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Classic Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania 3.5 & 4.5 Star

Category : Featured , Kenya & Tanzania

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

We have uniquely combined the very best, most famous of Kenya & Tanzania parks and uniquely located accommodation to offer you the greatest safari experience, far from the beaten track, venturing deep into the beautiful most celebrated East Africa Heritage within the shortest time without the feeling of being rushed or being in a hurry! As they say ‘No Hurry in Africa’!

 

Our Classic Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania gives the very best of the African wildernesses that our clients have come to see in East Africa spending adequate time in each location for the greatest & most memorable experience. We take you to the best located camps and lodges, offering bespoke access to the most game-rich areas for an in-depth, privileged safari experience with the help of our most professional & dedicated safari guides who are ready to show you what best our great East Africa parks have to offer.

 

Beginning your discovery journey in Amboseli National Park famous for its large herds of elephants and the most classic & breathtaking views of the gigantic Mt. Kilimanjaro. Cross over into Tanzania and to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the 8th wonder of the world which has remained unchanged since time in memorial and is always game rich not forgetting the rich culture of the Masai people co existing with wildlife there!! Drive into the vast Serengeti plains the venue to the greatest show on earth the wildebeest migration! Enjoy unlimited game in this vast and sensational 14,763km sq of endless savannah, then wind up your adventure Masai Mara the arenas to one of the greatest spectacle on earth ~ the wildebeest migration that occurs as millions of herds of wildebeests and zebras follow fresh grazing that sprout in the wake of annual rains.

 

The selected accommodation offers great value to each and every traveller and pay keen attention to conservation, minimum environmental degradation impact to areas they are located, bettering the livelihoods of the local people through meaningful employment!

 

We hope that you will join us soon in discovering what our Classic Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania adventure has to offer!

 

ITINERARY IN BRIEF:

DateLocation4.5-star option3.5-star optionMeal Plan
Day 1NairobiNairobi SerenaFair Acres Boutique HotelBreakfast
Day 2AmboseliAmboseli SerenaAmboseli Sopa LodgeFull Board
Day 3AmboseliAmboseli SerenaAmboseli Sopa LodgeFull Board
Day 4NgorongoroNgorongoro SerenaPamoja Farm Lodge KaratuFull Board
Day 5NgorongoroNgorongoro SerenaPamoja Farm Lodge KaratuFull Board
Day 6SerengetiSerengeti SerenaPamoja Serengeti Luxury CampFull Board
Day 7SerengetiSerengeti SerenaPamoja Serengeti Luxury CampFull Board
Day 8MaraMara Serena LodgeEnkorok Mara CampFull Board
Day 9 MaraMara Serena LodgeEnkorok Mara CampFull Board
Day 10Departure   

 

YOUR DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1 : ARRIVAL -NAIROBI

JAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Before checking in at hotel, he will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the Driver Guide who will be with you throughout the safari

Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel for 4.5 Star/ Fair Acres Boutique Hotel for 3.5 Star

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 2 : AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

This morning afterbreakfast you will drive to Amboseli National Park which is famous for its large elephant population roaming across the vast grassy plains, the big five, and the majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa among other species of flora and fauna.

Lunch will be at your lodge before proceeding for an afternoon for a game viewing drive.

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge for 4.5 Star/Amboseli Sopa for 3.5 Star

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 3 :AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Full day in the Amboseli National Park with two game drives. You drive through across this vast lake bed, often dry but swampy in some areas. We have a lot of game here like cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, gazelles and herds of elephants all set against the amazing back drop of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro showing all its glory.

If you wish, for a nominal fee, you can also visit a Masai Village to experience this nomadic tribe’s way of life and see their colorful culture.

Accommodation: Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge for 4.5 Star/Amboseli Sopa for 3.5 Star

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 4 : NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

This morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area via Namanga Border for Customs and Immigration formalities and hot delicious lunch in Arusha before proceeding to the famous Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCCA) which features rolling plains, lakes, craters, mountains and dormant volcanoes. Arrive in time for relaxation at your lodge or an optional cultural village visit.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge for 4.5 Star/ Pamoja Farm Lodge Karatu for 3.5 Star

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 5 : NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

After breakfast, descend into the ‘8th Wonder of the World’, a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Enclosed within its towering walls are grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a fresh water lake and a glorious variety of birdlife. Here too are all the members of the ‘Big Five’ (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) as well as a large cast of plains game and one of Africa’s densest populations of predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before climbing back up to the lodge in time for relaxation before dinner.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge for 4.5 Star/ Pamoja Farm Lodge Karatu for 3.5 Star

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 6 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, drive through NCCA with picnic lunch boxes and cross into neighboring Serengeti National Park stopping en route at Ol Duvai Gorge. Known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’, this is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world. Pioneered by famous paleontologists Louis and Mary Leakey in the 1950s it offers a glimpse into life two million years ago. Arrive at your lodge in time to relax and dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for 4.5 Star/ Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp for 3.5 Star

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 7 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, enjoy a full day’s game driving (meals taken in true safari style ‘in the bush’) in the vast and sensational Serengeti, which covers 14,763 sq km of endlessly rolling savannah. Venue for ‘the greatest wildlife shows on Earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest, the park is

also renowned for its lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes and plains game. Overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for 4.5 Star/ Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp for 3.5 Star

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 8 : MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

After breakfast and a short briefing by your driver guide, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to ‘the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest.  Stopping en route at Isebania border for customs and migration formalities. You will enjoy picnic lunch boxes en route before driving to arrive in time for late afternoon game viewing drive in Kenya’s most popular reserve. Arrive back in lodge in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge for 4.5 Star/Enkorok Mara Camp for 3.5 Star

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 9 : MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Your day will be spent on safari in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya’s largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena; while in the Mara River you will see fat pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles. Other highlights include giraffe tops, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds.

Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot Air Balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience. Alternatively visit a Masai village and get learn the Masai culture at an extra cost.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge for 4.5 Star/Enkorok Mara Camp for 3.5 Star

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 10 : DEPARTURE

After breakfast at the Camp, bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you set on your journey back to Nairobi.  Drive back down the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, passing the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot, and lakes Elementeita and Naivasha on the way. Keep an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle and head up the escarpment. You will arrive in Kenya’s bustling capital city Nairobi in the early afternoon. Spend time doing last minute shopping. Lunch is your own arrangements

Transfer to back to your city hotel!

Say good bye to the wonderful country and promise to join us on another expedition!

Safari inclusions:   

  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
  • Transportation in a private safari 4 x 4 land cruiser in Kenya & Tanzania on safari with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
  • Services of an English or Spanish or French speaking driver-guide, unlimited game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • All Government taxes and levies.
  • Complimentary bottled drinking water per person per day in the safari vehicle.
  • All meet and greet services.
  • All arrival and departure transfers.
  • 24 hours stand-by contact number.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
  • On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.   
  •  Flying doctors’ coverage which covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient.          

 

Safari exclusions

  • All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s).  Budget approx. $ 2.00 – $ 4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $ 15.00 – $ 20.00 per person per day for driver-guides).
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,
  • Any local or international flight and departure taxes.
  • Laundry services.
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
  • Visa fees
  • Easter supplement at Amboseli Sopa is USD 35 per person and Christmas supplements of USD $ 45 per person per night applicable on the 18th – 21 Apr, 24th – 31 Dec 2025 & 1st Jan 2026 respectively.

 

 

TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way.  Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans.  He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this: 

 

You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served.  The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains.  This is the best time to see the wildlife.  Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm.  Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game.   Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle.  Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see.  Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast.  After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides. 

 

Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch.  You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you.  As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!

 

When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks.  You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you.  The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination.  Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.  


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Classic Migration Safari Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Category : Featured , Kenya & Tanzania

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Classic Kenya and Tanzania Migration Safari features Kenya’s and Tanzania most treasured national park while following one of greatest spectacle on earth following the wildebeest migration. The Ngorongoro Crater in Northern Tanzania, once a gigantic volcano, is the largest intact caldera in the world whose rich pasture hosts over 30,000 animals.

Accommodation is based on small semi luxury tented camps and lodges which offer personalized services and are ideal for families, couples and small groups.

Transport is based on our custom-made 4 x 4 land cruisers tested and proven to handle the rough terrain of an African safari while ensuring your maximum comfort as you watch the drama unfold in the African Savannah!

This Classic Migration safari memories will stay in your heart forever!

ITINERARY IN BRIEF:

DateLocationAccommodationMeal PlanActivity
Day 1NairobiSarova PanafricBreakfastTransfer in
Day 2MaraLoyk Mara CampFull BoardDrive to Mara, game viewing following the migration/optional cultural village visit @ USD $ 25 per person
Day 3MaraLoyk Mara CampFull BoardUnlimited game viewing following the migration/optional balloon ride @ USD $ 420 per person
Day 4North SerengetiPamoja Migration CampFull BoardDrive to Northern Serengeti following the migration, game viewing
Day 5North SerengetiPamoja Migration CampFull BoardUnlimited game viewing following the migration/optional balloon ride @ USD $ 599 per person
Day 6Central SerengetiPamoja Serengeti Luxury CampFull BoardDrive to Central Serengeti, unlimited game viewing
Day 7NgorongoroPamoja Farm Lodge KaratuFull BoardDrive to Ngorongoro with a visit to Olduvai Museum/optional cultural village visit @ USD $ 25 per person
Day 8NgorongoroPamoja Farm Lodge~KaratuFull BoardFull day game viewing in the Ngorongoro crator
Day 9Departure  Drive to Arusha, lunch on own last-minute shopping then transfer out

Inclusions

  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
  • Transportation in private chauffeur driven custom made safari 4 x 4 land cruiser in Kenya & Tanzania with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography.
  • Services of an English-speaking Speaking driver-guide, game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary. A Spanish/French guide can be provided at no extra cost.
  • Complimentary drinking bottled water per person per day in the safari vehicle.
  • Guaranteed window seat for all safari participants.
  • All meet and greet services.
  • All arrival and departure transfers.
  • 24 hours stand-by contact number.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Unlimited game viewing drives
  • All park entrance fees.
  • Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
  • On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
  • Flying doctor’s coverage which covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient.

 

Exclusions

  • All items of personal nature e.g., telephone call bills, laundry etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s).  Budget approx. $ 2.00 – $ 4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $ 15.00 – $ 20.00 per person per day for driver-guides). Note that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is at your discretion.
  • Meals and beverages, other than specified.
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
  • Easter supplement for all pamoja properties is USD 30 per person per night, applicable on 18th – 21st April 2025.
  • Festive supplement for all pamoja properties is USD 45 per person per night, applicable on 24th to 31 December 2025 and 1st January 2026.
  • Visa fees – you can apply a visa to Kenya and Tanzania online easily through the following government website. For Kenya www.ecitizen.go.ke and for Tanzania https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
  • Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the above listing

YOUR DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL / NAIROBI

JAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Before checking in at hotel, he will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the Driver Guide who will be with you throughout the safari.

Accommodation:  Sarova Panafric

Meal plan: Breakfast

DAY 2 :  EXPLORE MASAI MARA EXPLORATION

After breakfast and a short briefing by your driver guide, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to ‘the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest.  Arrive in time for lunch at your camp.

Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya’s most popular reserve. Arrive back in camp in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.

Overnight: Loyk Mara Camp    

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 3 : MASAI MARA UNLIMITED GAME VIEWING FOLLOWING THE MIGRATION

Your day will be spent on safari in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena following the migration. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya’s largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena; while in the Mara River you will see fat pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles. Other highlights include giraffe tops, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds.

Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot Air Balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience. Alternatively visit a Masai village and get learn the Masai culture at an extra cost.

Overnight: Loyk Mara Camp    

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 4 & 5 : FOLLOW MIGRATION & GAME VIEWING IN NORTHERN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast this morning you will drive to Northern Serengeti with picnic lunch boxes. Customs and immigration border formalities will at Isebania border. Proceed with game viewing enroute to arrive in Northern Serengeti in time for a classic safari supper in the Serengeti National Park following the migration. On your next day spend the whole day exploring and following the migration.

Your accommodation is strategically located within the northern (Kogatende) area of the famous Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and is set amidst the most prime areas of the Serengeti following the path of the great migration, sparsely inhabited by large Acacia as well as Tortilis Tree’s and is home to several species of wildlife that reside in this area year round due to catchments of water bodies around the area.

Due to the Campsite’s ideal location, the great spectacle of the world-famous annual migration can be witnessed almost as close as to the camp – since the site lies along one of the main migratory corridors/routes, which the wildebeest use during their Great Migration going to and from the North and South of the Serengeti.

Northern Serengeti remains an unexplored wilderness packed with stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. The most captivating highlight of this area is undoubtedly the massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during this season. However, the North Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife including lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile and the rare oribi antelope.

Accommodation: Pamoja Migration Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 6 : GAME VIEWING CENTRAL ~ SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Move down where your day will be spent in Central Serengeti National Park and Seronera area which is one of many world-famous attractions in the Central Serengeti. Seronera Valley supports a much greater diversity of resident wildlife than anywhere else in the Serengeti including elephant, giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, topi, reedbuck, buffalo and baboon. This resident prey in turn attracts the highest concentrations of large predators in Africa (lion, hyena, leopard and cheetah) and a multitude of smaller predators (mongoose, jackal, serval and bat-eared fox).

Take the opportunity to fly over the Serengeti in a Hot Air Balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.

Accommodation: Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 7 : DISCOVER OLDUVAI MUSEUM & NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS

This morning, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch boxes stopping en route at Ol Duvai Gorge. Known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’, this is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world. Pioneered by famous paleontologists Louis and Mary Leakey in the 1950s it offers a glimpse into life two million years ago. The famous Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCCA) features rolling plains, lakes, craters, mountains and dormant volcanoes. Arrive at your lodge in time for dinner and relaxation or an optional cultural village visit

Overnight: Pamoja Farm Lodge~Karatu

Meal Plan: Full Board 

DAY 8 : ENJOY THE CRATER TOUR

After breakfast, descend into the ‘8th Wonder of the World’, a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Enclosed within its towering walls are grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a fresh water lake and a glorious variety of birdlife. Here too are all the members of the ‘Big Five’ (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) as well as a large cast of plains game and one of Africa’s densest populations of predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before climbing back up to the lodge in time for relaxation before dinner.

Overnight: Pamoja Farm Lodge~Karatu

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 9 : DEPARTURE

Drive to Arusha. Following lunch on your own arrangements, spend time doing last minute shopping then later you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight back home.

Say good bye to the wonderful country and promise to join us on another expedition!

TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way.  Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans.  He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this: 

 

You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served.  The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains.  This is the best time to see the wildlife.  Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm.  Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game.   Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle.  Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see.  Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast.  After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides. 

 

Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch.  You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you.  As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!

 

When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks.  You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you.  The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination.  Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.  


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Affordable Classic discoveries of Northern Tanzania

Category : Featured , Tanzania

ITINERARY IN BRIEF:

 

Day LocationAccommodationMeal Plan
1Tarangire Nat. Park/KaratuBougainvillea Safari LodgeFull Board
2Serengeti NationalKon Tiki Serengeti CampFull Board
3Serengeti NationalKon Tiki Serengeti CampFull Board
4Ngorongoro Conservation Area/KaratuBougainvillea Safari LodgeFull Board
5Depart  

Day 1: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – KARATU

Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport by our customer care representative who will take you through the program before handling you over to your driver guide who will be with you throughout the safari. Proceed with your drive to Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch boxes, where you will start your mid-morning game drive till late in the evening when you proceed with the drive Karatu for check in at the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.

Tarangire is a park of giant baobab trees, rolling savannah and acacia parkland. Home of the rare tree-climbing pythons, this park offers the best accommodation during the dry season. Due to the existence of the Tarangire River, thousands of animals make their way to this park in search of water. It is in this 2,850 sq. Km park that you are very likely to encounter Lions, Leopards, Zebras, Buffaloes, Wildebeest among others. And just like many parks in Tanzania, this one also has an abundant array of 550 or more species of birds setting the stage to an incredible bird watching experience.

Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 2: KARATU – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, depart for the famous Serengeti national park arriving in time for check in and lunch at Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp. Embark on an afternoon game viewing drive in the park. Return later as the sun sets for dinner and overnight.

The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates greatest park during a Serengeti safari. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the southeastern plains. Almost uniquely, all three African jackal species occur here, alongside the spotted hyena and a host of more elusive small predators, ranging from the insectivorous aardwolf to the beautiful serval cat. But there is more to a safari in the Serengeti Plain than large mammals. Gaudy agama lizards and rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite koppies. A full 100 varieties of dung beetle have been recorded, as have 500-plus bird species, ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland, to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills.

Overnight: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board 

Day 3: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Today, you will spend the whole day in the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the endless plains of Serengeti with game viewing; a magnificent experience waits as you travel to the most famous wildlife park in Africa the legendary Serengeti. Here you might have the chance to see the migration, where thousands of zebra and wildebeest make trip from the Masai Mara every year. Packed lunches are served and proceed for an afternoon

game drive.

 

Day 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA

After your breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro National Conservation Area to arrive in time for a picnic lunch at the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Thereafter, you will have an afternoon game drive the Ngorongoro Crater.

This area’s main attraction is the Ngorongoro Crater, fondly known as “Africa’s Garden of Eden”. A candidate for the new Seven Wonders of the World, this massive crater holds its own in that category. Being the world’s largest unbroken caldera, Ngorongoro is home to over 25,000 animals. It is considered one of the best game viewing spots in the world with a chance to see the big five, zebras and wildebeests. The crater holds almost every individual species of wildlife in East Africa including the extremely rare and critically endangered Black Rhino.

Later in the evening you will proceed with drive up the crater rim for check in and overnight at the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.

Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: DEPART

1130hrs, after your early breakfast, you will be transferred back to the Arusha Airport in time for your domestic departure flight to Zanzibar or international flight back home.

END OF OUR SERVICES:

Included.

  • Transport and Game drives as per the itinerary in a 4×4 safari Land cruiser while in Tanzania.
  • All airport transfers
  • Picnic lunch at Tarangire National Park
  • All park entrance fees.
  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
  • Services of an English-speaking driver guide.
  • 1liter of mineral water per person per day while on safari.

 

Not Included.

  • Items of personal Nature e.g. Combs and toothbrush.
  • Any extras at the lodges e.g. drink, telephone costs etc.
  • Tips and porterage fees.
  • Hot air balloon safari at US$ 550.00 per person.
  • Masai village visits
  • Any visa fees and International flight costs.

 

Note:

  • Rates quoted are net and non-commissionable
  • Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Confirmation is subject to availability at the time of reservation.
  • In event that the lodge/hotel quoted is not available at the time of reservation, an alternative lodge/hotel of similar caliber will be provided.
  • Quotation is valid for the dates stated above only.

TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way.  Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans.  He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this: 

 

You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served.  The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains.  This is the best time to see the wildlife.  Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm.  Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game.   Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle.  Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see.  Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast.  After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides. 

 

Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch.  You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you.  As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!

 

When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks.  You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you.  The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination.  Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.  


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Classic Journeys Kifaru Safari

ITINERARY IN BRIEF:

DATELocation AccommodationMeal Plan
Day 01NairobiPanari HotelBreakfast
Day 02Laikipia/NyahururuPanari ResortFull Board
Day 03Laikipia/NyahururuPanari ResortFull Board
Day 04MaraEnkorok Mara CampFull Board
Day 05MaraEnkorok Mara CampFull Board
Day 06Depart  

 

YOUR DETAILED ITINERARY :

Day 1: Arrival /Nairobi

JAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Before checking in at hotel, he will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the Driver Guide who will be with you throughout the safari.

Accommodation: Panari Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 2: Drive to Nyahururu

After breakfast, drive through Thika Super highway with breathtaking views of the pineapple plantation. Stop briefly at Subukia Rift Valley view of the Equator. Later proceed to Thompsons falls, that’s named after the father of Joseph Thompson. First European explorer to reach the majestic location, a 243 feet waterfall on the Ewaso Nyiro river in central rift valley at 7,740 feet in elevation that drains from Aberdares range. The falls water drop where one can see colobus monkey, Hyraxes and variety of bird’s species in 1883. You will a hike to the bottom and back to the viewing point above the falls. It creates a lovely backdrop for photos. After the tour at the falls, you will have a short drive Panari Resort for checking in and lunch.

Later in the afternoon, you will depart for your visit to South Marmanet forest, which forms part of the migrating route popularly known as the elephant corridor. In large numbers, elephants use this route to look for food from different parts of the extensive forest land as well as to access the farm lands neighboring the forest during the harvest season. The corridor is also important in accessing elephants’ maternity where families accompany mothers to deliver their calves and watch over them for several days before proceeding. 

You thereafter visit the nearby hippo pools for a closer view of these larger mammals before embarking to your resort for a sundowner experience and dinner.

Overnight: Panari Resort

Meal Plan: Full Board

 

Day 3: Full Day Spent Exploring Solio Ranch

After breakfast you will depart for Solio Ranch with packed lunch, for a full day game. The ranch is a fenced, privately owned protected area that’s geared toward rhino conservation. The 17,500-acre reserve plays a major part in the protection and breeding black rhinos in Kenya; other wildlife includes the buffalo, zebra, giraffe and plains game such as eland, Oryx, impala, waterbuck, Thompson’s gazelle and warthog. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

 

Overnight: Panari Resort

Meal Plan: Full Board

 

Day 4: Boat Ride, Walking Safari in Cresent Island Game Sanctuary and Masai village visit in Masai Mara

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a walking safari to the crescent island- The park where you walk with the Animals! There is just one “Crescent Island Game Park” and it is located on Lake Naivasha, Kenya in the Great Rift Valley. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan park, hence many film companies have been to the island to film the herds of wildebeest, waterbuck, Zebra and Gazelle. Hippo graze all over us at night then sleep under the acacia or rest in the water by day. The giraffe who were born on the Island return to give birth; sometimes you see three generations at a time. Hyena come to hunt at night but are not resident on the island, the many pythons that live here can be seen occasionally with a kill. Groups of Buffalo come and go but they are always monitored.

 

You shall proceed with your journey to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to ‘The greatest wildlife spectacle on earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest, have lunch enroute. Arriving at Enkorok Mara camp in the late afternoon. Enjoy a village visit to maasai community and have firsthand experience with the cultural ways of life of the maasai people get to see the Manyattas and how the homesteads are. Return back to your camp for dinner and overnight.

 

Overnight: Enkorok Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Full day Exploring Maasai Mara National Game Reserve

Enjoy a full day exploring morning safari in Masai Mara national park situated at an average altitude of 1650 m, its plains are an ideal landscape for the elegant and sprightly gazelles. Green in the rainy season, the high-growing grass is dry for the rest of the year, offering one a view of eternal Africa. Expect to spot gnu, zebra and their predators (hyena, lion, leopard, wild dog), especially during the migration period between August and September. You may opt for a full day game drive, and depart with packed lunch after having your breakfast. Alternatively, take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot Air Balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience.

 

Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

 

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you set on your journey back to Nairobi. Drive back down the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, passing the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot, and lakes Elementaita and Naivasha on the way. Keep an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle and head up the escarpment. You will arrive in Kenya’s bustling capital city Nairobi in the late afternoon.

Lunch is your own arrangements and spend time doing last minute shopping. Drop off airport bid farewell to your driver guide until the next time.

 

Say good bye to the wonderful country and promise to join us on another expedition!

Quotation includes:      

  1. Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
  2. Transportation in a chauffeur driven in a 4×4 land cruiser with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
  3. Services of an English speaking driver-guide, game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  4. All Government taxes and levies.
  5. Complimentary bottled drinking water per person per game drive in the safari vehicle.
  6. All meet and greet services.
  7. All arrival and departure transfers.
  8. 24 hours stand-by contact number.
  9. Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  10. 6 pax guaranteed window seat in each vehicle.
  11. Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
  12. On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
  13. Flying doctors’ coverage, which covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient.

 

         

Quotation excludes:     

  1. All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc. Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s). Budget approx. $ 2.00 – $ 4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $ 15.00 – $ 20.00 per person per day for driver-guides).
  2. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,
  3. Any local or international flight and departure taxes.
  4. Laundry services.
  5. Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
  6. Visa fees

 

TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way.  Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans.  He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this: 

 

You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served.  The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains.  This is the best time to see the wildlife.  Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm.  Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game.   Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle.  Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see.  Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast.  After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides. 

 

Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch.  You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you.  As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!

 

When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks.  You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you.  The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination.  Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.  


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Affordable Classic Highlights of Kenya And Beach

ITINERARY IN BRIEF:

DayLocationAccommodationMeal PlanActivity
Day 1NairobiSarova PanafricBreakfastTransfer from Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Day 2MaraSentrim Mara CampFull BoardDrive to Mara, game viewing/optional balloon ride @ USD $ 25 per person
Day 3MaraSentrim Mara CampFull BoardUnlimited game viewing/optional balloon ride @ USD $ 430 per person
Day 4NaivashaSentrim ElementaitaFull BoardDrive to Naivasha, optional boat ride and walking safari to the Cresent Island @ USD $ 65 per person
Day 5AmboseliSentrim AmboseliFull BoardDrive to Amboseli, game viewing/optional cultural village visit @ USD $ 25 per person
Day 6Tsavo WestSeverine Safari CampFull BoardDrive to Tsavo West, game viewing
Day 7Tsavo WestSeverine Safari CampFull BoardUnlimited game viewing, visit Rhino Sanctuary and Mzima Springs
Day 8DianiPapillon Lagoon ReefAll InclusiveDrive to Papillon Lagoon Reef and drop off, beach stay
Day 9DianiPapillon Lagoon ReefAll InclusiveBeach stay
Day 10DianiPapillon Lagoon ReefAll InclusiveBeach stay
Day 11Departure  Transfer to Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway station for your first-class train to Nairobi where you will connect with your flight back home!

Inclusions

  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
  • Transportation in a private chauffeur driven a 4 x 4 land cruiser throughout the safari.
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide, game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • SGR first class train from Mombasa to Nairobi.
  • Complimentary 1500 ml drinking water per person per day in the safari vehicle.
  • All meet and greet services.
  • All arrival and departure transfers.
  • 24 hours stand-by contact number.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Exclusive use of the vehicle.
  • All park entrance fees.
  • Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
  • On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
  • Flying doctors’ coverage which covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient.

 

 

Exclusions

  • All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s).  Budget approx. $ 2.00 – $ 4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $ 15.00 – $ 20.00 per person per day for driver-guides).
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks apart from Papillon Lagoon where local drinks, local beer, local wine are included.
  • Any local or international flight and departure taxes.
  • Laundry services.
  • Minimum stay at Papillon Lagoon Reef is 5 nights for bookings arriving from 22/12/24 to 5/1/25
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
  • Visa fees
YOUR ITINERARY

 

DAY 1: NAIROBI

JAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Before checking in at hotel, he will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the Driver Guide who will be with you throughout the safari.

Accommodation: Sarova Panafric

Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 2: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

After breakfast and a short briefing by your driver guide, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to ‘the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest.  Arrive in time for lunch at your camp.

Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya’s most popular reserve. Arrive back in camp in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.

Overnight: Sentrim Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

 

DAY 3 : MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Your day will be spent on safari in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya’s largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena; while in the Mara River you will see fat pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles.

Other highlights include giraffe tops, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds.

Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience. Alternatively visit a Masai village and get learn the Masai culture at an extra cost.

Overnight: Sentrim Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

 

DAY 4: LAKE NAIVASHA

After your breakfast, you will depart for Lake Naivasha to arrive in time for check in and late lunch followed by relaxation at your camp.

This afternoon at an extra cost enjoy an optional boat ride to the crescent island – The Park where you walk with the Animals! There is just one “Crescent Island Game Park” and it is located on Lake Naivasha, Kenya in the Great Rift Valley. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park, hence many film companies have been to the Island to film the herds of Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra and Gazelle.

They are not fenced in, which allows the wildlife on the mainland to come in as they lose their habitat to development and the ever-increasing population. Hippo graze all over us at night then sleep under the acacia or rest in the water by day. The giraffe who were born on the Island return to give birth; sometimes you see three generations at a time. Hyena come to hunt at night but are not resident on the island, the many pythons that live here can be seen occasionally with a kill. Groups of Buffalo come and go but they are always monitored.

From the top of the hill there is a 360-degree view across the Lake from Longonot to Hell’s Gate to the Mau Escarpment to Eburu and onto the Aberdares.  Walking along the ridge in the golden hour before sunset whilst watching the animals grazing with the water shimmering beyond is what Africa is all about. Take a boat back to the lodge.

Overnight: Sentrim Elementaita

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 5 : AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

This morning you will drive to Amboseli National Park which is famous for its large elephant population roaming across the vast grassy plains, the big five, and the majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa among other species of flora and fauna.

Arrive at Amboseli in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game viewing drive in the park.

You drive through across this vast lake bed, often dry but swampy in some areas. We have a lot of game here like cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, gazelles and herds of elephants all set against the amazing back drop of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro showing all its glory.

If you wish, for a nominal fee, you can also visit a Masai Village to experience this nomadic tribe’s way of life and see their colorful culture.

 

Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 6 & 7 : TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK

Drive to Tsavo West National Park arriving in time for lunch, at just over 8,000 square miles; Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya and one of the largest in the world. Because of its size the park was split into two, Tsavo West and Tsavo East, for easy administration. Located midway between Nairobi and the coast, the area boasts volcanic hills, four rivers, more than 60 major mammal species and 1,000 plant species. The northern part of Tsavo West is the most developed and has spectacular scenery with a rolling volcanic landscape carpeted in long grass and dense bush.

Although the tall vegetation makes game spotting trickier than in some of the other parks, Tsavo West’s bio-diversity is amazing. The landscape is a mixture of grassland and forest shrub vegetation. Thus driving and exploring the vegetation almost assures you close encounters with the following animals: lions, leopard, cheetah, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, kongoni, waterbuck, klipspringer, impala, gazelles, buffalos, and elephants. Apart from Tsavo’s elephant population there are many lion –some undoubtedly the descendants of the infamous and feared “Man-eaters of Tsavo” popularized in the film Ghost in the Darkness.  In addition to lion the resident carnivores in Tsavo include serval, hyena, leopard, cheetah, and caracal. The landscape is dominated, especially off the hills, by the giant baobab, a tree which is reputed to live 1,000 years.

Tsavo West is famous for the Mzima Springs. This star attraction is a pool of natural spring water with underwater viewing hides for observing hippos where a gushing supply of fresh, crystal clear water has created an oasis for wildlife. A specially constructed underwater observatory provides visitors with a unique view into the underwater world of Mzima. The water catchment is divided into two pools; here you can view hippos and crocodiles. The upper pool is occupied by the hippos and lower pool by the crocodiles.  In your stay you will also visit the rhino sanctuary in Ngulia where most of Tsavo’s surviving rhino, plus a number of re-located animals, have been moved and where a meter-high electric fence surrounds an area of 70 sq km now designated an official sanctuary for approximately 40 rhinos. The Sanctuary also offers shelter to a broad range of other threatened wildlife to include cheetahs and leopards and the rare frog (Afrixalus pygmaeus septentrionalis).

 

Overnight: Severine Safari Camp

 

Meal Plan: Full Board

 

DAY 8, 9 & 10 : DIANI BEACH

Today marks the end of your bush expedition. Have breakfast at your lodge after which you will check out. Your driver guide will meet you at the lobby and after packing all your bags in the customized safari minibus, depart Tsavo West with a game enroute. You will then rejoin with the Nairobi – Mombasa highway and head for Diani Beach. Arrive at Papillon Lagoon Reef your home for the next four days. You will spend your days relaxing at Diani! Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel, ideally situated at the beautiful Diani beach. The resort offers an outdoor pool, a beach bar and a restaurant with a terrace. All these facilities offer views of the Indian Ocean. The property is decorated in a traditional Swahili style. Guest can practice diving, tennis and exercise in the gym. The rooms have air conditioning and a balcony or patio overlooking the gardens or the ocean. All have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and some have satellite TV. The buffet-style Baobab restaurant has a thatched roof and serves Kenyan and international dishes. The bistro-style restaurant is located next to the pool and serves breakfast and lunch, as well as grilled dishes. There is a bar inside the pool and drinks can be served in the room.
The property organizes evening entertainment shows and offers massages, games room and table tennis. There is also an indoor play area for the little ones. Guests can go deep sea fishing.
Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Diani shops. Mombasa is 38 km away and Mombasa Airport is around 1 hour and 15 minutes away by car.

Overnight: Papillon Lagoon Reef

Meal Plan: All Inclusive

DAY 11: DIANI BEACH

After breakfast, have your morning at leisure. Transfer to Mombasa Terminus to board your train back to nairobi. You will be met by our customer representative upon arrival in Nairobi, who will drop you off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home. END OF OUR SERVICES.

Say good bye to the wonderful country and promise to join us on another expedition!

TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way.  Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans.  He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this:

 

You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served.  The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains.  This is the best time to see the wildlife.  Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm.  Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game.   Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle.  Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see.  Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast.  After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides.

 

Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch.  You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you.  As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!

 

When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks.  You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you.  The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination.  Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.


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Affordable Classic Best of Kenya

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Classic Best of Kenya features among the most attractive Kenya’s parks and reserves. Starting from Amboseli National Park known for its great view of Mt. Kilimanjaro and large herds of elephants, to Naivasha where you will enjoy game walk at an optional cost, to the Masai Mara Game Reserve the arena to one of greatest spectacle on earth, the wildebeest migration.

Finally enjoying some optional city excursions with entrance fees directly on your own cost as you depart home.

Accommodation is carefully selected and is ideal for families, couples and small groups.

DateLocationAccommodation Meal PlanActivity
Day 1AmboseliSentrim AmboseliFull BoardPick up airport, breakfast enroute and drive to Amboseli, lunch then afternoon game viewing
Day 2AmboseliSentrim AmboseliFull BoardWhole day unlimited game viewing/ optional Masai cultural village visit @ USD $ 25 per person
Day 3NaivashaSentrim ElementaitaFull BoardDrive to Naivasha, enjoy lunch optional boat ride to see hippos, birding around the lake or walking safari at Cresent Island @ USD $ 65 per person
Day 4MaraSentrim Mara CampFull BoardDrive to Mara, game viewing/Optional Masai cultural village visit @ USD $ 25 per person
Day 5MaraSentrim Mara CampFull BoardWhole day unlimited game viewing/optional balloon ride @ USD $ 430 per person
Day 6Departure  BreakfastDrive to Nairobi, last minute shopping then transfer out

Inclusions

  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
  • Transportation in a private chauffeur driven a 4 x 4 land cruiser throughout the safari.
  • Services of an English-speaking Speaking driver-guides, unlimited game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary. Spanish/French can be provided at no extra cost.
  • Complimentary drinking bottled water per person per day in the safari vehicles.
  • Guaranteed window seat for all safari participants (maximum 7 pax per vehicle).
  • Wireless internet at camps main areas.
  • All meet and greet services.
  • All arrival and departure transfers.
  • 24 hours stand-by contact number.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Unlimited game viewing drives
  • All park entrance fees.
  • Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
  • On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars in the vehicle, cool box and fire extinguisher.
  • Flying doctor’s coverage which covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient.

 

Exclusions

  • All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, laundry etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s).  Budget approx. $ 2.00 – $ 4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $ 15.00 – $ 20.00 per person per day for driver-guides). Note that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is at your discretion.
  • Meals and beverages, other than specified.
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
  • Visa fees – you can apply a visa to Kenya and Tanzania online easily through the following government website. For Kenya www.ecitizen.go.ke 
  • Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the above listing

YOUR DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1 & 2:AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

JAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative who will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the Driver Guides who will be with you throughout the safari. You will enjoy breakfast then drive to Amboseli National Park which is famous for its large elephant population roaming across the vast grassy plains, the big five, and the majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa among other species of flora and fauna.

Arrive at Amboseli in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game viewing drive in the park.

On your next day you will drive through across this vast lake bed, often dry but swampy in some areas. We have a lot of game here like cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, gazelles and herds of elephants all set against the amazing back drop of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro showing all its glory.

If you wish, for a nominal fee, you can also visit a Masai Village to experience this nomadic tribe’s way of life and see their colorful culture.

Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 3: LAKE NAIVASHA

After your breakfast, you will depart for Lake Naivasha to arrive in time for check in and late lunch followed by relaxation at your lodge.

This afternoon at an extra cost, enjoy a boat ride to the crescent island – The Park where you walk with the Animals! There is just one “Crescent Island Game Park” and it is located on Lake Naivasha, Kenya in the Great Rift Valley. There are more animals per acre than any other Kenyan Park, hence many film companies have been to the Island to film the herds of Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra and Gazelle.

They are not fenced in, which allows the wildlife on the mainland to come in as they lose their habitat to development and the ever-increasing population. Hippo graze all over us at night then sleep under the acacia or rest in the water by day. The giraffe who were born on the Island return to give birth; sometimes you see three generations at a time. Hyena come to hunt at night but are not resident on the island, the many python that live here can be seen occasionally with a kill. Groups of Buffalo come and go but they are always monitored. 

From the top of the hill there is a 360 degree view across the Lake from Longonot to Hell’s Gate to the Mau Escarpment to Eburu and onto the Aberdares.  Walking along the ridge in the golden hour before sunset whilst watching the animals grazing with the water shimmering beyond is what Africa is all about. Later take a boat back to the lodge.

 

Overnight: Sentrim Elementaita

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 4: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

After breakfast and a short briefing by your driver guide, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to ‘the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest.  Arrive in time for lunch at your camp.

Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya’s most popular reserve. Arrive back in camp in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.

 

Overnight: Sentrim Mara    

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 5 : MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Your day will be spent on safari in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya’s largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena; while in the Mara River you will see fat pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles.

Other highlights include giraffe tops, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds.

Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience. Alternatively visit a Masai village and get learn the Masai culture at an extra cost. Enjoy a nature walk around the camp as you discover plenty of wildlife around here!

Overnight: Sentrim Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

 

DAY 6: NAIROBI

After breakfast bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you set on your journey back to Nairobi. Drive back down the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, passing the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot, and lakes Elementaita and Naivasha on the way. Keep an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle and head up the escarpment. You will arrive in Kenya’s bustling capital city Nairobi in the late afternoon. Spend time doing last minute shopping with lunch on own account. Later transfer to the airport for your flight out.

See you soon in yet another exciting & memorable expedition!

TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way.  Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans.  He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this: 

 

You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served.  The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains.  This is the best time to see the wildlife.  Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm.  Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game.   Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle.  Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see.  Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast.  After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides. 

 

Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch.  You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you.  As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!


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Affordable 3 Days Classic Masai Mara Safari

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Classic Masai Mara features unlimited safaris in Kenya’s most attractive game reserve and the arena to one of greatest spectacle on earth, the wildebeest migration.

 

Visiting one of the most popular tourism destinations in Africa located in the rich open grasslands of the Great Rift Valley. This is the best destination to visit especially during the winter when you cannot wear your purchased wholesale Havaianas. The Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas as you are guaranteed to enjoy game any time of the year. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November.

There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 birds species recorded on the reserve. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly misses to see the big five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino) regardless the time of your visit.

 

Transport is based on our custom-made safari 4 X 4 land cruiser tested and proven to handle the rough terrain of an African safari while ensuring your maximum comfort as you watch the drama unfold in the African Savannah!

DateLocationAccommodation Meal PlanActivity
Day 1Masai MaraSentrim Mara LodgeFull BoardDrive to Masai Mara, game viewing/optional cultural village visit @ USD $ 25 per person
Day 2Masai MaraSentrim Mara LodgeFull BoardUnlimited game viewing/optional balloon ride @ USD $ 430 per person
Day 3Departure  Drive to Nairobi, last minute shopping and drop off airport

Safari inclusions:   

  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
  • Transportation in a private chauffeur driven a 4 x 4 land cruiser throughout the safari.
  • Services of an English or Spanish or French speaking driver-guide, unlimited game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • All Government taxes and levies.
  • Complimentary drinking bottled water per person per day in the safari vehicle.
  • All meet and greet services.
  • All arrival and departure transfers.
  • 24 hours stand-by contact number.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
  • On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.   
  •  Flying doctors’ coverage which covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient.          

Safari exclusions

  • All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s).  Budget approx. $ 2.00 – $ 4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $ 15.00 – $ 20.00 per person per day for driver-guides).
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,
  • Any local or international flight and departure taxes.
  • Laundry services.
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
  • Visa fees

DAY 1- ARRIVAL NAIROBI

Jambo! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative who will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the Driver Guide who will be with you throughout the safari.

Depart for the Masai Mara National Game Reserve, stopping briefly at the Great Rift Valley View Point for some photos then proceed with the drive to arrive in time for check in and lunch at your camp. Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya’s most popular reserve. Arrive back in camp in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.

 

Overnight Sentrim Mara Camp

Full board

DAY 2- MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

After your breakfast, you will depart for the whole day game drive in the vast Masai Mara National Game Reserve with picnic lunch being served in the wild. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture.

 Following on their heels are the predators of the savannah- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures.

Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience. Alternatively visit a Masai village and get learn the Masai culture at an extra cost.

Overnight: Sentrim Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full board

DAY 3: DEPARTURE

After breakfast at the Camp, bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you set on your journey back to Nairobi.  Drive back down the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, passing the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot, and lakes Elementaita and Naivasha on the way. Keep an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle and head up the escarpment. You will arrive in Kenya’s bustling capital city Nairobi in the early afternoon.

Lunch will be on own arrangements. Spend time doing last minute shopping or city excursions at an extra cost.

Transfer to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure flight. Bid farewell to Africa until the next time

Arrive home with memories of a Trip of a Lifetime!

TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way.  Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans.  He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this: 

 

You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served.  The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains.  This is the best time to see the wildlife.  Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm.  Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game.   Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle.  Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see.  Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast.  After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides. 

 

Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch.  You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you.  As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!

 

When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks.  You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you.  The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination.  Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.  

 


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