The Mara Serengeti Safari

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Overview

This safari gives you an opportunity of visiting two countries that’s Tanzania and Kenya. It showcases the breathtaking descend of the Ngorongoro Crater that hosts the Big Five and home to rare Black Rhino, the superb scenery of Masai Mara National Reserve, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park which oers beautiful landscapes as well as the lovely authentic culture of the locals - the Maasai people.

Day 01: Nairobi Airport Transfer

Upon arrival at Nairobi Airport, you will be met, greeted and assisted by our customer service representative and be transferred to your hotel.

Main Destination: Nairobi

Overnight: Hilton Garden Inn Hotel 

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast.

Day 02: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

Your journey now takes you to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve. Arrive in time for lunch followed by afternoon game drive within Masai Mara National Reserve. You will have one more day of game viewing with all meals and overnight at your camp.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Overnight: Ilkeliani Camp 

Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara is arguably Kenya’s most popular game reserve. It is famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya. The film “Out of Africa” was made to a great extend in this sanctuary. There is a profusion of all types of wildlife including the big five. A spectacle worth seeing is the annual migration of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and assorted antelopes from the Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Masai Mara grazing fields from late June. The game reserve abounds with birdlife close to about four hundred and fifty two odd species have been recorded.

Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Overnight: Ilkeliani Camp 

Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Day 4: Masai Mara - Serengeti National Park

Depart to Serengeti in the morning after breakfast with packed lunch. You will stop at Kenya Tanzania boarder at Isebania, clear with immigration thereafter change of vehicle from the Kenyan one to Tanzanian. Serengeti is a Maasai word that means ‘endless plains. The park lies in a high plateau between the Ngorongoro highlands as well as bordering Kenya on the north.  Arrival at the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at Speke Bay Lodge.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Overnight: Speke Bay Lodge 

Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive into the Park for game drive in the world-famous wildlife sanctuary, Serengeti National Park – the largest National Park in Tanzania is about 14,763 sq kms in area. Summed up as ‘one of the most unique areas in the world. The Serengeti contains the largest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale, which has no parallel anywhere else in the world. The abundance of herbivores includes Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Topi, Buffalo, and Hartebeest, just to name a few. Serengeti is also famous for predators such as Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Hyena and hundreds of birdlife species have been recorded. Enjoy your picnic lunch and thereafter, proceed for dinner and overnight stay at lodge on full board.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Overnight: Pumzika Classic Safari Camp 

Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Day 6: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation AreaNairobi Excursion

After breakfast, enjoy your game drive within Serengeti National Park as you depart to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch. Explore various areas Moro kopjes and Gol kopjes as you search for any kill. The extensive grasslands are interspersed with Kopjes – rocky outcrops like islands in the flat plain, each with their own wildlife communities. Discover the Seronera Rivers that flow through the park, providing habitats for a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. Afternoon proceed to Nabi Hill gate where you will have your memorable picnic lunch, then proceed further to Malanja depression that leads you to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and later to the Lodge, with clouds rolling over the rim like a misty waterfall, the setting is dreamy. The lodge fits into the contours of the Ngorongoro crater rim built of volcanic rock. It offers a spectacular view of the Ngorongoro Crater floor, yet it is virtually invisible when you are down on the crater floor on your game drive. In the evening have dinner and overnight stay at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp on full board basis.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Overnight: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

On this day you will depart to Africa’s Eden for tours of Ngorongoro Crater. The Crater is a famous for its Big Five and home to rare Black Rhino and has its own Soda Lake. Descend 2,200 feet for a thrilling day among Africa’s Big Five Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Black Rhino and Leopard, before returning to the lodge later in the afternoon. In the evening have dinner and overnight stay at Lodge on full board basis

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Overnight: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 9: Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Arusha - Airport Transfer

After breakfast at the camp, bid fare well to Ngorongoro and depart to Arusha to arrive in the afternoon. Then later on, be transferred to the airport for your onward flight back home.

Main Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch


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TERMS AND CONDITIONS Staffs: Our experienced, knowledgeable and friendly staff will be there to assist you from the moment you arrive at the Airport till your departure. Acclimatization: Upon arrival, you will have a night for acclimatization before embarking on the safari. It is advisable to dress appropriately depending with the weather. Safety & Security: Normal precautions as in any other destination world-wide should be taken. Visitors are advised not to leave cash and valuables in their hotel rooms but to make use of safe deposit boxes and safes. One should never carry large sums in cash and women should keep a tight grip on handbags in crowds or busy streets. Jewelry snatching is quite common in city streets. As in all major cities walking alone or in small groups at night should be considered a hazard and avoided. Reliable taxis are available at all the principal hotels. Taking photographs is prohibited near military installations, policemen, the president, the national flag, the State House, state lodges, soldiers, prisons and prisoners etc. Seek assistance from your driver/guide before photographing local people & permission should be obtained. Health & Medical Advice: The client shall confirm that he/she is medically fit, in good physical and mental health and is able to embark on the tour. Any client with a pre-existing medical condition or illness must declare such conditions to the company before commencement of the tour. Kenya & Tanzania requires a vaccination certificate against yellow fever. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that he/she has the appropriate vaccinations. An anti-malarial prophylactic is highly recommended for all African countries. Please check with your doctor for advice on other vaccination precautions against typhoid, tetanus, polio, meningitis and hepatitis. Membership of the Flying Doctors Society is strongly recommended. In event of accident or sickness while on safari, the society will fly patients by air ambulance to Nairobi for admittance to hospital. A personal health insurance cover is strongly recommended. Medical Supplies: All vehicles are equipped with first aid kit. It is advisable to travel with a small medical kit that includes any basic remedies you may need, such as antacids, painkillers, anti-histamines and cold remedies. Take along scissors, tweezers, and thermometer, lip salve, sun block, water purification tablets or drops, as well as your preferred brands of toiletries and cosmetics. Also take a torch and a pocket knife. Travel Insurance: We advise clients to take a Travel Insurance cover before taking any safari. Checklist for tour: A passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay, Entry Visas to Kenya and Tanzania, Return Air Ticket, Travel Insurance, Medical Cover, comfortable clothing & shoes, insect repellant, Camera, Adapter plugs, convertors for electrical devices, Sun glasses, hat, sun screen, Binoculars, Basic medical kit, light rain gear & Money for souvenirs, Itinerary Disclaimer: Please see below;  A deposit of 25 % is required on booking of any travel arrangement and the balance cleared 30 days before commencement of the tour. A full payment is required where bookings are made less than 15 days before the tour begins. The deposit may be forfeited in case of cancellations and amendments.  Transportation will be in safari van or 4 X 4 land cruiser safari vehicle with pop up roof top. Trained English Speaking driver/guides are provided unless any passenger specially requests a professional Translator in which case, an extra charge will be levied.  The company and its agents act only as agents in all matter relating to tours. The Company’s liability to passengers is dictated by the appropriate law of the country in which the tour takes place; however, the company accepts no responsibility for any person’s illness, injury, delays, loss or damages from any cause whatsoever. Personal Travel insurance is highly recommended before taking any tour.  The company reserves the right to alter arrangements on the route or to cancel the operation of a scheduled tour should conditions necessitate. It also reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour at any time. In which event an equitable amount will be refunded.  Accommodation is based on per person sharing a twin/double/triple room or tent. Single rooms are available at an additional cost and all rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.  Children travelling with Parents: 2 years and below sharing a room with an adult is free of charge. Whilst  sharing a room with one or two adults, children ages 4 to 12 years are charged 50% of per person sharing. Two children ages 11 years and below are charged 75% of per person sharing each.  Easter Supplement US$35.00 per person per day Christmas & New Year Supplement: 24, 25, 26, 31, & 1 US$ 40.00 per person per day  Cancellation & No-Show Policy: Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers of occupants (hereinafter collectively called a CANCELLATION) are subject to cancellation and No Show fees at the discretion under the following terms: PEAK SEASON: 0 - 60 Days 100% 61 - 90 Days 50% HIGH / LOW SEASON 0 - 45 Days 100% 46 - 60 Days 50%  Rates Increment: Itinerary rates are based on present date on Park fees, Government Tax and current Fuel price. In future if the Government and National Parks decide to Increase on their rates, an addition surcharge shall apply on per person rate.  Money Exchange: There are Forex bureaus available at the airport, malls, banks, and major towns. Major Credit Cards are often accepted in larger towns and at lodges, but in markets and with vendors along the road, cash works best, and bargaining is expected. We recommend that you take traveler’s checks rather than carrying large amounts of cash. Many travelers find it useful to carry a hand calculator to estimate dollar values while shopping. ATM machines are not widespread and may only be found in major capitals; consult your own bank before departure.  Trip Members' Responsibility: Abide to the law of both countries (Kenya & Tanzania), respect the local people, do not litter, animals have the right of way and alight at designated areas or points in either National parks.  Transportation: By a Safari Toyota 4 x 4 Land Cruiser / safari vans with pop up roof top in Kenya and Tanzania.  Additional trip and hotel: Please contact us should you require any additional trips & hotel.  Tipping: Although hotels and lodges include a service charge, it is customary to tip porters, waiters and safari drivers/guides. For your Tour guide/driver $5.00 per tourist per day is the recommended amount for most safaris. At lodges and camps, the recommended tips are $5.00 per tourist per day to be shared among camp personnel.

Payment Types

Wire Transfer - Paypal - Master/ Visa Card -

Days : 8 | Nights : 7 | Hours : 0


Inclusions


  •     Transportation
  •     Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
  •     Admission to park(s)
  •     Hotel pickup and drop off
  •     Transfers
  •     Meals
  •     Entry fees
  •     drinking water
  •     Land Cruiser 4×4 open roof and fuel for the game drive
  •     English Speaking Driver/guide
  •     All park fees.
  •     Full Board Accommodation

Exclusions


  •     Extra stay pre/post tour    
  •     Medicines required if any    
  •     Airfare & airport taxes    
  •     Visa charges    
  •     Insurance    
  •     Passport costs    
  •     Tips to coach drivers    
  •     Tips and Gratuities    
  •     Any optional tours    
  •     Any airport arrival/departure tax    
  •     Alcoholic beverages    

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