Wildlife
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Overview
Do you want to see both Kenya and Tanzania, enjoy one of the earth’s great grasslands? This trip is for you. We design all of our trips to be a bit longer, to give you more time in locations, more time to linger and enjoy. We will see varied landscapes from the desert of Amboseli to the jungle of Manyara to the spectacular granite formation of Gol Kopjes and the birth of humanity at Oldupai Gorge.
You will see more wildlife than you can imagine in every location. With no more than 3 guests per vehicle you will have plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the magnificence of East Africa.
Note that this safari begins in Nairobi, Kenya, (NBO) and flies out of Arusha, Tanzania (JRO).
Amboseli National Park
Perhaps our favorite place on earth Amboseli is a study in contrasts: Look one way to see elephants returning across the desert from the Chyulu Hills or Kamana each morning. Look the other to see elephants, cape buffalo, wildebeest, zebras and myriad birds feasting on succulent grasses in wetlands, all with Mt. Kilimanjaro dominating the southern sky. Learn about the incredible effort to save elephants when they leave the protection of Amboseli each night to search for ruffage. The smaller size of Amboseli makes for easy and relaxed wildlife drives. Amboseli National Park is a close second to the Tetons and Yellowstone as our favorite place on earth.
Ngorongoro Crater
A long dormant volcano the floor of Ngorongoro Crater is an open grassland replete with wildlife of all species. The crater floor is 102 square miles some 2000 feet below the rim – a true microcosm of wildlife found throughout East Africa. Herds of wildebeest are stalked by hyenas, flamingos and hippos find refuge in Lake Magadi. Spotted hyenas, lions, rhinos and elephants can all be found in the crater. Nogorongoro Crater simply has an amazing concentration of wildlife to be seen everywhere you look.
Serengeti National Park
Welcome to “The Place Where The Land Goes On Forever” – Siringet in the Maasai language or the Serengeti to you and I. These endless plains are home to the greatest concentration of big cats left on earth. You will see several lion prides, leopards lurking along the Seronera River and elsewhere, cheetahs atop the Gol Kopjes, vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, topis, antelopes and more. This perfect place is what you think of when you think of Africa. Almost twice the size of Yellowstone you will be enthralled by the experience of being in the Serengeti.
Ndutu
Located in the southern Serengeti, Ndutu is a vast woodland interspersed with plains, Lake Ndutu and marshes. Wildebeest will be calving, lions are abundant, antelope are everywhere and we have had our favorite cheetah encounters here. Driving around the shores of Lake Ndutu you will see giraffes, flamingoes and the odd crocodile. Ndutu is a truly special place.
Oldupai Gorge
We will make a short stop here to see the birthplace of humanity.
Lake Manyara
The jungle canopy at Lake Manyara is home to several species of primates including baboons, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys and the Manyara monkey. See orange bishops and more exotic African birds as we cap an adventure of a lifetime.
Details
This tour requires a little walking but is not physically demanding. You will be getting in to and out of an SUV. Some of the roads are pretty bumpy. Beyond that this is a very easy trip.
We recommend that everyone wear SPF long-sleeve shirts, bring a brimmed hat and long pants. Some waterproof light hikers are nice but not necessary.
Feel free to pack light – we bring no more than two extra changes of clothes – as laundry is widely available.
Meet & Greet at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi, transfer to Four Points Sheraton for a comfortable nights’s rest.
DrIve to Amboseli, afternoon wildlife drives, overnight at AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Amboseli, overnight at AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Amboseli, overnight at AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Amboseli, overnight at AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE (all meals included)
Drive to Namanga Border Post, switch to Tanzania Guides & Vehicles, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, overnight at SERENA NGORONGORO CRATER (all meals included)
Full day wildlife drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, overnight at SERENA NGORONGORO CRATER (all meals included)
Morning wildlife drive in the crater, lunch at Serena Lodge, then drive to the Serengeti, overnight at SERONERA WILDLIFE LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Serengeti, overnight at SERONERA WILDLIFE LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Serengeti, overnight at SERONERA WILDLIFE LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Serengeti, overnight at SERONERA WILDLIFE LODGE (all meals included)
Morning drive to Gol Kopjes with permit, then head to Ndutu, overnight at NDUTU LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Ndutu, overnight at NDUTU LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Ndutu, overnight at NDUTU LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Ndutu, overnight at NDUTU LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Ndutu, overnight at NDUTU LODGE (all meals included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Ndutu, overnight at NDUTU LODGE (all meals included)
Visit Oldupai Gorge, reach Lake Manyara in the late afternoon, overnight at Lake Manyara Serena (all meals included)
Short morning wildlife drive in Lake Manyara, then drive to Kilimanjaro Airport with a day room at Kia Lodge. Transfer from lodge to the airport for the evening flight.
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STEP 3 – Complete a Booking Form
Once we have confirmed that there is space available and answered any questions, we will send you a booking form to complete. When we receive your booking form we will send you wiring instructions.
STEP 4 – Send Your Deposit
Deposits can be paid via check or wire transfer. We will notify you as soon as your deposit arrives. Places on the safari will only be confirmed once we have received both a completed booking form and deposit payment.
STEP 5 – Final Balance Payment
As soon as your booking form and deposit are with us, we will send you an electronic confirmation displaying the outstanding balance amount. This amount will be due 90 days before the start date of the safari.
STEP 6 – Final Review
After we receive your outstanding balance payment we will go over an additional visa, vaccination or other questions that you might have.
STEP 7 – Board Your Flight
Enjoy your flight. We’ll see you in Africa.
Price
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Duration
Location(s)
Kenya
Tanzania
Key Areas Visited
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Ndutu, Tanzania
Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
Group Size
Included
- 1 x meet & greet service on the first day
- all road transfers
- 1 night at Four Points Sheraton, Nairobi
- 3 nights in Amboseli staying at Amboseli Serena Lodge
- 2 nights at Ngorongoro Crater staying at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge… including a full day in the Crater on Feb 19th, and a morning drive in the Crater on Feb 20th… You will return to the lodge for lunch while the glass windows are replaced by canvas windows for the rest of the trip.
- 4 nights in the Serengeti National Park staying at Seronera Wildlife Lodge
- 6 nights at Ndutu staying at Ndutu Safari Lodge
- 1 night at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
- Entry fees to all parks
- Private use of 3 x safari-equipped Toyota Landcruisers
- Water while on game drives
- Complimentary use of professional beanbags
- Experienced professional local driver/guides
- ALL MEALS are included EXCEPT those detailed in the NOT INCLUDED section below
Not Included
- International flights to Kenya and out of Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
- VISA fees for both Kenya & Tanzania
- Travel & Equipment Insurance
- Lunches and dinners while staying at the Four Points Sheraton in Nairobi on Feb 14th
- Dinner while at the Kia Lodge
- Drinks
- Laundry
- Tips/gratuities for your local driver/guide
- Tips/gratuities for the lodges, camps, and hotels
- Tips/gratuities for luggage porters
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