A classical and luxurious
wildlife safari using some of the best camps and homesteads in
Kenya combined with the highlights of Tanzania. The emphasis is
on luxury and game-viewing quality. Flights are included where
necessary to ease the journey.
Day 1
From Nairobi, transfer to Loldia House, nestling under acacia
and wild fig trees on the shores of Lake Naivasha. Loldia is surrounded
by lawns which are grazed at night by hippos. The area abounds
with colorful birdlife. At Loldia a maximum of 14 guests are accommodated
and great pride is taken in their personalized service and excellent
cuisine. Dinner and overnight at Loldia House. (D)
Day 2
Many activities are available including witnessing one of the
great spectacles of Africa: the flamingo lakes of Nakuru, Elementaita
and Bogoria. Lake Nakuru also offers excellent viewing of the
black and white rhinos. Perhaps enjoy a served, sit-down lunch
on the shores of Lake Nakuru, with millions of flamingoes in the
background. Also horseback riding and birdwalks take place on
the farm, and visits to the hotsprings of nearby Hell's Gate can
be arranged. Dinner and overnight at Loldia House. (FB)
Day 3
Full day of activities as mentioned on Day 2. Dinner and overnight
at Loldia House. (FB)
Day 4
Transfer to connect with charter flight to the Maasai Mara and
drive to Little Governor's Camp. Africa aficionados consider Little
Governor's Camp, with its unique setting around a large watering
hole which teems with game, to be one of Africa's top safari camps.
It follows a tradition of excellent service, cordon bleu cuisine
and comfortable accommodation all under canvas, reminiscent of
the famous Hemingway's Safaris of bygone years. Little Governor's
has seventeen double tents, from which there is an uninterrupted
view of the game which comes down to drink and bathe in the water.
This is a favorite spot for elephants. Dinner and overnight at
Little Governor's Camp. (FB)
Day 5
Game-viewing in the early morning, mid-morning and afternoon.
Game-drives are not limited by mealtimes, which are flexible.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safaris depart from Little Governor's
Camp at dawn each morning (contact us for current prices), offering
a unique dimension for viewing game. Dinner and overnight at Little
Governor's Camp. (FB)
Day 6
Full day of activities as mentioned on Day 5. Dinner and overnight
at Little Governor's Camp. (FB)
Day 7
Transfer to Musiara Airstrip for flight back to Nairobi, and,
then, on to the famous and historic Norfolk Hotel for overnight.
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Day
8
Transfer to connect with flight to Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania.
After lunch, drive to Kirurumu Tented Lodge, for dinner and overnight.
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Day 9
Take an optional ethno-botanical walk, then, after breakfast,
drive down the Great Rift Valley escarpment for a full day's game
viewing in Lake Manyara National Park. Dinner and overnight at
Kirurumu Tented Lodge. (FB)
Day 10
After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Afternoon game drives in the crater. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro
Serena Lodge. (FB)
Day 11
Full day of game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater. Dinner and
overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. (FB)
Day 12
Game-drive to the Serengeti, the last great stronghold of Africa's
wildlife. Dinner and overnight at a private campsite located for
optimum game viewing depending upon the season. A safari crew
is on hand to anticipate your every need. The evening is a wonderful
respite from the day's game-tracking activities. Sipping sundowners
while your hot shower is being prepared readies you for the 5-course
meal served in the dining tent. After dinner, relax beneath the
star-filled African night by the embers of the camp fire. These
camps capture the romance and style of a bygone era and will linger
in the memory long after you conclude your African adventure.
(FB)
Day 13
Full day game-viewing in the Serengeti. Overnight private campsite.
(FB)
Day 14
After breakfast, fly to Arusha. Transfer to the Dik Dik Hotel
for dinner and overnight. (FB)
Day 15
After a relaxing morning at the Dik Dik, depart after lunch to
Kilimanjaro International Airport for flight to Nairobi. Connect
with international return flight. (BL)
Itinerary includes all meals, all park fees in Tanzania, accommodation, meals, & transport. Itinerary excludes park fees in Kenya, drinks, laundry, gratuities, airport departure taxes.