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Day 1: NAIROBI - LAKE NAKURU (TUE)
0900 Hrs, Drive to Lake Nakuru in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru lodge. At 1530
hrs proceed for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.Lake Nakuru's
claim to fame is anchored on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds
found here. The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley.
The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite spectacular. From a
distance the lake appears ringed in pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation
as an important haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe
and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are all
residents here.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 2: LAKE NAKURU- MAASAI MARA (WED)
0800 hrs- Drive to via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Maasai Mara in time
for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge. 1530 hrs- go for an afternoon game drive till
dusk. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult
to believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily
see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo,
warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes
and elephant. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the
natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest
and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following
on their heels are the predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal,
hyena and vultures.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge
Day 3: MAASAI MARA (THU)
0900 hrs - morning game drive after breakfast. After lunch at the lodge you
will have early afternoon at leisure. 1600 hrs - Afternoon game drive till dusk.
Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge
Day 4: MAASAI MARA - AMBOSELI (FRI)
0730 Hrs. After breakfast check out and drive to Amboseli National park. Lunch
will be offered at carnivore before proceeding to Amboseli National park. On
arrival at Amboseli game drive will be provided enroute to Amboseli Serena LodgeAmboseli
sits on the lower slopes of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa's highest - whose
peak lies across the border in Tanzania. It is quite an experience to see Kilimanjaro
hovering above the clouds in an early morning. The animal pictures arising against
the dramatic backdrop of the mountain will thrill the photography enthusiast.
Amboseli is renowned for its huge elephant herds. You will also see buffalo,
black rhino, zebra, wildebeest and other plain animals. Check into your lodge
late in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 5: AMBOSELI (SAT)
0630 hrs - early morning game drive at Amboseli National park. Return to the
lodge for breakfast. You spend the rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch
at the lodge you proceed at 1530 hrs for an afternoon game drive till dusk.
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 6: AMBOSELI - ARUSHA - NGORONGORO (SUN)
0830 Hrs. After breakfast, check out and drive to Namanga border. Clear with
Immigration before proceeding to Arusha. Lunch will be served at Impala Hotel,
Arusha, at 1200 hrs. You thereafter depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area
at 1400 hrs. You arrive in time for dinner at the lodge. The lodge sits on the
rim of the Ngorongoro Crater from where you get awesome views of the collapsed
volcano.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 7: NGORONGORO (MON)
After breakfast you depart for a full day tour of the crater at 0800 hrs. The
drive commences with the 600 m descent to the crater floor, a magnificent natural
amphitheatre. Covering 260 sq. km, the crater is an attraction in its own right
and is one of the wonders of the natural world. The crater supports a year round
resident population of a variety of wildlife. You will have no trouble spotting
lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and many species of plain animals- wildebeest,
zebra, reedbuck, Thompson gazelle and many more. You will have packed picnic
lunch on the crater floor.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 8: NGORONGORO- LAKE MANYARA (TUE)
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park to arrive in time for
lunch at your lodge. 1500 hrs- you go for an evening game drive in Lake Manyara
National Park. The park covers 330 sq. km, 70% of which is occupied by the lake.
The varied ecosystem consists of ground water forests, acacia woodland and open
grassland along the lakeshore and sustains a wealth of wildlife, including the
Big Five -lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. The park is famous for
the elusive tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodland between the lake and
the Rift Valley. It is also an ornithologists' paradise and is host to over
400 species of birds.You will spend the night at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.
The lodge is perched on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment and has great
views of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara itself.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 9: LAKE MANYARA - ARUSHA - NAIROBI (WED)
0630 hrs- you will go for an early morning game drive in the park. Temperatures
are cool in the early morning period and it is a good time to spot animals.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and thereafter check out at 1000 hrs. You
will enjoy a game drive through the park on the way to Arusha. Lunch will be
at 1200 hrs at Impala Hotel. After lunch proceed to Nairobi and check in at
Nairobi Safari Club.
Booked on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 10: NAIROBI - SEYCHELLES (THU)
0615 Hrs. Check out and drive to Jomo Kenyatta International airport. 0630 Hrs.
Check in for your flight to Seychelles.0830 Hrs. Your flight departs Nairobi
to Seychelles.1030 Hrs. Arrive Seychelles and transfer to Georgina cottage for
check in. Georgina's cottage is situated in the North Area of Mahe Island. It
has five x 2 self-contained large rooms, comprising of extra beds for families
with children. Colour TV, private shower, refrigerator, laundry and cooking
facilities, fans or air conditioning. It is 3-5 minutes walking distance to
the beach; has restaurant, supermarkets, pizzeria, scuba diving, and water sports
centers nearby.
Overnight at Georgina cottage on Bed and breakfast basis.
Day 11 - 12: SEYCHELLES (FRI & SAT)
Spend the days in Seychelles at the beach and enjoying the various watersports.
Overnight at Georgina cottage on Bed and breakfast basis.
Day 13: SEYCHELLES - NAIROBI (SUN)
Later in the day transfer to Mahe Airport for your flight to Nairobi.1430 Hrs.
You flight departs Mahe Island to Nairobi1630 Hrs. Your flight arrives Nairobi
and you connect to your flight back home.
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