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Tour Code: OAT019A - EAST AFRICAN SAFARI
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 21 days
Destination: Kenya – Uganda - Tanzania
Specialty Categories: Trekking, walking, Wildlife and Culture
Season: All year round - Drive in
This Tour can be Customized
Highlights:
People and Culture, Wildlife, Trekking,
Nature discovery, Beach holiday
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KENYA, TANZANIA & UGANDA
Day 1: Arrival Jomo Kenyata International Airport – Hotel in Nairobi
Arrive Jomo Kenyata International Airport. We Meet & greet with
then provide private transferring to your hotel in Nairobi city for over night stay
at Norfolk Hotel on Bed and breakfast basis.
The Norfolk Hotel has
played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to
be Nairobi's finest and best-known hotel. The town and later the modern
city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which still
has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional
starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern
Nairobi's most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are
served continuously from morning until midnight. Fairmont The Norfolk
was expanded in 1999 and subsequently renovated in time for its centennial,
which it celebrated in 2004. The hotel now offers accommodations in
168 guest
rooms and suites, has three conference
rooms, the largest seating 175 delegates, a heated outdoor swimming
pool, health
club with gym, sauna and steam room, beauty salon, book shop and
gift shops.
Your driver guide will pick you up from your Norfolk Hotel around 9am, from where we will drive down the Escarpment via the floor of the Great Rift Valley, to Lake Nakuru. Lunch break followed by an extensive afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Nakuru Lion Hill lodge on Full board basis.
Set on a plateau in an elevation above
Lake Nakuru, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge has 67 chalets all overlooking the
lake, within the Lake Nakuru National Park in Nakuru town. It is the perfect
place to experience one of the world's largest ornithological spectacles,
The Pink Flamingo, or a rich concentration of wildlife including black and
white colobus monkey and is also a famed Rhino Sanctuary.Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive to the world's famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving by lunchtime. Enjoy a game drive at 1600hrs in search of wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay at Sarova Masai Mara on Full board basis
Among the various Maasai Mara lodges,
Sarova Mara Game Camp 75 tents capture the true spirit of the Kenyan
wild, in Kenya's richest game reserve. Greatly renown for its annual
wildebeest migration, Big Five, Sarova Mara offers a breathtaking view
of the plains aloft a hot air balloon safari around the Maasai Mara Game
Reserve. Day 4: Maasai Mara
From the camp / lodge, we explore the Mara region, packed with the elephant,
zebra, rhino and all kinds of game through out the year with the spectacular
wildebeest migration from Serengeti occurring mainly in July and August.
Indeed you have the best opportunity of seeing all the big five. Dinner
and overnight at Sarova Mara Lodge on Full board basis.
Day 5: Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Depart from the lodge and drive through the reserve viewing game as you
proceed to the main Narok road. Stop over at Narok or any other craft display
centre for souvenirs before proceeding to Nairobi where you will be dropped
at your hotel for dinner and overnight at Norfolk Hotel on Bed
and breakfast basis.
Jomo Kenyata International Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport
Your driver guide will pick you up from your hotel from where you will transfer to the Airport so as to catch up with your domestic connecting flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, we meet & greet and provide a private transfer to your hotel in Arusha for over night stay at The New Arusha Hotel on Half board basis.
Arusha city is located in a green
landscape, at the foot of Mt. Meru. The city is actually divided into
two parts, separated by a narrow valley where the river Naura flows.
On the highway from Moshi to Namanga road, there some government offices,
post offices, immigration service, many beautiful hotels, safari companies,
aviation companies and the general Arusha International Conference Center
(AICC). On the other side of the valley are the commercial and industrial
areas, markets, small shops, bus station and many budget hotels. Arusha
is a wonderful city with different sights and the market is very lively.Driver /guide will pick you up at 08h00 hours from your hotel from where you will depart for Lake Manyara, via Arusha. Have a picnic lunch prior to taking on a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Dinner and overnight stay Lake Manyara Serena Lodge on Full board basis.
Stretching for 50km along the base of
the rusty-gold 600-metre high Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a scenic
gem, with a setting extolled by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had
seen in Africa. Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife.
More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor to
Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Highlights
include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration, as
well as other large water birds such as pelicans, cormorants and storks.
Despite the relatively small size of the park, there is a large variety of
landscapes and there are many different types of wildlife. Manyara is among
few destinations where the tree climbing lions can be found. The park is
located next to a lake where there is a permanent hippo’s
pool.
Standing
high on the bluff of a dramatic ochre and terracotta streaked cliff above
the flamingo-frosted expanse of Lake Manyara’s gleaming alkaline waters,
the Lodge commands panoramic views across the volcano-studded floor of
the Great Rift Valley. Designed to reflect the brilliance of Lake Manyara’s
unique birdlife, the Lodge draws on an inspirational architectural motif
that melds swooping avian curves with the gentle concentric patterns
of traditional Maasai ‘Bomas’ (encampments) whilst the vibrantly coloured
frescoes lining the walls are designed to depict the colourful intricacy
of bird migratory patterns.The ambiance of the Lodge is a fusion of lakeside
tranquillity, towering volcanic splendour and adventure-packed sporting
activity.After breakfast depart for Serengeti National Park, with a game drive and picnic lunch enroute. Later in the afternoon, take on a short game drive in Serengeti National Park. Have the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full board basis.
Set high on a hill with 360 degree views
out over the Serengeti savannah, the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge combines
luxury with simplicity and is Africa at its very best. Inspired by the traditional
African village, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere and the bedrooms are
housed in individual thatched huts. These huts are furnished with authentic
African furniture and handicrafts, with balconies overlooking the awesome
expanse of the Serengeti. Communal areas of the lodge are created out of
thatch and indigenous wood and give guests a true ‘out of Africa’ experience.
Great attention has been paid to both architectural and decorative detailing
and the lodge is a photographer’s joy. Derived from the Masai word ‘siringet’
meaning endless plains, the Serengeti is one of the world’s last great wildlife
refuges. From the Serengeti Serena you can enjoy safari drives or balloon
safaris and experience the awesome spectacle of the annual migration that
is one of nature’s wonders, or simply enjoy the outstanding quality and variety
of cuisineAfter breakfast spend the day in Serengeti National Park. Take on an early morning, mid and afternoon game drive. Have the evening at leisure then overnight stay at Serengeti Sopa Lodge on Full board basis.
This
is the most famous park in Tanzania and it is also the largest concentration
of wildlife migration in the world. In the park during the big haul the migration
may be 1.5 million wildebeests, 750,000 gazelles and about half one million
zebra 's. The park is also famous for its huge population and the lions is
probably the best park in the continent with a big chance to see pride of
lions. The park has a size of 8960 square kilometers. It is bordered in the
north with the Masai Mara National Game Reserve in Kenya and in the southeast
to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the west, the boundary of the park
is just a few miles from Lake Victoria. The largest portion of the Serengeti
is open savanna country that is interrupted by rocks, the so-called "kopjes".
The vegetation consists of acacia and other trees. Along the Mara River is
much forestation with large trees where sometimes the leopards can be observed.Day 10: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Rise early for a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. After lunch
depart for Ngorongoro Crater Rim, with a stop over for a game drive en-route. Dinner
and overnight stay Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on Full board basis
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
After breakfast, you descend to the floor of the crater for a half-day
crater tour inside the floor of the crate. Enjoy a beautiful sonic view as you
descend thru a narrow road with magnificent views of the crater. The crater wall
surrounds a relatively small area with a huge numbers of wildlife concentrations.
Picnics will be served inside the floor of the crater then ascend to the crater
rim for a beautiful view of the crater before dusk; Dinner and overnight
stay Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on Full board basis.
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Often
described as the ‘Eighth’ Wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro crater
is so spectacular that it touches all the senses. A volcanic crater of
over 259 square kilometres with surrounding walls rising 609 metres above
it, the crater is a natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including
the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Masai
tribe. The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built onto the rim of this
amazing natural phenomenon, a stunning plant and local creeper covered
stone lodge where guests co-exist in perfect harmony with the surrounding
natural environment and wildlife. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, close
to some of the earliest dwellings of man in Olduvai Gorge, has taken
their cave paintings as inspiration. It is built of stones and boulders
and is literally hidden in the vegetation of the crater’s rim, disappearing
completely from view from the crater’s floor.Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast departure from Ngorongoro to Arusha, visit Maasai Mto wa
Mbu colorful market; drive slowly with some stopes at the souvenir shops
and any site of your interest, your lunch will be served at River House
Restaurant, and after lunch drive to Arusha city, visit Cultural Heritage
for Tanzanite familiarization and shopping for Tanzanite the gems that
only found in Arusha and not anywhere else in the global. Onward transfer
to Usa river for dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain
Village on Bed and breakfast.
Secreted in the depths of a tree-shaded coffee plantation, wreathed
in multi-coloured tresses of tumbling bougainvillea, cooled by mountain
streams and strung like a necklace around the shores of an idyllic
wooded lake, Serena Mountain Village offers a haven of calm and serenity
just outside the hustle and bustle of Arusha, Tanzania’s premier ‘Safari
Town’. Nestling in the heart of a coffee plantation on the shores of
Lake Duluti, Serena Mountain Village is the perfect place to relax
before or after experiencing the adventure of a Serena Safari.
Day 13: Arusha to Uganda Entebbe International Airport
After breakfast we provide a private transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro
International Airport for your flight to Uganda, on arrive at Entebbe
International Airport our representative will meet and greet and provide
a private transfer to Kampala city for dinner and over night
stay at Kampala Serena Hotel on full board basis.
An inspirational blend of 5-star polish
and pan-African panache, this 152-room world-class hotel will showcase
the cream of Ugandan culture while delivering the ultimate in personalized
service, international cuisine, social style and business reliability.
Drawing its architectural inspiration from the abundance of Uganda’s
lakes and rivers, the hotel is styled around a central water theme, which
manifests itself in the wrought ironwork, mosaic pillars, hand-carved
panels, cascading waterfalls and shimmering water gardens alike. The
décor of the hotel is the inspiration of its architect, Jon Cavanagh
of Symbion International; who has drawn his inspiration from the very
essence of Uganda, which he perceives as being typified by lakes, rivers,
lush vegetation and abundant fertility. These themes appear in both the
exterior features of the hotel and in the room décor, where softly flowing
fabrics, muted colours and organic themes prevail. Jon has also called
upon the skills of numerous local artists to create the stunning carved
panels, mosaic pillars, beaten copper fretwork, sensational traditional
jewellery, beaded wall hangings and hand-carved ‘bambara birds’, which
bedeck the communal areas. They include: Yoni Waite (mosaic art), Expedito
Wakibulla (wood carving) and Julius Mutungi (rock sculpture).The oasis
of Sesse pool terrace Featuring a 7-meter waterfall, which cascades down
a hand-sculptured stone cliff, into a shimmering plunge pool below, the
sun-drenched pool terrace offers a magnificent swimming pool, a water
park, a children’s pool, a pool bar, a bandstand and a multitude of poolside
cocktail option. Boasting 17 acres of gorgeous grounds which provide
shelter for a wide selection of indigenous trees; and protection for
a beautiful array of flowers, birds and butterflies, the hotel’s extensive
grounds will provide a haven of calm in the centre of Uganda’s most cosmopolitan
city.Day 14: Kampala to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Fort Portal. Lunch break then visit Bigodi
Wetland Sanctuary / take on a guided walk around Magombe Swamp which will provide
you with the opportunity to see a wide range of flora and fauna. View a variety
of butterflies, birds and other insects. Later transfer to Kibale forest National
Park. Kibale National Park is one of the most beautiful and stunning forests
in Uganda. It is home to our closest relative – the endangered Chimpanzee. The
forest also boasts of having one of the highest diversity and density of primates
in Africa totaling 13 species that include the threatened Red Colobus monkey,
I’hoesti monkey Blue monkey, Grey Cheeked, Velvet and the Black / White Colobus
monkeys. Dinner and over night stay (B/L/D).
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After early breakfast, report at Kanyanchu Tourist Centre where tourist activities begin and set out to track chimpanzee in the forest. Chances of viewing the chimps are over 90% but not a guarantee. Later drive to Queen Elizabeth National park. You will drive along the Rwenzori ranges and Savanna grasslands. Queen Elizabeth National park boasts of a variety of big game like; lions, elephants, buffaloes, Hyenas, Hippos, bushbucks, the comical warthogs and rare / elusive leopards. Check in at your lodge/ hotel / hostel/ Rest camp for an over night stay (B/L/D).
Tracking the chimpanzee that is our 'cousin'
is a very interesting experience. The way they feed, climb trees, respond
to humans, caring for their young ones, is just phenomenal. Be part of the
drama of life in a rain forest that can be observed in the Kibale National
Park. This park is notable for its primate population, with the chimpanzees
being the most famous. That's not all, you can also be part of the habituation
team that goes in the morning to study the behaviour of this primate in order
to make them get used to human beings.
From open savannah to rainforest,
from dense papyrus swamps and brooding crater lakes to the vastness of
Lake Edward, it is little wonder that QENP boasts one of the highest
biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world. Almost 100 mammal
species and a remarkable 606 bird species makes this superb safari territory,
with elephant, a profusion of hippos, the elusive giant forest hog and
handsome Uganda kob all regularly sighted around the tourist village
on the Mweya Peninsula - which also boasts a marvelous waterfront setting
in the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains. Elsewhere, the remote Ishasha
Sector is famed for its tree-climbing lions, the Kyambura Gorge harbours
habituated chimps, the Maramagambo Forest is home to an alluring selection
of forest monkeys and birds, and flocks of flamingo are resident on the
crater lakes.Before sunrise embark on an early morning game drive to catch up with the early risers and predators returning to their hideouts. You will most likely to meet grazing Hippos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, bushbucks, waterbucks, the elusive leopard and of course the several warthogs. Lunch break then drive to the dock on the channel for an afternoon launch cruise on Kazinga channel that joins Lakes Edward and George. It is a waterway that is filled with schools of hippos and elephants, buffalos which can be seen at the banks. There is also a rich variety of birds on the channel. Over night stay your lodge/ hotel / hostel/ Rest camp for an over night stay (B/L/D).
Day 17: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast check out of the lodge / hostel and drive to Bwindi Forest National park. This drive to Bwindi takes you through the unique western rift valley escarpment. Bwindi National park is home of the rare mountain gorillas and other primates. Apart from gorillas, there are a wide variety of primates that may be seen. The forest itself is lush and green and there are streams running through it. Check in at your lodge/ hotel / hostel/ Rest camp for an over night stay (B/L/D).
Day 18: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast set off early with your guides to track the gorillas. The
thrill of your encounter will erase the difficulties of the potentially
strenuous trek. Bring jungle boots and rain jackets because the park
is often wet. Spend time in awe watching the gorillas go about their
activities. Each encounter is different and has its own rewards, but
you are likely to enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming and
resting as the youngsters frolic and swing from vines in a delightfully
playful display. The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a magnificent green
swathe of dense rainforest, so ancient that survived the last ice age.
A recently proclaimed world heritage site, its one of the most biologically
diverse areas on earth and its unique, precious flora sustains roughly
half of the world population of mountain gorillas – believed to number
about 600. There is also a substantial chimpanzee population and research
shows that Bwindi is the only forest in Africa in which these two apes
live together. Return to camp exhilarated to relieve the encounter with
friends over a drink. Overnight at your lodge/ hotel / hostel/ Rest camp
for an over night stay (B/L/D).
Day 19: Bwindi National Park – Kabale (Lake Bunyonyi)
After breakfast, transfer to Kabale where you will have your lunch. Take
on an afternoon boat ride to some of the islands on the lake. The boat
ride is most likely to yield sightings of rare bird species. Have the evening
at leisure as you enjoy the scenic lake Bunyonyi. Over night stay at your
lodge/ hotel / hostel/ Rest camp for an over night stay (B/L/D).
Day 20: Kibale National Park to Kampala
After breakfast, return to Kampala with lunch en-route. Along the way you
will be able to see banana plantations, undulating hills and the Ankole
long-horned cattle. Stop over at the Equator for a photo shoot and at Mpambire
local drum makers or any other crafts display centre for souvenirs before
proceeding to Kampala. Overnight at your hotel for an over night stay at
Kampala Serena Lodge on Bed and breakfast basis
Day 21: Kampala to Entebbe International Airport
after breakfast we provide a private transfer to Entebbe International
Airport for your international departure back home.
End of our services on East African Safari
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