PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Classic heart of Kenya and Tanzania features Kenya’s and Tanzania most treasured national parks. Starting from Nakuru National Park one of the greatest ornithological sites in the world and a great rhino sanctuary in Kenya, to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and Serengeti National Park the arena to one of greatest spectacle on earth, 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. To Lake Manyara National Park which offers a wilderness experience in diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. The park is also famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds it was established to protect.
Accommodation is based on small luxury tented camps and lodges which offer personalized services and are ideal for families, couples and small groups.
Transport is based on our well-maintained safari minibus and land cruisers, with a flight from Mara to Serengeti
making sure that you don’t miss any drama in the African Savannah!
This Classic Heart of Kenya and Tanzania safari memories will stay in your heart forever!
| Date | Location | Accommodation | Meal Plan | Activity |
| Day 1 | Nairobi | Eka Hotel | Breakfast | Transfer in |
| Day 2 | Nakuru | Flamingo Hill Camp | Full Board | Drive to Nakuru, game viewing |
| Day 3 | Mara | Zebra Plains Camp Mara | Full Board | Drive to Mara, game viewing/optional cultural village visit @ USD $ 25 per person |
| Day 4 | Mara | Zebra Plains Camp Mara | Full Board | Game viewing/optional balloon ride @ USD $ 420 per person |
| Day 5 | Serengeti | Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge | Full Board | Fly Serengeti, game viewing |
| Day 6 | Serengeti | Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge | Full Board | Game viewing/optional balloon ride @ USD $ 599 per person |
| Day 7 | Ngorongoro | Kitela Lodge | Full Board | Drive to Ngorongoro with a visit to Olduvai Museum /optional cultural village visit @ USD $ 25 per person |
| Day 8 | Ngorongoro | Kitela Lodge | Full Board | Game viewing in the Ngorongoro crator |
| Day 9 | Manyara | Lake Manyara Escarpment Lodge | Full Board | Drive to Manyara, game viewing |
| Day 10 | Departure | Drive to Arusha, lunch on own last-minute shopping then transfer out |
NETT PRICE BASED ON EACH OF 7 PAX IN A PRIVATE SAFARI MINIVAN IN KENYA AND A 4 X 4 SAFARI LAND CRUISER IN TANZANIA
| 02 JAN – 31 MARCH 2020 | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | 7 PAX |
| Per Person Sharing | $4,610 | $4,180 | $3,965 | $3,835 | $3,750 | $3,685 |
| Single Room Supplement | $ 720 | |||||
| 01 ARIL – 31 MAY 2020 | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | 7 PAX |
| Per Person Sharing | $4,170 | $3,740 | $3,520 | $3,395 | $3,305 | $3,245 |
| Single Room Supplement | $ 545 | |||||
| 01 JUNE-30 JUNE 2020 | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | 7 PAX |
| Per Person Sharing | $4,590 | $4,160 | $3,940 | $3,815 | $3,725 | $3,665 |
| Single Room Supplement | $ 700 | |||||
| 01 JULY – 30 SEPT 2020 15 DEC – 31 DEC 2020 |
2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | 7 PAX |
| Per Person Sharing | $4,765 | $4,335 | $4,120 | $3,990 | $3,905 | $3,840 |
| Single Room Supplement | $ 865 | |||||
| 01 OCT – 31 OCT 2020 | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | 7 PAX |
| Per Person Sharing | $4,590 | $4,160 | $3,940 | $3,815 | $3,725 | $3,665 |
| Single Room Supplement | $ 700 | |||||
| 01 NOV – 15 DEC 2020 | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | 7 PAX |
| Per Person Sharing | $4,380 | $3,950 | $3,735 | $3,605 | $3,520 | $3,455 |
| Single Room Supplement | $ 615 | |||||
* NB Supplement for using a 4×4 Landcruiser in kenya USD $ 360 Per LandCruiser
FLIGHTS INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE QUOTATION:
| FLIGHT COMPANY | ROUTE AND TIMING |
| AIR KENYA | MARA: 0910HRS TO SERENGETI SERONERA:1105HRS |
Safari inclusions:
- Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
- Transportation in a private safari minivan in Kenya and 4 x 4 land cruiser in 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 1500 ml mineral 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
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- 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 $ 5.00 – $ 10.00 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
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: Eka Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 2 : LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
This morning after a short briefing drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. The park boasts a huge variety of animals, including leopard which is often found snoozing on the branches of the magnificent yellow- barked acacias, lion, buffalo, hippo, waterbuck, warthog, baboon, the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe only found in this park in Kenya, white rhino and the rare black rhino which is protected and guarded here. Arrive in time for lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive..
Accommodation: Flamingo Hill Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 3 : 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 lodge in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.
Overnight: Zebra Plains Camp Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 4 : 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: Zebra Plains Camp Mara
Meal Plan: Full BoardOvernight:
DAY 5 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast this morning you will be transferred to Keekorok Airstrip at 0910hrs where you will fly Migori arriving at 0930hrs. Upon arrival at Migori you will have a 30 minute road transfer to Isebania Immigrations and customs office then clear with the Immigration officials. At 1045hrs you will depart from Tarime airstrip arriving Serengeti~ Seronera airstrip at 1105hrs where your Tanzania guides will be eagerly
waiting for you. You will be transferred to Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp with a game viewing en route. Lunch will be at your camp followed by relaxation .Later enjoy an afternoon classic safari supper in the Serengeti National Park.
Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Full board accommodation, drinking water, Tea & Coffee, drinks (water & soft drinks and house wines)
DAY 6 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, enjoy 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 show 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 camp. 
Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Full board accommodation, drinking water, Tea & Coffee, drinks (water & soft drinks and house wines)
DAY 7 : NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA This morning 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: Kitela Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board, drinking water, Tea & Coffee, Afternoon Coffee walk, top drinks (water
& soft drinks and house wines
DAY 8 : 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. 
Overnight: Kitela Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board, drinking water, Tea & Coffee, Afternoon Coffee walk, top drinks (water
& soft drinks and house wines
DAY 9 : LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to the beautiful Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake that shimmers in a cleft in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy lunch and check in at your lodge. Then later enjoy an afternoon game viewing in Lake Manyara National Park famous for its tree climbing lions. Later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight. 
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Escarpment Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board Laundry, nature walks and all Drinks, (Excluding Champagne, Cellar Wines, Single Malts and Cognacs)
DAY 10 : 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!