DAY 1 : ARUSHA
From Nairobi drive to the border town of Namanga and cross over to Arusha. Arrive in time for lunch. Rest of the afternoon free for rest. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Village Hotel, Arusha ( Meal Plan: BB)

DAY 2: TARANGIRE
After breakfast drive to Tarangire National Park to arrive at Tarangire Sopa Lodge for lunch. Depart for an afternoon game drive which will go late into the evening. Because Tarangire has a lake and water throughout the year, it is famous as a place to which thousands of game migrate during the dry months of June when the rest of the plains are dry and without water. Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, the greater kudu as well thousands of other plains-game are found in this park. Because of the swamps, Tarangire is also famous for its excellent bird-life.

After what should be a very rewarding game viewing afternoon, return to the lodge in the late evening for dinner and rest. (FULLBOARD)

DAY 3: LAKE MANYARA
Early morning game drive in Tarangire National Park returning to the lodge for breakfast. Afterwards transfer to Lake Manyara National Park arriving in time for lunch.

Breathtaking scenery, open grasslands, lush forests, marshes and the soda lake itself make Lake Manyara a truly wildlife haven. Famous for its tree climbing lions, and large concentration of hippos, Lake Manyara is also highly regarded for its famous bird-life. Drive to all these different habitats in your afternoon game drive for a rewarding experience of all that this wonderful place has to offer.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight. (FULLBOARD)

DAY 4: NGORONGORO
After a an early morning breakfast and with your packed lunch, depart Lake Manyara with a game drive in the park en-route to Ngorongoro Crater, the largest caldera in the world.

Or arrival descend to the crater and spend the rest of the day driving round the base to see a wide variety of animals concentrated in this one unique place. In the late evening ascend to the rim of the crater where, over a sundowner, you can spend a wonderful evening reminiscing on the days activities. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge (or similar) (FULLBOARD).

DAY 5: NGORONGORO
Descend the crater and have a full game viewing day. Ascend to the rim in the evening for dinner and your well deserved overnight rest at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge (or similar) (FULLBOARD)

DAY 6: LAKE NDUTU
On the border between Ngorongoro and Serengeti lies Lake Ndutu, equally famous for its rich birdlife and for its good wildlife viewing. Arrive for lunch then follow with an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge (or similar) (FULLBOARD)

DAY 7: SERENGETI
Drive from the Ndutu area arriving Serengeti in the morning. Drive through the park to Seronera area which is a central location from which you can drive around to different areas of the large park to view the incredible variety of wildlife that Serengeti offers. Full afternoon in the park. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge (or similar) (FULLBOARD)

DAY 8: SERENGETI
An early morning game drive for the best chance of viewing a hunt at sunrise. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Thereafter drive to the lobo area of the park famous for its concentration of lions. Rest of the day in the park. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge (or similar) (FULLBOARD

DAY 9: SERENGETI -ARUSHA
We leave the park in the morning with a game drive en-route from the park. This will a long day’s drive. Arrive Arusha in the late afternoon. Rest of the day at rest.

Day 10 : ARUSHA –NAMANGA OR KILIMANJARO AIRPORT TO CONNECT
A morning drive to Arusha for shopping. Thereafter drive to Namanga to return to Nairobi or to Kilimanjaro airport to connect to a homeward bound flight.

TOUR ENDS

The Serena Mountain Village Hotel.

DAY 3 – Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast take picnic lunch and depart on a whole day game drive that will take you from Tarangire Nat. Park to Ngorongoro Crater. You will visit Olduvai Gorge en-route. As if in a land before time, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is built into the rim of a dormant volcano, the plant and ivy-covered native stone blending masterfully with its surroundings. Close by lies the Olduvai Gorge, the ‘birthplace of man’. Today the volcano and surrounding landscape are part of a vast conservation area inhabited by the masai tribe, as well as an extra-ordinary variety of big game and birdlife. Most guest rooms have private terraces with views of the crater floor where countless animals make their home. At Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, visitors co-exist in perfect harmony with the natural environment and wildlife that inhabits it. Arrive at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge late in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge – fullboard.

DAY 4 – NGORONGORO NATIONAL PARK

This day is solely reserved for a full day game viewing of the crater with picnic lunch.
Ngorongoro crater is without doubt one of the most outstanding natural features in the world and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1978. Stunningly beautiful, the 18 km wide and 600 meter deep caldera is teeming with wildlife and one of the best places to see black rhino. On a full day crater tour to this garden of Eden, with a picnic in a shady grove, most large mammals can be seen.

Lunch, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge – fullboard.

DAY 5 – NGORONGORO CRATER TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast take picnic lunch and depart for Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti Serena Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of a landscape teeming with game. The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel ‘huts’ house the luxury guest rooms. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art. Arrive at Serengeti Serena Lodge late in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge – fullboard.

DAY 6 – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

These days are solely reserved for game viewing in the park. Serengeti is the most famous of Tanzania’s national parks and is one of the world’s last great wildlife refuges. On the seemingly endless and almost treeless plains, there are an estimated three million large animals in constant search of food and water. Most take part in a seasonal migration that is unparallel in nature. Driven by the rains, over one million wildebeest and a few hundred thousand zebra and gazelles move to fresh grazing lands, in columns of several kilometers length and crossing crocodile infested rivers without regard to losses.

Lunch, dinner and overnight in Serengeti Serena Lodge – fullboard.

DAY 7 – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK (200KM – 4 HRS)

After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for lunch.
It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular setting for Lake Manyara Serena Lodge – on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu (mosquito river) escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake. Tree-climbing lions are but one lure. The extraordinary birdlife has made this place world renowned among ornithologists, who come to observe the masses of pink flamingoes and great birds of prey.

The abundant birdlife inspired the design of Lake Manyara Serena Lodge – swooping curves are complemented by soft, geometric patterns, stylish murals depict bird migration patterns. The circular shape of the buildings is a tribute to indigenous architectural traditions. Beyond the superb standards of hospitality offered, there is a spirit of tranquility that prevails.

Lunch, dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge – fullboard.

DAY 8 – LAKE MANYARA TO ARUSHA THEN DEPARTURE
Drive to Arusha for lunch, then transfer in the afternoon to Kilimanjaro Int. Airport for your international departure flight.

Includes

Airport transfers, accommodations on full board, private 4×4 custom built vehicle with knowledgeable driver/guide, fuel, all entrance fees to the National Parks, Ngorongoro Crater fee, bird watching and game drives.

Excludes

• International Flights, visa for Tanzania
• Insurance
• Beverages
• Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication

]]> 6061 http://envato.raydolltours.co.ke/tours/just-mara-road-safari/ Thu, 04 May 2017 12:15:32 +0000 http://envato.raydolltours.co.ke/?post_type=tour&p=5943 The Maasai Mara National Reserve (also known as Maasai Mara and by the locals as The Mara) is a large game reserve in Narok County, Kenya; contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, Tanzania. It is named in honor of the Maasai people (the ancestral inhabitants of the area) and their description of the area when looked at from afar: “Mara,” which is Maa (Maasai language) for “spotted,” an apt description for the circles of trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the area.

It is globally famous for its exceptional population of Masai lions, African leopards and Tanzanian cheetahs, and the annual migration of zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October, known as the Great Migration.

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is only a fraction of the Greater Mara Ecosystem, which includes the following Group Ranches: Koiyaki, Lemek, Ol Chorro Oirowua, Olkinyei, Siana, Maji Moto, Naikara, Ol Derkesi, Kerinkani, Oloirien, and Kimintet.

Day 1: NAIROBI-MAASAI MARA

From Nairobi, depart immediately after an early breakfast and take a scenic drive westwards through the smallholder tea and horticultural plantations of Limuru and along the escarpment on the edge of the Rift valley, with a brief photo- stop at the picturesque Viewpoint. From this vantage point you can look at the panoramic view of the floor of the Rift valley below, dominated by the two dormant volcanic peaks of Suswa and Longonot.

At the busy roadside market center of Maai Mahiu, you take a turn left and drive south westwards through the wheat farms of Narok and the volcanic mountains around Longonot to the world famous Maasai Mara which will be your game viewing base for the next three days. You arrive at your Luxury Tented camp where you check in for lunch. Lunch will be followed by a game drive which will go late into the afternoon. Return to the camp for a wash and sundowners before dinner. Dinner and overnight at the Camp. (LUNCH &DINNER)

Day 2: MAASAI MARA

Wake up at dawn for an early morning game drive, returning to the Camp for breakfast. Thereafter take the rest of the morning on a game drive stopping at a suitable place in the vast park to enjoy your packed lunch. Continue after lunch with an afternoon game drive which will go late into the evening. During your game drive, look out for the “Big Five” for which this park is famous. Lion, Buffalo, Elephant , Rhino , Cheetah or occasionally the elusive Leopard, as well as many herds of plains – game abound in this park. After what should be a very rewarding day you return to the Camp late in the evening for your well – deserved rest and dinner. Overnight at the Tented Camp/lodge. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 3: MAASAI MARA

Take a leisurely breakfast at the camp. Thereafter you are taken to a visit of a Maasai Village in the vicinity of the camp to learn about their culture and see many of their traditions in a natural setting. After the visit you return to the Camp where you can relax by the pool before lunch. In the afternoon you take your last game drive in the Mara driving first to the river to see the hippos and then driving in the park for a last chance to spot any of the big five that may not have been seen earlier. Return to the camp for your last evening in Maasai Mara and enjoy a sundowner and dinner with entertainment, al fresco , before an early night. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 4: MAASAI MARA-NAIROBI

Return to Nairobi after breakfast where your tour ends at around lunch time.

~ TOUR ENDS ~

Day 1: NAIROBI – MAASAI MARA

From Nairobi, transfer to Wilson Airport, to board your morning flight to the world famous Maasai Mara, departing at 10.00 am to arrive in the Mara at about 10.45am. At the airstrip, you will be met and transferred to selected lodge/camp in the Mara, which will be your game viewing base for the next two days. You arrive in time for a bit of relaxation before lunch. After lunch you depart for an afternoon game drive which will go late into the early evening. Return to the Camp/Lodge for dinner and overnight.  (LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 2: MAASAI MARA

Book your wake up call the night before and start at dawn for a best game viewing chance. Look out for the “Big Five” for which this park is famous. Lion Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino and occasionally the elusive Leopard, as well as many herds of plains game abound in this park. After what should be a rewarding morning, you return to the camp/Lodge for late breakfast. Thereafter relax by the pool for a swim or some reading before lunch. Lunch is served at the Camp/Lodge Thereafter depart for another game drive returning to the Camp/Lodge late in the evening for your well – deserved rest ,dinner and overnight. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 3: RETURN TO NAIROBI

An early morning short game drive, then breakfast. Thereafter you are transferred to the airstrip to board your mid morning flight departing from the Mara at 11.00 am to arrive at Wilson Airport at 12.15 a.m. Transfer to your city base. (BREAKFAST)

~ TOUR ENDS ~

The park protects two of the five main swamps, and includes a dried-up Pleistocene lake and semi-arid vegetation.

240 kilometers (150 miles) southeast from the capital city Nairobi, Amboseli National Park is the second most popular national park in Kenya after Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Day 1  NAIROBI-AMBOSELI 

From Nairobi, depart after breakfast and drive to the small satellite town of Athi River then to Amboseli through Emali. Check in for lunch at your lodge. After lunch depart for your afternoon game drive returning to the lodge late in the evening. Dinner and overnight (LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 2: AMBOSELI-NAIROBI

An early morning game drive will ensure you catch the spectacular view of Mt Kilimanjaro at dawn. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast enjoy a game drive en route from the lodge as you continue your journey back to Nairobi where you arrive in the early afternoon.

~ TOUR ENDS ~

The lake’s abundance of algae used to attract a vast quantity of flamingos that famously lined the shore. Other birds also flourish in the area, as do warthogs, baboons and other large mammals. Eastern black rhinos and southern white rhinos have also been introduced.

The lake’s level dropped dramatically in the early 1990s but has since largely recovered. In 2013, the lake received an alarming increase in the water levels that led to the migration of flamingos to Lake Bogoria in search for food supply.

Nakuru means “Dust or Dusty Place” in the Maasai language. Lake Nakuru National Park, close to Nakuru town, was established in 1961. It started off small, only encompassing the famous lake and the surrounding mountainous vicinity, but has since been extended to include a large part of the savannahs.

Lake Nakuru is protected under the Ramsar Convention on wetlands.

Day 1: Nairobi-Lake Nakuru

From Nairobi, depart after breakfast and take a scenic drive westwards through the smallholder vegetable and  horticultural plantations of Kikuyu, then  along the escarpment on the edge of the Rift valley, with a brief photo- stop at the picturesque Viewpoint. From this vantage point you can look at the panoramic view of the floor of the Rift valley below, dominated by the two dormant volcanic peaks of Suswa and Longonot.

Thereafter continue with your descent into the Rift Valley, past the country town of Naivasha. We continue our drive past Gilgil and Lake Elementaita, the smallest of the Rift valley lakes  to the left, while to the right we pass the prehistoric site of  Kariandusi. On arrival in Nakuru, we enter the park and enjoy a game drive  along one of the shores of the lake before lunch.

After lunch enjoy another  game drive then drive out of the park and return to Nairobi where you arrive in the early evening

~ TOUR ENDS ~

Day 1: NAIROBI-SHABA

From Nairobi, depart after breakfast and drive northwards through lush vegetation and rich  country farmlands to Nyeri, the administrative headquarters of Kenya’s Central Province and the former frontline town of the Mau Mau insurgency which was a central feature of Kenya’s fight for independence. There will be a brief washroom stop at the Outspan Hotel.

Thereafter continue further north past Nanyuki arriving in your lodge in Shaba in time for lunch. It was at Shaba that Joy Adamson’s famous movie” Born Free” was filmed. The dominating feature in the whole reserve is the Uaso Nyiro River on whose banks the lodge stands. All along this river grow doum palms and acacia and other plants which have adapted well to the arid surroundings. Along the entire length of this river are many different species of wildlife and birds some only found in this hot and dry habitat. The Grevy Zebra, the Gerenuk, the Beisa Oryx and the Somali Ostrich are some of the unique animals found only in this reserve. The reserve is also home to the big cats- lions and leopards, and also has a fairly large population of crocodiles.

After lunch and a brief rest, you take your first game drive in the mid afternoon. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight. (FULLBOARD)

Day 2: SHABA

After a leisurely breakfast proceed to a mid morning game drive extending to Buffalo Springs. Lunch is served at the Lodge. Another game drive in the afternoon. Evening is at leisure before dinner and overnight. (FULLBOARD)

Day 3: ABERDARES COUNTRY CLUB

Depart immediately after breakfast, and drive back to Isiolo and onto Nanyuki then down to NaroMoru and Mweiga. From here it is a short distance to the Aberdares Country Club where you arrive in time for lunch. The whole afternoon is at leisure for golfing, trout fishing , swimming or any of the many relaxing activities for which this place is famous. Overnight at Aberdares Country Club. (FULLBOARD)

Day 5: ABERDARES /NAIROBI

Depart for your drive back to Nairobi where you arrive around lunchtime, (BREAKFAST)

~ TOUR ENDS ~

Day 1: MT KENYA

Depart from Nairobi and drive northwards past the fast growing industrial satellite town of Thika  through the lush  vegetation and country farmlands to Karatina and then onwards to Mountain Lodge, on the slopes of the Aberdares. From the lodge set on stilts above the ground, visitors to Mountain Lodge can observe the animals gathering at the floodlit waterhole to drink and to lick salt well into the night. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Lodge. (LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 2: SWEETWATERS

Depart from Mountain Lodge immediately after breakfast and drive on to the nearby town of Nanyuki and then to Sweetwaters Private Game Sanctuary located inside  Ol Pejeta Ranch. There will be a game drive on arrival.. Lunch will be served at the camp. After lunch continue your drive through the rest of the sanctuary including the marshy areas to see the various bird species found in this place. Return to the camp late in the evening for a bit of relaxation and rest before dinner. Dinner and overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 3: SAMBURU

Check out of Sweetwaters and proceed northwards on a downward descent to Isiolo and then to the semi arid landscape of Samburu. You arrive at Samburu for lunch. Your lodge lies on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro river, which will be your game viewing base for the duration of your stay. Take an afternoon game drive  returning to the lodge in the evening for rest . Dinner and overnight. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 4: SAMBURU

The whole day in Samburu, with  morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight in Samburu. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 5: MAASAI MARA

Transfer to the airstrip to board your morning flight to Maasai Mara . On arrival you will be met and transferred to lodge  , which will be your game viewing base for the next two days. Lunch will be followed by an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and Overnight. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 6: MAASAI MARA

Whole day in Maasai Mara with an early morning game drive.  Return to the lodge for breakfast. Thereafter relax awhile by the pool before lunch. Another game drive in the mid afternoon returning to the lodge  in the late evening for your well deserved rest. Dinner and overnight. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

Day 7: MAASAI MARA – NAIROBI – MOMBASA

After breakfast you are transferred to the airstrip to board  your mid-morning flight.  Met on arrival and transferred straight to Jomo Kenyatta  International Airport for your afternoon flight to Mombasa then transferred  to your Beach Resort . Evening at leisure.

Day 8: MOMBASA

Whole day at the beach, swimming , snorkeling or just sunbathing. This part of your holiday is for unwinding and organised activities will be kept to a minimum.

Day 9: MOMBASA

Morning  City Tour of Mombasa including a visit to Fort Jesus Museum. Return to the hotel for lunch. Rest of the afternoon at leisure . Optional activities in the evening include a visit to a nearby nightclub to experience Mombasa Nightlife.

Day 10: MOMBASA/NAIROBI

Return to Nairobi after breakfast.

 ~ TOUR ENDS ~

INCLUDED

• Road transfers in a four-wheel drive on the sector Nairobi-Aberdares-Nanyuki- Samburu as described in the program.
• Air transport on the sector Samburu / Maasai Mara / Nairobi / Mombasa / Nairobi
• Cost of fullboard accommodation in the lodges
• All game drives
• Park Entrance Fees
• Services of an English speaking driver guide

EXCLUDED

All drinks, cost of laundry, telephones, tips (optional) and all other items of a personal nature.