Kenya Tanzania Flying Safari

Day 1: ARRIVAL/NAIROBI.

Arrival of your private charter into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. V.I.P meet and greet as you disembark from the plane. You will be assisted as you clear immigration formalities. Our representative will meet you outside customs and immigration halls. Safari briefing and transferred to Hemingways Nairobi in Karen. We will have a vehicle on the ground to transfer luggage to the hotel.

Arrive, and have express check-in to deluxe rooms on bed and breakfast. Spend the next 1 nights at the hotel.

Day 2: NAIROBI/MASAI MARA: L, D.

Breakfast at the hotel. Safari briefing and transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled Air Kenya Flight to Naboisho Conservancy departing at 10h30

11h30: Arrive, Met by Angama Mara Camp team and Transferred to the camp with game drives en-route. Arrive, check-in and lunch. Spend the next 2 nights at Angama Mara Camp (Luxury tents-No names-All tents named numerically) inclusive of All safaris into the Mara Triangle, Walking safaris on the Escarpment, All meals and drinks (excluding French Champagne), Laundry service, Emergency medical evacuation insurance, VAT and levies, – Child minding.

Day 3:  MASAI MARA-ANGAMA: B, L, D.

Full days spent in the reserve with scheduled safari activities. Elephant and Buffalo abound in the riverine forests, while out on the grasslands Impala and Thompson’s gazelle can be seen together with their attendant predators such as lion, Cheetah, Hyena and Jackal. The Mara is, in fact, the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem and plays host to the vast herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the months of July to October. Lesser known species such as topi, hartebeest, waterbuck Eland and many small mammals create a kaleidoscopic picture of wildlife. All meals and overnight stay will be at Angama Mara Camp.

Breakfast at the camp. Met by Olseki Mara Camp vehicle and driver and transferred to the camp. Check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drives. Spend the next 3 nights at Olseki Mara Camp (Nina Tents) inclusive of Full board accommodation (early morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner), All drinks including alcoholic beverages (Except Imported spirits & Premiums drinks), 2 Shared day game drives in Naboisho Conservancy, 1 Shared Bush breakfast per stay weather permitting, 1 Shared Night Game drive in Naboisho conservancy, Return transfers to Ol Seki airstrip. Daily Naboisho Conservancy fees, Wi-Fi internet and Government Taxes.

MASAI MARA-NABOISHO CONSERVANCY.

Located in Kenya adjacent to the Masai Mara National Reserve, this private conservancy is a ground breaking project of tourism benefiting conservation and community. With its high concentration of wildlife, and generous personal space and freedom on offer, visitors enjoy exceptional wildlife encounters. Imagine setting up camp on the plains of the African savannah and waking up to the sounds of a herd of zebra right outside your tent. Or tracking a pride of 20 lions without catching sight of another group of camera-toting predators. Imagine venturing out into the unknown at night. At the Mara Naboisho Conservancy this is possible. The Mara Naboisho Conservancy in Kenya is home to the big cats – in impressive numbers – and herds of elephant, giraffe, and wildebeest. Unlike its neighbor, the Masai Mara National Reserve, this private conservancy strictly monitors the number of tourists who enter the area, reducing the number of vehicles and the human impact on the environment and wildlife. While the charm of the Mara Naboisho Conservancy is its exclusivity, the philosophy of the conservancy is refreshingly inclusive. The 50,000 acre conservancy is made up of land contributions from 500 Maasai landowners. The conservancy fees provide the Maasai community with a sustainable livelihood and ensure the conservation of the wildlife in this vital corridor of the Masai Mara eco-system.

Two full days spent with day game viewing in the Mara. Elephant and Buffalo abound in the riverine forests, while out on the grasslands Impala and Thompson’s gazelle can be seen together with their attendant predators such as lion, Cheetah, Hyena and Jackal. The Mara is, in fact, the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem and plays host to the vast herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the months of July to October. Lesser known species such as topi, hartebeest, waterbuck, eland and many small mammals create a kaleidoscopic picture of wildlife.

Ol Seki Hemingways Mara

A private tented camp in a stunning location, Ol Seki Hemingways Mara perches on top of a ridge in the Naboisho Conservancy, northeast of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. On an arrow-shaped bluff pointing south, with a 270-degree panorama, Ol Seki, named after the sandpaper tree – symbolizing peace and harmony in Maasai culture – offers mind-cleansing views and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Small and intimate, the camp offers 10 luxury en-suite tents each enjoying a private deck and a panoramic view of the savannah below. The size of the tents is remarkable and their design gives an exotic and graceful appearance, accentuated by their spaciousness and attractive furnishings.

Optional Early morning game. Breakfast at the camp. Transferred to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip for your scheduled Air Kenya Flight to Mogori departing at 09h10.http://www.andbeyond.com/serengeti-under-canvas/

09h30: Arrive Migori Airstrip. Met by Airline Crew on ground. Have a road transfer to Kenya/Tanzania Border point at Isibenia. Assisted with border immigration formalities. Transferred to Tarime Air Strip for your scheduled Regional Air Flight to Serengeti departing at 12h05.

12h25: Arrive Kogatende Airstrip. Met by our driver guide. Transferred to the camp with game drives en-route. Arrive, check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drives. Spend the next 3 nights at Serengeti Under Canvas inclusive of Full board Accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on lodge activities, laundry, emergency evacuation insurance.

Two full days spent in the park with scheduled safari activities. The Serengeti eco-system contains the greatest concentration of wildlife in Africa. The varied topography and seasons creates a hugely diverse range of landscapes and changing wildlife habitats. The wet season starts with the short rains in November and ends with the long rains in April/May. The dry season runs from June to October although this is more extreme in the south than in the north. Great herds of migratory wildebeest, zebra and antelope roam the plains together with their attendant predators such as lion, cheetah, hyena and jackal. The open short grass plains dotted with rock outcrops “kopjes” dominate the south and provide nutritious food for the Wildebeest and their new born calves during Dec to April. Look out for hippo and crocodile along the river banks and leopard in the forest. Heading North to Lobo, the plains give way to wooded hills with rocky outcrops and a favorite area for elephants. Here in the north, there is enough rain throughout the year to keep the grasslands nutritious and there are plenty of resident plains game and big cats. All meals and overnight stay will be at Serengeti Under Canvas.

&Beyond Serengeti under Canvas is a luxurious semi-permanent tented camp that moves around the Serengeti bringing guests within range of the massive herds of the Great Migration. This is the ultimate in luxury camping, complete with a private butler service, chandeliers, silverware, crystal, ensuite flush w.c. and comfortable beds with fluffy duvets. Experience a classic Tanzanian safari in spectacular solitude and soothing comfort – with only the canvas walls of your tent separating you from the wonder of the Serengeti. Carefully positioned for close proximity to the wildlife herds of the Great Migration, our two &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas camps provide the ultimate viewpoint for this amazing animal spectacle. With only nine tents nestled at each private campsite, enjoy the indulgence of complete comfort combined with the authenticity of nights spent in the African bush.

Breakfast at the camp. Transferred to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled Air Excel flight to Lake Manyara departing at 10h00.

11h30: Arrive, met by andbeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge vehicle and driver and transferred to the Lodge. Arrive, check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drives. Spend the next 2 nights at the lodge inclusive of full board, drinks (soft drinks, beers, house wines and local brand spirits only), laundry, game drives, airstrip transfers and park entry fees.

Additional activities such as a night game drive or cultural visit to a Masai village may be arranged locally at the lodge.

The only permanent luxury lodge in Lake Manyara National Park, this lodge is renowned for its romantic stilted tree house suites that are shaded by a mahogany forest. After an exhilarating game drive, guests stop for sundowners on the lakeshore below the Great Rift Valley wall. Lake Manyara Tree Lodge offers a sophisticated blend of natural indulgence and romance. Nestled in dense forest between the lakeshore and the steep Rift Valley escarpment, the lodge is perfectly positioned to explore the park’s wealth of habitats. Set in the remote southern region of the park, you would be surprised to see another vehicle on your game drive. Each suite is a lofty tree house with private veranda and large windows that open up to the lush forest, welcoming in the sights and sounds of the African bush. Woodchip paths and natural branch railings blur the edges between the natural and the manmade, while wooden interiors and thatched roofs invite the surrounding forest indoors. Spacious bedrooms and sitting rooms float in a sea of green, opening up onto a leafy canopy. Even a soak in the large, free-standing tub offers a panoramic view, with an open air shower behind a simple bamboo screen.

Full day spent in the park with morning and afternoon game drives. Lake Manyara National park is unique for its diverse and distinct Ecological zones ranging from the rocky Rift wall and ground water forest to woodland, open grassland, thermal springs and swamp. This diversity of habitat allows the visitor to see a wide variety of wildlife in a relatively small area. Look out for the rare tree-climbing Lions, monkeys galore in the tropical rain forest, hippo and flamingo around the lake and plenty of plains game grazing on the savannah. All meals and overnight stay will be at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge.

Breakfast at the lodge. Transferred to Lake Manyara Airstrip for your scheduled Air Excel flight to Arusha departing at 11h50.

12h10: Arrive, met and transferred to Legendary Lodge-Arusha. Arrive, check-in to 3 one bedroom villas and 1-2bedroomed unit for the kids. Spend 01 night inclusive of full board, soft drinks, and house wines.

Set in lush tropical gardens on a working coffee farm just outside Arusha, the Legendary Lodge features six beautiful garden cottages, each with an inspiring view of Mount Meru from its own private veranda.

Breakfast at the lodge. Use room until 10h00.

Met and transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha for your international flight out.

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