in the safari price:
Border and airport transfers, before and after safari (available on request)
Hotel in Arusha before and after safari. (can be reserved on request)
Beverages in the lodges/Campsites, like alcohols or soft drinks.
Entrance fees for the Masai villages (if interested in these sites)
Tips to the driver guide (and cook).
All personal expenses
8 Days Safari to Tanzania
8 Days Safari to Tanzania
Sites of interests: Tarangire Park, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara Park.
Safari duration: 8 days
Number of participants: From 2 persons and above
Accommodation: Safari lodges/tented camps or Campings.
Day 01: Arusha National Park
In the morning, breakfast in the hotel, and leave with packed picnic lunch boxes for safari in Arusha National Park. On arrival to the park gate, you will meet a park warden who will es**rt you in the walking safari, followed by the game drive on safari car. You will enjoy the safari in the park, closer views to wild animals like zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, ostriches etc. In the mid day, you take your lunch in the picnic site in the park. In the late afternoon, leave the park for Arusha town for overnight at Ilboru Lodge /Charity Hotel, Full Board.
Day 02: Arusha Lake Manyara Park
In the morning after breakfast, leave Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, with picnic lunch boxes, and arrive in the park after about 2.5 hours, and enter the park for the game drive.
Lake Manyara Park is well known for its climbing tree lions, and the birdlife in the lake Manyara. Stop for the picnic lunch inside the park at around noon, then continue the game drive till the end of the day. In the evening, accommodation at Haven Nature Camp or similar, Full Board.
Day 03: Lake Manyara Serengeti National Park
In the morning, breakfast at the lodge, and then drive direct to Serengeti national park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area, game en route. In the mid day you stop for the picnic lunch on the way. You will arrive in Serengeti park in the late afternoon and have chance to view the wild animals in the park for the rest of the day. At the end of the day, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Katikati Camp or Simba Lodge, Full Board.
Day 04: Serengeti National Park
Full day safari in Serengeti Park, early morning game drive starts at around 6:30am till mid day. All big five games can be viewed; lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and even the famous wildebeest migration depending on season.
In the afternoon, drive back to the lodge for hot lunch followed by the optional afternoon pose in the lodge. Set out for the late afternoon game drive in Serengeti Park till the end of the day. In the evening, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Katikati Camp / Simba lodge, Full Board.
Days 05: Serengeti National Park
Full day for exploring the Serengeti, either with picnic lunch in the noon or early morning game drive, in the noon drive back to the lodge for hot lunch and then leave for late afternoon game drive. Accommodation at Serengeti Katikati Camp / Simba lodge, Full Board.
Day 06: Serengeti Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning game drive in the Serengeti Park, then returns for the late breakfast in the lodge. After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with optional stops en route in the Masai Bomas or at Ngorongoro Olduvai Gorge. In the afternoon, picnic lunch en route in Ngorongoro area. In the evening, arrival in the lodge, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge / Rhino Lodge, Full Board.
Day 07: Ngorongoro Crater
Early in the morning leave with packed breakfast and descend into the crater floor for the crater tour. Early morning is the best moment to view animals while they are active. You will have a chance to view all the big five land mammals and other mammals. Enjoy the late breakfast by the hippo pool inside the crater, and then continue the game drive in the Crater until afternoon.
Leave the crater floor in the afternoon for hot lunch in the lodge. After the lunch in the lodge, leave Ngorongoro for Tarangire. On arrival in Tarangire, check in at Maramboi Tented Camp / Burunge Tented Camp, Full Board.
Day 08: Tarangire National Park
After having your breakfast, game drive in Tarangire Park. Tarangire Park is well known for huge herds of elephants and baobab trees. The park derives its name from a river Tarangire which flows across this park. In the mid day, stop for picnic lunch in the park or drive back to the camp for hot lunch. After having the lunch, leave the park for Arusha town.
Prices include:
Transport in safari vehicle during the safari in the parks.
Accommodation during the safari on full board, in the lodges/tented camps or campsites.
Park entry fees to all mentioned parks.
Bottles of drinking water during the safari.
Services of our professional driver-guides (and cook).
Not included in the safari price:
Border and airport transfers, before and after safari(available on request)
Hotel in Arusha before and after safari. (can be reserved on request)
Beverages in the lodges/Campsites, like alcohols or soft drinks.
Entrance fees for the Masai villages (if interested in these sites)
Tips to the driver guide (and cook).
All personal expenses
Important
The above safari itinerary is provisional and can be modified if necessary to meet the need of the clients.
The rooms availability in the proposed lodges will be confirmed at the time of reserving the safari with us. Reserving early is recommended especially for the arrivals in high seasons for the sake of rooms availability.
7 Days Safari in Kenya
7 Days Safari in Kenya
Sites of interests: Samburu/Shaba, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara
Safari duration: 7 days/6nights
Number of participants: From 2 persons and above
Accommodation in lodges / Tented Camps.
Day 01: Nairobi Samburu / Shaba
After an early breakfast at the Hotel commence drive via Karatina and crossing the equator at Nanyuki, en route to Samburu/Shaba National Reserve.Lunch at the respective Lodge. Late afternoon game viewing drive.Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge / Sarova Shaba Lodge, Full Board.
Samburu lodge
Day 02: Samburu/Shaba Aberdares
Early morning game drive, prior to breakfast at the Lodge. Morning return drive to the Aberdares area, arriving in time for lunch at the Outspan Hotel/Aberdare Country Club. Afternoon transfer, in Hotel shuttle vehicles, into the Aberdare National Park to the Treetops/the Ark for a night of game viewing, from the Lodge precincts. Dinner & overnight at The Treetops/The ARK, Full Board.
Day 03: Aberdares Lake Nakuru or Lake Naivasha
If at Treetops, return shuttle transfer to Outspan Hotel for breakfast. (If at Ark, breakfast and shuttle transfer to Aberdare Country Club).
Rejoin your driver/guide and depart for the Rift Valley arriving for lunch at a Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park. Late afternoon game viewing & bird watching drive.
OPTION 1: Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill / Lake Nakuru Lodge, Full Board.
OPTION 2: Early evening drive to Lake Naivasha area for dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge / Lake Naivasha Simba / Rift Valley Golf Lodge, Full Board.
Day 04: Lake Nakuru or Lake Naivasha Maasai Mara
After breakfast commence drive west past Mount Longonot and via Narok to the Maasai Mara National Reserve to arrive for lunch at the respective Lodge/Camp. Late afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner & overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge / Keekorok Lodge / Sarova Mara Camp / Mara Leisure Camp, Full Board.
Day 05 and Day 06: Maasai Mara
Morning and late afternoon game viewing drives in this Reserve, with spectacular sceneries and diverse wildlife. All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge / Keekorok Lodge / Sarova Mara Camp / Mara Leisure Tented Camp, Full Board.
Sarova mara camp
Day 07: Maasai Mara Nairobi & Depart
After breakfast at the Lodge/Camp, embark on your return journey to Nairobi. On arrival in the early afternoon, you will be dropped off at the Holiday Inn Mayfair / Jacaranda Hotel (use of room is excluded). Transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for scheduled departure flight.
End of Safari in Kenya
Safari prices include:
Pick up and drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Accommodation on full board during the safari.
All transport in a comfortable Safari Minivan with a pop up roof.
Professional English speaking driver/guide.
All park entrance fees.
1 litre bottle of Mineral Water per person per day.
Dinner at a Chinese Restaurant.
Maasai Village Visit.
Not included in the safari price:
The cost of obtaining visas; Kenya visa can be got at ease at JKI Airport for USD 50 no photos required.
Expenses like laundry, beverages, bar bill, telephone, mineral water, tips, porterage ,etc.
International flights.
Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast at USD 450 per person in Masai Mara.
Travel and medical insurance.
All other expenses that are purely of a personal nature.
All other items that are not mentioned in our price includes.
Please note:
This itinerary can be combined with a beach holiday to Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi, Watamu or Zanzibar Island (on request).
For the safari transport, in Kenya we use the comfortable 4×4 Toyota Tour Minivans.
The above safari can be tailor made and revised to suit your clients requirements.
6 Days Safari to Northern Tanzania
6 Days Safari to Northern Tanzania
Sites of interests: Tarangire Park, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara Park.
Safari duration: 6 days
Number of participants: From 2 persons
Accommodation: Safari lodges/tented camps or Campings.
Day 01: Arusha Lake Manyara Park
In the morning after breakfast, leave Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, with picnic lunch boxes, and arrive in the park after about 2.5 hours, and enter the park for the game drive.
Lake Manyara Park is well known for its climbing tree lions, and the birdlife in the lake Manyara. In the noon, picnic lunch inside the park, then continue the game drive till the end of the day. Accommodation at Haven Nature Tented Camp, Full Board.
Day 02: Lake Manyara Serengeti National Park
In the morning, breakfast at the lodge, and then drive direct to Serengeti national park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the mid day, picnic lunch on the way to Serengeti. Arrival in Serengeti park in the late afternoon and have chance to view the wild animals in the park for the rest of the day. At the end of the day, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Katikati Camp/Heritage Camp, Full Board.
serengeti kati-kati tented camp
Day 03: Serengeti National Park
Full day safari in Serengeti Park, early morning game drive starts at around 6:30am till mid day. All big five games can be viewed; lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and even the famous wildebeest migration depending on season.
In the afternoon, drive back to the lodge for hot lunch followed by the optional afternoon pose in the lodge. Set out again for the late afternoon game drive in Serengeti Park till the end of the day. In the evening, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Katikati Camp/Heritage Camp, Full Board.
Day 04: Serengeti Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning game drive in the Serengeti Park, then returns for the late breakfast in the lodge. After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with optional stops en route in the Masai Bomas or at Ngorongoro Olduvai Gorge. In the afternoon, picnic lunch en route in Ngorongoro area. In the evening, arrival in the lodge, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Rhino Lodge, Full Board.
Day 05: Ngorongoro Crater
Early in the morning leave with packed breakfast and descend into the crater floor for the crater tour. Early morning is the best moment to view animals while they are active. You will have a chance to view all the big five land mammals and other mammals. Enjoy the late breakfast by the hippo pool inside the crater, and then continue the game drive in the Crater until afternoon.
Leave the crater floor in the afternoon for hot lunch in the lodge. After the lunch in the lodge, leave Ngorongoro for Tarangire. On arrival in Tarangire, check in at Maramboi Tented Camp or Burunge Tented Camp, Full Board.
Day 06: Tarangire National Park
After having your breakfast, game drive in Tarangire Park. Tarangire Park is well known for huge herds of elephants and baobab trees. The park derives its name from a river Tarangire which flows across this park. In the mid day, stop for picnic lunch in the park or drive back to the camp for hot lunch. After having the lunch, leave the park for Arusha town.
End of Safari
Prices include:
Transport in safari vehicle during the safari in the parks.
Accommodation during the safari on full board, in the lodges/tented camps or campsites.
Park entry fees to all mentioned parks.
Bottles of drinking water during the safari.
Services of our professional driver-guides (and cook).
Not included in the safari price:
Border and airport transfers, before and after safari(available on request)
Hotel in Arusha before and after safari. (can be reserved on request)
Beverages in the lodges/Campsites, like alcohols or soft drinks.
Entrance fees for the Masai villages (if interested in these sites)
Tips to the driver guide (and cook).
All personal expenses
Note:
The above safari itinerary is provisional and can be modified if necessary to meet the need of the clients.
The rooms availability in the proposed lodges will be confirmed at the time of reserving the safari with us. Reserving early is recommended especially for the arrivals in high seasons for the sake of rooms availability.
6 Days Safari in Kenya
6 Days Safari in Kenya
Kenya-safari Sites of interests: Amboseli National park, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara
Safari duration: 6 days /5 nights
Number of participants: From 2 persons
Accommodation in Safari lodges or Luxury Tented Camps.
Day 01: Nairobi Amboseli National Park
Early morning depart for drive via Namanga to Amboseli National Park, to arrive for lunch at the respective Lodge. Late afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at Ol tukai Lodge or similar, Full Board.
ol-tukai lodge
Day 02: Amboseli Nairobi Aberdares
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, return drive to Nairobi. Lunch at a Nairobi Safari Park Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Nyeri to Outspan Hotel/Aberdare Country Club. Late afternoon transfer, in Hotel shuttle vehicles, into the Aberdare National Park to the Treetops for a night of game viewing, from the Lodge precincts. Dinner & overnight at The Treetops / The Ark, Full Board.
Day 03: Aberdares Lake Nakuru or Lake Naivasha
If at Treetops, return shuttle transfer to Outspan Hotel for breakfast. (If at Ark, breakfast and shuttle transfer to Aberdare Country Club).
Rejoin your driver/guide and depart for the Rift Valley arriving for lunch at a Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park. Late afternoon game viewing & bird watching drive, mainly flamingos
OPTION 1: Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill / Lake Nakuru Lodge / Flamingo Hill Camp, FB.
OPTION 2: Early evening drive to Lake Naivasha area for dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa / Lake Naivasha Simba / Rift Valley Golf Lodge, FB.
Day 04: Lake Nakuru or Lake Naivasha Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast commence drive west past Mount Longonot and via Narok to the Maasai Mara National Reserve to arrive for lunch at the respective Lodge/Camp. Late afternoon game viewing drive.
Dinner & overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge / Keekorok Lodge / Sarova Mara Camp / Mara Leisure Tented Camp, Full Board.
Day 05: Maasai Mara National reserve
Morning and late afternoon game viewing drives in this Reserve, with spectacular sceneries, diverse wildlife and the ancestral inhabitants (the maasai people). All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge / Keekorok Lodge / Sarova Mara Camp / Mara Leisure Tented Camp, Full Board.
Day 06: Maasai Mara Nairobi & Depart
After breakfast at the Lodge/Camp, embark on your return journey to Nairobi. On arrival in the early afternoon, you will be dropped off at the Holiday Inn Mayfair / Jacaranda Hotel (use of room is excluded).
Then transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for scheduled International departure flight.
End of Safari in Kenya
Safari prices include:
Pick up and drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Accommodation on full board during the safari.
All transport in a comfortable Safari Minivan with a pop up roof.
Professional English speaking driver/guide.
All park entrance fees.
1 litre bottle of Mineral Water per person per day.
Dinner at a Chinese Restaurant.
Maasai Village Visit.
Not included in the safari price:
The cost of obtaining visas; Kenya visa can be got at ease at JKI Airport for USD 50 no photos required.
Expenses like laundry, beverages, bar bill, telephone, mineral water, tips, porterage etc.
International flights.
Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast at USD 450 per person in Masai Mara.
Travel and medical insurance.
All other expenses that are purely of a personal nature.
All other items that are not mentioned in our price includes.
Please note:
This itinerary can be combined with a beach holidays to Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi, Watamu or Zanzibar Island (on request).
For the safari transport, in Kenya we use the comfortable 4×4 Toyota Tour Minivans, and in Tanzania we use the well-equipped Landcruisers and Landrovers.
The above safari can be tailor made and revised to suit your clients requirements
4 Days Safari in Northern Tanzania
4 Days Safari in Northern Tanzania
Sites of interests: Tarangire Park, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara Park.
Safari duration: 4 days
Number of participants: From 2 adults
Accommodation: Safari lodges/tented camps or Campings.
Day 01: Arusha Tarangire Park
In morning, after early breakfast in the hotel, leave Arusha for Tarangire National Park, with picnic lunch boxes, arrival in Tarangire just before noon and start the game drive in the park.
In the afternoon, stop for picnic lunch in the picnic site in the park. After having the picnic lunch, enjoy the game viewing in the park till the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Simba Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge / Whistling Thorn Tented Lodge, Full Board.
Day 02: Tarangire N.Park Ngorongoro Crater
Early in the morning, leave Serengeti Park for Ngorongoro Crater. On arrival at Ngorongoro, descend into the crater floor for the crater tour. In the crater floor, you will have a chance to view all the big five land mammals like Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Giraffe, etc . In the noon, enjoy the picnic lunch in the picnic site inside the crater. After the game drive in the crater floor, leave the crater for the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Country Lodge or Eyasi Lodge, Full Board.
Day 03: Lake Eyasi Cultural tour
In the early morning leave the lodge for Lake Eyasi where you can accompany the bush men in their traditional hunting in the bush. You will have a chance to experience the ways of life of the bush men communities around lake Eyasi. In the afternoon after having the picnic lunch, you continue the walking safari by visiting the Datoga people and see their traditional crafts produced by forging the metals. In the late afternoon, leave Lake Eyasi for the lodge. Accommodation at Country Lodge or Bougainvellia Safari Lodge, Full Board.
Day 04: Lake Manyara Park Arusha
After early breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, impalas, hippos and others.
In the noon, stop for picnic lunch in the picnic site in the park, and continue the game drive in the park. In the late afternoon, leave Lake Manyara Park for Arusha town.
End of the tour
Prices include:
Transport in safari vehicle during the safari in the parks.
Accommodation during the safari on full board, in the lodges/tented camps or campsites.
Park entry fees to all mentioned parks.
Bottles of drinking water during the safari.
Services of a fluent English speaking driver-guides (and cook).
Not included in the safari price:
Border and airport transfers, before and after safari(available on request)
Hotel in Arusha before and after safari. (can be reserved on request)
Beverages in the lodges/Campsites, like alcohols or soft drinks.
Entrance fees for the Masai villages (if interested in these sites)
Tips to the driver guide (and cook).
All personal expenses
Note:
The above safari itinerary is provisional and can be modified if necessary to meet the need of the clients.
The rooms availability in the proposed lodges will be confirmed at the time of reserving the safari with us. Reserving early is recommended especially for the arrivals in high seasons for the sake of rooms availability.
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Kenya is the historical home of the East African safari, a land of sweeping savannah grasslands inhabited by charismatic mega-fauna, including Big Cats, the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino) and just about everything in between. Elsewhere, landscapes here stir the soul with deserts in the north, dense forests in the west, Rift Valley lakes in the center and tropical coast out east. This result for those on safari is an experienced safari industry ready to show you a seemingly endless parade of wildlife against one of the most beautiful backdrops in Africa.
Best time to visit Kenya
The best time to visit Kenya would be its dry season which lasts between the months of Late-June to October. This is the time when Kenya gets the least amount of precipitation and also due to the heat the animals come out to drink water. If your wish is to see Wildebeest migration to Masai Mara, then you may consider visiting Kenya between July and October. But there are different times to visit Kenya depending on the wildlife that one wants to see. Another great time to visit Kenya is during the months of January and February as it is ideal to view the national parks at this time. Kenya is a popular destination so it seldom remains empty during its peak or shoulder seasons. But people who want to visit Kenya on a budget and are ready to put up with the rain will have to visit the country during its wet season, mainly during the months of March to May. The wet season is actually great for escaping to the nature of Kenya. Do remember that apart from the rain, the temperatures in Kenya remains even almost always as it is present on the equator.
Season in Kenya
High Season in Kenya
The peak season in Kenya mainly lasts in the drier months of Late-June to October. This is generally the time when one can catch the migration of Wildebeest and other animals in search of water to Masai Mara. The dry season is also the time when people get to climb Mount Kenya and enjoy being there. The average temperature of Kenya remains around 22 degrees or so during this season. Tourists are abundant as the season is devoid of little to no rain which allows them to go through Kenya without any disruptions. January and February are also considered peak months in Kenya. The weather remains warm, almost always in Kenya.
Shoulder Season in Kenya
Shoulder season in Kenya will be the time when the parks do not get overcrowded like in the peak season, but still one will get the amenities needed for travelling. The best time to visit Kenya during the shoulder season would be between Octobers to December. This is the time when there is more rain than seen in the dry season. They are mainly short showers which do not bring much disruption. But it also allows the travelers to view the wildlife when its calm and they also give birth during the end of the year. The accommodations and safaris tend to be more affordable at this time compared to the peak season. This is also the time when people can spot migratory birds.
Low Season in Kenya
If you want to visit Kenya when it is free from the crowd, then you will need to target your best time to visit from March to May. These months are considered as a part of the wet season of Kenya as they tend to bring rainfall which is erratic and lasts throughout the day. Accommodations and many establishments remain closed during this season. But it is also the time when Kenya turns beautiful and green. So, people who think that they can handle the rain should visit Kenya during this time. One must also note that the off-season can differ based on the different regions and parks present in Kenya.
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