Day 2- Nairobi to Maasai Mara Safari

Breakfast at the Nairobi Serena hotel. Depart by road to the Maasai Mara game reserve arriving in time for lunch at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, after lunch afternoon game viewing drive in the Maasai Mara game reserve.

Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge

The Maasai Mara

Recently named the Seventh Wonder of the World, the Maasai Mara ecosystem has one of the richest assemblages of wildlife in the world and supports about 237 herbivores per km², making it one of the most productive natural terrestrial ecosystems. It maintains the greatest and most spectacular large mammal migration on earth and is the most highly visited tourist area in the East African region. The best time to visit is August and September during the annual wildebeest migration.   Today, the border restrictions have been reviewed thus making it possible for one to follow the migrating herds from Maasai Mara to Serengeti.  This safari is tailor made with the migration in mind.

Day 3 Maasai Mara Safari

A full day at the Maasai Mara game reserve. Morning and afternoon game drives across the plains. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra wander across the Mara grasslands in huge numbers during this period of the annual migrations take place, when millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle traverse the landscape to feed on the rich new grass and give birth to their young.

Dinner and Overnight at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

Day 4 Masai Mara to Central Serengeti Safari

Early morning wake up followed by breakfast. 07h30 depart for Isebania/Sirari Kenya / Tanzania border to immigration and customs formalities and vehicle exchanges between the Kenyan and Tanzania drivers. Then depart for the Kirawira Camp- Western Serengeti to arrive in time for lunch, after lunch continues to Central Serengeti to arrive late afternoon at the Serengeti Serena Lodge. 

Dinner and Overnight at the Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 5 and 6  Serengeti Safari

Breakfast at the Mbuzi Mawe. Morning and afternoon game viewing drives. The wildlife defines the Serengeti-countless zebra, buffalo, gazelle, wildebeest, and other species make it their home. The terrain is the main stage for the great wildebeest migration, an awesome spectacle involving millions of these beasts.

Dinner and Overnight at the Serengeti Serena Lodge.

Day 7 Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Safari

Breakfast at the Serengeti Serena Lodge is followed by morning game viewing drives in the Serengeti national park. Lunch at the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. After lunch depart via the Olduvai Gorge to Ngorongoro highlands and through the Serengeti plains climbing to the altitude of 8,000 feet. You continue to ascend to the exterior of the crater reaching its rim and here your first glimpse of what has often been referred to as the “Eighth wonder of the World.”

Dinner and Overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 8 Ngorongoro crater Safari

Early breakfast at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Then descend to the floor of the crater for an opportunity to view the delicate balance of predator and prey in the endless quest for survival. Picnic lunch boxes will be served by the hippo pool. After lunch ascend and return to the Lodge 

Dinner and Overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

The lake is renowned among ornithologists for its birds of prey and the famous tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodland that nestles between the lake and the Rift Valley.

The lodge glows with tranquility and peace. The design was inspired by the area’s abundant bird life: swooping curves are complemented by soft, geometric patterns and stylish plaster mouldings adorn the walls. Accommodation and public areas are housed in individual thatched circular buildings and are a tribute to local architectural traditions.

Day 9 Ngorongoro crater to Lake Manyara Safari

Breakfast at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Then transfer to the Lake Manyara Serena safari Lodge. Spend the morning using the recreational facilities offered at the Lodge. Lunch at the Lodge followed by afternoon game viewing drives in the park

Dinner and Overnight at the lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park/Reserve

Amboseli National Park/Reserve is the home of the most celebrated and longest studied elephants population in the World. Due to absence of poaching and culling, Amboseli elephants are the only ones with animals spanning the whole age range- newborn calves, old matriarchs in their 60s, and unusually many large adult bulls in their 40s, 50s and even 60s. Currently, the Amboseli population comprises of approximately 2000 individuals in 54 families and over 211 independent adult bulls. Just like Gorilla Safaris, the above is a good reason why a safari to Amboseli is a must do for any visitor to East Africa.

Day 10 Lake Manyara to Amboseli Safari

Breakfast at the Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge. After breakfast depart to Arusha and onto the Kenya and Tanzania border point at Namanga for custom and immigrations formalities and vehicle exchange. Thereafter continue to Amboseli national park to arrive in time for lunch at the Amboseli Serena safari Lodge. After lunch continue on the afternoon game viewing dives in the park.

Dinner and overnight at the Amboseli Serena safari Lodge

Day 11-Amboseli-Nairobi

Have an early morning gamedrive and return to the lodge for Breakfast at the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. Breakfast is followed by another game-drive en-route to Nairobi. Overnight at the Nairobi  Hotel

 The package will include following services: -

• Nairobi Airport transfers

• 1 night on bed and breakfast accommodation at the Nairobi Serena Hotel

• 9 nights on full board basis at the Mara Serena, Amboseli Serena, Ngorongoro Serena, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodges and Serengeti Serena Lodge.

• Ground transportation in 4 x4 wheel drive exclusive vehicles in Tanzania and 4x4 mini vans in Kenya all with services of English speaking driver guides

• Game viewing drives as per the itinerary, and game park entrance fess

• Plenty of mineral water while on a safari

• Evacuation insurance within East Africa provided by AAR- this is not a travel insurance but a cover for evacuation to a hospital in case of ill health or injury while on a safari.

• All government taxes

• Plenty of mineral water on the safari.

The package excludes following services:-

• International Airfares

• Visa entry charges to Kenya and Tanzania, which is US$ 50.00 per person for each country.

• All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities,

• Personal travel insurances.  Our evacuation cover should not be mistaken for travel insurance.

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GENERAL INFORMATON

CANCELLATIONS

All cancellation must made in writing to R&N Xplorer Africa Safaris and all cancellation will be charged a cancellation penalty depending on the number of days before tour departure:

Between 45 days and 30 days            No refund of the deposit

Less than 30 days                              No refund of the land cost

There is no refund of any unused portion of your safari once commenced. Cancellation penalties on Airfare are additional and are not included in the above cancellation charges.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Tour cost are based on all known costs and rates of exchange at the 01^st January 2006, any significant changes beyond the control of R&N Xplorer Africa Safaris will be passed on to passengers.

• R&N Xplorer Africa Safaris also retain the right to alter any arrangements due to local conditions. R&N Xplorer Africa Safaris also retains the right to refuse any person from participating or continuing any tour for any reason or if that person causes or is deemed to cause hazard and/or inconvenience other passengers.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

VISA PAYMENTS

Visa fees for entry to Kenya and Tanzania will be of US$ 50.00 per person per entry.

CURRENCY:

These vary tremendously from country to country. Traveller’s cheques and foreign currency must be changed at the bank, hotel, or safari lodge. Most countries will accept any Traveler’s cheques when making payment of service or goods. The Kenya Shillings (Kshs) is Kenya Currency and Tanzania Shillings (Tshs) is Tanzania currency.

CLOTHING:

Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels /lodges /camps.

BAGGAGE:

Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or hold-all per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

AIRPORT TAX:

These taxes are payable on final departure day from the country and practically all African countries (currently US$ 30.00 per person in Kenya and US$ 30.00 per person in Tanzania). There are also domestic taxes (average US$ 6 per person).

WATER

You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local bottled mineral water.

HEALTH

Remember to take your Malaria medication and protect yourself from sun with sunscreen or safari hat.