| SAFARIS TO KENYA - East African Safari |
| Day 1 & 2 |
Depart USA via Europe to Nairobi |
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Let your adventure begin as you board your overnight flight to one of our hubs in Europe and connect to Nairobi – the safari capital of the world. |
| Day 3 |
Nairobi/Arusha |
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'Jambo'! Welcome to Africa. Fly from Nairobi to Arusha. On arrival meet a Safari Designer Tour Director who will escort you to your hotel, The Serena Mountain Village. |
| Day 4 & 5 |
Tarangire |
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Safari briefing at breakfast prepares you for an exciting adventure. Depart for Tarangire National Park, named after the river that flows through the length of the park and provides a constant water source for the thousands of animals making their home here. Lunch at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. The next day, take the morning and afternoon to explore the beauty of the park and its wildlife. |
| Day 6 |
Lake Manyara |
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After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge followed by a late afternoon game drive. Lake Manyara is home to numerous birds, elephant, tree-climbing lions, hippos and buffaloes. |
| Day 7 |
Ngorongoro Crater |
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Get an early morning start to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, host to the birthplace of man. It is also home to the unique intact caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive in time for lunch at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge and a game drive at the floor of the crater. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. |
| Day 8 |
Ngorongoro Crater |
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Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater as the sun rises. After breakfast, descend 2000 feet below the rim of the crater for a game viewing. The crater is home to abundant game, including the "Big Five," plus the black rhino, jackal and Cape buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon visit a Masai Village. |
| Day 9 |
Serengeti |
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This morning drive to Olduvai Gorge for a short visit to the site of the remains of prehistoric "Nutcracker man." Continue your journey to the world's best-known park, the Serengeti. Named after the Masai word, "Siringet" for endless plains of short and long grass, the Serengeti is well known for its large prides of lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog and for nearly a million or so wildebeest. Lunch at the Serenget Serena Lodge and later in the afternoon, enjoy game viewing drive. |
| Day 10 & 11 |
Serengeti |
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Enjoy two full days with morning and late afternoon game drives, with afternoons spent relaxing on the grounds of the hotel. On any of the mornings you many opt for an optional early morning balloon safari (additional cost) over the Serengeti Plains, which includes a bubbly champagne breakfast upon landing. Or you can take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Return to the lodge where you have the remainder of the morning at leisure before lunch and a late afternoon game drive. |
| Day 12 |
Nairobi |
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After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha, where you will connect your flight to Nairobi. On arrival you will be met and transfered to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure, and then return to the beautiful Ngong House where you will spend the night in one of the 5 tree houses. |
| Day 13 |
Aberdares |
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Drive north through rich farming areas to the Aberdares Country Club for lunch. Pack an overnight bag and special transport will take you to your “tree hotel”, The Ark, deep in the heart of Aberdares National Park. The floodlit water hole permits all-night game viewing from the comfort of your lodge. |
| Day 14 |
Mount Kenya |
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This morning drive to the world-famous Mount Kenya Safari Club for a buffet lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy the club’s outstanding facilities — heated swimming pool, tennis, 9-hole golf course, horse riding, bowling and more. The 100 acres of grounds contain ponds, mountain streams, waterfalls and colorful flower gardens. |
| Day 15 & 16 |
Masai Mara |
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Fly to the Masai Mara National Reserve and gaze in amazement at the rolling hills and vast plains of the African landscape. Arrive on time for lunch at the Mara Safari Club Luxury Tented Camp and a late afternoon game drive. On day 15 you have morning and afternoon game drives, to further relish the sightings of abundant wildlife in this seemingly limitless game reserve. You also have the opportunity for an optional an early morning balloon safari (additional cost) over the Mara Plains, or take your scheduled game drive. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive. |
| Day 17 & 18 |
Nairobi to USA via Europe |
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Fly to Nairobi and have lunch at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant. Transfer to The Nairobi Serena Hotel and relax in your day room before your return to USA via Europe. |
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