ESSKT 019 (19 Days/18 nights)

Starting from Jan 2005, this safari will run for 19-days (was previously 17-days), owing to the fact that we have included Lake Naivasha and Sweetwaters Game Reserve. At Lake Naivasha, you will take a boat on the lake watching the many birds on the lake and hippos, and will also have have the rare experience of a walking safari at Crescent Island, one of the few places in the world where one can walk freely amidst wild animals - there are no predators.

Sweetwaters (private) Game Reserve is also an attraction expecially because of the Chimpanzee sanctuary within the reserve, the only one of its kind in the country. There is also the tame rhino named Morani, an information centre and an optional NIGHT GAME DRIVE, not available in the government owned game parks.

Like our safari ESSKT 018, this 19-days safari combines both Kenyan and Tanzanian parks, and transportation is by both road and air (some sectors), and will take you to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya, Sweetwaters Game Reserve, Samburu National Reserve ,Maasai Mara Game Reserve as well as Amboseli National Park. In Tanzania, the safari features Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Parks, Ngorongoro Crater, as well as Tarangire National Park.

Daily departures subject to minimum 2 persons booking.

Day 1.Nairobi/Lake Naivasha
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley, making a stop at the Escarpment to marvel at nature, and onwards to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge arriving for lunch.
Afternoon boat ride on Lake Naivasha and a walking safari at Crescent Island, one of the few places in the world where one can wander on foot amongst wild animals. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 1½ hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}

Day 2: Lake Nakuru
Depart Naivasha in the morning (with optional visit to Hell's Gate Nat. park) and drive further on floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving Sarova Lion Hill Lodge well in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at.
Approx Transit time: 1½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3: Mount Kenya
Depart after breakfast with a game drive en route and drive to the lower slopes of Mount Kenya making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive Serena Mountain Lodge (tree hotel) in time for lunch. Relax in the afternoon as you watch game from the balcony of the lodge, with an optional guided nature walk. Overnight floodlit game viewing. Dinner and overnight.
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 4: Sweetwaters Game Reserve
Depart Mountain Lodge after breakfast and drive a little further north across the equator to Sweetwaters Game Reserve , arriving Sweetwaters Tented Camp well in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive in the private sanctuary including a visit to Morani the tame rhino, the information centre and the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Weather allowing, you will take a boat ride on Ewaso Nyiro River to get better views of the chimps.
Optional night game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.
Approx Transit time: 1½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 5: Samburu
Depart Sweetwaters in the morning and drive further north to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx Transit time: 3 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 6: Samburu
Full day in Samburu, a beautiful and and game abundant park, home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe. Morning and afternoon game drives with an optional visit to a local Samburu village. Other optional activites include camle riding, guided nature and bird walks. All meals and overnight at Samburu Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 7: Fly to Maasai Mara
Morning transfer to the airstrip for schedule flight to Maasai Mara departing at 09:15hrs and arriving Mara approx 10:45hrs. On arrival meet and transfer to Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp. You will have your first game drive in this vast game reserve after lunch. Dinner and overnight at the luxury tented Camp.
Approx Transit time: 1½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 8 & 9: Maasai Mara
Two full days in Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game sanctuary. Morning and afternoon game drives...where you have the best opportunity of spotting the “Big Five” lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. All meals and overnight at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.
Meal plan: {B, L,D}

Day 10: Nairobi/Amboseli
Morning transfer to the airstrip for schedule flight back to Nairobi departing approx 11:00hrs and arriving Wilson Airport approx 12:15hrs.
Meet on arrival with picnic lunch boxes and proceed to Amboseli National Park.
Arrive Amboseli Serena Lodge with a game drive en route.
Dinner and overnight.
Approx Transit time on road: 4½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 11: Amboseli
Morning Tea/Coffee will be served before proceeding for an early morning game drive. The majestic and breathtaking Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen at this time. Return to lodge for late breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure. After lunch, an afternoon game drive follows. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 12: Arusha
Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive to Namanga (Kenya/Tanzania border). Here you will change vehicle & driver/guide before proceeding to Arusha, Moivaro Lodge (15 km fron Arusha). Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight is at Moivaro Coffee Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 4 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 13: Lake Manyara
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge collect lunch boxes and depart for morning and Afternoon game drives in Manyara National Park. The park is two thirds water, one third dry land and home to a spectacular concentration of game for such a small area. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 2 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 14: Serengeti
Depart after breakfast and drive to Serengeti Serena Lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Approx transit time: 4 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 15: Serengeti
Full day in Serengeti. Morning and Afternoon game drives in the world famous Serengeti National Park which is Tanzania's oldest park, and one of the world's last great wildlife refuges. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 16: Ngorongoro
Another morning game drive in Serengeti. After lunch at the lodge, drive to Ngorongoro Via Olduvai Gorge for a short visit of the museum. Dinner and overnight is at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Approx transit time: 3 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 17: Ngorongoro
After breakfast descend down to the crater floor for ½ day crater tour, returning to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure with optional visit to a local Maasai village. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Pls note: Only ½ day tours may be allowed at the crater.

Day 18: Tarangire National Park
Depart Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive on to Tarangire National Park arriving Tarangire Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx transit time: 3 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 19: Nairobi/Out
Another morning game drive in Tarangire, then depart and drive back to Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel. After lunch transfer to Kilimnjaro Airport for schedule flight back to Nairobi arriving approx 1445hrs. Transfer to your hotel or the Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport for onward flight. End of services.
Approx transit time on road: 2 hrs
Approx transit time on air: 1 hr
Meal Plan: {B, L}

2012 Prices:
If using a Custom Safari Minibus
High season US$7838 per person sharing
Mid season US$7070 per person sharing
Low season US$5886per person sharing

If using 4x4 Landcruiser
High season US$8680 per person sharing
Mid season US$7912 per person sharing
Low season US$6728 per person sharing

Seasons
1. High Season: 16 Dec 2011 - 31 March 2012; 01 July - 15 Dec 2012
2. Mid Season: 25 May - 30 June 2012
3. Low Season: 01 April - 24 May 2012

Prices include:
- Road transportation in a custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
- Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Regional flights as indicated, including departure taxes
- Airport/airstrip transfers
- Fullboard accommodation in the lodges and tented camp as mentioned
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Game drives and all park entry fees

Not included:
- International air transportation to and from Nairobi
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplements

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