Kenya & Tanzania: The Safari Experience

ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Nairobi, Kenya

Welcome to Africa! Arrive this evening, check in to your hotel, and prepare for your safari adventure!

NAIROBI SERENA HOTEL

NAIROBI–MOUNT KENYA–SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya

Depart Nairobi to begin your search for the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. First, stop at the famed Mount Kenya Safari Club for lunch as you take in stunning views of Mount Kenya.

Samburu, Kenya

After lunch, continue on to Samburu National Reserve, known for its arid landscape and unique wildlife. Due to the dry climate, grasses are sparse, making animals easier to spot. Meanwhile, the Ewaso Ng’iro River, which borders the reserve, provides a year-round water supply. These two factors make for a great game-viewing experience.

During your afternoon game drive, you have the chance to see rare animals you will not see in other parts of the country. Commonly referred to as the Samburu “Special 5,” this includes Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and the gerenuk, a long-necked antelope that feeds while standing on its hind feet.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SAROVA SHABA GAME LODGE

SAMBURU

Samburu, Kenya

Today, enjoy morning & afternoon game drives. In addition to the Samburu “Special 5,” the reserve is home to an abundance of other species. Large numbers of elephant and Nile crocodile can be seen, as well as waterbuck, Kirk’s dik-dik, and Grant’s gazelle. Where there is prey, predators can be found, so lion and leopard are often spotted. The reserve is also a great place for bird watching, with over 300 species. Between game drives, there’s time to relax at your lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SAROVA SHABA GAME LODGE

SAMBURU–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

Nanyuki, Kenya

After breakfast, travel to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in all of East Africa. After lunch, enjoy a game drive in the conservancy, including a stop at the Chimp Sanctuary. In partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Jane Goodall Institute, the sanctuary was established to provide a long-term home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees. Here, see the chimps and learn more about their plight.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SWEETWATERS SERENA CAMP

OL PEJETA–NYAHURURU FALLS–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Nyahururu, Kenya

Leave Ol Pejeta and journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa, where farmers grow crops such as corn, wheat, coffee, and tea. Stop at Nyahururu Falls, also known as Thompson’s Falls.

Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Then it's on to Lake Nakuru National Park. During your afternoon game drive you may see waterbuck, giraffe, impala, flamingo, and striped hyena. This is also your best chance to see white rhino, which are commonly spotted here.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SAROVA LION HILL LODGE

LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Maasai Mara, Kenya

This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. “The Mara,” as it is called by locals, is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, generally from August to early November, the population enlarges by almost 2 million. This provides a great food source for predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SAROVA MARA CAMP

MAASAI MARA

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Rise early for a morning game drive. Be sure to watch for elephant, rhino, giraffe, topi, hyena, and much more. Afterward, a special bush breakfast has been arranged for you. Sip on a mimosa as you savor every moment of the memorable experience! Return to your camp and relax prior to your afternoon game drive.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SAROVA MARA CAMP

MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Amboseli National Park, Kenya

After breakfast, board a plane for the quick flight to Nairobi. After a short break, drive to Amboseli National Park, best known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at some 19,341 feet. Embark on an afternoon game drive before settling in at your lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

AMBOSELI SERENA SAFARI LODGE

AMBOSELI

Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Morning & afternoon game drives are included today. Amboseli affords you a great opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You might also spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. This evening, as the sun sets with “Kili” as the backdrop, savor sundowner drinks in the bush!

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

AMBOSELI SERENA SAFARI LODGE

AMBOSELI–ARUSHA, TANZANIA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Lake Manyara, Tanzania

This morning, cross the border into Tanzania. After lunch in Arusha, proceed to your lodge along the rim of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Check in and enjoy some leisure time prior to dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

LAKE MANYARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK–TLOMA–NGORONGORO CRATER

Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Embark on a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. This small park is ecologically diverse, with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. Watch for elephant, Cape buffalo, giraffe, and more. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboons. Afterward, take in spectacular views of Lake Manyara during a special bush lunch.

Then, journey to the nearby village of Tloma. Here, you will visit a local family's home to learn more about the local Iraqw culture and their traditional way of life. You will also stop at a local primary school to visit with the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania.

Ngorongoro, Tanzania

Continue on to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, which is part of the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE

NGORONGORO

Ngorongoro, Tanzania

Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is technically a caldera—the world’s largest unflooded one, in fact—at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round. You can see lion, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephant, and flamingo. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. A picnic lunch will be served in the crater.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE

NGORONGORO–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Today, drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, generally between late November and July, it attracts visitors from around the world and is great for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before an afternoon game drive.

NOTE: The Great Migration is a natural event, and the arrival/departure of the migrating herds varies slightly year to year.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MBUZI MAWE SERENA CAMP

SERENGETI

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, so it is no surprise that the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Continue your exploration during morning & afternoon game drives. You have the chance to see the big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. Tonight, join your traveling companions for a farewell bush dinner and a traditional Maasai dance performance—the perfect end to your safari!

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MBUZI MAWE SERENA CAMP

SERENGETI–ARUSHA–DEPARTURE

Arusha, Tanzania

This morning, fly back to Arusha, where your tour ends. We have secured a day room at the Mount Meru Hotel for you to use prior to your homebound flight. Book homebound flights after 5 pm.

Breakfast

• Consult your physician for the latest health requirements for travel to Kenya
• All game viewing is done at your own risk. You will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to travel.
• We do not recommend this vacation to people with serious back problems, as it can be quite rough on some roads and game park trails in Kenya
• Due to limited capacity on safari vehicles and flights, your suitcase must be soft-sided and cannot exceed 33 lbs including hand luggage.
• Some minor changes in your daily itinerary may be expected due to wildlife migrations and viewing.
• Small-Group Discovery departures never allow more than 20 travelers, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the destination and local culture.
• ALL guests must carefully verify the existing identification requirements for their particular travel situation DIRECTLY WITH THEIR LOCAL CONSULATES OR EMBASSIES or with a visa service, as these requirements may change. Guests without proper documentation may be denied entry and will not be entitled to a refund

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