Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL  14 Sept 2012
Arrival Nairobi, you are met and assisted by our representative and transferred to
Nairobi Hilton Hotel on bed and breakfast basis. B

Day 2: NAIROBI -  SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE  15 Sept 2012
After breakfast you leave and drive to the Samburu Game Reserve. Afternoon game drive in search of the elusive leopard, lion, elephants, gerenuk, grevys zebra, reticulted giraffe, Oryx.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge. BLD

Day 3: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE  16 Sept 2012
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives.
Overnight at Samburu Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 4: SAMBURU  – MOUNTAIN LODGE 17 Sept 2012
After breakfast depart for Nairobi central part of Kenya to Mountain Lodge. Enjoy watching the animals as they come to drink at the lodge’s floodlit waterhole.
Dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge. BLD

Day 5: MOUNTAIN LODGE – LAKE NAKURU 18 Sept 2012
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in good time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive in the park  famous for its large concentration of flamingoes. The park has been declared a black rhino sanctuary.
Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 6: LAKE NAKURU – MASAI MARA 19 Sept 2012
After breakfast depart to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve ,drive through the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Lunch at Keekorok Lodge.
During your afternoon game drive, you shall have an opportunity to see herds of buffalo, lion, Impala, giraffe, elephant, and many others.
Proceed on to Mara Serena Safari Lodge for your sumptuous dinner and overnight stay. BLD

Day 7: MASAI MARA 20 Sept 2012
After breakfast proceed for a full day game drive in the reserve,
Overnight Mara Serena Safari Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 8: MASAI MARA – ISEBANIA – SERENGETI 21 Sept 2012
Today early departure to the border town of Isebania. Proceed in the Tanzanian vehicles. Picnic lunch and game drive en route to Serengeti
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. BLD

Day 9: SERENGETI 22 Sept 2012
Full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti. Large prides of lion reside here as well as other predators and vast numbers of zebras and wildebeest.
Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 10: SERENGETI- NGORONGORO 23 Sept 2012
After leaving the Serengeti visit the Olduvai Gorge.
It was here that Louis and Mary Leakey found early human fossils back in 1959. During the annual migration over one million wildebeest converge to the short grass between the Serengeti plain and the Ngorongoro conservation area.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 11: NGORONGORO 24 Sept 2012
After breakfast you will descend to the crater floor for a full day exploring this unique ecosystem and sanctuary of the black rhino. Picnic lunch in the crater.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 12: NGORONGORO – LAKE MANYARA 25 Sept 2012
Today drive through the highlands to your next destination, Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions and abundant bird life.
Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 13: LAKE MANYARA NAMANGA – NAIROBI – DEPART 26 Sept 2012
This morning proceed to Arusha for lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge.
Drive to the border town of Namanga. Proceed to the Kenyan vehicles and transfer to Nairobi JKIA Airport. BL

Inclusive of:
Arrival and departure airport transfers in Nairobi
Transportation and all game drives in safari custom built  4×4 Land Cruiser or Land Rover
Experienced English speaking driver/ guide
All meals except in Nairobi D 1
All park entrance fees to the various game reserves and parks
Entrance fees to all visit mentioned
Mineral water in your safari vehicle
Enrollment with Flying Doctors Evacuation Service

Exclusive of:
Any items of personal nature such as beverages, laundry, telephone calls, etc
Visas to Kenya and Tanzania
Tips / gratuities
Drinks ( other than water provided on safari )
Travel & Medical Insurance
Any extras not mentioned above such as extra meals and activities

Click here for more info on this safari

Special Offer Low Season

Itinerary

Day 01 NAIROBI

Upon arrival into Nairobi you will be met and transferred to Fairview Hotel or similar for a day of relaxation. (on a bed and breakfast basis)

Day 02 SAMBURU INTREPIDS

0700 hrs after breakfast you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Samburu in Kenya’s rugged Northern Frontier District. On arrival transfer to your luxury accommodations. Samburu Intrepids is renowned as a pioneer of luxury camping in one of the world’s last truly great wilderness areas. Situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the arid heart of Samburu National Reserve, Samburu Intrepids looks out over riverbanks where herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra come daily to drink — together with the rarer ‘northern species’ of reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx and long-necked gerenuk antelope. Samburu Intrepids will show you this dramatic wilderness from a world of fascinating perspectives: through stirring early morning game drives, walking safaris with skilled Samburu guides to sedate camel rides. Samburu Game Reserve is unique. The vegetation comprises predominantly acacia woodland interspersed with bush, grass and scrubland, which is broken here and there by small rugged hills whilst the meandering loops of the river are bordered by a narrow gallery of riverine woodland in which acacia and doum palm flourish. This is a dry country ecosystem and is, therefore, prone to large variations in the animal populations as they move in search of water and pasture.

Day 03 SAMBURU INTREPIDS

Three full days spent exploring Samburu. The only permanent source of water is the Uaso Nyiro River which provides excellent game viewing opportunities including elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard and of course the plains’ game.

After lunch at the camp, and perhaps a swim in the pool, it’s time for a further game drive. Samburu National Reserve lies on the fringes of the vast and arid desert once known as the Northern Frontier District, whose heat-scorched scrublands extend all the way to the jade-green watersof Lake Turkana and beyond. Physically dramatic, the 104 sq kilometre landscape of the Reserve features rocky battlements, craggy scarps, dry river beds and fallen boulders rising out of the thorn scrub against a backdrop of the far-distant hills and the great red table mountain known as Lololokwi.

Day 04 MARA INTREPIDS

After breakfast you will be transferred to airstrip for your flight to Mara Intrepids. The Mara’s tree flecked grasslands are frequented by huge herds of plains game, black mane lion, leopard, cheetah, large numbers of elephant, and a wide variety ofother birds and animals. There are several areas of dense hippo and crocodile populations in the bends of the traversing Mara River. Return to your camp in time for “sundowners” and dinner.

Day 05 MARA INTREPIDS

Two full days to appreciate the richness of the Park’s wildlife, and track game over the endless savannah. Huge herds of plains game, lion, leopard, cheetah, large numbers of elephant, and a wide variety of other birds and animals frequent the Mara’s tree flecked grasslands. There are several areas of dense hippo and crocodile populations in the bends of the traversing Mara River; some Mara crocs are longer than 15 feet. Set in the heart of Africa’s Great Plains, the Masai Mara boasts 1,672 sq. kilometres of unspoilt wilderness. It offers the best game and bird-viewing not only in Kenya, but anywhere in Africa. The views across the rolling golden grasslands studded with acacia trees, rivers and forests are dazzling, the sense of space overwhelming. Throughout the year the Masai Mara is a place of natural drama, a kaleidoscope of colour and life. The famed “Big Five” – elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo – roam the reserve, together with hundreds of other species, from the fastest animal on earth, the cheetah to crocodiles and magnificent birds of prey.

Day 06 MASAI MARA – NAIROBI – DEPART

0630 hrs early morning game viewing. Return to the camp for breakfast 1030 am Transfer to Olkiombo airstrip for your flight to Wilson. Lunch will be arranged at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. Afternoon visit Karen Blixen Museum.Then proceed to Jomo Kenyatta airport for your homeward bound flight.

Safari Starts Kasane / Ends Victoria Falls

Day 1,2 & 3 Chobe Safari Lodge, Chobe national Park

Upon your arrival at Kasane Airport, you will be met and transferred in a safari vehicle to Chobe Safari Lodge, where you spend your first 3 nights.

CHOBE SAFARI LODGE, Kasane, Chobe River

Chobe Safari Lodge is situated on the border of Chobe National Park close to the small town of Kasane, which lies at the northern apex of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Caprivi. Due to the lodge’s proximity to Chobe National Park, you can have a game viewing experience from your balcony.

Chobe Safari Lodge offers accommodation to suit all requirements with eighty rooms including luxury safari and river rooms, simple chalets as well as a fully serviced campsite – all with access to the main lodge area. The luxury rooms have views across the Chobe River and are spacious and stylishly decorated with air-conditioning, en-suite bath and shower facilities, as well as satellite TV and phone. The chalets offer a more affordable and simple style of accommodation and the campsite is well shaded and situated at the far end of the lodge. The newly renovated central area overlooks the river and features a large family friendly swimming pool, buffet restaurant, bar, curio shop, conference room, internet café, squash, and beauty spa.

The inclusions at the lodge vary and will be indicated on individual itineraries. During their stay guests liaise with the booking office to co-ordinate activities which may include game drives in the Chobe National Park and boat cruises on the Chobe River. In addition, Chobe Safari Lodge offers optional fishing trips and day trips to Victoria Falls or Livingstone which is 80 km away. The lodge is only 3 km from the airport.

Please Note: All activities are subject to seasonal availability and weather conditions during the month of travel.
Some activities will need to be pre-booked before travel.

AREA DESCRIPTION – Chobe
The Chobe River Front is a remarkable wildlife area due to the permanent water source of the Chobe River. However its accessibility from Kasane and neighbouring towns of Victoria Falls and Livingstone has created quite a busy tourist area with larger hotels and lodges than you find in the more remote Okavango Delta. The spectacle of all the animals coming to drink and frolic at the water’s edge is one to behold, particularly in the dry season (May – Oct) where water is scarce away from the river. It is an area famous for its abundance of elephants, a variety of predators and, in addition, you are likely to see herds of buffalo and possibly even roan and sable antelope. In the rainy season (Nov – Apr) the game is much less concentrated at the river as the wildlife spread throughout the greater area of Chobe National Park due to availability of surface water from nearby pans. This assists the vegetation on the river banks in recovering from the massive herds that are attracted to the area in the dry months. The summer rains bring beautiful wild flowers, exquisite scenery, impressive bird life and an abundance of young animals usually born around November/December. The spectacular Chobe sunsets alone are worth a visit to the area. Please note that activities are restricted within the national park in accordance with government rules and regulations: these include no driving off-road, no walking and no driving after dark.

Chobe Game Lodge is the only lodge situated within the National Park. The remainder of the lodges, hotels and guesthouses in the Chobe area are located along the river in the town of Kasane, adjacent to the park. In addition there are some lodges situated further out of Kasane and in the Chobe Forestry Reserve, namely Muchenje Safari Lodge and Elephant Valley Lodge for those looking for something in more of a bush setting.

Day 4, 5 & 6: Miombo Lodge, Hwange

This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred by safari vehicle to Kasane Airport, where you meet your transfer vehicle for your Hwange transfer. Botswana and Zimbabwe border formalities will need to be completed before proceeding to Miombo Safari Camp, a two and a half hour drive, where you will spend the next 3 nights.

MIOMBO SAFARI CAMP, Hwange
Miombo is a quirky and intimate place which remains a popular destination for those travellers wishing to combine a safari in Hwange with a visit to the mighty Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders). You will be hosted at Miombo by Simon & his team, a warm and caring people who love what they do and are committed to making your stay with them a memorable one.

Miombo offers two types of accommodation; there are five wooden platform luxury tree houses, one family, one honeymoon and three standard tree houses – all en-suite with either double or twin beds and each with raised decks overlooking the main waterhole and views into the Miombo woodland. Relax on the deck, your own personal game viewing platform, and enjoy Africa on your doorstep. The standard rooms are under thatch and offer simple accommodation which is tastefully decorated and great value for money. There are four standard rooms, one double and three twin rooms, each with stargazer outside showers, semi-en-suite basin and flush toilet. Tea and coffee facilities, mosquito nets and fans are in each room to make your stay more comfortable.
Guests have the option of driving into the Park in their own vehicle or can join one of the game drives offered by Miombo Lodge in comfortable open sided, 4×4 vehicles, equipped with radio and accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable local guide. The early morning game drive and afternoon drives take you into famous Hwange National Park. The late afternoons especially are prime time to sit around the main waterholes in the Park and enjoy seeing many herds of elephant as they come to drink. The Ingonyama Dance Troupe provides scintillating evening entertainment on request and we can arrange tours of the Painted Dog Conservation project and Dete Village.

AREA DESCRIPTION – Hwange National Park

Named after a local Nhanzwa chief, Hwange National Park is the largest Park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14 650 square kilometres, as big as Northern Ireland. It is located in the northwest corner of the country about one hour south of the Mighty Victoria Falls. It became the royal hunting grounds to the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi in the early 19th Century and was set aside as a National Park in 1929. Hwange boasts a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 bird species recorded.

The elephants of Hwange are world famous and the Park’s elephant population is one of the largest in the world. The park is home to over 35 000 elephants who in the dry season dominate all the water points in the afternoons.  Other animals that can be seen in the park are lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino, buffalo, impala, kudu, sable, eland, waterbuck, zebra, giraffe, baboon and warthog.

Due to the vast size of the park the landscape varies from deep Kalahari sands in the south to rocky hilly country in the north.  The open savanna woodland in the south east gives way to the thick teak woodland, which in term becomes Mopane woodland. In so many habitats, there is an abundance of animals, birds and general flora. As the park is in a very arid region in terms of water, the water points are pumped from deep wells underground. At some of these water points there are very comfortable hides to sit in and watch the animals and birds. This makes the park a great place to visit at any time of the year depending on your main interests.

This area is also one of the last strong holds for the endangered Black Rhino.  For those of you who are up to it, a morning of tracking the Rhino on foot is a must! Hwange National Park is one of the best parks to see and experience some great adventures.

Day 7 & 8: Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls

Following an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred by transfer vehicle from Miombo Safari Camp to Ilala Lodge in Victoria Falls where you will spend your final 2 nights.

ILALA LODGE, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Ilala Lodge is situated close to the Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe as well as to the town centre. Wild animals are often seen grazing the hotel lawns as the National Park borders the front of the property.

The Lodge offers 32 rooms: 24 twins, 8 doubles and 2 suites. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, air-conditioning, overhead fan and satellite TV. Guests are served early morning tea/coffee and fruit. The rooms are spacious with railway sleeper teak furnishings and patio doors leading onto either an open lawn or a balcony where you are afforded a view of the Victoria Falls. There is an à la carte restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers a comprehensive wine list and cocktails. Dining outside under the African night sky amidst the sound of the mighty waterfall makes for a very romantic evening.
Victoria Falls has become the premier adventure resort of Africa with a multitude of activities to suit every traveller. Some of the most popular are elephant back safaris, exploring the local craft market for African treasures and taking a helicopter flight over the mile-wide Victoria Falls, guided walking safaris and game drives are activities not to be missed and are arranged at the lodge. Game drives take place in 4×4 safari vehicles providing guests with the chance to see big game and enjoy a buffet meal on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Other activities are white water rafting in the river, walking with lions and horseback riding through areas with a high concentration of game and beautiful scenery. Day and overnight trips to Chobe (Botswana) and Hwange National Park are also possible.

AREA DESCRIPTION – Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls town lies on the southern bank of the Zambezi River at the eastern end of the Victoria Falls. It is a lovely tourist town which is easy to explore on foot and which offers a wide range of activities from the challenge of white water rafting and Bungi jumping, to the awe-inspiring elephant back safaris and sunset cruises. It has something for everyone

The Victoria Falls are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is the largest sheet of falling water on earth – a spellbinding and mesmerising spectacle. The sheer mass of water cascading down the 100m drop across nearly 2km makes  a thunderous roar and creates a magnificent spray of water that can be seen for miles – hence the local name ‘mosi oa tunya’ meaning ‘the smoke that thunders’.

Access to Victoria Falls is within easy walking distance from the town centre. Water flow over the Falls varies throughout the year. The river’s annual flood season is February to May when the spray can reach a height of over 400m, this is spectacular from above but it makes it very difficult to see the Falls at ground level as it is under a heavy shower/mist. Water levels start dropping in August and are at their lowest October – December when much of the rocky face becomes dry. At times of low water, the falls are best viewed from the Zimbabwe side or from Livingstone Island.

Day 9 Victoria Falls – Depart

Following breakfast, you will be transferred by transfer vehicle to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward travel arrangements.

Click here for more info on this safari

DAY 1: NAIROBI – LAKE BARINGO
We will come and pick you up from your hotel and depart by 0730hrs. We will have a briefing on the safari and then head out to a convenience store for you to buy yourselves
some drinks, drinking water and snacks. We will then proceed to the Rift Valley view point on the escarpment of the Rift Valley. This is a very scenic spot where you can take loads of photographs of the valley. We will then proceed to Lake Baringo to set up camp by the lake. After setting up camp, you will have your lunch at camp and spend the afternoon photographing at camp. There are a great variety of Bird species that can be found in the trees, just by walking around; you will be amazed at what you can capture. On the lakeshore, you can also take photos at dusk. In the evening you will have dinner and enjoy a campfire.
DAY 2: LAKE BARINGO
The day starts off with an early morning call and after a quick cup of tea; you will head out for a boat ride on the Lake. Here you will have the opportunity to see the profusion birdlife of Baringo and also get close to Hippos and Crocodiles… a game drive on boat, an experience of a kind. While on the lake, we will attempt to feed the Fish Eagles. It is quite dramatic to see them diving down to the surface of the lake to take the fish, a picture worth
capturing. After the boat ride, we will return to camp for breakfast. After breakfast we will spend the day at camp and have a picnic lunch by the lake. Towards mid afternoon, we will depart from camp for a visit to one of the villages to photograph one of the local tribes. After the photo session at the village, we ill stop over at a view point for some landscape photography and then proceed to camp. In the evening you will have tea followed by dinner.
DAY 3: BARINGO – LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast, we will decamp and head out for Lake Nakuru. We will arrive at the park towards mid day, and have a game drive as we are heading towards camp. Once we have set up camp, we will have a picnic lunch at camp. At 1600hrs, we will depart from camp for our evening game drive, where we will head out to the Lake shore so that you can see the fabulous pink Flamingos. There are also other birds on the lakeshore, Cormorants and Pelicans, just to name a few. We will try and capture these birds in flight. The stunning “pink belt” of flamingos along the lakeshore against a backdrop of hills makes good pictures too. After the lakeshore, pending on our time schedule, we will proceed with our game drive and return to camp at 1830hrs for evening tea and dinner.
DAY 4: LAKE NAKURU
We start the day off early with a morning game drive at 0630hrs. During the game drive, we will concentrate on seeking out Rhinos, as Nakuru Park is a renowned Rhino Sanctuary. We will return to camp at 0930hrs for breakfast. After breakfast we will spend the day at camp and have a picnic lunch at camp. At 1600hrs, we will then depart for our evening game drive. We will make our first stop at Baboon cliffs look out, which gives you a panoramic view of the lake and the park. After the photo session, we will proceed to seek out more wildlife, concentrating again on Rhinos and Buffalo and return to camp at 1830hrs for evening tea and dinner.
DAY 5: NAKURU – MARA
After an early breakfast, we will pack up and depart for Maasai Mara. Enroute, we will make a stop over at a town called “Mai Mahiu”, where you could have a little stretch and break before we head out across the floor of the Rift Valley to Narok town. This is the last major town that we will cross before heading out into the Mara. Pending on the time that we leave for Mara and the number of breaks that we have enroute, we should be in the Mara by early afternoon. We will have a game drive enroute, as we head towards camp where we will have a late lunch. After setting up camp and freshening up, we will head out for an evening game drive at 1600hrs. During the game drive we will concentrate on seeking cats and then we will return to camp at 1830 for some evening tea and dinner.
DAY 6: MARA – whole day game drive
We start off the day early with a wake up call at 0600hrs. After a quick cup of tea, we depart for our early morning game drive at 0630hrs to seek out the big cats. We will return to camp at 0930hrs for breakfast. After freshening up, we will depart towards late morning for a picnic lunch on the Mara River and a whole day’s game drive. At the river, you will have an opportunity to photograph Crocodiles and Hippos. At 1530hrs, we will depart from the river, and continue with our game drive, this time looking for Elephants. Before heading back into camp, we will stop over for sunset photographs and then head to camp for tea, followed by dinner.
DAY 7: MARA – whole day game drive
We start off the day early with a wake up call at 0600hrs. After a quick cup of tea, we depart for our early morning game drive at 0630hrs to seek out the big cats. We will return to camp at 0930hrs for breakfast. After freshening up, we will depart towards late morning for a picnic lunch on the plains of the Mara and a whole day’s game drive. During the game drive, we will concentrate on cats, Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs. We will return to camp at 1830hrs for tea and followed by dinner.
DAY 8: MARA – morning and evening game drive
We start off the day early with a wake up call at 0600hrs. After a quick cup of tea, we depart for our early morning game drive at 0630hrs. We will return to camp at 0930hrs
for breakfast. We will then spend the day at camp and also have picnic lunch whist at camp. At 1600hrs, we will depart for and evening game drive and will return to camp at 1830hrs for tea and followed by dinner. After dinner, you will be entertained by Maasai traditional dancers by the campfire, one of which will tell you a little more about their culture.
DAY 9: MARA – NAIROBI
After an early breakfast, we will pack up and head out of the camp by 0730hrs. You will have a game drive enroute to the park gate and we will then head back to Nairobi with a short stop over in Narok. In “Mai Mahiu” town, we will stop over once again for a picnic lunch and then head back into Nairobi to wind up your photographic wildlife camping  safari. We will drop you off at your hotel.

The rates for this safari are as follows:
1 Person @ US$ 2,856 per person
2 Persons @ US$ 2,010 per person
3 Persons @ US$ 1,720 per person
4 Persons @ US$ 1,565 per person

The rate will cater for the following:
Transport and game drives in a safari spec 4WD Land Cruiser- During this safari, your will have the vehicle to yourselves and not share it with other guests, giving you a personalized safari
Services of a cook during the safari
3 meals a day at camp during the safari
Provision of all camping equipment
Provision of 2 man dome tents
Provision of high density mattresses
Photographic boat safari on Lake Baringo
Visit to Pokot Village in Baringo
Services of a tracker for the Mara
Masai dances on the last night in the Mara
Camp fee, Park fee

The rate will not cover:
Drinks and drinking water,
Sleeping bags
Travel and medical insurances,
Tips for the staff at the end of the safari

Affordable overland camping safari, outdoor adventure in the African wilderness.

Day 1  NAIROBI – LAKE BARINGO
We will come and pick you up from your hotel and depart by 0730hrs. We will have a briefing on the safari and then head out to a convenience store for you to buy yourselves some drinks, drinking water and snacks. We will then proceed to the Rift Valley view point on the escarpment of the Rift Valley. This is a very scenic spot where you can take loads of photographs of the valley. We will then proceed to Lake Baringo to set up camp by the lake. After setting up camp, you will have your lunch at camp and spend the afternoon at camp. In the evening you will have dinner and enjoy a campfire.

Day 2  LAKE BARINGO
The day starts off with an early morning call and after a quick cup of tea; you will head out for a boat ride on the Lake. Here you will have the opportunity to see the profusion birdlife of Baringo and also get close to Hippos and Crocodiles… a game drive on boat, an experience of a kind. While on the lake, we will attempt to feed the Fish Eagles. It is quite dramatic to see them diving down to the surface of the lake to take the fish, a picture worth capturing. We will also take you to one of the Islands on the lake for a walking safari. After the boat ride, we will return to camp for breakfast. After breakfast we will spend the day at camp and have a picnic lunch by the lake. We will then spend the rest of the day at camp, relaxing under the shade of trees. It is worth noting, the variety of birds that one can identify while at camp. In the evening you will have tea followed by dinner.

Day 3  BARINGO – LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast, we will decamp and head out for Lake Nakuru. We will arrive at the park towards mid day, and have a game drive as we are heading towards camp. Once we have set up camp, we will have a picnic lunch at camp. At 1600hrs, we will depart from camp for our evening game drive, where we will head out to the Lake shore so that you can see the fabulous pink Flamingos. We will return to camp at 1830hrs for evening tea and dinner.

Day 4 LAKE NAKURU – LAKE NAIVASHA
We start the day off early with a morning game drive at 0630hrs. During the game drive, we will concentrate on seeking out Rhinos, as Nakuru Park is a renowned Rhino Sanctuary. We will return to camp at 0930hrs for breakfast. After breakfast, we will decamp and head out to Naivasha. Enroute, we will stop over in Naivasha town, in case you wish to buy anything here. We will then proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride on the lake followed by a picnic lunch by the lakeshore. After lunch we will proceed to our camp for the night. In the late afternoon if you wish, you may go for a guided leisure walk to the lakeshore.

Day 5  LAKE NAIVASHA – MARA
After breakfast, we will pack up and depart for Maasai Mara. Enroute, we will make a stop over at a town called “Mai Mahiu”, where you could have a little stretch and break before we head out across the floor of the Rift Valley to Narok town. This is the last major town that we will cross before heading out into the Mara. Pending on the time that we leave for Mara and the number of breaks that we have enroute, we should be in the Mara by early afternoon. We will have a game drive enroute, as we head
towards camp where we will have a late lunch. After setting up camp and freshening up, we will head out for an evening game drive at 1600hrs to return to camp at 1830 for some evening tea and dinner.

Day 6  MARA – Whole Day Game Drive
We start off the day early with a wake up call at 0600hrs. After a quick cup of tea, we depart for our early morning game drive at 0630hrs to seek out the big cats. We will return to camp at 0930hrs for breakfast. After freshening up, we will depart towards late morning to head to a traditional Maasai village, where you will have a chance to get an insight into their lifestyle. After visiting the village, we will proceed for a picnic lunch on the Mara River and a whole day’s game drive. We will return to camp at 1830hrs for tea and followed by dinner. After dinner, you will be entertained by Maasai traditional dancers by the campfire, one of which will tell you a little more about their culture

Day 7  MARA – NAIROBI
After an early breakfast, we will pack up and head out of the camp by 0730hrs. You will have a game drive enroute to the park gate and we will then head back to Nairobi with a short stop over in Narok. In “Mai Mahiu” town, we will stop over once again for a picnic lunch and then head back into Nairobi to wind up a camping safari well spent. We will drop you off at your hotel.

OVERLAND EXPEDITION TRUCK SAFARIS
6 – 8 Person: US$ 1,008 per person
9 – 11 Person:  US$  998 per person
12 – 15 Person: US$ 840 per person

The above Safari is inclusive of:

The Special offer is valid from 1st March to 31st May 2012

Anna of Zanzibar is an exclusive boutique hotel located on the wonderful white beaches of Zanzibar’s east coast. With only five villas spread in a tropical garden, Anna of Zanzibar offers guests privacy , exclusivity.and a very personalized service. More about Anna of Zanzibar

Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport upon arrival, transfer to Moshi
Overnight at Leopard Hotel  B

Day 2: Cultural day – Kilimanjaro region
After breakfast depart for Marangu, walk to a waterfall on Kilimanjaro/Marangu gate, visit a Chagga village and coffee plantation with guide, then you will head to Olpopongi, for a cultural immersion in the heart of a Maasai village. Share the authentic Maasai life and culture in a traditional built village. Visit of the village, Walking safari in Maasai territory, in the evening participate to Maasai ceremonies, bbq around the fire place.
Overnight  Olpopongi Masai Cultural Village BLD

Day 3: Lake Manyara
Depart for Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch, visit Mto wa Mbu local market, game drive in Lake Manyara National Park,  known for its tree-climbing lions and abundant bird life.
Dinner and overnight at Crater Rim View Inn BLD

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Leaving early in the morning and taking a picnic lunch with you, you will spend most of the day game driving on the floor of the crater. The bottom of the crater dotted with watering-holes, shelters almost 30 000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the slopes of the volcano.
Overnight, Crater Rim View Inn BLD

Day 5: Lake Eyasi – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will proceed towards Lake Eyasi, in the Wahadzabe (bushmen) and Datoga tribes area. Join Wahadzabe for short hike and learning about their life you will find the exceptional Hadzabe (Bushmen) located in northern Tanzania beside Lake Eyasi. The remaining few hundreds that form this tribe practices neither agriculture nor own cattle. Their society is based simply on hunting and gathering food. Picnic on the bank of Lake Eyasi. In afternoon drive to Tarangire,
Dinner and overnight Roika Tented Camp BLD

Day 6: Tarangire – Zanzibar
Morning game drive in Tarangire, Tarangire is famous for its huge baobab trees. Tarangire River attracts wide variety and concentration of migratory animal including Elephant, wildebeest, zebra, eland, Oryx and tree climbing pythons.
After lunch transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight to Zanzibar ( included in pricing)
Welcome in Zanzibar by our guide and transfer to Asmini Palace BL

Day 7: Zanzibar
Day at leisure in Stone Town
Stone Town is a wonder of architecture and oriental atmosphere. Wandering through the narrow streets in the old Stone Town between light and shadow is magical.
Overnight at Asmini Palace B
Day 8: Zanzibar
Breakfast at your hotel. Pick up by our guide for a morning spice tour on the way to Kendwa Beach on the North coast.
Dinner and overnight at Sunset kendwa HB

Day 9, 10: Zanzibar
2 days at leisure
Dinners and overnights at Sunset kendwa HB

Day 11: Zanzibar – Kilimanjaro
Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport
End of services
____________________________________________________________________________
Pricing  – 01/01/2012 to 15/12/2012
Base 06 people per safari vehicle USD 1675.00 per person
Base 08 people per safari vehicle USD 1595.00 per person
Single room supplement – USD 210.00
Price Includes:
Transport by  land cruiser equipped for game viewing, English speaking guide, Park Fees, crater service fees, ½ litter bottle of water per day, Airport transfers, 1 night in Moshi, and Full Board Accommodation during safari, return flight to Zanzibar, 2 nights in Stone Town on bed and breakfast, 3 nights at your beach hotel on half board & ½ day Spice tour.
Price Excludes:
Tips, drinks (Extra water, Alcohol, + soft drinks), extra activities, all personal items
Travel and personal Insurance – Mandatory for this safari

Tour starts in Nairobi September 14th 2012 – open to 6 participants -

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL  14 Sept 2012
Arrival Nairobi, you are met and assisted by our representative and transferred to
Nairobi Hilton Hotel on bed and breakfast basis. B

Day 2: NAIROBI -  SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE  15 Sept 2012
After breakfast you leave and drive to the Samburu Game Reserve. Afternoon game drive in search of the elusive leopard, lion, elephants, gerenuk, grevys zebra, reticulted giraffe, Oryx.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge. BLD

Day 3: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE  16 Sept 2012
Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives.
Overnight at Samburu Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 4: SAMBURU  – MOUNTAIN LODGE 17 Sept 2012
After breakfast depart for Nairobi central part of Kenya to Mountain Lodge. Enjoy watching the animals as they come to drink at the lodge’s floodlit waterhole.
Dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge. BLD

Day 5: MOUNTAIN LODGE – LAKE NAKURU 18 Sept 2012
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru National Park arriving in good time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive in the park  famous for its large concentration of flamingoes. The park has been declared a black rhino sanctuary.
Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 6: LAKE NAKURU – MASAI MARA 19 Sept 2012
After breakfast depart to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve ,drive through the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Lunch at Keekorok Lodge.
During your afternoon game drive, you shall have an opportunity to see herds of buffalo, lion, Impala, giraffe, elephant, and many others.
Proceed on to Mara Serena Safari Lodge for your sumptuous dinner and overnight stay. BLD

Day 7: MASAI MARA 20 Sept 2012
After breakfast proceed for a full day game drive in the reserve,
Overnight Mara Serena Safari Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 8: MASAI MARA – ISEBANIA – SERENGETI 21 Sept 2012
Today early departure to the border town of Isebania. Proceed in the Tanzanian vehicles. Picnic lunch and game drive en route to Serengeti
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. BLD

Day 9: SERENGETI 22 Sept 2012
Full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti. Large prides of lion reside here as well as other predators and vast numbers of zebras and wildebeest.
Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 10: SERENGETI- NGORONGORO 23 Sept 2012
After leaving the Serengeti visit the Olduvai Gorge.
It was here that Louis and Mary Leakey found early human fossils back in 1959. During the annual migration over one million wildebeest converge to the short grass between the Serengeti plain and the Ngorongoro conservation area.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 11: NGORONGORO 24 Sept 2012
After breakfast you will descend to the crater floor for a full day exploring this unique ecosystem and sanctuary of the black rhino. Picnic lunch in the crater.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 12: NGORONGORO – LAKE MANYARA 25 Sept 2012
Today drive through the highlands to your next destination, Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions and abundant bird life.
Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge on full board basis. BLD

Day 13: LAKE MANYARA NAMANGA – NAIROBI – DEPART 26 Sept 2012
This morning proceed to Arusha for lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge.
Drive to the border town of Namanga. Proceed to the Kenyan vehicles and transfer to Nairobi JKIA Airport. BL

Inclusive of:
Arrival and departure airport transfers in Nairobi
Transportation and all game drives in safari custom built  4×4 Land Cruiser or Land Rover
Experienced English speaking driver/ guide
All meals except in Nairobi D 1
All park entrance fees to the various game reserves and parks
Entrance fees to all visit mentioned
Mineral water in your safari vehicle
Enrollment with Flying Doctors Evacuation Service

Exclusive of:
Any items of personal nature such as beverages, laundry, telephone calls, etc
Visas to Kenya and Tanzania
Tips / gratuities
Drinks ( other than water provided on safari )
Travel & Medical Insurance
Any extras not mentioned above such as extra meals and activities

Click here for more info on this safari

Day 1 – Monday
Depart Johannesburg and travel to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun – Mpumalanga – via the magnificent Panorama Route. The most spectacular stretch of the Panorama Route is the Blyde River Canyon. From many well-positioned vantage points one has a view of the 33 km long gorge, which starts at “Bourke’s Luck Potholes” and ends at the “Three Rondavels”. Time and weather permitting, stop at God’s Window and the Mac Mac Falls. Late afternoon arrival at your hotel. Check in and freshen up before dinner. Overnight Perry’s Bridge Hollow (standard room) or similar (D).

Day 2 – Tuesday
Early this morning you will depart on an open vehicle safari through the Kruger National Park. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. At nearly 2 million hectares, the reserve is the flagship of South African National Parks and is home to an impressive number of flora and fauna. Return to your hotel in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. You will have the option to return to the Kruger National Park to absorb the tranquil beauty of an evening safari (additional charge). Dinner and overnight Perry’s Bridge Hollow (standard room) or similar(BD).

Day 3 – Wednesday
After breakfast, travel to the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland. This tiny mountainous kingdom is filled with bygone African traditions and culture and offers beautiful scenery and attractions such as game reserves and art & craft outlets to name a few. Enjoy a showcase of the traditional Swazi culture followed by lunch at the Matsamo Cultural Village. Continue to the Ngwenya Glass Works to see master craftsmen create beautiful sculptures and artwork from molten glass. After spending some time at the Mbabane craft markets, arrive at your hotel located in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley. Overnight Royal Swazi Sun (standard room) or similar(BL)

Day 4 – Thursday
Enjoy a morning visit to the Swazi Candle Factory where each candle is made and finished by hand using the age-old technique “millefiore”. No two are the same and the range boasts an astonishing array of patterns, shapes and designs. Continue via Big Bend into KwaZulu Natal. Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon, in time to embark on an afternoon scenic drive up the Ubombo Mountains, offering views over Lake Jozini. At the summit and as the setting sun transforms the sky into a tapestry of colours, stop for sundowners. The drive will be combined with a visit to a local and authentic Zulu homestead for a glimpse into Zulu life in today’s world. Return to the hotel for dinner on the terrace (weather permitting) or in the classically styled restaurant. Overnight Ghost Mountain Inn (standard room) or similar(BD).

Day 5 – Friday
This morning is at leisure, with the option to go on a morning safari if you wish (for your own account). This afternoon you will transfer to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve for an afternoon of game viewing. The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve covers a combined area of 90 000ha and it was here that the white rhino was saved from extinction. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. End the day with dinner at the hotel. Overnight Ghost Mountain Inn (standard room) or similar (BD).

Day 6 – Saturday
Continue the journey along the Elephant Coast of KwaZulu Natal to St Lucia, located at the southern extremity of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site. Here you embark on an estuarine boat trip which provides an opportunity to view crocodiles, hippo and numerous bird species, including the elusive African Kingfisher Eagle, in their natural habitat. Continue to Durban, where east meets west; a city beneath which beats the pulse of Africa. Arrive during the afternoon at your hotel which is located on the Gold Mile – Durban’s distinctive beach front. Overnight Southern Sun Elangeni (standard room) or similar(B).

Day 7 – Sunday
This morning you will embark on a brief Durban City Tour where you will spend the morning discovering the cultural and historical contrasts of the city. Check in at Durban International Airport for your afternoon domestic flight to Port Elizabeth (flight cost not included). On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, transfer to your hotel. Overnight Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth (standard room) or similar (B).

Day 8 – Monday
Depart Port Elizabeth and travel via the coastline to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Described as the ‘garden of the Garden Route’, the Tsitsikamma actually deserves a more vivid description to encapsulate the beauty of the place. Enjoy a walk along the suspension bridge across the Storms River mouth gorge which offers visitors incredible views and photo opportunities. Continue to Plettenberg Bay for dinner and overnight. Overnight Laird’s Lodge (standard room) or similar(BD).

Day 9 – Tuesday
After breakfast, get up-close-and-personal with nature at the Knysna Elephant Park. With the help of the resident African elephants and the well-informed guides, you will learn about the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants. The visit presents you with the opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these gentle giants. After lunch (to own account), travel to Plettenberg Bay for a visit to Birds of Eden – the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world. Birds of Eden stems from the need to create a safe environment in which to release a large collection of free-flight African birds and the sanctuary also enables bird owners to apply to release their pet birds into the sanctuary, after undergoing rehabilitation. Time permitting you have the option of embarking on a Whale & Dolphin boat experience (weather permitting and to own account) before returning to the lodge. Dinner and overnight Laird’s Lodge (standard room) or similar (BD).

Day 10 – Wednesday
After breakfast and check-out formalities, proceed to the lagoon side town of Knysna – the gem of the Garden Route. Enjoy some time at leisure at the Knysna Waterfront Complex before embarking on a fun and adventurous cruise to and INTO the Knysna Heads (weather permitting) on board the Three Legs Rivercat – one of the most advanced river cruisers ever built. On return to the mainland, continue to Oudtshoorn – the ‘feather capital’ of the world due to its large ostrich industry. Visit a working ostrich farm for a guided tour. Check into your accommodation in the late afternoon before enjoying dinner. Overnight De Opstal Country Lodge (standard room) or similar(BD).

Day 11 – Thursday
Breakfast and check-out of the hotel. Enjoy a morning tour of the Cango Caves before departing Oudtshoorn. The Cango Caves is one of the natural wonders of the world and has become a major draw-card to the Karoo area. Afterward, travel via Route 62 to Barrydale for lunch (to own account). Arrive in Cape Town around 18h00. Overnight Southern Sun Waterfront (standard room) or similar(B).

Day 12 – Friday
This morning you embark on a full day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour – an awe-inspiring tour passing magnificent beaches, breathtaking views and historic & picturesque coastal villages to the towering headland known as Cape Point. The tour ends upon return to your hotel during the late afternoon. Overnight Southern Sun Waterfront (standard room) or similar (B).

Day 13 – Saturday
Today you embark on a full day Cape Winelands Tour. This is a delightful drive, which winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Return to Cape Town during the late afternoon. Overnight Southern Sun Waterfront (standard room) or similar (B).

Day 14 – Sunday
Breakfast and check-out of the hotel. Morning collection from the hotel for a City Tour – a geographical and cultural extravaganza showing you Cape Town from its historical beginnings to the dazzling modern shopping malls of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Your ends with drop-off at Cape Town International Airport (B).

Click here for more info on this safari