Short Itinerary

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Day 1 (Jun 22, 2024) - Nairobi to Lake Naivasha for Boat ride to and Walking tour in Crescent Island
Day 2 (Jun 23, 2024) - Transfer to Masai Mara for afternoon game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3 (Jun 24, 2024) - Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 4 (Jun 25, 2024) - Transfer to Isebania Border to start Tanzania leg of the tour
Day 5 (Jun 26, 2024) - Isebania Border to Central Serengeti
Day 6 (Jun 27, 2024) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 7 (Jun 28, 2024) - Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Day 8 (Jun 29, 2024) - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Arusha

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Itinerary

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Day 1 - Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

Your tour starts with pick up at 7:30 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Airport and depart to Lake Naivasha which is about 2 to 2.5 hours drive. On reaching Lake Naivasha, proceed for Boat Ride to Crescent Island where you will be doing a nature walk next to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes and many types of birds. After the activities at Lake Naivasha, you will have lunch at a local restaurant or at one of the lodges in Lake Naivasha. After Lunch, you will check into your lodge/camp and relax for for a while. Later in the evening you can freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Optional Add-on Tours: You can choose to go to Hell's gate national park near Naivasha where you can do hiking, bicycle riding and other activities at additional cost.

Day 2 - Naivasha to Masai Mara

We start around 7:30 AM from your Naivasha lodge and drive to Masai Mara. This drive will take about 5 to 6 hours. Arrive in Masai Mara shortly after noon and check into your lodge/camp, have hot lunch and then depart for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, we head back to lodge/camp to reach by around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, freshen up and enjoy a freshly prepared Dinner. Overnight at your lodge.

Note: The last 1-hour drive to Masai Mara is on the corrugated and bumpy road and may not be comfortable for clients with back problems. Clients with back problems can consider flying directly to (and out of) Masai Mara.

Day 3 - Masai Mara

Today's itinerary is flexible and you can discuss with your guide on the previous evening and plan for today's schedule. You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive (This is the best time to see the animals and a good chance to witness hunt/kill). Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. you will stop at a picnic spot for having packed lunch and later depart on a game drive till the park is closed. Around 6:00 PM return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 - Masai Mara to Isebania

Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, drive 3.5 to 4 hours (150 km) to the Isebania border with a packed lunch.

Note 1. Effective from 1st November 2023, our 2024 prices have been updated to reflect the revised park fees for Masai Mara (USD 100 from Jan to Jun and USD 200 from July to Dec).

Note 2. Morning game drives in Masai Mara can be added on the last morning at the park by paying additional park fees.

Stay Locations

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Day 1 - Lake Naivasha

Day 2 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)

Day 3 - Masai Mara (Within the Park) or Masai Mara (Outside the Park) or Masai Mara (Bordering the Park)

Day 4 - Central Serengeti

Day 5 - Central Serengeti

Day 6 - Karatu or NCA

Maps

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Pre & Post Tour Hotels

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Nairobi is the base for safari tours in Kenya. If you need accommodation in Nairobi before/after your safari tour, you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

• 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 71 per person
• ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 115 per person
• The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 144 per person
• Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 168 per person
• Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 299 per person

Double sharing room:

• 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 43 per person
• ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
• The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 84 per person
• Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 95 per person
• Fairmont the Norfolk - Fairmont Room - USD 175 per person

Triple sharing room:

• 67 Airport Hotel - Superior Deluxe Room - USD 32 per person
• ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands - USD 69 per person
• The Boma Nairobi - Superior Room - USD 72 per person
• Movenpick Hotel - Superior Room - USD 79 per person
• Fairmont the Norfolk - Deluxe Room - USD 143 per person

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request.

Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

• Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
• Gold Crest Hotel - USD 100
• The African Tulip - USD 149
• Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
• Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375

Double sharing room:

• Kutoka Lodge - USD 42
• Gold Crest Hotel - USD 60
• The African Tulip - USD 112
• Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
• Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 250

Triple sharing room:

• Kutoka Lodge - USD 39
• Gold Crest Hotel - USD 50
• The African Tulip - USD 93
• Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 188

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request

Transfers

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Pick up from Wilson Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on the day of safari: No extra charge

Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi hotel: USD 30 per vehicle
Transfer from Wilson Airport to Nairobi hotel: USD 30 per vehicle

Drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle

Transfer from Arusha hotel to Arusha Airport: USD 25 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha hotel to Kilimanjaro airport: USD 50 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha to Moshi: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha to Nairobi: USD 275 per vehicle

Flights

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We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.

Intercity Flights
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)

Note: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size

Meals

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Day 1 (Jun 22, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Jun 23, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Jun 24, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Jun 25, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (Jun 26, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (Jun 27, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (Jun 28, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Times

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Day 1 - Nairobi to Lake Naivasha takes about 2 to 2.5 hours (105 km)
Day 2 - Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (250 km)
Day 4 - Masai Mara to Isebania takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (150 km)

Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Day 1 - Isebania to Central Serengeti takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (273 km)
Day 3 - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
Day 4 - NCA to Arusha takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (154 km)

Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Inclusions

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• All Taxes and VAT.

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• Meals as per itinerary.

• A professional driver/ guide.

• 4x4 Land Cruiser.

• 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.

• Concession/ Camping Fees.

• Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

• A professional driver/guide.

Exclusions

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• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• International flights.

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

Addons

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Add-on tours in Hell's Gate National Park, Naivasha
Hell's Gate National Park fees: USD 30 per adult/USD 20 per child
Biking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 30 per adults/USD 30 per child
Walking tour in Hell's Gate National Park: USD 25 upto 4 pax

Add-on tours in Sanctuary Farm, Naivasha
Horse Riding (for 1 hour): USD 50 per adult/USD 45 per child
Horse Riding (for 2 hours): USD 80 per adults/USD 75 per child

Add-on tours in Mt. Longonot National Park, Naivasha
Mt. Longonot Hike (upto 5 hours): USD 40 per adult/USD 30 per child

Add-on tours in Masai Mara
Hot Air Balloon Ride (1 hour): USD 485 per person for adult/USD 340 per child
Masai Village Visit (1 hour): USD 25 per person
Sundowner: USD 35-60 per person depending on hotel

Please note that children's rates are applicable to specific age groups. For details on child policies for each activity, please contact us directly.

Add-on tours in Serengeti
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Rhino Tracking: USD 130 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Information on Serengeti Add-on tours

Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Information on Ngorongoro Add-on tours

Add-on tours in Karatu
Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
Iraqw Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Information on Karatu Add-on tours