Overview
This tour will take you on a 9 days’ safari in Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park, and the amazing parks of Serengeti for the migration, Ngorongoro conservancy and end in Tarangire National park. Some of East Africa’s best national parks, featuring a lot of wildlife, birds and great game viewing opportunities. Tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Arusha.
Highlights
- Amazing game drive to watch hundreds of different birds and animals
- Good chances of spotting the Big Five
- Witness The Great Migration of over 3 million grass eaters
- Flamingos in Lake Nakuru and a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha
Itinerary
Pick up from Hotel in Nairobi, meet the rest of your group. For those with payment balance clear first. After safari briefing, we depart for Lake Nakuru through the dramatic Great Rift Valley. You will have a stopover at Lake Naivasha for boat ride and feeding the fish eagles. Head to the hotel in Nakuru and spend afternoon by the pool and take a late afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru has been famous for its flamingos but has also retained its reputation as an ornithologists’ delight with more than 400 species of bird found here. You may get out of the vehicle at the lake shore to get a closer look at the birds. The nearby cliffs offer sightings of baboons, birds of prey and scurrying hyraxes, as well as great views of the park. The national park covers 180 sq km and is home to warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes, reedbucks, and the occasional leopard as well as white and black rhinos which were introduced to the park some years ago. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge Meal Plan { Lunch, Dinner}
On this morning, you will start with an early morning game drive after breakfast as we head out to the Maasai mara reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is the home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino. Lunch at Narok town and later proceed to your camp, check in and relax before departing for the afternoon game run. The Mara Game Reserve–one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied and easy to see. Residents of the Parks are Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of the plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, both Thomson’s and grants Gazelles. You will arrive at your camp /lodge and check-in. You will then go for an game drive. Overnight at camp/lodge Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
After breakfast, we carry packed lunches and set off to search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continue today during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During our stay, we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Overnight at a camp/lodge Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
After breakfast, you will get to enjoy an early morning game drive as you are transferred to the Kenya -Tanzania boarder to start your Tanzania leg of the tour. Pick up from Isebania border and drive to Serengeti National Park for game drives. One of the most famous game parks in Africa, the Serengeti! Known to host one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles on earth – the great migration of wildebeest and zebra – the Serengeti’s vast plains are also home to a haven of other wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards and many other predators. Dinner and overnight at Pamoja Migration Camp on Full Board Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch}
Today you drive to one of the most famous game parks in Africa, the Serengeti! Known to host one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles on earth – the great migration of wildebeest and zebra – the Serengeti’s vast plains are also home to a haven of other wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many other predators. Dinner and overnight at Pamoja Migration Camp on Full Board
Enjoy the game drives enroute to central Serengeti National Park searching for big 5 and many other resident animals Dinner and overnight at Embalakai Serengeti Camp on Full Board
This morning, you’ll catch a glimpse of lions and other predators on their morning hunt during your first game drive. After brunch, you’ll then leave the park and go for the final game drive while on your way to the Ngorongoro conservation area. One of Africa's seven natural wonders! Before dinner is served, enjoy awesome views of the crater below. Dinner and overnight at Embalakai Tented Camp (Ngorongoro) on Full Board
Today you’ll rise early in the morning to descend the 600m high walls to the floor of the crater and get up close with one of Africa's seven natural wonders! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is considered one of the most beautiful and unique places in Africa. Here you will find a haven of African wildlife and you might also be lucky enough to witness the endangered Rhino! Enjoy a game drive and lunch by the hippo pool before driving to Tarangire – overnight stay at Pamoja Tarangire Camp on Full Board
Enjoy the game drives in Tarangire National Park, which is known for its huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Its sparse vegetation makes it a beautiful and special location, where up to 300 elephants can be found, looking for underground streams in the dry riverbeds. Migratory wildebeest, zebra and buffalo can also be seen crowding the shrinking lagoons. Here you will enjoy an afternoon game drive with a picnic lunch. Later proceed to Arusha or Airport for drop off!
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle for game viewing, photography and touring
- Full board accommodation, meal plan as mentioned in itinerary
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
The Cost Excludes
- International flights from home and back
- Visa fees, Travel Insurance
- Soft drinks or alcoholic drinks
- Other personal items
- Driver tips & hotel gratuities
- Optional activities
- Any sudden park fee increments or government imposed taxes
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
