AMBOSELI AND THE SERENGETI

9 days Nairobi/Nairobi
from $5272 land and intra safari air

Guided Safari

Prices & Dates : Below

Based on per person traveling, Prices are subject to change 

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

• Airport transfers in Nairobi on day 1 and Kilimanjaro/Nairobi on day 9
• Flight Klimanjaro/Nairobi on day 9
• Twin-bedded rooms in hotels or camps listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling
• Meals (B,L,D) as detailed in the itinerary
• Host service in Nairobi; experienced English-speaking driver/guide while on safari
• Maximum 7 tour members per safari vehicle; guaranteed window seat
• Sightseeing program and game drives as described in the itinerary
• Flying Doctors membership

Pricing excludes

• Airport taxes and security charges
• Meals not specifically identified
• Other personal expenses

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1 ARRIVE NAIROBI, KENYA.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free begin exploring on your own.

Day 2 NAIROBI / AMBOSELI.
Via a comfortable shuttle, head to the Selenkay Conservancy and your tented camp where your safari adventure begins. This afternoon walk with Maasai warriors to their village for an up-close and personal insight into their ancient culture and way of life. (B,L,D)

Day 3 AMBOSELI EXCURSION.
Your morning wake up call will be the sounds of native birds. Have your camera ready for a spectacular day of game viewing with a picnic lunch along the way. Explore Amboseli National Park, known for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs and lions. Take in unobstructed views of Mount Kilimanjaro, towering 19,430 feet above the savannah. Return to your camp where you can relax over a cocktail before an evening game drive. (B,L,D)

Day 4 AMBOSELI / NGORONGORO.
This morning head to the border and the bustling commercial town of Namanga. After clearing customs, meet your new safari guide, travel into Tanzania and on to Arusha for lunch. Then head west, with a stop at Mto wa Mbu village where you will have time to explore a typical African market. Continue to your camp situated in a wooded valley near the misty rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Tonight, relax under the stars, enjoying traditional bush cuisine and the view of the boundless plains. (B,L,D)

Day 5 NGORONGORO.
Nearly three million years old, this ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth. Vast herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelle and their predators roam the crater floor. Later take a guided walk. (B,L,D)

Day 6 NGORONGORO / SERENGETI.
Head to Olduvai Gorge, the site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowed archaeological discoveries. Their findings include some of man’s earliest ancestral remains. Then, begin exploring the western plains of the Serengeti, home to one of the largest and most diverse wild animal populations on earth. (B,L,D)

Day 7 and 8 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
Two full day days for relaxing at your camp and game viewing. Wildebeest, Thompson’s gazelles and zebra gather for annual migrations, attracting a great deal of attention from the big cats. (B,L,D)

Day 9 SERENGETI / DEPART NAIROBI..
Watch for wildlife and relish a picnic lunch as you drive to Kilimanjaro Airport. Fly to Nairobi where you will be transferred to a private lounge to freshen up (showers available). Then on to the Carnivore Restaurant for a Farewell Dinner. Afterward, transfer to Nairobi Airport for your overnight flight home. (B,L,D)

A visa is required for U.S. citizens for Kenya and Tanzania. Non-U.S. citizens should check with their respective consulates.
It is prudent to consult your physician regarding taking anti-malaria pills. Proof is needed of yellow fever vaccination for travel between Tanzania and Kenya.
As some East African roads and game park trails can be very rough, we do not recommend this tour to people with back problems.
Soft-sided luggage is recommended on all safaris.
It is customary to reward your safari driver/ guide with a gratuity of about $7-$10 per day per tour member for a good performance.

Hotels

NAIROBI - Nairobi Serena Hotel (DLX)
AMBOSELI - Amboseli Porini Camp (SF)   
NGORONGORO - Kensington Ngorongoro Crater Camp (SF)
SERENGETI - Kensington Serengeti Mobile Camp (SF)