Best of Kenya & Tanzania
8 Days - Departs daily
Elephants, Lions and Zebras could be easily sighted, as they welcome you to this amazing adventure tour surrounded by the breathtaking sights of the African safari. There will be opportunities to see and capture every second. Undertake cultural experiences to enhance your knowledge or join for some pure adrenaline adventure. Excitement and joy will be fulfilled throughout the day and relaxing under the starry sky as you sleep alongside with nature. Come and explore Kenya and Tanzania, as Africa awaits you!
from USD $5000pp
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Itinerary Highlights
- Private road safari covering top parks in Kenya & Tanzania
- Big 5 game viewing in Kenya's Masai Mara & Tanzania's Serengeti
- Chance to witness the Wildebeest Migration (dependent on season)
- View the incredible Ngorongoro Crater
- Meet traditional Masai warriors
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi
- Day 2: Fly from Wilson Airport to Masai Mara & transfer to your lodge
- Day 3: Masai Mara Game Viewing
- Day 4: Fly Masai Mara to Serengeti & transfer to your lodge
- Day 5: Serengeti Game Viewing Activities
- Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- Day 8: Depart Ngorongoro to Kilimanjaro Airport via Arusha
Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary
- Add on some relaxing beach time with a side trip to the island paradise of Zanzibar which is home to some of the most idyllic, unspoiled beaches in the world: 6 day stay in Zanzibar and Stone Town.
- Experience a majestic sunrise hot air balloon ride in the Serengeti or Masai Mara
- Add on a few nights and visit the Amboseli National Park which offers great game viewing and spectacular views of Africa’s highest peak, the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Transfer to Wilson Airport
At the appropriate time today you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Wilson Airport.
Light aircraft flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to the Masai Mara
At the scheduled time you will take the light aircraft flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to your closest airstrip in the Masai Mara.
Please note: Your luggage is restricted to 15 kg per person (including hand luggage) and only soft-sided bags will be accepted. No hard suitcases can be transported as they physically cannot fit the aircraft's luggage compartment.
Airstrip to Lodge or Camp
Upon arrival at the airstrip you will be met by our representative and transferred to your accommodation.
Masai Mara Game Viewing
After breakfast, proceed on a full-day game-viewing drive to search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness a kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! Return back to your lodge in time for lunch and a rest before enjoying another exciting game drive in the late afternoon when animals are easiest to spot.
Enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge and reflect on what is sure to be a highlight of your trip.
Lunch and Dinner included.
Lodge or Camp to Airstrip
At the scheduled time today you will be transferred from your accommodation to the Masai Mara airstrip.
Fly Masai Mara to Serengeti
At the scheduled time you will take the light aircraft flight from your closest airstrip in the Masai Mara to Migori, close to the Tanzania border. From here you take a short road transfer through the Isebania border into Tanzania (going through immigration formalities) to Tarime where you board another light aircraft flight from there to your closest airstrip in the Serengeti.
Please note: Your luggage is restricted to 15 kg per person (including hand luggage) and only soft-sided bags will be accepted. No hard suitcases can be transported as they physically cannot fit the aircraft's luggage compartment.
Airstrip to Hotel
Upon arrival at the airstrip you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Serengeti Game Viewing Activities
Today you will enjoy a full day of game drives in the majestic Serengeti. As far as the eye can see, thousands upon thousands of animals in herds, wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will be able to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. The Serengeti is also home to almost 500 different bird species, including; vultures, storks, flamingos, martial and fish eagles and ostriches.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning game drive in Serengeti.
Depart for Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is 2000ft. deep, and considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor.
Stop enroute at Olduvai Gorge, site of archeological findings where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Visit the on-site museum and witness a panoramic view of the historical excavation site.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest natural wildlife arena. After breakfast, you descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists and 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. A truly unique wildlife experience. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Depart Ngorongoro to Kilimanjaro Airport via Arusha
In the morning depart for Arusha with an optional stop over at the Cultural Heritage center for some souvenir shopping and to view the art gallery. On a clear day you will see Mt. Meru standing tall over the city of Arusha.
Arrive at the Arusha Coffee Lodge where you will enjoy a meal in the lush green gardens. After lunch you may have some time to visit Shanga, an uplifting local community social enterprise which employs people with disabilities to create unique handmade gifts.
Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Breakfast included.
Departs daily
Season | Type | From | Special Offer |
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01 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | USD $5080pp | ||
Comfort | USD $5080pp | Contact us | |
Superior | USD $6293pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | USD $8456pp | Contact us | |
01 Nov 2024 - 15 Dec 2024 | USD $5000pp | ||
Comfort | USD $5000pp | Contact us | |
Superior | USD $5812pp | Contact us | |
Deluxe | USD $8017pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Comfort
Nairobi, Kenya - The Boma Nairobi
Masai Mara, Kenya - Basecamp Masai Mara
Serengeti NP, Tanzania - Serengeti Osupuko Camp
Ngorongoro, Tanzania - Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Superior
Nairobi, Kenya - Ole Sereni Hotel
Masai Mara, Kenya - Karen Blixen Camp
Serengeti NP, Tanzania - Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
Ngorongoro, Tanzania - The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Deluxe
Nairobi, Kenya - Hemingways Nairobi
Masai Mara, Kenya - Sand River Mara
Serengeti NP, Tanzania - Nimali Central Serengeti
Ngorongoro, Tanzania - The Manor at Ngorongoro
Whats included?
- Accommodation with private facilities
- Internal Airfares: Nairobi to Masai Mara / Masai Mara to Serengeti
- Hotel taxes
- Entrance fees*
- Land transfers
- Meals as specified
What’s not included?
- Airfares into Nairobi and out of Kilimanjaro
- Airport entrance/departure taxes
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Any items not mentioned as included
Notes
- *Please note: Park fees are quoted based on current rates and are subject to change at any time. If the local Wildlife Authority decides to increase their park fees after you have booked a safari trip, Eclipse Travel will need to add a supplement to your booking to cover the additional cost.
- The prices on our website will give you a very good estimate of the cost of this itinerary, however there might be a small variation in price due to the fluctuating costs of the internal flights and potential overlap between the rate seasons of different suppliers. To get an exact quote, please speak to one of our consultants who will provide you with a detailed itinerary and quote based on your specific travel dates.