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Why not do something different this New Years holiday season and take a once in a lifetime Safari? Below find a sample destination we can prepare for our clients to visit two of Africa's unspoiled domains, Kenya and Tanzania.
Day 1: Nairobi
Welcome to Nairobi! We’ll be there to collect you at Nairobi Airport and
transfer you to the Kenya Comfort Hotel. There will be a pre departure meeting at 17.00.
Overnight: Nairobi
Day 2: Masai Mara
Today you head on to the Masai Mara National Reserve. You enter
Masai land where these habitual pastoralists are often seen tending their
cattle from the side of the road. We pass through the town of Narok, and
continue our drive possibly getting a glimpse of some wildlife along the
way.
The
main section of road between Nairobi and the Reserve is in a very poor state,
so be prepared for a rough ride! You arrive at the campsite, Acacia Camp, in the
evening. Acacia Camp looks on to the Meguarra hills and the stream that
meanders by on the bottom end forms a natural border to the Masai Mara National
Reserve. The Reserve remains unfenced, allowing wildlife to roam freely across
into the surrounding area and if they choose. No need to
be afraid, as the local ‘Askari’ will keep a look out for any unwanted
predators.
Day 3: Masai Mara
N.P.
You depart shortly after sunrise on our game drive into the Masai Mara
Reserve. The Masai Mara is well known as one of East Africa’s best National
Reserves and is home to a wide variety of wildlife species. Most famous for the
Annual Migration, that consists of the impressive herds of over 1 million
wildebeest, zebra and Thomson’s gazelle that cross over from the Serengeti
National Park in Tanzania; the Masai Mara is most popular between July and
October when these vast herds feast on the fresh grazing here. Following these
herbivores are Africa’s predators that are often seen at a kill during this
period. You game drive through a section of the park in search of the ‘Big 5’-
elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion & leopard; along with the many other species
of animals, reptiles and birds who make call this wilderness home.
Day 4:Lake Nakuru
Leaving Masai Mara you head towards the first overnight stop
in the area of Lake Nakuru National Park, where your overnight campsite will be
at EAMO; East African Mission Organisation. You will have the chance to interact
with the local kids as well as a chance to learn more about this wonderful
organization.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru
This morning begin your exploration of the Lake Nakuru National Park
- famous for the thousands of lesser and greater flamingos that flock to this
soda lake’s edge. The numbers vary depending on the water level, and when it’s
low, the lake almost turns pink. A truly spectacular sight! The park was
established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are often seen. You will spend the day searching for these pre-historic looking beasts as well as the
elusive leopard, encountering buffalo, giraffe, and various antelope. After the game drive, you will head back to EAMO for the night.
Day 6: Kisii & the Gusii
Highlands
After breakfast you will leave the Lake Nakuru and head to
Kisii/Kericho passing through the picturesque tea plantations along the way.
These towns are the main commercial centres in the Gusii Highlands, where cash
crops like tea and coffee thrive because of its equatorial climate. Stocks will be replenished before heading for Tanzania tomorrow.
Day 7: Musoma
Depart Kenya and head south into Tanzania. After border
formalities, our drive takes us through the scenic granite landscapes adjacent
to Africa’s largest lake – Lake Victoria. We spend the night at a campsite on
the banks of Lake Victoria in the fishing town of Musoma.
Day 8: Serengeti
N.P.
Today you will head to the Serengeti National Park, entering the park
after lunch. The Serengeti (Masai for “endless plains”) is famous for its
enormous concentration of game (especially the big cats) and for the annual
migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and Thomson’s gazelles. The
abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. Enter the park
through the lesser travelled western corridor and game drive en-route to our
campsite in the centre of the park. Tonight bush camp (no ablutions) in the
wild surrounded by the sounds of the African bushveld, pierced only by the
calls of the nocturnal wildlife.
Day 9: Ngorongoro
Crater
After an early start, you will pack up camp and continue your game drive through the Serengeti National Park in search of the resident
wildlife and head to the southern part of the park where you will have the chance to
see the endless plains this park is renowned for. With some luck, you may see
some of Africa’s ‘Big 5’! Cross from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro
Conservation area at lunch time and begin the climb up the steep Crater edge.
Day 10: Arusha
The Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 m high walls and 20 km
width is a natural marvel. The Crater’s rim offers spectacular views, but the
true scale of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself where the
abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly
every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible
concentration of East African mammals, such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo,
lion and plain’s game. After spending the morning game driving in The Crater you will continue to our campsite outside Arusha where we spend the evening musing over
our thrilling wildlife experience.
Day 11: Nairobi
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi. On arrival in
the late afternoon, exchange addresses and part ways, having just
experienced a trip of a lifetime!
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