10 DAYS NAIROBI |LAKE NAKURU | MASAI MARA | SERENGETI | NGORONGORO |ARUSHA |DEPARTURE

Day 01: Arrival/Nairobi:

Arrival at Nairobi airport, meet and assist you. You will be transferred to Nairobi Safari Club, 20 minutes drive, for rest booked on bed and breakfast basis. Nairobi Safari Club all suite accommodation offers a bedroom with dressing table and en suite bathroom communicating into a spacious lounge; in general a make up of three telephones with voice messaging and direct telephone dial facility to any destination worldwide, and AT&T connection at no charge, comfortable leisure seating, writing desk, dining table, personal bar, personal digital-code safe, and satellite television with remote control of ten viewing channels. Overnight at Nairobi Safari Club.

Day 02: Nairobi/Nakuru:
After breakfast, drive 160 km, 2 hours to Lake Nakuru National Park. Check in at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge for lunch and afternoon leisure. Lake Nakuru lion Hill Lodge is set on a plateau according a panoramic view of the pink coloured shores of the lake from your private verandah. The rooms have private veranda. The lake attracts thousands of lesser and greater flamingos among other tens of species of birds. There are a variety of bird species to watch in this lake. Not only does this lake boast of being a bird’s paradise, it is also a rhino sanctuary for the highly endangered black and white rhinos. Other animals found here include cheetahs, leopards, lions, waterbucks, zebras, gazelles, Rothschild Giraffe amongst others. Enroute to the park, unrivalled panorama of scenic views of the Great Rift Valley unfolds giving you an unmatched photographic opportunity. Dinner and overnight at Lion Hill Lodge, B,L,D

Day 03: Nakuru/Masai Mara:

09:30am: After breakfast, proceed to Masai Mara Game Reserve, 300 km 5 hours. Masai Mara is arguably the world's most famous game reserve with unrivalled natural beauty and wildlife concentration. It forms part of the Great Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. It is home to all the big five (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and the rhino). Over 95 species of mammals are found in this great reserve. Besides mammals, over 350 bird species have been recorded here and the scenic beauty is unrivalled. Overnight at Mara Simba Lodge, B,L,D

Day 04 and 05: Masai Mara:
Two days spent in the Mara and on game drives – morning and afternoon. Transfer to Mara Serena Lodge for a two night stay, B,L,D

Optional activities at extra cost:
1. Visit to a Maasai cultural manyatta to learn about the local community's culture and traditions

2. Early morning hot air balloon ride touching down for a champagne breakfast in the bush.
3. Game walks in the reserve accompanied by local naturalists

Day 06 : Masai Mara/Sirari border/Serengeti:

07:00am, drive to Sirari border on Kenya/Tanzania (Mara/Serengeti) – prior visas required. This will involve change of vehicles and driver/guides. Proceed to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Serengeti has breathtaking vista of a landscape teeming with game. Big game feed in full view of in this park. Enroute game viewing to arrive at Serengeti Serena Safari. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge set high on the hill with breathtaking vista of a landscape teeming with game. Big game feed in full view of the lodge itself. The lodge design is simple but stunning, inspired by a traditional African Village. The lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. B,L,D

Day 07: Serengeti:

Full day to explore the world's largest migratory concentration of plain game. Serengeti is described as one of the unique areas of the world. The 14000 sq. km terrain includes grassy plains and savannah stretches dotted with flat topped acacia trees. In the north Serengeti borders with the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve and across this border one million Wildebeest trek every year in their annual search for the best grazing. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.B,L,D

Day 08: Serengeti/Ngorongoro:
After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrival at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge and welcome drink on arrival. Ngorongoro Serena Lodge built into the rim of a dormant volcano. The plant and ivy-covered native stone blends perfectly with the surroundings. Guest rooms have private terraces with views of the crater floor where countless animals make their home. Lunch at the lodge and afternoon you will have crater tour. This collapsed caldera is 610 meters deep and has a floor 18 km wide. Views from the rim of the crater are spectacular. The crater has become a unique conservation area where Lion, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo roam in perfect safety. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. B,L,D

Day 09: Ngorongoro/Arusha:

After breakfast depart to Arusha to arrive for lunch and afternoon leisure at Mountain Village Serena. The lodge is situated at the shores of Lake Duluti and renowned for its collection of spectacular bougainvillea. Designed as an authentic African Village, Mountain Village 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. Dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge. Optional bird walk or walk to Lake Duluti can be arranged. B,L,D

Day 10: Arusha/Nairobi/Departure:

After breakfast, catch up with morning shuttle to Nairobi departing at 0800hrs and arrives approximately 1.30pm. Connect your international flight back home after a wonderful and exciting African safari. B

Price for 2008-
Land only cost: $2,850
Includes

* Arrival and departure airport transfers, including complimentary transfers if you choose not to be on group flights.
* Accommodations as indicated based on either twin-bedded rooms or double rooms.
* Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
* All park fees, and government taxes.
* Services of our own trained English-speaking driver- guide.
* A 4X4 drive vehicle equipped for luxurious game viewing and touring, with a guarantee window seat!
* Bottled water while on safari
* Max of 4 passengers (up to 6 passengers per vehicle if it is a private safari of more than 4)

* International airfare
* Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa, traveler’s insurance, medical evacuation insurance (a 50$ value).
* Tips to driver-guide.
* Optional balloon safari for $450pp (has to be added well in advance)