Journey of the Wildebeest
10
Days Kenya Safari
Safari Overview
The ultimate Safari experience in Africa. Witness The Great Migration unfolds at Tanzania’s northern circuit National Parks from Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. This tour will let you follow the actual movement of the wildebeest migration in Kenya and Tanzania. Kim’zebra Adventures & Safaris invites you to join a 10 days safari in Kenya and Tanzania. This safari will take you to the Kenya's best locations such as Amboseli, Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara and Tanzania's best locations such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire or Lake Manyara. You’ll also have the option to shoot the Serengeti - Masai Mara’s landscape and the Wildebeest Migration from a bird’s eye view on a hot-air balloon safari.
10
Days / 9 Nights
Safari in Kenya
Hot-Air Balloon Ride
DAY 1
PRE: Arrival and pick-up in Nairobi
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Hotel | Lodge in Nairobi City
On this arrival day you will be met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and taken to your hotel within the City for your first night. Dinner and overnight at Lodge/Tented Camp in Nairobi or similar. (Bed, Dinner and Breakfast)
DAY 2
Amboseli National Park
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge | Tented Camp in Amboseli
Whole day spent in the park viewing game in this second most popular park in Kenya. Here you have a good opportunity to see all the 'Big Five' and a variety of other game with the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro - the highest in Africa - in the background and also visiting the Maasai village to catch a glimpse of their way of life. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Lodge | Camp
DAY 3
Lake Naivasha | Lake Nakuru National Park
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge | Tented Camp in Lake Naivasha / Nakuru
Depart from Amboseli after breakfast and leave for Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru arriving in time for Lunch, In the afternoon game drive until late afternoon, later depart back to the Camp for Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha OR Lake Nakuru Lodge | Camp
DAY 4
Maasai Mara National Reserve
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge | Tented Camp in Maasai Mara
Safari day starts after early breakfast in the morning check out of the hotel | lodge and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. We will have a brief stop at the Rift valley escarpment View point then drive through the Masai land via Narok town and arrive Masai Mara and head to the lodge for lunch with game viewing on the way. After lunch we go for an afternoon game drive then check in back at the lodge/ camp for dinner and overnight at Masai Mara
DAY 5
Full day at Maasai Mara National Reserve
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge | Tented Camp in Maasai Mara
An extensive morning game drive is followed by a lazy restful afternoon by the poolside or another game drive. This part of the northern Serengeti is where the great wildebeest migration is resident and it will be possible to see huge herds of these animals covering much of the reserve (optional balloon safari). Meals and overnight at Maasai Mara Lodge | Camp.
DAY 6
Maasai Mara – Isebania Border – Serengeti
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge | Tented Camp in Serengeti
Early breakfast in the morning and check out of the lodge/camp and head to Isebania Border where you will get visas to Tanzania and cross over. You will drive through Mugumu township and enter Serengeti National Park through the Ikoma gate arriving in Serengeti in the afternoon. You will then drive to the Lodge / tented camp with game viewing on the way. Overnight at Lodge/Tented Camp at Serengeti National Park.
DAY 7
Full day at Serengeti National Park
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge | Tented Camp in Serengeti
If you wish you can do an early morning game drive then after breakfast leave the lodge/ camp with lunch boxes and spend the full day in the endless plains of Serengeti; the largest National Park in Tanzania. You will spot lots of animal and birds species that you might have missed at Masai Mara and spot the Wildebeests Migration if traveling between August and November. Later in the afternoon we drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 8
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge | Tented Camp in/near Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, You will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports avast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Late afternoon transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
DAY 9
Tarangire National Park OR Lake Manyara National Park
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge | Tented Camp in Tarangire / Manyara / Arusha
Today, we will proceed to Tarangire or Manyara for a full day game drive in the park located slightly off the main safari route. Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania most famous for its elephant migration, and birding safari with a quiet atmosphere. If you select Manyara, enjoy the beautiful panorama of the lake with different colorful birds species. Dinner and overnight at lodge/tented camp in Tarangire | Manyara.
DAY 10
POST: Departure and drop-off in JRO or JKIA Airport
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Upon request with extra costs
After breakfast, Kim’zebra Adventures & Safaris representative will transfer you to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar {In case you will suggest to extent a tour} or to Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Nairobi (JKIA Airport) for your onward flight to your home country. Please tell us at the time of the booking for short safari after your safari eg. Zanzibar Excursion or Arusha | Moshi | Dar | Nairobi Day Trip.
Camping Accommodation
Basic Accommodation
Budget Accommodation
Standard Accommodation
MidRange Accommodation
Luxury Accommodation
Ultra-Luxury Accommodation
V I P Accommodation
The Tour Price Includes
- Safari Start and end in Nairobi | Kilimanjaro.
- Pick up and drop off at JKIA or JRO Airport.
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle while on safari (1.5Ltr per day).
- In case of a camping safari: camping gear like tents, camping mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, camping chairs, etc.
- Pre safari accommodation at the hotel, One night in your chosen hotel/lodge/resort in Nairobi with bed, Dinner & breakfast (BB) Meal.
- Accommodation and meals per the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner). Dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2-9 and Breakfast on day 10 of your trip. This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let our administrator team know the food option that you prefer
- Ground transportation in a 8 setter or 6 setter 4x4 Safari vehicle with English Speaking Driver guide: -
- 8 setter Safari vehicle has 6 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
- 6 setter Safari vehicle has 4 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
- Game drives, Concession fees, Accommodation, All park entry fees, Government tax 18% VAT on tour fees and Service which cost nearly 100% of the total cost.
- Accommodation of your choice: from budget camping to staying in luxurious lodges, we can arrange it for you (The prices mentioned above are for overnight stays in Standard to Luxury hotels/lodge/tented Camps according to the program, other prices are applicable for the other accommodation options).
The Tour Price Excludes
- Meals not listed above. eg Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last
- Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
- Post Accommodation in Nairobi | Arusha (Can be arranged upon request at an extra cost)
- International and Domestic Flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where applicable)
- Optional activities and excursions (short safari/tour after your safari can be arranged upon request at an extra cost).
- Serengeti Black Rhinos Project (Moru Kopjes) fees: US$ 100 + 35US$ (VAT18% & other fees) Per Person Per Day (Option, If you need).
- Domestic flight from Maasai Mara to Serengeti | Tanzania (JRO Airport) to Kenya (JKIA Airport) (Can be arranged upon request at an extra cost, Please ask us at the time of the booking)
- Masai Mara Hot-air Balloon safari USD $560 Per Person sharing balloon (Can be arranged upon request at an extra cost, Please ask us at the time of the booking)
- Ngorongoro | Ndutu balloon ride, per person Adult (Above 16yrs) $580, Child (7-16yrs) $530 {20th Dec - 31st March} Daily launch at dawn (6:30am) returning approx. 9:45am (Option, If you need).
- Serengeti balloon ride, per person Adult (Above 16yrs) $599, Child (7-16yrs) $545. {Central All year round, Western 15th May - 30th Oct, and North 15th June - 15th Jan} Daily launch at dawn (6:30am) returning approx. 9:45am (Option, If you need).
- Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide, and 15 USD per day for your cook, to be divided between each member of your group.
- Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
- Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
- A supplement of US $ 35.00 per person will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge.
