14 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

Tanzania has got it all with its nature infested savannah and breathtaking scenery. You can enjoy the tranquility of the bank of Lake Manyara – famous for its flamingoes, tree climbing lions and luxurious treehouse suits; get mind boggled by the incredibility of the World’s largest unbroken caldera in Ngorongoro; catch some fascinating black and white rhinoceros, magnificent elephants, mischievous monkeys, agile gazelles, and whatnot in the dense acacia filled meadows of Serengeti, Tarangire, and Zanzibar; and last but not the least, the heavenly pure white coral rifts and the unsullied blue waters of Matemwe Beach that can surely be anyone’s guilty pleasure.

 

Below are the details for the 14 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari:

 

Day 1: Nairobi Transfer to Samburu by flight

You will be picked at 8a.m from your Nairobi hotel and be transferred to Wilson Airport for a mid-morning flight to Samburu. You will have lunch en route to Samburu. You will be picked by our guide once you land. Have a game drive en route to the camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive is at 4p.m. 

Samburu Park has unique residents including the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich. 

Overnight: Elephant Bedroom 
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 2: Samburu Full day

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of unique northern Kenya species such as the reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, and the long-necked gerenuk. Much of the reserve consists of desert landscape; dusty red plains broken by thorny scrub, featuring dramatic views of table top Mt Ol Olokwe on the horizon. All meals are taken at the camp.
Optional Activities: Guided walks and a visit to Samburu Village

Overnight: Elephant Bedroom 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 3: Samburu Transfer to Lake Nakuru by road, approx. 5 hours

Have breakfast then depart for Lake Nakuru arriving before lunch time. Later afternoon game drive to see the famous white Rhino and black rhino found in this park among other wildlife.

Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 4: Lake Nakuru Day trip to Lake Bogoria – Transfer to Lake Naivasha 

Have breakfast then head to Lake Bogoria carrying packed lunch with you. Have guided nature walks on the shores of the lake. Later have lunch then head to Lake Naivasha.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

 

Day 5: Lake Naivasha Transfer to Maasai Mara by flight

After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha to catch a flight departing a 10.15a.m. to arrive in Mara at 11a.m. Upon landing, you will be met by the camp’s driver who will transfer you to the camp with a game drive en route. Afternoon game drive is be at 4p.m. Look out for Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo. 

Overnight: Rekero Camp 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 6 & 7: Maasai Mara  Full day game drives

These 2 whole days will be spent with morning and afternoon game drives that lead one to some of Africa’s largest lion prides, herds of zebra, antelopes, buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas. In between game drives, there will be picnic lunch along the banks of Mara River. 

Overnight: Rekero Camp 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 8: Maasai Mara Transfer to Serengeti, by flight 

Have another early morning game drive then return to the camp for breakfast. Thereafter, be transferred to the airstrip for a flight to Migori departing Mara at 11.30a.m. to arrive in Migori at noon. There is a short scenic road transfer between Migori Airstrip and Tarime Airstrip. There will be a stop for immigration. Upon landing in Serengeti in the afternoon, you will be picked by the camp’s guide and immediately have a game drive till 6p.m. when you check in for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Sayari Camp/Serengeti Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 9: Serengeti Full day

Spend this whole day with morning and afternoon game drivers within the Great Serengeti. Serengeti is the home to Africa’s Big Five. All meals will be taken at the camp.

Overnight: Sayari Camp/Serengeti Migration Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 10: Serengeti – Transfer to Ngorongoro (Approximately 3 hours)

After breakfast, you will be picked by our guide and depart for Ngorongoro Crater with a short stop at Olduvai Gorge. Enjoy an introductory game drive as you arrive at the crater as you head to the lodge. There will be no other game drive so spend the remaining hours at leisure enjoying walking around the surrounding areas and exploring the lodge’s facilities. 

Ngorongoro is quiet unique as its physical protection from man natural beauty ranks it among the most pristine wilderness on the earth.  It has been also declared the world heritage and is the largest intact crater in the world.

Overnight: The Highlands/The Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater  Full day 

After breakfast, check out of the lodge with packed picnic lunch and depart for a tour of the crater floor, which is home to numerous plains game and the big five. Spend the day within the crater and have lunch at one of the famous picnic spots in the park. In the evening you will return to the lodge which is strategically perched on the rim of the collapsed volcano, with the most magnificent views of the crater floor.  

Overnight: The Highlands/The Crater Lodge
Meals:
 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 12: Ngorongoro Transfer Lake Manyara

Have early breakfast then depart for Lake Manyara. Arrive before lunch time. Check in at the camp, have lunch, relax and later enjoy a game drive at 4o’clock.

Overnight: Lake Manyara Tree lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 13: Lake Manyara – Transfer to Amboseli (Via Namanga, by road) 

After breakfast at the lodge depart to the Namanga border. Clear customs and immigration formalities then join Kenya tour driver and proceed to Amboseli. Once you arrive at the park, you will enjoy a game drive as you head to the camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive is at 4p.m.

Look out for large herds of elephants, lions, leopard, gazelles, wild dogs and the magnificent view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. 

Overnight: Tortilis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 14: Amboseli Full day 

Spend this day with morning and afternoon game drives with stay in the camp in between.

Overnight: Tortilis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 15: Amboseli – Transfer to Nairobi, by flight

Have another early morning game drive then return to the camp for breakfast. You will have an afternoon flight to Nairobi. It departs Amboseli at 3.30p.m to arrive at 4.15p.m .You will have dinner at Carnivore Restaurant before drop off at the airport or your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 

AT A GLANCE

  • Lake Manyara 2 Nights: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
  • Serengeti 3 Nights: Serengeti Pioneer Camp
  • Ngorongoro 2 Night: The Highlands Ngorongoro
  • Tarangire 1 Night: Tarangire Treetops Lodge
  • Zanzibar 5 Nights: Kilindi Zanzibar/Matemwe Lodge

Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing & birding 

 

Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing & birding 

Inclusive of;

  • All government taxes/VAT
  • Park fees in all the parks including Ngorongoro Crater fees
  • Concession fees to Ngorongoro and Serengeti
  • Accommodation and meals as mentioned in the tour description
  • Drinking water 
  • Transportation in a customized 4/4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography 
  • All game drives as mentioned in the tour description
  • Services of professional tour driver/guide (s)
  • Airport transfers 
  • Accommodation in Zanzibar on Full board basis (Includes house wine, spirits, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, local beers, juices, water and tea/coffee)
  • Internal Flights; JRO-Zanzibar-DAR/JRO/Nairobi

 

Exclusive of;

  • International flights from home and back
  • Tips & porterage
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
  • Travel insurance
  • Other personal items
  • Optional Activities: Hot Air Balloon ride, a visit to Maasai Village and any other interested activity

 

Rates: Depends on month or travel
Notes:

  • Accommodation is subject to availability and similar camps will be suggested in case the proposed ones are fully booked
  • Rates are quoted per person in USD
  • Balloon ride: $550 per person
  • Maasai Village visit: $30 per person
14 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

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