Day 1 FRI Arrive Kilimanjaro (Arusha)
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival in Kilimanjaro today, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Duluti and renowned for its collection of spectacular bougainvillaea, Arusha Serena Lodge is the perfect place to relax before or after an amazing safari.
Designed as an authentic African village, Arusha Serena Lodge invites visitors to experience what life is like on a coffee plantation. Guests are housed in banana stem thatched huts, grouped in semi-circles around tropical shade trees. All guest rooms have private balconies that boast magnificent views of the mighty snow-capped Kilimanjaro on one side and Lake Duluti and the rugged peaks of Mount Meru on the other.
42 Guest Rooms
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Day 2 SAT Arusha-Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Relax and refresh during a leisurely morning. Then later, depart by road to Tarangire At almost 1,100 square miles, Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest park in Tanzania. The park takes its name from the Tarangire River, which runs through the park. Settle into your tented camp for the evening.
Maramboi Tented Camp offers permanent camp facilities and endless vistas of rolling golden grasslands and palm lined desert between Tarangire and Manyara Lake. The camp offers stunning views of the Manyara National Park, Rift Valley, Ngorongoro highlands and on clear days even Oldonyo Lengai a sacred mountain to the Maasai.
In the wet season, the Manyara and Tarangire Pans fill with water which attracts huge flocks of flamingos and other wading birds. The area is also excellent for seeing the migration herds of tens of thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra, followed by predators.
The camp has 40 spacious tents built on ample wooden decks, divided into 26 standard rooms, 10 suites and 2 units with 2 rooms interconnected, ideal for families with children. They all have en suite facilities and private veranda with 24 hours 220V electric lighting.
Activities include, game drives, bird watching on the shores of the not too distant Lake Manyara and cultural interaction with Datoga and Maasai tribes, whose bomas populate the adjacent land.
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Day 3 SUN Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Tarangire hosts a wide array of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, along with migratory wildebeest and zebra. Tarangire is also a great place to spot the fringe-eared oryx and long-necked gerenuk. Watch for this and much more on your morning and afternoon game drive.
Maramboi Tented Camp offers permanent camp facilities and endless vistas of rolling golden grasslands and palm lined desert between Tarangire and Manyara Lake. The camp offers stunning views of the Manyara National Park, Rift Valley, Ngorongoro highlands and on clear days even Oldonyo Lengai a sacred mountain to the Maasai.
In the wet season, the Manyara and Tarangire Pans fill with water which attracts huge flocks of flamingos and other wading birds. The area is also excellent for seeing the migration herds of tens of thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra, followed by predators.
The camp has 40 spacious tents built on ample wooden decks, divided into 26 standard rooms, 10 suites and 2 units with 2 rooms interconnected, ideal for families with children. They all have en suite facilities and private veranda with 24 hours 220V electric lighting.
Activities include, game drives, bird watching on the shores of the not too distant Lake Manyara and cultural interaction with Datoga and Maasai tribes, whose bomas populate the adjacent land.
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Day 4 MON Tarangire-Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
A short drive takes you to Lake Manyara today, for a short game drive, before continuing on to Karatu. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a late afternoon nature walk.
Day 5 TUE Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
We begin early this morning as we descend to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater for some exciting game viewing. Ngorongoro was formed several million years ago when a volcano exploded and collapsed on itself. Today, it hosts more than 25,000 animals, including plains game like wildebeest, buffalo, eland and Grant's gazelle.
Day 6 WED Ngorongoro-Nairobi | Meals: BL
Your drive takes you back to Arusha today, where you stop for lunch before continuing on to Nairobi.
Day 7 THU Nairobi-Aberdares | Meals: BLD
Your drive takes you north this morning, past Nyeri to the Aberdare Country Club, where you stop for a delightful buffet lunch. Later, lodge vehicles will transfer you up to The Ark, a uniquely shaped lodge tucked away in the Aberdares National Park. Spend the remainder of the day watching for animals as they come to drink water at the waterhole in front of the lodge.
Set in the heart of the Aberdares National Park, The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a host of awesome wildlife such as elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog.
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Day 8 FRI Aberdares-Lake Nakuru | Meals: BLD
Drive around the northern part of the Aberdares Range to descend into the Great Rift Valley, arriving in time for lunch. The lake is famous for its million plus flamingos which migrate along the Rift Valley Lakes. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Situated in the south east ecological niche of the Lake Nakuru National Park is the Lake Nakuru Lodge, an oasis of comfort and excellent service, with commanding views of the Lesser Flamingo dotted with the Greater Flamingo, for which Lake Nakuru is justly famous. It is another world for the visitor, one where a person easily forgets the hustle and bustle of the city. The lodge blends well with it's surroundings and the animals often browse peacefully close to the lodge and environs, much to the fascination of the visitors.
The Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in a wonderland which lies in the heart of one of Kenya's most densely animal populated wetland National Parks (Ramsar Site), only two hours leisurely drive - on first class roads - from Nairobi, through some of the most exciting scenery to be seen anywhere in Africa. The 156 Km Nairobi-Nakuru road gives the visitor an unrivalled view of the majestic Great Rift Valley, winding through a series of Lakes and forested uplands all the way to the bustling market town of Nakuru. The views are equally impressive for the visitor who uses a charter aircraft for the 25 minute flight to the Lake Nakuru National Park airstrip situated at the Southern side of the park at the Rhino Sanctuary Headquarters - Naishi.
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Day 9 SAT Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Leave early today, climbing out of the Rift Valley, to enter the Masai Mara Reserve, part of the Serengeti ecosystem. After lunch, be ready to experience some of the best game viewing in Kenya's most exciting game reserve.
At the southern end of 1,510 sq km Mara paradise, and right in the path of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra, lies Keekorok Lodge. There is always plenty of activity around the waterhole but during the migration, the lodge is enveloped by the swarming mass of animals. One need hardly venture from ground to game view. From the verandah and from Kiboko Bar, there is plenty to see. One unfortunate zebra met its end right in front of the dinning room, providing supper for a pride of hungry lions, and 'live' entertainment for enthralled guests at Keekorok.
Accommodation at Keekorok Lodge is in bungalows, single story blocks, and in comfortable shaded chalets. The liberal use of cedar wood, pink and gray sand river stone, and other indigenous building materials offset the green lawns and colorful bougainvillea. After a day in the fresh air, the excitement of game spotting, a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, and the ritual of sundowners by the roaring log fire in the lounge heralds an evening full of traditional Maasai dancing, cultural or wildlife lectures and videos with yet another of those remarkable Keekorok dinners.
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Day 10 SUN Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Morning and afternoon game drives should reveal lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, topi, hartebeest, cheetah, gazelle, wart hog, and abundant bird life.
At the southern end of 1,510 sq km Mara paradise, and right in the path of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra, lies Keekorok Lodge. There is always plenty of activity around the waterhole but during the migration, the lodge is enveloped by the swarming mass of animals. One need hardly venture from ground to game view. From the verandah and from Kiboko Bar, there is plenty to see. One unfortunate zebra met its end right in front of the dinning room, providing supper for a pride of hungry lions, and 'live' entertainment for enthralled guests at Keekorok.
Accommodation at Keekorok Lodge is in bungalows, single story blocks, and in comfortable shaded chalets. The liberal use of cedar wood, pink and gray sand river stone, and other indigenous building materials offset the green lawns and colorful bougainvillea. After a day in the fresh air, the excitement of game spotting, a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, and the ritual of sundowners by the roaring log fire in the lounge heralds an evening full of traditional Maasai dancing, cultural or wildlife lectures and videos with yet another of those remarkable Keekorok dinners.
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Day 11 MON Masai Mara-Depart | Meals: BLD
Bid farewell to the Mara and return to Nairobi by early afternoon. Spend the afternoon visiting Karen Von Blixen's former home along with the Giraffe Center where you will have time to feed the Rothschild giraffes. You'll have time to freshen up at our Partner Lounge before feasting on a variety of grilled meats at a nearby local restaurant. Then, it's off the airport to begin your journey home.
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival in Kilimanjaro today, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Arusha Serena Lodge
Nestled on the shores of Lake Duluti and renowned for its collection of spectacular bougainvillaea, Arusha Serena Lodge is the perfect place to relax before or after an amazing safari.
Designed as an authentic African village, Arusha Serena Lodge invites visitors to experience what life is like on a coffee plantation. Guests are housed in banana stem thatched huts, grouped in semi-circles around tropical shade trees. All guest rooms have private balconies that boast magnificent views of the mighty snow-capped Kilimanjaro on one side and Lake Duluti and the rugged peaks of Mount Meru on the other.
42 Guest Rooms
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Day 2 SAT Arusha-Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Relax and refresh during a leisurely morning. Then later, depart by road to Tarangire At almost 1,100 square miles, Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest park in Tanzania. The park takes its name from the Tarangire River, which runs through the park. Settle into your tented camp for the evening.
Maramboi Tented Camp
Maramboi Tented Camp offers permanent camp facilities and endless vistas of rolling golden grasslands and palm lined desert between Tarangire and Manyara Lake. The camp offers stunning views of the Manyara National Park, Rift Valley, Ngorongoro highlands and on clear days even Oldonyo Lengai a sacred mountain to the Maasai.
In the wet season, the Manyara and Tarangire Pans fill with water which attracts huge flocks of flamingos and other wading birds. The area is also excellent for seeing the migration herds of tens of thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra, followed by predators.
The camp has 40 spacious tents built on ample wooden decks, divided into 26 standard rooms, 10 suites and 2 units with 2 rooms interconnected, ideal for families with children. They all have en suite facilities and private veranda with 24 hours 220V electric lighting.
Activities include, game drives, bird watching on the shores of the not too distant Lake Manyara and cultural interaction with Datoga and Maasai tribes, whose bomas populate the adjacent land.
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Day 3 SUN Tarangire | Meals: BLD
Tarangire hosts a wide array of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, along with migratory wildebeest and zebra. Tarangire is also a great place to spot the fringe-eared oryx and long-necked gerenuk. Watch for this and much more on your morning and afternoon game drive.
Maramboi Tented Camp
Maramboi Tented Camp offers permanent camp facilities and endless vistas of rolling golden grasslands and palm lined desert between Tarangire and Manyara Lake. The camp offers stunning views of the Manyara National Park, Rift Valley, Ngorongoro highlands and on clear days even Oldonyo Lengai a sacred mountain to the Maasai.
In the wet season, the Manyara and Tarangire Pans fill with water which attracts huge flocks of flamingos and other wading birds. The area is also excellent for seeing the migration herds of tens of thousands of Wildebeest and Zebra, followed by predators.
The camp has 40 spacious tents built on ample wooden decks, divided into 26 standard rooms, 10 suites and 2 units with 2 rooms interconnected, ideal for families with children. They all have en suite facilities and private veranda with 24 hours 220V electric lighting.
Activities include, game drives, bird watching on the shores of the not too distant Lake Manyara and cultural interaction with Datoga and Maasai tribes, whose bomas populate the adjacent land.
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Day 4 MON Tarangire-Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
A short drive takes you to Lake Manyara today, for a short game drive, before continuing on to Karatu. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a late afternoon nature walk.
Ngorongoro Farmhouse
Day 5 TUE Ngorongoro | Meals: BLD
We begin early this morning as we descend to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater for some exciting game viewing. Ngorongoro was formed several million years ago when a volcano exploded and collapsed on itself. Today, it hosts more than 25,000 animals, including plains game like wildebeest, buffalo, eland and Grant's gazelle.
Ngorongoro Farmhouse
Day 6 WED Ngorongoro-Nairobi | Meals: BL
Your drive takes you back to Arusha today, where you stop for lunch before continuing on to Nairobi.
Nairobi InterContinental
Day 7 THU Nairobi-Aberdares | Meals: BLD
Your drive takes you north this morning, past Nyeri to the Aberdare Country Club, where you stop for a delightful buffet lunch. Later, lodge vehicles will transfer you up to The Ark, a uniquely shaped lodge tucked away in the Aberdares National Park. Spend the remainder of the day watching for animals as they come to drink water at the waterhole in front of the lodge.
The Ark
Set in the heart of the Aberdares National Park, The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a host of awesome wildlife such as elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog.
- The Ark has 60 "cabin-styled" rooms, comprising of 6 singles, 37 twins, 10 doubles and 7 triple-bed cabins.
- All rooms have private bathrooms with shower; all are comfortably furnished and enjoy a view of the forest waterhole.
- Located on one of the viewing decks is a lounge and a bar, which remains open all night for tea and coffee.
- The Ark has four game viewing areas from which to observe the ever-present wildlife. There is a ground level hide where you'll literally come face to face with animals.
- Comfortable en-suite cabins are fitted with buzzers to announce the arrival of one of the "Big Five" at the waterhole.
- Resembling and named after Noah's Ark, The Ark comprises of three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb advantage for game viewing.
- A ground level bunker provides excellent photographic opportunities and takes you closer to the animals.
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Day 8 FRI Aberdares-Lake Nakuru | Meals: BLD
Drive around the northern part of the Aberdares Range to descend into the Great Rift Valley, arriving in time for lunch. The lake is famous for its million plus flamingos which migrate along the Rift Valley Lakes. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Situated in the south east ecological niche of the Lake Nakuru National Park is the Lake Nakuru Lodge, an oasis of comfort and excellent service, with commanding views of the Lesser Flamingo dotted with the Greater Flamingo, for which Lake Nakuru is justly famous. It is another world for the visitor, one where a person easily forgets the hustle and bustle of the city. The lodge blends well with it's surroundings and the animals often browse peacefully close to the lodge and environs, much to the fascination of the visitors.
The Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in a wonderland which lies in the heart of one of Kenya's most densely animal populated wetland National Parks (Ramsar Site), only two hours leisurely drive - on first class roads - from Nairobi, through some of the most exciting scenery to be seen anywhere in Africa. The 156 Km Nairobi-Nakuru road gives the visitor an unrivalled view of the majestic Great Rift Valley, winding through a series of Lakes and forested uplands all the way to the bustling market town of Nakuru. The views are equally impressive for the visitor who uses a charter aircraft for the 25 minute flight to the Lake Nakuru National Park airstrip situated at the Southern side of the park at the Rhino Sanctuary Headquarters - Naishi.
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Day 9 SAT Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Leave early today, climbing out of the Rift Valley, to enter the Masai Mara Reserve, part of the Serengeti ecosystem. After lunch, be ready to experience some of the best game viewing in Kenya's most exciting game reserve.
Keekorok Lodge
At the southern end of 1,510 sq km Mara paradise, and right in the path of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra, lies Keekorok Lodge. There is always plenty of activity around the waterhole but during the migration, the lodge is enveloped by the swarming mass of animals. One need hardly venture from ground to game view. From the verandah and from Kiboko Bar, there is plenty to see. One unfortunate zebra met its end right in front of the dinning room, providing supper for a pride of hungry lions, and 'live' entertainment for enthralled guests at Keekorok.
Accommodation at Keekorok Lodge is in bungalows, single story blocks, and in comfortable shaded chalets. The liberal use of cedar wood, pink and gray sand river stone, and other indigenous building materials offset the green lawns and colorful bougainvillea. After a day in the fresh air, the excitement of game spotting, a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, and the ritual of sundowners by the roaring log fire in the lounge heralds an evening full of traditional Maasai dancing, cultural or wildlife lectures and videos with yet another of those remarkable Keekorok dinners.
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Day 10 SUN Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Morning and afternoon game drives should reveal lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, topi, hartebeest, cheetah, gazelle, wart hog, and abundant bird life.
Keekorok Lodge
At the southern end of 1,510 sq km Mara paradise, and right in the path of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra, lies Keekorok Lodge. There is always plenty of activity around the waterhole but during the migration, the lodge is enveloped by the swarming mass of animals. One need hardly venture from ground to game view. From the verandah and from Kiboko Bar, there is plenty to see. One unfortunate zebra met its end right in front of the dinning room, providing supper for a pride of hungry lions, and 'live' entertainment for enthralled guests at Keekorok.
Accommodation at Keekorok Lodge is in bungalows, single story blocks, and in comfortable shaded chalets. The liberal use of cedar wood, pink and gray sand river stone, and other indigenous building materials offset the green lawns and colorful bougainvillea. After a day in the fresh air, the excitement of game spotting, a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, and the ritual of sundowners by the roaring log fire in the lounge heralds an evening full of traditional Maasai dancing, cultural or wildlife lectures and videos with yet another of those remarkable Keekorok dinners.
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Day 11 MON Masai Mara-Depart | Meals: BLD
Bid farewell to the Mara and return to Nairobi by early afternoon. Spend the afternoon visiting Karen Von Blixen's former home along with the Giraffe Center where you will have time to feed the Rothschild giraffes. You'll have time to freshen up at our Partner Lounge before feasting on a variety of grilled meats at a nearby local restaurant. Then, it's off the airport to begin your journey home.
Club Lounge
